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Which lay of wire rope has the strand wires in line with the rope axis? - correct
answer✔️✔️Regular Lay
At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip? - correct
answer✔️✔️Up to 10% higher than the car governor
Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks? -
correct answer✔️✔️Type C
What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch? - correct answer✔️✔️slow
down and stop the car automatically at or near the top or bottom landing
If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should the
counterweight assembly weigh for a normal 40% installation? - correct
answer✔️✔️5100 lbs.
When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will allow the
car to run - correct answer✔️✔️Up
, _______should not be disassembled in the field. - correct answer✔️✔️Oil Buffers
The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when the
counterweight lands on its buffer avoids... - correct answer✔️✔️The elevator car
being pulled into the over head.
Refer to Table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength for 1 1/8"
nylon rope? - correct answer✔️✔️52,000 lbs.
Which of the following applies to rope usage? - correct answer✔️✔️Prevent
manila rope from unraveling by using whipping.
What does the designation 3/8" 6 X 30 improved plow steel mean? - correct
answer✔️✔️It is a high strength cable with 6 strands composed of 30 wires per
strand?
When using Crosby clips, which of the following statements is correct? - correct
answer✔️✔️To determine the correct minimum spacing multiply the rope
diameter times 6.
When handling and storing a freight platform, what do you need to keep in mind?
- correct answer✔️✔W️ ith the platform on edge, handle it from the ends and
move on rollers.
Which of the following statements is true concerning capstans? - correct
answer✔️✔️Both b, and c.
b. Fasten the hoist to a beam or other building structure.
c. To interrupt hoisting ease off on the pulling rope