QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
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while performing maintenance on an elevator, you notice a lack of lubrication on the suspension means,
what could be a consequence if this is not addressed - ANSWER-loss of cable diameter
who can give the command to stop a hoist? - ANSWER-anyone
why is it necessary that a governor be mounted a a steel channel section (high rise) - ANSWER-to
support the extra weight of the governor rope
you are about to loosen a fishplate bolt. which wrench would be least likely to slip? - ANSWER-a. 6 point
box end wrench
b. 12 point box end wrench
c. open end wrench
you are about to perform maintenance on pit equip. what is required for oil buffers? - ANSWER-check
the oil level
you are aligning t rails. which tool will help you maintain proper DBG? - ANSWER-bayonet gauge
you are building a hoistway guard rail. how much lateral force must the top rail be capable of taking -
ANSWER-200lb
you are directed to move oxy-acetylene cylinders from a storage area to a work site. what is the proper
way to transport them? - ANSWER-in an upright position
you are installing a 250 fpm freight elevator. what type of buffers should you use? - ANSWER-oil buffers
you are installing a basement geared machine bedplate on H beams that have a poured floor around
them. what hardware do you use - ANSWER-bolts, cut washers, locknuts
,you are installing a class B freight. according to asme what is the max acceptable load for the elevator -
ANSWER-automobiles up to rated loaded capacity
you are installing a deflector sheave. when should rigging equip be removed? - ANSWER-only after the
sheave is in place and secured
you are installing a heavy duty freight. what clips should you use? - ANSWER-forged
you are installing a passenger elevator. how many pieces is the platform - ANSWER-one
you are installing equip in a second space. which safety device is required - ANSWER-stop switch
you are installing pit equip for a high rise elevator. which of the following is required for an 800 fpm car?
- ANSWER-compensating sheave tie down
you are installing rails with little distance between the beam and rail. what type of bracket must you
use? - ANSWER-angle bracket
you are installing the first set of rail brackets. to provide most stability, what level are the brackets
typically located? - ANSWER-even with the top and bottom care guides
you are moving rails to storage. what should be taken into consideration? - ANSWER-floor load capacity
you are performing a 1:1 rope replacement. where in the hoistway should you rig the car - ANSWER-
middle
you are performing a final acceptance test on a 700fpm elevator. at what percent of the mechanical trip
speed should the electrical overspeed switch trip - ANSWER-not more than 95%
you are performing an acceptance test with type B flexible guide safeties. after initial application, what
provides the final force in the safety jaw assembly - ANSWER-spring
, you are performing routine maintenance on a governor, just have to paint it. what test should you do to
make sure all parts move freely - ANSWER-hand test
you are piping a governor in a secondary space. how would the governors location affect the install -
ANSWER-overhead clearances change in secondary spaces
you are plumbing rails on a high rise installation. what type of plumb line should you use? - ANSWER-a.
nylon string
b. monofilament wire
c. piano wire
you are preparing the assemble the car sling on a hydro. what are the components - ANSWER-
crosshead, stiles, bolster channel
you are preparing to hoist rails and are inspecting your manila rope. which of the following is a good
characteristic of manila rope? - ANSWER-a light yellow color with a silvery or pearly luster
you are preparing to install comp chains and notice there are two sets of hitch points. which ones should
you initially use? - ANSWER-two nearest the counterweight
you are preparing to install machine beams for a geared traction machine and have established the
centerline of the car and counter weight rails. what does this centerline represent - ANSWER-drive
sheave centerline
you are preparing to install the compensating ropes. where should the reels and jacks be set up -
ANSWER-lowest access point
you are preparing to lift a load and need to tie the ends of two ropes together. which knot should you
use? - ANSWER-square
you are preparing to unload a truck at the loading dock and the truck is 8" higher than the dock. what do
you do? - ANSWER-use a steel plate to span the gap