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Emergency Operations
Fire Emergency Operations
Fire Emergency Return Operation (FER)
In the event of a fire, car is automatically moved to Evacuation Floor (*1).

Fire Emergency Return Switch shown in flowchart below is provided either around the Hall Call Buttons or on the Supervisory Panel.

Please note that details of the Fire Emergency Return Operation and the type of labeling of the Fire Emergency Return Switch may vary depending on the applicable codes and regulations.
*1 Evacuation Floor is defined as a predetermined floor in the building where passengers can evacuate safely.
Most common operation flow is shown below.
*1 FER SW is provided either around the Hall Call Buttons or on the Supervisory Panel. FER SW operation and label may vary depending on applicable codes and regulations.
*2 Only when the FER Indication Lamp is provided inside the car.
Fireman’s Emergency Operation (FE)
Elevator operated by a firefighter for fire fighting purposes.

Location and function of Fireman’s Emergency Operation Switch may vary depending on applicable codes and regulations.

Common operation flow is shown below. Operation may vary depending on applicable codes and regulations.
*1 Only when FE Indication Lamp is provided inside car.
*2 Evacuation Floor is defined as a predetermined floor in the building where passengers can evacuate safely.

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