CE025 202
If the distance between the face of two t-rail brackets (DBB) is 8'11" what is the back-to-back guide (BBG) distance?
8-10 1/2"
If a gearless machine's drive shift has a circumference of 6 feet, approximately how many RPM's would be required of the drive motor to run the car at 800 ft./min.?
133
You are responsible for storing 64 standard 15 lb. T-rails on one of the floors of a high-rise building. What is the total weight it will put on the floor where it will be stored?
15,360 lbs
How many seizings are required on each side of the cut for preformed rope according to ASME?
3
What is the constructional stretch of a 500 foot fiber core, 8 strand rope rated at 3/4% (.0075) of rope stretch per hundred foot?
3.75 ft.
If a hoist machine roped 1:1 is capable of running at 650 ft./min. with a capacity of 4500 pounds, what would its capability be if roped 2:1?
325 ft/min at 9,000 lbs.
If you had a 14,500 pound machine to lift up the hoistway, what kind of reevingwould be used for a 4000 pound capacity portable gas hoist?
4:1
For carpet installation, if the cab area measures 94" x 62" and you need an additional 6 inches on each side to account for waste during cutting, how many square yards of carpet do you need for this job?
5.5 yds
If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should the counterweight assembly weigh for a normal 40% installation?
5100 lbs.
Refer to table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength for 1 1/8" nylon rope?
6,400 lbs
How high would you block up a counterweight frame before roping that had a counterweight buffer height of 32 inches; rope stretch of 12 inches; bottom counterweight run by out of 18 inches; and a pit depth of 8 feet?
62 inches
When using a circular saw, which of the following is correct? A. Never start the cut until the blade is turning full RPM. B. The base is not adjustable for cutting depth. C. Circular saw blades run from 10 to 16 inches D. Remove the retractable guard before cutting.
A. Never start the cut until the blade is turning full RPM.
You are on a T-rail job and have been told to stagger them. Which of the following should be done? A. One side of the installed rail job has the groove up, while the other side has the tongue up. B. Alternate rail sections are cut and installed on each side of the hoistway so there are no rail junctions across from each other. C. Store the rails vertically on wooden blocks with adjacent rails alternating between groove up and tongue up. D. Stack the rails horizontally in tiers, with one row stacked with the groove facing out and the next row with the tongue facing out.
A. One side of the installed rail job has the groove up, while the other side has the tongue up.
Which of the following wrenches is used to thread pipes with polished surfaces together? A. Strap wrench B. Chain wrench C. Stillson wrench D. Adjustable wrench
A. Strap wrench
The finished pit floor is normally poured to the ......
Lower web of the buffer channel
How often must the hoist ropes be resocketed for an overhead drum machine without any special safety shackles?
Once a year
The ASME safety code requires oil buffers for elevators when traveling at a car speed of.....
Over 200 FPM
What safety precaution is most important when using rollers to move heavy equipment?
Pipe rollers must be picked up by the hollow inner pan.
What is the purpose of the of the terminal motion switch?
Slow down and stop the car automatically at or near the top or bottom landing
What type of wrench is used to align the holes for rail installation?
Spud wrench
Tension on the governor rope is maintained by using a.....
Tension sheave
The operation of the down final limit switch will prevent movement of the car by normal operating devices in....
The down direction only.
The loss of traction created between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when the counterweight lands on its buffer avoids......
The elevator car being pulled into the overhead
How are the ends of the rails made so they may be joined together?
The ends have a tongue and groove.
What should you be aware of when removing a cab for replacement?
The original weight and counterbalancing.
What Should not be disassembled in the field
Oil buffers
When plumbing the hoistway for a bank of elevators, which of the following statements is correct? A. Using the corridor line, locate the two outside rails of the bank as reference points for the rest of the rails in the bank. B. Using the Corridor line, locate the rails in one hoistway, and use these as reference points for the rest of the rails in the bank. C. Drop plumb lines for the closest rails on two adjacent hoist ways as reference points for the rest of the rails in the bank. D. Drop plumb lines for alternate rails between adjacent hoist ways as reference points for the rest of the rails in the bank.
