Course 3: Unit 8 Flashcards
The maintenance, repair and replacement requirements are in Section 8.6 ASME A17.1/CSA B44. The safety practices followed when performing maintenance are specified in:
A. The OSHA regulation for construction
B. Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook and requirements specific to the location
C. The ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
D. The elevator technician’s best judgement
B. Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook and requirements specific to the location
When maintenance is performed on an escalator, it must be:
A. Taken out of service and barricades placed at both ends
B. Taken out of service and the entrance end barricaded
C. Left in service until a part is removed
D. Posted out of service with a warning sign at the entrance end
A. Taken out of service and barricades placed at both ends
When a maintenance technician arrives at a facility to perform maintenance:
A. He/she should first go directly to the elevator machine and begin the maintenance
B. He/she should go to the car top and begin maintenance
C. He/she should first check to verify that all of the equipment is operating
D. He/she should first check in with building personnel and pick up any complaints or other information
D. He/she should first check in with building personnel and pick up any complaints or other information
The viscosity of lubricating oil is a measure of:
A. The color of the oil
B. The weight of the oil or specific gravity
C. The thickness of the oil or resistance to flow
D. The smell of the oil
C. The thickness of the oil or resistance to flow
The higher the viscosity number, the:
A. More resistance to flow
B. Less resistance to flow
C. Better the oil
D. Worse the oil
A. More resistance to flow
Temperature affects viscosity as follows:
A. As the temperature increases, the viscosity increases
B. As the temperature decreases, the viscosity decreases
C. As the temperature increases, the viscosity stays the same
D. As the temperature increases, the viscosity decreases
D. As the temperature increases, the viscosity decreases
The viscosity index is a measure of:
A. The viscosity
B. The viscosity change with temperature
C. The index of the instrument used to measure viscosity
D. The same as viscosity but expressed in metric units
B. The viscosity change with temperature
A viscosity index of 100:
A. Is very poor
B. Is usually good
C. Is not possible
D. Is always required
B. Is usually good
Lubricating oil usually has the following additives to improve its performance:
A. Viscosity index improver
B. Detergents, dispersants, antioxidants, rust and corrosion inhibitors
C. Foam inhibitors, pour point depressants, friction modifiers
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
A grease classified as #0 by the American National Lubricating Grease Institute would be:
A. A very hard grease
B. A very low grade grease
C. A very high grade grease
D. A relatively soft grease
D. A relatively soft grease
The most common grade of grease in retail stores (automotive supply) is:
A. #5
B. #000
C. #2
D. #3
C. #2
Of the various solid lubricants found in elevator use, the following two may have the same appearance:
A. Graphite and molybdenum disulfide
B. Graphite and silicone
C. PTFE and graphite
D. Moly and PTFE
A. Graphite and molybdenum disulfide
If rolling element bearings have a grease fitting, they:
A. Should be packed full of grease
B. Should be given a couple of pumps of grease every month in most cases
C.Should be lubricated with very heavy grease at least every six months
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
Sleeve bearing are usually made of:
A. Aluminum
B. Stainless steel
C. Babbitt or bronze
D. Cast iron
C. Babbitt or bronze
Sleeve bearings (journals) are usually:
A. Lubricated with a very heavy grease
B. Lubricated with a continuous source of oil
C. Lubricated with a solid lubricant such as graphite
D. Not required to be lubricated since they are self-lubricating
B. Lubricated with a continuous source of oil
If a manufacturer specifies a detergent lubricating oil with a viscosity of 150 SSU:
A. That is sufficient information to select the oil
B. That is not sufficient information to select the oil since the temperature at which the viscosity was measured was not specified
C. Any good 30W engine oil will do
D. A multi-viscosity engine oil should be used
B. That is not sufficient information to select the oil since the temperature at which the viscosity was measured was not specified
The lubricant used to lubricate steel suspension and compensating ropes is:
A. Very soft grease usually #00 or #000
