815, 845, 840, NEIEP 800 final questions with correct answers

See if it will run down by opening the manual lowering valve CORRECT ANSWER If a hydraulic elevator will not run down, what is the first thing you should try? In pounds per square inch CORRECT ANSWER When calculating hydraulic system pressure, the force is expressed in pounds and the area of the plunger is measured in square inches. How is the pressure expressed? Pascal's Law CORRECT ANSWER What is the name of the scientific principle that allows a hydraulic elevator to operate? Every year CORRECT ANSWER How often must a static load test be performed? Multiply pressure times area CORRECT ANSWER If a gauge is used to measure system pressure with the elevator at rest and the size of the plunger is known, how can the total weight of the elevator be calculated? 231 CORRECT ANSWER How many cubic inches are there in one gallon? 28.27 square inches CORRECT ANSWER What is the area of a 6" plunger? 200 psi CORRECT ANSWER A weight (force) of 5,000 lbs. is placed on a hydraulic plunger having an area of 25 square inches. What is the system pressure? 16.3 gallons CORRECT ANSWER How many gallons of oil will be needed to raise a 4" plunger 25 feet?