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- Can an elevator close on your hand?
- How do elevator doors not close on you?
- How much force do elevator doors close with?
- Can you open an elevator door with your hands?
Can an elevator close on your hand?
If a limb (an arm or a leg) is fully in the path of an elevator door, the door should reopen from the door sensor. If the sensor fails, the door will try to close, but the force is only enough to possibly bruise the limb. The 1/4 or 1/2 horsepower door motor does not have the strength to cut it in half.
How do elevator doors not close on you?
One of the most common problems with elevator doors not shutting is obstructions. Elevator doors are designed to both detect people through infrared and detect them through resistance to the door closing. An obstruction can easily fool the door into thinking it's trying to close on a person.
How much force do elevator doors close with?
The door closing force necessary to prevent closing of the hoist-way door (or the car door or gate if power operated) from rest shall not exceed 135 N (30 lb.).
Can you open an elevator door with your hands?
- NEVER try to open the elevator door by hand. This can damage the elevator or create a very dangerous situation (if using a freight elevator or elevator with manual doors, do not attempt to open the door unless the car is there.)
