What action is commonly performed using lift operation controls located on the landing?

What action is commonly performed using lift operation controls located on the landing?

• A. Adjust the escalator speed.
• B. Change the direction of movement.
• C. Start or stop the lift.
• D. Change the footrest height.

Answer: (C)

Landing lift controls provide a quick, local way to bring the escalator into service or take it out of service. This lets the operator start the unit when passengers are ready to board and stop it for safe boarding, unloading, or during maintenance or an inspection. Speed is fixed by the installation and isn’t adjusted at the landing, direction is typically not changed from these controls, and footrest height isn’t a function of this control set. In short, these controls are meant for starting or stopping the lift from the landing for safe and controlled operation.

Landing lift controls provide a quick, local way to bring the escalator into service or take it out of service. This lets the operator start the unit when passengers are ready to board and stop it for safe boarding, unloading, or during maintenance or an inspection. Speed is fixed by the installation and isn’t adjusted at the landing, direction is typically not changed from these controls, and footrest height isn’t a function of this control set. In short, these controls are meant for starting or stopping the lift from the landing for safe and controlled operation.