Recently, there have been several felt earthquakes in Taiwan, and there have been many cases of elevators being trapped.
Many people must ask, what should you do if you encounter an earthquake while taking the elevator?
The following will answer some common questions:

Why do elevators stop running immediately during an earthquake?
There may be several reasons:
1. The earthquake caused a power outage and the elevator stopped running urgently.
2. Elevators are equipped with "earthquake sensors"
In Taiwan, elevators that are trapped due to natural disasters are mostly caused by "power outages" that cause the elevators to stop running.
When there is a power outage, the elevator will automatically stop running or rely on the generator to extend the escape time. At this time, the elevator will activate the parking device on the nearest floor to allow people to evacuate. However, if the generator does not start smoothly at the moment of the power outage, the power supply is unstable or fails suddenly, it will The elevator may become trapped!

What should you do if you encounter an earthquake in the elevator?
If an earthquake occurs in the elevator and you feel shaking, wait until the elevator reaches the floor and open the door, and leave the elevator immediately. If the elevator door cannot be opened, press the emergency switch or call button for help, and wait calmly for rescue.

Can the elevator still be used after an earthquake?
If the elevator is equipped with a seismic sensor, it will stop at the nearest floor to evacuate passengers when the earthquake wave is detected, and temporarily stop running. It can be used normally after automatic floor assignment. However, if an earthquake of magnitude 4 or above occurs or the elevator is not equipped with an earthquake sensor If the sensor is used, it must be assisted by professional technicians to get out of trouble and conduct a comprehensive inspection before use.

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