Maine Mechanics Exam
what is the max weight for platform wheelchair lift? 750 lbs
what is the max load for an inclined platform lift? 750 lbs
what are the permitted safeties for a duplex styled car? Type B
what are Type B safeties? Gradual stop used at any speed
what are Type A safeties? Instantaneous stop used under 150 fpm
what speed are Type A safeties used? Under 150 fpm
when a car is resting on its buffers, what is the minimum 24 in.
space under the car? (pit refuge space)
maximum bottom runby shall be no more than? 24 in.
rope gripper must stop car within _____ of unintended 48 in.
movement (UCM)
pit ladder must extend _____ above the landing sill 48 in.
stair chair lift requires a minimum of ____ headroom 80 in.
inclined platform lifts must have a head clearance of ___? 84 in.
who brings power to the controller? licensed electrician
where shall wiring diagrams be found? machine room
what is the maximum voltage for travel cable? 300 volts
Stuvia 2026-2027
, Maine Mechanics Exam
what is the maximum voltage allowed in the hoistway? 600 volts
the governor is tripped ____ before it trips mechanically electrically
what type of air is required in the machine room? natural
overhead drum machine must have rope sockets re- year (annually)
babbitted every ____
basement drum machine must have rope sockets re- 2 years (bi-annually)
babbitted every ____
private elevator platforms must not exceed ____ 15 sq. ft.
fire service keys must be a ____ Yale 3502
two emergency bells are required for cars with over ____ 100 ft.
feet of rise
where are emergency stop switches required? pit, cartop, cop, machine space
minimum bottom runby shall be no less than ____ 6 in.
what speed are Type B safeties used? above 150 fpm
rail ends must have ___ fish plate bolt holes 4
log book containing all on site at all times
tests/maintenance/repairs/inspections shall be found
what is the maximum platform area for a dumbwaiter? 9 sq. ft.
what is the maximum cab height for a dumbwaiter? 4 ft.
Stuvia 2026-2027
what is the max weight for platform wheelchair lift? 750 lbs
what is the max load for an inclined platform lift? 750 lbs
what are the permitted safeties for a duplex styled car? Type B
what are Type B safeties? Gradual stop used at any speed
what are Type A safeties? Instantaneous stop used under 150 fpm
what speed are Type A safeties used? Under 150 fpm
when a car is resting on its buffers, what is the minimum 24 in.
space under the car? (pit refuge space)
maximum bottom runby shall be no more than? 24 in.
rope gripper must stop car within _____ of unintended 48 in.
movement (UCM)
pit ladder must extend _____ above the landing sill 48 in.
stair chair lift requires a minimum of ____ headroom 80 in.
inclined platform lifts must have a head clearance of ___? 84 in.
who brings power to the controller? licensed electrician
where shall wiring diagrams be found? machine room
what is the maximum voltage for travel cable? 300 volts
Stuvia 2026-2027
, Maine Mechanics Exam
what is the maximum voltage allowed in the hoistway? 600 volts
the governor is tripped ____ before it trips mechanically electrically
what type of air is required in the machine room? natural
overhead drum machine must have rope sockets re- year (annually)
babbitted every ____
basement drum machine must have rope sockets re- 2 years (bi-annually)
babbitted every ____
private elevator platforms must not exceed ____ 15 sq. ft.
fire service keys must be a ____ Yale 3502
two emergency bells are required for cars with over ____ 100 ft.
feet of rise
where are emergency stop switches required? pit, cartop, cop, machine space
minimum bottom runby shall be no less than ____ 6 in.
what speed are Type B safeties used? above 150 fpm
rail ends must have ___ fish plate bolt holes 4
log book containing all on site at all times
tests/maintenance/repairs/inspections shall be found
what is the maximum platform area for a dumbwaiter? 9 sq. ft.
what is the maximum cab height for a dumbwaiter? 4 ft.
Stuvia 2026-2027