A. Using the Corridor line, locate the two outside rails of the bank as reference points for the rest of the rails in the bank.
Which is the best fire extinguisher to cover all types of fires in the machine room?
ABC
What type of bracket has two pieces of angle facing in opposite directions and bolted together with slotted holes to allow for adjustment?
An adjustable angle bracket
The location of the governor tension sheave is determined......
From the final layout drawing.
On a geared worm machine, where must the oil level be kept?
At the center of the worm shaft.
Which of the following statements best describes the group controller? A. It is used for Simplex operations. B. It coordinates the movement of multiple cars. C. It typically performs non-logic operations. D. It typically handles multiple groups of cars.
B. It coordinates the movement of multiple cars.
Which of the following statements is correct about the governor installation? A. It must be installed to actuate the releasing carrier for over speed conditions with the car traveling upward. B. The jaw side of the governor must be plumb to the releasing carrier on the car. C. When piping electrical switches to the governor, use only rigid conduit D. Because of the vibrations, never install a governor on the rails.
B. The jaw side of the governor must be plumb to the releasing carrier on the car.
When using rope wedge clamps, which of the following must be done? A. Use Crosby clips to secure the wire rope on the load side. B. Use a wedge and socket sized correctly for the rope. C. The dead end must wind up with the shackle rod. D. Grease the wedge prior to installation.
B. Use a wedge and socket sized correctly for the rope.
Which of the following statements applies to the use of hacksaws on the job? A. Hacksaw blades must be installed with the teeth facing forward B. Using light pressure when cutting with a hacksaw will speed up the cutting C. Using heavy pressure when cutting with a hacksaw will ensure a straight cut D. Chisel a notch on the metal surface as a starting point when using a hacksaw
B. Using light pressure when cutting with a hacksaw will speed up the cutting
A reference mark from which vertical measurements are made is known as a....
Bench mark.
Where are spreaders used?
Between brackets on the counter weight rails.
What are two things a compound miter saw does best at the same time?
Bevel and miter cuts can be made at the same time.
Which of the following items would be used to check DBG on a T rail installation? A. Rail bug B. Thumb gauge C. Bayonet gauge D. Rail bracket template
C. Bayonet gauge
Which is the main function of the car over speed governor? A. Trips when the hoist motor is rotating at an excessive speed. B. Send an electrical signal to the controller to stop the car on over speed. C. Grips the rope which mechanically trips the car safety. D. Trips when the generator is rotating at an excessive speed.
C. Grips the rope which mechanically trips the car safety.
Which of the following statements is correct about testing governors? A. It must be tested annually with rated load in the up direction. B. The overspeed switches must be tested annually for proper settings. C. It must be tested every five years with rated load at rated car speed in the down direction. D. Only type B safeties must be tested every five years at rated load and rated speed in the down direction.
C. It must be tested every five years with rated load at rated car speed in the down direction.
Which of the following applies to rope usage? A. Unwrap new rope from the outside of the coil. B. Uncool new rope in the direction of the lay. C. Prevent the Manila rope from unraveling by using whipping D. Prevent Manila rope from unraveling by melting the ends
C. Prevent the manila rope from unraveling by using whipping
When using Crosby clips, which of the following statements is correct? A. Always clamp the dead end of the rope with the mating end that conforms to the shape of the rope. B. If more than one clip is used, the bolted ends should be alternately pointing up and down. C. To determine the correct minimum spacing multiply the rope diameter times 6. D. Crosby clips can be connected in either direction and on all types of rope.
C. To determine the correct minimum spacing multiply the rope diameter times 6.
When hoisting rails, which of the following statements is correct? A. Use a well wheel when hoisting jumbo rails. B. If using a hoisting winch, keep one turn of rope on the drum. C. Use a mousing device on the lifting hook of the chain or block. D. With one person hoisting rails manually, a single whip is required.