B. A very high viscosity oil usually 200 to 300 SSU at 210°F
C. Not important because ropes do not require lubricating
D. A low viscosity oil usually 34 to 38 SSU at 210°F
D. A low viscosity oil usually 34 to 38 SSU at 210°F
Hydraulic oil used in hydraulic elevators:
A. Should have a relatively low viscosity index, usually 40 to 50
B. Should have a relatively high viscosity index, usually at least 95
C. Is not important in the viscosity index
D. Is usually not specified in the viscosity index
B. Should have a relatively high viscosity index, usually at least 95
Governor ropes usually require:
A. Lubrication monthly with a soft grease
B. Lubrication monthly with a heavy oil such as worm gear oil
C. No lubrication after installation per the Code
D. Washing with a safety solvent before installation to remove all lubrication
C. No lubrication after installation
During maintenance, a reduction gear is found to have lubricating oil with very heavy foam that means:
A. The lubrication is working very well and is adequate
B. This is normal for some machines in very cold climates
C. The temperature of the machine room is too high and should be reduced
D. The oil should be changed since foam is not a good lubricant
D. The oil should be changed since foam is not a good lubricant
The lubricant used on electric elevator guide rails must comply with that specified by the manufacturer of the:
A. Governor
B. Drive machine
C. Controller and generator where provided
D. Safety
D. Safety
Guide rails that require lubrication are required to be:
A. Cleaned monthly
B. Kept clean and free of lint and dirt accumulation and excessive lubricant
C. Cleaned every six months
D. Cleaned annually
B. Kept clean and free of lint and dirt accumulation and excessive lubricant
Oil buffer oil must comply with the viscosity specified:
A. On the layout drawing
B. In the maintenance control plan
C. On the buffer data plate
D. On the safety marking plate
C. On the buffer data plate
Oil for the oil buffers should be stored in:
A. The pit
B. The space on the car top
C. The machine room or parts storage area
D. The channels adjacent to the buffer
C. The machine room or parts storage area
If a governor rope is found to have been lubricated or contaminated with lubricant:
A. The lubricant must be cleaned using a solvent and the governor tested
B. The rope shall be replaced or the lubricant removed, and the governor safety system tested by tripping by hand at slow speed. Requirements 8.6.4.19.2(b)
C. The rope shall be replaced and acceptance test performed on the governor safety system
D. The acceptance test should be performed to assure that the system functions correctly with the lubricated governor rope
B. The rope shall be replaced or the lubricant removed, and the governor safety system tested by tripping by hand at slow speed. Requirements 8.6.4.19.2(b)
According to Appendix 2, if a fuse is changed to a heavier fuse or if a fuse link is replaced by a copper wire or strip or “slugged”, it may result in:
A. Wires getting hot and the insulation burning off
B. Creating a short circuit that may keep other safety devices from functioning
C. Injury, death and damaged equipment
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
According to Appendix 2, a well written service ticket should show how many different items?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 6
D. 10
B. 8
In Appendix 2, under the heading of “CHECK FIRST THINGS FIRST” the first thing is to:
A. Have good quality tools
B. Check with the on-site manager
C. Make sure there is proper voltage
D. Remove the defective equipment
C. Make sure there is proper voltage
A bolted connection shall have at least ____ full threads extending from the nut.
A. Two
B. Three
C. One
D. Zero
A. Two
A nut is identified as “M8 x 1.25”; this means:
A. It is for a 1/8 in. bolt with 12.5 threads per inch
B. It is for a 8 mm bolt with a thread pitch of 1.25 mm
C. It is for 8 mm bolt that is 1.25 in. long
D. There is no such nut
B. It is for a 8 mm bolt with a thread pitch of 1.25 mm
Machine screws have a diameter of less than:
A. 1/8 in.
B. 1/2 in.
C. 1/5 in.
D. 1/4 in.
D. 1/4 in.
A hole is required to be drilled and taped for a 10-30 machine screw. What size drill should be used?
A. 0.1495 in. or #25
B. 0.1770 in. or #16
C. 0.1570 in. or #22
D. 3/16 in.
C. 0.1570 in. or #22
When drilling or cutting threads in steel:
A. Cutting oil is not required
B. Cutting oil is required
C. Water is used as cutting oil
D. Kerosene is used as cutting oil
B. Cutting oil is required
Threads are to be cut in a door panel for a 5/16 in. x 18 stud. What letter size drill should be used to drill the hole?
