73
Fire Alarm Recall
Kone · Electric Traction Elevators
What does 73 mean?
The KONE LCE W/KDM elevator system has received a signal from the building's fire alarm system, initiating a fire recall protocol. The elevator will travel to a predetermined fire-safe floor and open its doors for passenger evacuation before being taken out of normal operation.
Common Causes
- Activation of a smoke or heat detector in the elevator hoistway or machine room.
- Manual activation of a fire alarm pull station within the building.
- Input from the building's fire alarm control panel to the elevator system.
Repair Steps & Checklist
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- 1
Instruct passengers to exit the elevator car immediately upon reaching the designated fire-safe floor.
- 2
Identify the specific fire alarm zone or device that triggered the elevator recall.
- 3
Verify that the elevator system correctly executes the fire service recall sequence and disables normal operation as per fire safety regulations.
Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026
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Source: Kone Electric Traction Elevators