OUT OF 100) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ELABORATIONS.
should not be disassembled in the
field Oil buffers
Two safety precautions to be followed when first entering the elevator pit are to
have the
open and the pit light on.
Pit stop switch
Tension on the governor rope is maintained by
using a Tension sheave
The ASME Safety Code requires oil buffers for elevators when traveling at a
car speed of Over 200 FPM
If the pit extends more than feet below the sill of the access door, a fixed
vertical ladder shall be located within reach of the access door.
3
If using a rope fall with 4 sheaves to lift 500 lbs. how much pulling force will be
required? Add 10% to the weight of the load for each sheave.
175 lbs.
OSHA requires that slings used for hoisting be inspected at what
,intervals? Each day before using
Spring buffers are used only when the elevator travels at FPM or less.
, 200
All measurements necessary for the installation of various components in the pit
are measured with reference to the
guide rails
ASME Safety Code requires that a fully compressed oil buffer should return to
its normal position within seconds after the elevator car or counterweight
has been removed. 90
Wood used to construct a hoisting support must
be scaffold grade
What is a sign of poor quality manila rope?
Dark colored fibers
(True/False) All synthetics are impervious to sunlight.
False
(True/False) Good quality manila rope has a light yellow color with a silvery or
pearly luster. True
What is the minimum number and proper spacing of crosby clips for rope
diameters from 1/2 to 3/4.
3 crosby clips 6 times the rope diameter apart
The cutting force is applied on the (forward/return) stroke when using a