Palaceside Building regularly runs hands-on training on "unlocking elevator landing doors and key handling." This morning we trained on a Mitsubishi passenger/freight elevator in Back Yard A shaft. Unlock methods differ by spec even within one maker; we also have Hitachi units—training spans several days. Two Mitsubishi Electric Building Techno-Service instructors led today; 26 participants from management, sales, and contractor staff on maintenance and security. Elevators get monthly checks and annual inspections for thorough
measures, yet entrapment from quakes or blackouts remains possible. Manufacturers normally handle rescue, but emergencies happen. Only staff who complete this training may unlock doors and rescue per manual instructions; even certified staff repeat training every six months.
Today we learned elevator basics, then pairs practiced: ① call to car ② cut power in machine room ③ locate car by response or door knock ④ open landing door with special lock =photo left upper= ⑤ carefully open car door =photo left lower= and more.
We repeat such training, but life without elevators—in malls, offices, condos—is unthinkable. For passengers, general tips from manufacturer sites:
1. Never use elevators to evacuate in quake or fire—even if running. You may stop at the fire floor with doors opening, or be trapped by blackout.
2. If you feel a quake inside, press all floor buttons; exit promptly when stopped.
3. If trapped, use the intercom—do not force exit. No suffocation risk; follow building staff calmly.
4. In blackout, wait quietly; emergency light comes on. When power returns, follow intercom instructions and press destination again.