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1. A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100fpm to 125fpm, it currently has a 12" sheave. What sheave is required? - ANS 100fpm / 125fpm = 12" / X= 15" 2. A MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it, but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should you do? - ANS Replace it with a larger MOV 630 3. On a Ward-Leonard circuit the break is set, but the motor is trying to slip through the break. What is the issue? - ANS Suicide Circuit 425 4. You have an old DC mo...

ELEVATOR MECHANIC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS "The correct lube must be used on chains. - CORRECT ANSWER The freight door motor is spinning but the door wont move, Why? 535 Pg. 9" "When the Generator and Hoist motor armature are connected in parallel they form a closed loop.In this configuration car speed is controlled by controlling the amount of current passing thru the generator shunt field. To achieve nearly constant speed under changing loads , The Ward Leona...

©BRIGHTSTARS 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1:26 PM A+ 1 | P a g e Elevator Mechanics Review Exam Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass. Car running up keep stopping why? - AnswerContact is not deenergizing in push button Third-floor bulbs burn out why? - AnswerShorted resistor Car will not travel to second floor without a third-floor me a call and will not go down from three without a second-floor hall, what's the problem? - Answer2Fl 4/6 Why won't motor start? - AnswerM...

©BRIGHTSTARS 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1:26 PM A+ 1 | P a g e Elevator Mechanic Study 278 Exam Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass. Its a box with shaded triangle in lower right hand corner. - AnswerWhich relay do you need to Order 710 Pg, 7 RPM = 60 ∙ ƒ ÷ P÷2 = Step 1. 60 x Frequency (Hz.) = Step 2. Poles ÷ 2 = Take answer 1 and ÷ by answer 2 = - AnswerKnow the formula for RPM 435 Pg. 5 If you are referring to a megohm meter, it is a test of the insulation p...

©BRIGHTSTARS 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1:26 PM A+ 1 | P a g e Elevator Mechanic Test - Section 2 Exam Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass. In a modernization they plan on moving the controller 30 feet away which ends up resulting in a voltage drop. What do you do? A) Call electric company for a step-up transformer, B) Use a bigger wire. - AnswerB) Use a bigger wire. Governor trips at 115% of rated speed, the over speed switch trips at 90% of the 115%. - Answer If you a...

©BRIGHTSTARS 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1:26 PM A+ 1 | P a g e Elevator Mechanic Exam Review Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass. A contractor wants to raise the car speed from 100fpm to 125fpm, it currently has a 12" sheave. What sheave is required? - AnswerDiam=12" 12/4=3" 25fpm=3" 100fpm + 25fpm= 12"+3"= 15" sheave A MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) burns out. You replace it, but cannot read voltage or resistance. What should you do? - AnswerReplace it w...

©BRIGHTSTARS 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1:26 PM A+ 1 | P a g e CA State Elevator Mechanic Study Guide Exam Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass. Ladder must be installed if pit is deeper than... - Answer35" (3') ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2 Ladder shall not extend more than ___ above the sill. - Answer48" (4') ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2 Rungs (cleats or steps) of ladder should be a minimum of ___ wide. - Answer16" ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2 Siderails shall h...

©BRIGHTSTARS 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1:26 PM A+ 1 | P a g e Elevator Mechanic Exam Prep Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass. Know the formula for RPM - AnswerRPM = 60 ∙ ƒ ÷ P÷2 = Step 1. 60 x Frequency (Hz.) = Step 2. Poles ÷ 2 = Take answer 1 and ÷ by answer 2 = You are using a Temp Run Box and you get shocked! Why! 520 Pg. 4 - AnswerBad Ground Scaffolding, You have 32' of rise, you are using 3x5 scaffolding. Where will the tie off points be ? 140 PG. 287...

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