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Which lay of wire rope has the strand wires in line with the rope axis? -
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Regular Lay
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At what speed should the counterweight safeties be set to trip? -
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Up to 10% higher than the car governor
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Which type of safety uses an oil buffer between the car and safety planks? -
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Type C
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, Quiz____?
What is the purpose of the terminal motion switch? -
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slow down and stop the car automatically at or near the top or bottom landing
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If you have a 3500 lb. car rated at 4000 lbs. capacity, how much should the counterweight
assembly weigh for a normal 40% installation? -
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5100 lbs.
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When the pit directional limit switch is actuated, the normal circuits will allow the car to run -
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Up
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_______should not be disassembled in the field. -
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, Oil Buffers
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The loss of traction between the hoist ropes and the machine driver when the counterweight
lands on its buffer avoids... -
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The elevator car being pulled into the over head.
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Refer to Table 1. With a safety factor of 5, what is the breaking strength for 1 1/8" nylon rope?
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52,000 lbs.
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Which of the following applies to rope usage? -
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Prevent manila rope from unraveling by using whipping.
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