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CA State Elevator Mechanic Study Guide Questions with
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Ladder must be installed if pit is deeper than...— Answer: 35" (3')
ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2
Ladder shall not extend more than ___ above the sill.— Answer: 48"
(4') ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2
Rungs (cleats or steps) of ladder should be a minimum of ___ wide.—
Answer: 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.— Answer: 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.— Answer: 120" (10') ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2
Illumination of pit and platform should be___.— Answer: 10FC ASME
A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.5.1
Where should the light switch be located in the pit?— Answer: Where
accessible from the pit access door. ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.6.1
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When the car is on compressed buffer, what is the clearance between
the car and the pit?— Answer: 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.— Answer: 24" (2')
Markings should be___" diagonal red and white stripes "Danger low
clearance."— Answer: 4"
When oil buffers are used, bottom runny should be no less than ___".—
Answer: 6"
When spring or solid buffers are used, bottom runny should be no less
than ___".— Answer: 6"
What is the maximum bottom runby on a car?— Answer: 24" (2')
Buffer data plate letters shall be no less than ___" in height.— Answer:
1"
What is the maximum bottom runby on a counterweight?— Answer:
35" (3')
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CA State Elevator Mechanic Study Guide Questions with
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Ladder must be installed if pit is deeper than...— Answer: 35" (3')
ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2
Ladder shall not extend more than ___ above the sill.— Answer: 48"
(4') ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2
Rungs (cleats or steps) of ladder should be a minimum of ___ wide.—
Answer: 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.— Answer: 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.— Answer: 120" (10') ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.4.2
Illumination of pit and platform should be___.— Answer: 10FC ASME
A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.5.1
Where should the light switch be located in the pit?— Answer: Where
accessible from the pit access door. ASME A 17.1 - 2004 2.2.6.1
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When the car is on compressed buffer, what is the clearance between
the car and the pit?— Answer: 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.— Answer: 24" (2')
Markings should be___" diagonal red and white stripes "Danger low
clearance."— Answer: 4"
When oil buffers are used, bottom runny should be no less than ___".—
Answer: 6"
When spring or solid buffers are used, bottom runny should be no less
than ___".— Answer: 6"
What is the maximum bottom runby on a car?— Answer: 24" (2')
Buffer data plate letters shall be no less than ___" in height.— Answer:
1"
What is the maximum bottom runby on a counterweight?— Answer:
35" (3')
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