QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL
ACCURATELY ANSWERED
What should be done before starting any roping operation at the designated
landing? - CORRECT_ANSWER_The building needs to be protected so place
Masonite/ plywood around the door frame, and building floors
What are key factors that should be explained to customers before starting any
roping operations? - CORRECT_ANSWER_The amount of space needed for
storage: the amount of space needed around the openings where the work will be
performed
Where are the shackles attached on a 2:1 roping? - CORRECT_ANSWER_To a
dead-end hitch plate that are secured at the top of the hoist way
Where are the shackles attached on a 1:1 roping? - CORRECT_ANSWER_To the
counterweight frame and to the crosshead on the car top
,What must be done if you anticipate using any type of welding during roping
operations? - CORRECT_ANSWER_A fire permit may be required; fire
extinguishers and fire watch; and protect systems from heat and smoke
During the inspection of elevator that has not yet been turned over to the
customer a damaged rope is discovered what must be done? -
CORRECT_ANSWER_Only the damaged rope must be replaced
Which ropes are more likely to have internal failures? -
CORRECT_ANSWER_Governor/ compensating ropes due to the lighter loads and
the smaller drive sheaves
According to code what is required on governors? - CORRECT_ANSWER_The
governor rope tag must be attached to the governor rope fastening
What is the 2nd purpose of lubricating ropes? - CORRECT_ANSWER_To prevent
friction and locking between the wires and strands within the rope
, What is 1st purpose of lubricating ropes? - CORRECT_ANSWER_To protect the
rope core from deteriorating
Where should the car be located to inspect a traction machine with 1:1 roping? -
CORRECT_ANSWER_At the top of the hoist way to allow the ropes to be examined
from the car top on the counterweight side
Where do need to be to inspect a drum machine? - CORRECT_ANSWER_In the
overhead machine space
How far should the car be moved between each stop when you're inspecting the
ropes? - CORRECT_ANSWER_2-3 feet and examine each rope at each stop
What should be done to inspect an excessively dirt or overlubricated ropes? -
CORRECT_ANSWER_The rope must be cleaned/ remove the excess lubrication
Where are the shackles attached on 2:1 roping? - CORRECT_ANSWER_To dead
end hitch plates at the top of the hoist way