A. F
B. B
C. D
D. I
A. F
When removing a bolt or stud that is broken off in a part, the hole for the extractor (EZ Out) should be:
A. Drilled as large as possible
B. Drilled as small as possible
C. Sized to allow strength for the extractor and use a left-handed drill bit with reversable drill
D. One size larger than the bolt or stud
C. Sized to allow strength for the extractor and use a left-handed drill bit with reversable drill
In the absence of manufacturer instruction, a 3/8 in. x 24 grade 5 bolt should be torqued to:
A. 26 ft-lb
B. 55 ft-lb
C. 60 ft-lb
D. 40 ft-lb
D. 40 ft-lb
A bolt identified as 1/2 in. x 20 would be:
A. 1/2 in. in diameter and a thread pitch of 0.20 in
B. 1/2 in length and 2 in. in diameter
C. 1/2 in. in diameter and 20 threads per inch
D. 1/2 mm in diameter and thread pitch of 0.20 mm
C. 1/2 in. in diameter and 20 threads per inch
When tightening bolts or nuts using a torque wrench, the threads and nut or bolt seating surfaces:
A. Shall be lubricated with motor oil
B. Shall be lubricated with any grease
C. Shall be coated with anti-seize material
D. Shall not be lubricated
D. Shall not be lubricated
With the turn-of-the-nut method of tightening, on a 3/8 in. bolt on a structural member, the bold length between the nut and bolt head is 2 in. How many flats of a hexagon nut would be turned for the correct tightness?
A. 2 (120°)
B. 3 (180°)
C. 4 (240°)
D. 1 (60°)
B. 3 (180°)
When a drive sheave is bolted to a flange:
A. The old bolts and nuts should be carefully cleaned and painted before installing
B. Most manufacturers recommend that new grade 8 bolts be used
C. Most manufacturers specify that new bolts and nuts be used and will either provide them or specify the grade
D. The old bolts and nuts must be well lubricated with grease before installing
C. Most manufacturers specify that new bolts and nuts be used and will either provide them or specify the grade
Bolts and nuts purchased from the local hardware store will most often be grade:
A. Property class 5.8
B. Grade 8
C. Brass or stainless steel
D. Grade 1 or 2
D. Grade 1 or 2
A 7/8 in. bolt marked as A325 has a tensile strength of:
A. 120,000 psi
B. 105,000 psi
C. 120 psi
D. 105 psi
A. 120,000 psi
When using a torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts, the highest reading on the torque wrench:
A. Should be twice the required torque
B. Should be three times the required torque
C. Should be at least the required torque
D. Does not matter
A. Should be twice the required torque
Placing a “cheater” on a torque wrench:
A. Will increase its range
B. Will decrease its range
C. Will increase its range by the ratio between the length of the “cheater” and the torque wrench
D. A “cheater” must not be used
D. A “cheater” must not be used
Tapered washers are required when the either of the surfaces to be connected have a taper over ___ degrees.
A. 5
B. 2
C. 15
D. 10
A. 5
Sheet metal screws:
A. Have more holding capacity than machine screws in door panels
B. Have less holding capacity than machine screws in door panels
C. Must always be used in door panels
D. Must never be used in door panels
B. Have less holding capacity than machine screws in door panels
Suspension and compensating ropes are lubricated with:
A. SAE 10w 30 motor oil
B. Worm gear oil
C. #4 grease
D. A low viscosity oil (usually 34 to 38 SSU at 210°F)
D. A low viscosity oil (usually 34 to 38 SSU at 210°F)
When an automatic rope lubricator is used:
A. It must be left in place all the time and filled with oil
B. It must be filled with oil once per month
C. It may be left in place or removed and serviced with oil only as needed
D. Automatic lubricators are not recommended
C. It may be left in place or removed and serviced with oil only as needed
If suspension ropes are contaminated they may be cleaned:
A. With a water-based solvent
B. With a petroleum-based solvent
C. With a vegetable-based solvent
D. With a brush and no solvent
D. With a brush and no solvent
Tension in suspension ropes should be checked more frequently:
A. When they are new
B. Between one and two years after installation
C. Between five to 10 years after installation
D. When they are nearing the end of their life
A. When they are new
Compensating ropes:
A. Do not require the tension to be equalized
B. Do not require any lubrication
C. Do not have any Code required replacement criteria
D. Must be maintained in the same way as suspension ropes
D. Must be maintained in the same way as suspension ropes
If one compensating rope is broken or damaged:
A. Only that rope needs to be replaced
B. All of the compensating and suspension ropes must be replaced
C. All of the compensating ropes must be replaced
D. Only the compensating rope and the corresponding suspension rope need to be replaced
C. All of the compensating ropes must be replaced
An 1/2 in. diameter 8x19 governor rope has ___ broken wires in two strands of one lay and is rouging, therefore it must be replaced.
