Buildings above a certain height require a dedicated lift that is specifically equipped to be used by firefighters during a building fire or other emergency. EOX can be configured to meet the demands of the EN 81-72 firefighter elevator standard.
EOX as a firefighter elevator
Special features of the EOX firefighter lift
To remain operational under smoky and damp conditions, the EOX firefighter lift fulfils IPX3 protection requirements for electrical components in the shaft and the cabin.
The cabin ceiling includes a 700×500 mm emergency trapdoor with an integrated telescopic ladder, allowing firefighters to exit and enter through the elevator shaft.
The EOX firefighter lift’s IL Variable cabin operating panel and Series 50 landing operating panels come equipped with vandal-resistant VB push-buttons. For access control and intercom between the cabin and the landing, a special firefighter access box is supplied.
Cabin design
Stainless steel and stainless steel linen cabins from Design lines C and B. All mirror, handrail and flooring options are available. Ceiling options offered are special firefighter lift versions of the Steel Grille and Steel Lightbox ceilings.
Technical scope
630, 825 or 1.000 kg load, speed of up to 1.75 m/s and up to 75 m travel height and 20 stops. Single or double entrance, L2 or C2 doors. Reduced shaft head or pit are not available.
Cabin visualisation: 1.000 kg, 1100×2100 mm, Design line B with stainless steel linen walls, Steel Grille firefighter ceiling with trapdoor and ladder behind rear ceiling panel. Landing operating panel LOP 53 with VB buttons, landing indicator LIP 50.
Please note: The EN 81-72 standard defines the basic requirements and functionality of firefighter lifts. Country-specific or even regional laws and additional regulations may apply. Your TK Elevator contact will gladly advise you and assist in engineering the right EOX firefighter lift for you.
