Modernization(safety) and ELEV
Exam/57 Questions with 100%
Correct Answers/Verified.
Do cylinder and ram need to be replaced as a matching set? - -It is
recommended to change both in a set
-Do selenium rectifiers pass current in one directions? - -Yes
-Is there should be oil on the ram when in use. - -Yes, there needs to be
oil
-After a modernization is complete an inspection must be done before it
is released to the public? - -Yes, a TSSA inspector must come in and
make sure it is safe for the public
-Explain the difference between replacing with the same and replacing
with different according to the TSSA - -Replacing with the same is
changing like with like(same make and model), replacing with different
is changing the make and model, it has same safety characteristics,
design, and performance.
-List 5 reasons why you would modernize an elevator: - -Bad
performance, economical to owner, can't buy parts for that machine
anymore(obsolete), passengers dont feel safe, non-functioning
equipment
-List two things that should be inspected on a ram that would cause oil
to leak. - -Seals, Ram being scored
-List three reasons why selenium rectifiers where replaced? - -Diodes
are smaller and cheaper, smell and fires, price, lose functiona s they get
older, silicon diodes hold more current
-List three things in regards to the governor ropes that should be
checked, and would cause them to be changed. - --Check for broken
wires, and inspect them, rust check, if you install new overspeed
governor, change ropes
-When working in an occupied building, please list 5 things that must be
done. - -Alert owner/manager, out of order signs on all floors and call
buttons, no extension cords in stairs, no unauthorized work personnel in
work area, and proper barriers
-In regards to hydraulic elevators, what lining is usually used before for
the bore holes? - -A steel liner, and plastic can be used as a secondary
Exam/57 Questions with 100%
Correct Answers/Verified.
Do cylinder and ram need to be replaced as a matching set? - -It is
recommended to change both in a set
-Do selenium rectifiers pass current in one directions? - -Yes
-Is there should be oil on the ram when in use. - -Yes, there needs to be
oil
-After a modernization is complete an inspection must be done before it
is released to the public? - -Yes, a TSSA inspector must come in and
make sure it is safe for the public
-Explain the difference between replacing with the same and replacing
with different according to the TSSA - -Replacing with the same is
changing like with like(same make and model), replacing with different
is changing the make and model, it has same safety characteristics,
design, and performance.
-List 5 reasons why you would modernize an elevator: - -Bad
performance, economical to owner, can't buy parts for that machine
anymore(obsolete), passengers dont feel safe, non-functioning
equipment
-List two things that should be inspected on a ram that would cause oil
to leak. - -Seals, Ram being scored
-List three reasons why selenium rectifiers where replaced? - -Diodes
are smaller and cheaper, smell and fires, price, lose functiona s they get
older, silicon diodes hold more current
-List three things in regards to the governor ropes that should be
checked, and would cause them to be changed. - --Check for broken
wires, and inspect them, rust check, if you install new overspeed
governor, change ropes
-When working in an occupied building, please list 5 things that must be
done. - -Alert owner/manager, out of order signs on all floors and call
buttons, no extension cords in stairs, no unauthorized work personnel in
work area, and proper barriers
-In regards to hydraulic elevators, what lining is usually used before for
the bore holes? - -A steel liner, and plastic can be used as a secondary