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
A. 5
The minimum allowable diameter for 5/8 in. suspension rope with normal wear condition is:
A. 17/32 in.
B. 0.586 in.
C. 38/64 in.
D. 0.641 in.
B. 0.586 in.
When adjusting the tension in suspension ropes, the tightening of the loosest rope will:
A. Reduce the tension in the other ropes
B. Increase the tension in the other ropes
C. Not affect the tension in the other ropes
D. Increase or decrease the tension in the ropes on the counterweight side only
A. Reduce the tension in the other ropes
If equalizer springs are used:
A. It is not necessary to adjust rope tension
B. Adjustment of rope tension is easier but still necessary
C. The rope tension will not be affected since their primary function is to prevent rotation of the ropes
D. They do not affect tension on the counterweight side since they are used only on the car hitch plate
B. Adjustment of rope tension is easier but still necessary
The lubrication information on the rope data tag:
A. Is intended only as a guideline and does not need to be followed
B. Must be complied with
C. Is not required by the Code
D. Is only required by the Wire Rope Technical Board Code
B. Must be complied with
The symbols used on wiring diagrams for various manufacturers:
A. Have been standard for many years
B. Were recently standardized to comply with ANSI standards
C. Are sometimes specific to that manufacturer
D. Are not standardized but the use of a CAD drawing is improving the standardizing problem
D. Are not standardized but the use of a CAD drawing is improving the standardizing problem
A capacitor is a device that:
A. Stores electrical energy
B. Dissipates electrical energy
C. Acts as a resistor for AC voltage only
D. Is not used in elevator controls
A. Stores electrical energy
If the field voltage on a DC motor is decreased and the armature voltage is not changed, the motor will:
A. Slow down
B. Speed up
C. Not change speed
D. Not change torque
B. Speed up
A diode is:
A. A very common device that allows current to flow in only one direction
B. Rarely used in elevator controls
C. Never used in elevator controls
D. Commonly used and allows electric current to flow in both directions
A. A very common device that allows current to flow in only one direction
If resistors are placed in series, the total resistance will be:
A. One half the sum of the resistance of each resistor
B. The sum of the resistance of each resistor
C. The inverse sum of the resistance of each resistor
D. The sum of the inverse of the sum of each resistor
B. The sum of the resistance of each resistor
Wiring diagrams showing all safety devices are:
A. Required to be in the machine room, machine space, control space or control rooms
B. Required to be in the facility engineer’s office
C. Required only to be available to the technician on his truck
D. Not required for maintenance
A. Required to be in the machine room, machine space, control space or control rooms
Electrolytic capacitors are:
A. Polarized and used only on DC voltage
B. Used only for very high voltages
C. Used only for low voltage
D. Almost never used for elevator controls
A. Polarized and used only on DC voltage
When capacitors are connected in parallel, the total cpacitance is:
A. The sum of the capacitance of each capacitor
B. The inverse of the sum of the total capacitance
C. One over the inverse sum of the capacitance of each capacitor
D. Impossible to calculate
A. The sum of the capacitance of each capacitor
The following items are electrical protective devices: (Pick the one(s) in which all of the listed components are electrical protective devices)
A. Slack rope switch, overspeed switch, generator run indicator light
B. Broken tape switch, stop switch on car top, car top door operator, car secondary gate switch
C. Emergency stop switch, contacts on hinged platform sill, car door interlock, ascending car overspeed protection device, blind hoistway emergency door locking device
D. Buffer switch for oil buffer with mechanical spring, stop switch in remote machine room, second top final limit switch, fire service key switch
C. Emergency stop switch, contacts on hinged platform sill, car door interlock, ascending car overspeed protection device, blind hoistway emergency door locking device
Ohms law is expressed as:
A. E=RI
B. R=I/E
C. R=EI
D. E=R/E
A. E=RI
Y-Delta start refers to:
A. Using variable voltage to start an elevator
B. Starting an AC induction motor with the winding connected in Y configuration on start and switching to delta configuration for running
C. Starting a DC series motor with the winding connected in Y configuration on start and switching to delta configuration for running
D. Starting the elevator at slow and changing (delta) to high speed
B. Starting an AC induction motor with the winding connected in Y configuration on start and switching to delta configuration for running
A 6 amp class “H” fuse has a _____ amperes short circuit rating.
