IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This residential elevator is designed and manufactured in accordance with ASME A17.1 Part 5, safety
code for elevators and escalators. It is intended for use in a private residence only and not for commercial or
public use. Its use is to be limited and under the supervision of the homeowner who is responsible for ensuring
the safety of the elevator operation as well as with persons using the elevator.
The following is a list of safety instructions that must be understood and followed by everyone
operating the elevator. Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death.
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Read and understand the contents of this manual prior to attempting to operate the elevator.
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Never allow children to access the machine equipment or operate the elevator unattended.
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Never overload the elevator beyond its rated capacity. Do not use the elevator to transport
freight.
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Always watch your step when entering or exiting the elevator. Be certain that the elevator sill is
level with the landing sill.
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Never extend your hands or feet outside the cab while the elevator is moving or between floors.
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Never use the elevator in case of smoke or a fire.
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Never operate the elevator if you should detect any abnormal operation, unusual sounds, or
recognize damage to any parts of the elevator.
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Never bypass any safety devices.
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Never lean against the car doors or landing doors.
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Make certain that the telephone and alarm located in the elevator cab are operable at all times.
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Never enter the hoistway above or below the elevator.
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Never remove covers from the control equipment.
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Always keep equipment room locked and keep access to the equipment clear in case of an
emergency.
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The elevator hoistway and machine area must be kept dry.
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Never try to extract anyone from the elevator if it has stopped between floor levels.
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Never allow pipes, conduits, ducts, and other unrelated utilities to run through the elevator
hoistway.
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Never attempt to repair or service the elevator yourself. Call an authorized Custom Elevator
Representative for service.
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This safety alert symbol will be found throughout this
manual and on various components of the elevator.
This symbol is used to alert you of a hazard that could
cause injury to yourself or others and what you can do
to avoid the hazard.
