Entering from the outside, call the elevator using the key that opens the dome buildings; if on the 3rd floor, just push the CALL button (see accompanying photos)
If the door is fully open, push the CLOSE button
Wait for doors to close completely before pushing a floor button (you may become trapped if you don't wait)
If the doors (either inner or outer) don't close completely, use the straps or hand/foot power to fully close them
Don't push any other buttons if any of the door actions are still in progress
If you are fully at the top or bottom floor, but the doors won't open, pull/push open the inner door manually
Look around the edge of the door (on the bottom floor, on the left; on the top floor, on the right
You will see a roller and a bar. Push the roller toward the side it is attached. This will release the lock on the outer door. See photo below.
Holding the roller up, push/pull the outer door open
Report the problem to someone in Physical Plant. If you are an observer, you may do this in your xreport
| Ground Floor, Outside |
Inside
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3rd Floor, Outside | Releasing Door Lock |