Common Causes of Lift Breakdowns & Lift Trap-ins

You may worry about what to do if you get stuck in a lift, or what to do if a lift breaks - The best answer is prevention rather than remedy. To help we have listed some of the most common reasons Lifts Break, or Lift Trap ins occur;

Can I put signs on a Lift?

In most cases you should not put any signage on a lift without consulting your lift management company first. One of the most common reasons break-downs occur is paper signage being lodged between the door and the door opening sensor causing the lift to fault and fail to close doors to operate.

Can I repair or service a lift?

No, under no circumstances should an unqualified persons attempt to service or repair a lift. Accessing a lift shaft, mechanicals or the main control board is incredibly dangerous and takes training, skill & experience to do so safely. Often if you arent injured this can cause catastrophic failures and very expensive repairs.

What is the weight limit on a lift?

Weight limits vary per lift, but all lifts should list clearly the maximum persons and payload it can handle. Lifts have a sensor that can detect if you are putting too many people or too much weight in a lift which will cause it to fault and stop operating causing a trap in scenario where passengers are stuck in a lift.

Do you have to service a lift?

Yes, you must have a lift regularly maintained and serviced if you want it to work for a long-time and faultlessly. Breakdowns from poorly serviced lifts are the most expensive kind and can be avoided with a good maintenance package.

What will happen if you jump in a lift?

You wont float in the air like a looney tunes cartoon, however most likley you will trip one of the movement sensors in the lift which will cause it to trip a safety switch and stop operating causing you to be stuck in a lift for a couple hours.

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