A. 6
B. 12
C. 10,000
D. 1,000
C. 10,000
______ requires that the fuse rating and class be located next to the fuse holder (ie, Amperes such as 6,8,2 ect. and class such as H, R, G ect.)
A. A17.1
B. A17.3
C. A 17.2
D. A17.5
D. A17.5
When checking electrolytic capacitors, they shall be disconnected from the circuit, and the terminals must always be:
A. Charged with 110 volts
B. Discharged by shorting together
C. Not discharged after disconnecting
D. It does not matter if they are charged or discharged
B. Discharged by shorting together
An electrolytic capacitor is marked 250 MFD. This indicates it has a capacitance of:
A. 0.000250 Farads
B. 250,000 Farads
C. 0.250 Farads
D. 250 Farads
A. 0.000250 Farads
Capacitors marked 250 MFD, 150 µF and 100 mfd are connected in series. The total capacitance would be:
A. 0.000500 Farads
B. 0.000048 Farads
C. 0.500 Farads
D. 0.000,000,500 Farads
B. 0.000048 Farads
A “V” belt measures 21/32 in. across the outside and is 13/32 in. thick. What size belt is it?
A. A, 2X
B. B, BX
C. C, CX
D. D, DX
B. B, BX
For most roller link chains, the best lubricant is:
A. The same oil that is used on wire ropes
B. SAE 20 or SAE 30 engine oil
C. #2 grease
D. Worm gear oil
B. SAE 20 or SAE 30 engine oil
A “B” section “V” belt is on 5 in. and 10 in. sheaves that are 20 in. apart (between center of shafts). If the belt is properly tensioned, a force between 4.6 and 10 lbf will produce a deflection of:
A. 30/64 in.
B. 10/64 in.
C. 16/64 in.
D. 20/64 in.
D. 20/64 in.
A “V” belt with “D” section has a span of 15 in. and is deflected 15/64 in. with a force of 15 lbf:
A. The belt is too tight
B. The belt is just right
C. The belt is too loose
D. The force needs to be increased
C. The belt is too loose
A “V” belt has a “A” section and span and the sheaves are 5 in. and 2 in. pitch diameter with the center of the shafts 10 in. apart. The force required to deflect the belt 10/64 in. should be between.
A. 4.6 lbf and 10 lbf
B. 11.5 lbf and 20 lbf
C. 0.5 lbf and 1 lbf
D. 3.2 lbf and 6 lbf
D. 3.2 lbf and 6 lbf
The chains used for suspension and driving of vertical sliding entrance door panels should be lubricated with:
A. Gear oil
B. Rail lubricant
C. Rope lubricant
D. Only if specified by the manufacturer
D. Only if specified by the manufacturer
The best way to apply a lubricant to a roller link chain is to:
A. Spray or brush it on once per month
B. Use an automatic lubricator
C. Use a squirt can to squirt it on the outside of the sprocket
D. They usually require lubrication only annually
B. Use an automatic lubricator
When applying oil to a chain, it should be applied to:
A. The outside just after it comes off of the sprocket
B. The inside on the tension side just after it comes off of a sprocket
C. The inside on the slack side just after it comes off of a sprocket
D. Anywhere. It does not matter as long as plenty of oil is used.
C. The inside on the slack side just after it comes off of a sprocket
If a “V” belt has been contaminated with grease or oil:
A. It should be wiped off and continued in operation
B. It must be cleaned with gasoline
C. It must be cleaned with a water-based solvent
D. It must be replaced
D. It must be replaced
A hydraulic drive unit has four belts and one of them is beginning to fray and crack:
A. Only that belt needs to be replaced
B. That belt should be removed, and the unit will operate ok
C. A note should be made to watch it closely
D. All four belts shall be replaced with a matched set
D. All four belts shall be replaced with a matched set
If a “V” belt is worn on the side and turns over in the sheave groove, the most likely problem is:
A. Miss-alignment of the sheaves
B. Excess tension
C. Too little tension
D. The speed is too high for a belt drive
A. Miss-alignment of the sheaves
When new “V” belts are installed, the tension should be set (see table on page 68 of the Elevator Field Maintenance Handbook):
A. To the value shown in the table
B. Twice the value shown in the table
C. One-half the value shown in the table
D. To the highest value shown in the table
B. Twice the value shown in the table
The pitch diameter of a “V” sheave is:
A. The diameter at the bottom of the sheave groove
B. The diameter on the rim of the sheave
C. Approximately the center of the belt engagement area
D. The diameter measured halfway between the bottom of the sheave groove and the rim
C. Approximately the center of the belt engagement area
A “V” belt is needed for an arrangement with a 3 in. sheave and a 10 in. sheave (pitch diameter) that are on shafts that are 20 in. apart. What length belt is required?
