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Question:

1 gallon is how many cubic inches?

ANSWER ✔ 231



Question:

A Force of 5000 lbs is applied to a plunger with an area of 25 sq inches.
What is the system pressure?

ANSWER ✔ 200 psi. (5000 lbs/ 25 sq inches = 200 psi



Question:

A motor needs a sleeve bearing replaced. What type of bearing will you
need? - ANSWER ✔ Friction Bearing (420)



Question:

ADA height for a new Hall Fixture? - ANSWER ✔ 42" to center of fixture




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Question:

How do you handle a coworker who shows up to work intoxicated? -
ANSWER ✔ Speak to the MIC, Union BA or call your Supervisor.



Question:

If changes need to be made during construction, who do you inform? -
ANSWER ✔ Mechanic In Charge



Question:

If there is high screeching, what should you check? - ANSWER ✔ SCR
drive motor bushing



Question:

In Bi-Parting doors, what gap is allowed before Gate switch is opened? -
ANSWER ✔ 3/4" Max



Question:

In what section of the NEC is Elevator, Escalator, Dumbwaiter and Moving
Walks found? - ANSWER ✔ 620




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Question:

On a Ward-Leonard circuit, the brake is set but the motor is trying to slip
through the brake. What circuit is the issue? - ANSWER ✔ Suicide circuit
(425)



Question

: SCRs are good for what? - ANSWER ✔ They are quieter and cause less
vibration than an MG Set.



Question:

Time constant question on test? - ANSWER ✔ 45 seconds



Question: What amount of Crosby's do you use on 1/2" rope? - ANSWER
✔3



Question:

What are the most common features of Load Weigh? - ANSWER ✔ To
control the Generator field and express operation.



Question: What do U grooves need? - ANSWER ✔ Double Wrap




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Question: What do you hold a machine beam down with? - ANSWER ✔
Tie downs



Question: What is going on if you add power to a generator but motor
doesn't gain more speed? - ANSWER ✔ Generator is Saturated.



Question: What is Relief set at? - ANSWER ✔ 150%



Question: What is required on the Cartop by ASME? - ANSWER ✔
Inspection Station, Light, Duplex receptacle.



Question: What is the conversion formula when measuring Inch to MM? -
ANSWER ✔ 25.4 Inch to MM (.03937)

2.54 Inch to CM (.3937)



Question: What is the conversion from Kilograms to Lbs? - ANSWER ✔ 1
Kilogram = 2.2 lbs




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