C. Use a mousing device on the lifting hook of the chain or block
If the compensating sheave diameter is smaller than the distance between the car and counterweight compensating rope hitches, the plumb lead of the compensating rope from the compensating sheave should be from the side.
Counterweight
Which of the wire rope constructions listed below is the most wear resistant? A. 6x19 seale B. 6x19 regular C. 6x9 tiller D. 6x19 warrington
D. 6x19 warrington
Which of the following statements is true concerning capstans? A. Only use wire ropes or lifting or pulling B. Fasten the hoist to a beam or other build C. To interrupt hoisting ease off on the pulling rope D. Both B and C
D. Both B and C
Which of the following statements is correct regarding ladders? A. Fiberglass ladders are less expensive than wood ladders. B. The maximum practical length for a single section wood ladder is 24' C. The top step of the step ladder is safe to stand on. D. Metal ladders should never be used.
D. Metal ladders should never be used.
Of the types of rope listed, which one has wires pre-shaped to fit the twist in the strands and has strands pre-shaped to fit the twist in the rope? A. Filler B. Pre-fabricated C. Warrington D. Preformed
D. Preformed
When installing formed guide rails, which of the following is correct? A. The brackets are installed and aligned as the rails are being installed. B. The brackets do not require the use of plumb lines for alignment. C. There are no brackets for this type of guide rail. D. The brackets do not require any shims.
D. The brackets do not require any shims.
Which of the following is correct when using a portable working platform during rail installation? A. Lifelines are not necessary if there is a rail system installed on the working platform. B. The working platform must be tested weekly to ensure the safety's work properly C. Other trades may use the working platform when you are not doing the rail installation. D. The hoisting cable and operational controls should be inspected daily prior to using the working platform.
D. The hoisting cable and operational controls should be inspected daily prior to using the working platform.
Which of the following statements is correct about electrical over speed switches? A. They are required on all traction elevators. B. They are actuated simultaneously when the governor trips mechanically to prevent elevator restart. C. They reset automatically when the car is taken off the safeties. D. They must trip at not more than 90% of mechanical tripping speed for cars that travel above 150 to 500 FPM
D. They must trip at not more than 90% of mechanical tripping speed for cars that travel above 150 to 500 FPM
What term describes when a load is added to a wire rope, it stretches, and when the load is removed, it returns to its original length?
Elastic stretch
What is in effective method for checking preheated Babbitt before pouring?
Heat it to a point where it will charge a piece of soft pine.
Why do use laminated glass in the walls of glass elevator cabs?
If the glass cracked the plastic interlayer holds the fragments.
What does the designation 3/8" 6X30 improved plow steal mean?
It is a high strength cable with 6 strands composed of 30 wires per strand.
Which lay of wire rope has the strand wires in line with the rope axis?
Lang lay
What is the main link between the hoistway walls or building structural steel and the rails?
Rail brackets.
The distance between the counterweight buffer striker plate and the striking surface of the counterweight buffer when the car floor is level with the top terminal landing is known as.....
Runby
When an occupiable space is below the pit, what additional equipment is required on the counterweight?
Safeties
What is the most important piece of equipment you have when using a power saw?
Safety glasses
What functions can load weighing transducers perform?
Set the safeties when sensing an overload.
Which is an advantage of Lang lay ropes over regular lay rope?
They are more flexible.
What devices would you use to prevent the machine bed plate from lifting on one end as the elevator starts or stops?
Tie downs.
The star symbol is used on the COP for what?
To designate the main floor.
All cab modernization should be performed at what floor?
Top floor.
Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks?
Type C
When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will allow the car to run .
Up
At what speed should counterweight safeties be set to trip?
Up to 10% higher than the car governor
When choosing planks for hoisting, what must be considered?
Use only scaffold grade lumber
Which Drive groove configuration requires the use of a double-wrapped secondary sheave?
V-grooves
When handling and storing freight platform, what do you need to keep in mind?
With the platform on edge, handle it from the ends and move on rollers
When the pit down final limit switch is actuated, the car.....
Will not run at all
