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Not Your Standard Elevator
A recent article in the Travel section of www.foxnews.com highlights twelve elevators you “need to see to believe”, including three in the United States.
The article can be found here.
Courtesy @elevatorradio.
Harrison, NJ Project
FEDERAL ELEVATOR, INC. is pleased to announce that they have gone into contract with Mirage Construction of Fort Lee, New Jersey to install a hydraulic passenger elevator at Mirage’s project in Harrison, New Jersey.
The project will be a sixty unit residential building located adjacent to the Passaic River and will include the installation of a 4,000 pound capacity hydraulic, hospital style elevator manufactured by American Crescent Elevator Manufacturing Corp., based in Picayune, Mississippi.
Be sure to check back for updates and photographs of the project.
Thank You
This week marks the start of FEDERAL ELEVATOR, INC’s sixteenth year of service. Our initial vision was to be an alternative to the large elevator companies in New Jersey. This vision remains alive and well today as we strive to provide both quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service to our customers. FEDERAL has expanded from our humble beginnings to provide service to globally respected companies along with countless local, independent business.
As we continue to grow over the next sixteen years, we hope to provide the same level of service to the Philadelphia Metropolitan area.
We would like to thank our all of our customers, technicians, staff, vendors, and industry colleagues for their support. We could not be where we are today without all of you.
Here’s to another sixteen years!
Rich, Sr., Leslie, and Rich, Jr.
Visit us online
FEDERAL ELEVATOR, INC. is proud to announce that our new website has gone live. We would like to thank Ed O’Malley from Osprey Technology Consulting for his time and and expertise on this project.
The site provides a short company history, information on our various departments, sample architectural drawings and elevator features, and a contact form.
It remains a priority of FEDERAL ELEVATOR, INC. to provide outstanding craftsmanship and customer service to all of our clients. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us (or better yet, use our online form!)
Happy Holidays!
Elevator Phone Safety
Proper function of elevator phones is vital to passenger safety while riding an elevator. Keep in mind these three simple tips to be sure your elevator phone is a functional safety device during an elevator entrapment.
-Be sure your elevator phone is properly programmed.
Elevator phones must be programmed to a phone number which is answered by a live person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check with your local municipality or building alarm company for suggestions as to where you can program the phone. 9-1-1 and cell phones are not acceptable programming options.
-Be sure your elevator phone is connected to an active, dedicated line.
As a safety precaution, many elevator phones are designed to properly function on a dedicated phone line. Should your phone be programmed, but not dialing correctly, consult with your phone service provider to be sure the line is still on an active, dedicated line.
-Check the functionality of the phone.
Don’t be afraid to test your phone. When the responder answers, let them know you were testing the device. Always be sure to check the elevator phone after any work is done on the phone lines at your facility.
For any additional information regarding your elevator phone, please contact our office at 732-458-5522.
What To Do If You Are Trapped Inside An Elevator
Unfortunately, riders can become trapped inside an elevator. It is important to remember that although you are trapped, you are still safe. Follow these tips from the National Elevator Industry, Inc. should you ever find yourself trapped inside a device.
1. Push the “Door Open” 
Button
- If you are near the landing the door will open. You can slowly and carefully step out of the elevator. Be sure to watch your step as the elevator floor may, or may not, be level with the landing.
2. Remain Calm
- If the door does not open, you are still safe. Do not try to exit the elevator. Wait for trained emergency personnel to arrive. Even if the air temperature feels warm, there is plenty of air circulating in the elevator and its shaftway.
3. Press the Alarm or Help Button, and Use Any Available Communication Systems
- Push the alarm button
and wait for someone to respond to you. - In newer elevators, there will be a “PHONE” or “HELP” button
instead of an alarm button this will place a call to a party that is trained to take action (i.e. elevator company, alarm company, etc.). It will give the exact location of the building and elevator you are in. Trained emergency personnel will answer the call for service within several minutes. - Some elevators have a two-way speaker system or telephone that will allow for communication between you and the building or rescue personnel. Do not be alarmed if you cannot be heard or if the phone does not work. Some phones are designed to only receive calls. Trained personnel should call when they arrive at the building.
4. Relax, and DO NOT Try to Extract Yourself from the Elevator
- NEVER try to exit a stalled elevator car. It is extremely dangerous. ALWAYS wait for trained emergency personnel.
- Your best course of action is to relax, get comfortable, and wait for professional assistance.
- You may be inconvenienced but you are SAFE.
Source: http://www.neii.org/safety_elevator.cfm
Hawk Rescued from DC Escalator
News feature from nbcwashington.com covering the rescue of a hawk from a DC Escalator.
http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/local/Hawk-Rescued-From-Metro-Escalator/133586973
via @ElevatorWorld
Elevator Safety Week
The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation is celebrating Safety Awareness week from November 13 through November 19, 2011.
The Foundation is using the week to promote public safety awareness for the industry’s equipment.
Be sure to check back throughout the week for tips you can utilize at your facility.
