CA State Elevator Mechanic Study Guide Questions and Answers

CA State Elevator Mechanic Study Guide Questions and Answers Ladder must be installed if pit is deeper than... Ans- 35" (3') ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2 Ladder shall not extend more than ___ above the sill. Ans- 48" (4') ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2 Rungs (cleats or steps) of ladder should be a minimum of ___ wide. Ans- 16" ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2 Siderails shall have a clear distance of not less than ___ from their centerline to the nearest permanent object. Ans- 4.5" ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2 Ladder access shall not be permitted if pit is deeper than ___ below the sill of the access door. Ans- 120" (10') A SME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2 Illumination of pit and platform should be___. Ans- 10FC ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.5.1 Where should the light switch be located in the pit? Ans- Where accessible from the pit access door. ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.6.1 When the ca r is on compressed buffer, what is the clearance between the car and the pit? Ans- 24" (2') clearance. No part of the car should be touching the pit with a 24" (2') clearance. ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.4.1.1 Where vertical clearances are less than ____", that area should be clearly marked on the pit floor. Ans- 24" (2') Markings should be___" diagonal red and white stripes "Danger low clearance." Ans- 4" When oil buffers are used, bottom runny should be no less than ___". Ans- 6" When spring or solid buffers are used, bottom runny should be no less than ___". Ans- 6" What is the maximum bottom runby on a car? Ans- 24" (2')