A. 62.0 in.
B. 51.5 in.
C. 53 in.
D. 60.5 in.
A. 62.0 in.
When installing a new belt, the adjustment should be loosened sufficiently to:
A. Work the new belt on by hand
B. Work the new belt on by prying with a screwdriver
C. Work the new belt on with a pry bar made for that purpose
D. Place the new belt fully on the small sheave and start it on the large sheave then momentarily powering up the unit
A. Work the new belt on by hand
24 pitches of an ANSI Chain Number 40 (see ANSI B29.1)
are measured as 320 mm. Which of the following is true?
A. This is less than the recommended 3% wear limit
B. This exceeds the recommended 3% wear limit
C. This is very close to the measurement of a new chain
D. This should not cause a problem in operation
B. This exceeds the recommended 3% wear limit
If a new drive chain is installed on a worn sprocket:
A. The new chain should set in and run smoothly in a week or two
B. The chain should not be lubricated until it has worn in
C. The sprocket should be lubricated with heavy grease
D. There will be roughness and binding when the new chain engages and disengages the sprocket
D. There will be roughness and binding when the new chain engages and disengages the sprocket
A chain drive is 15 degrees to the horizontal and has a drive shaft centerline distance of 30 in. The chain adjustment should be tightened so that the mid-span centerline movement is (see ANSI B29.1)
A. 0.8 to 1.2 in.
B. 1.2 to 1.8 in.
C. 2 to 3 in.
D. 0.6 to 0.9 in.
B. 1.2 to 1.8 in.
An offset link is used:
A. When there is a need to shorten a chain one pitch
B. When there is a need to shorten a chain two pitches
C. For all shortening needs
D. Only on offset chains
A. When there is a need to shorten a chain one pitch
The shafts of single chain slow-speed low-power drives must be parallel at least within (see ANSI B29.1):
A. 0.500 in./ft.
B. 0.005 in./ft.
C. 0.075 in./ft.
D. 0.050 in./ft.
D. 0.050 in./ft.
When replacing “V” belts, a belt with a “VX” designation can be used to replace a “V” belt with a “V” designation under what conditions:
A. Almost never
B. Only when being replaced on sheaves operating at slow speeds
C. Only when being replaced on sheaves at high sheaves
D. Almost always
D. Almost always
The maintenance, repair and replacement requirements in Section 8.6 ASME A17.1-2007:
A. Apply to both new and existing installations
B. Apply only to new installations
C. Apply only to existing installations
D. Apply only to equipment installed since 1990
A. Apply to both new and existing installations
The maintenance, repair and replacement requirements in Section 8.6 ASME A17.1/CSA B44:
A. Require changes to the equipment to comply
B. Do not require changes to the equipment
C. May require changes to the equipment
D. Require changes to existing installations
B. Do not require changes to the equipment
Wires used for jumpers:
A. Are required to be stored in the machine room tool and parts storage cabinet which is locked
B. May be stored in the machine room tool cabinet
C. Are not permitted to be stored in the machine room, hoistway or pit
D. Are required in the bottom of each controller cabinet
C. Are not permitted to be stored in the machine room, hoistway or pit
Maintenance records are:
A. Required to be in each machine room
B. Required to be available to the elevator personnel
C. Not required
D. Required to be in the service vehicle
B. Required to be available to the elevator personnel
Wiring diagrams are required in the machine room, machine space, control room or control space that detail:
A. All the building’s power wiring to the elevator equipment
B. Circuits of electrical protective devices and critical operating circuits
C. All temporary wiring in the controller and selector
D. All telephone wiring to the elevator car
B. Circuits of electrical protective devices and critical operating circuits
When a governor rope is replaced:
A. The pull-through test shall be conducted as specified in Requirements 8.6.4.20.2(b)
B. The rated load rated speed test of the governor safety system must be conducted as specified in Requirement 8.6.4.20.1(a)
C. The governor tripping speed shall be tested as required in Requirement 8.6.4.20.2(a)
D. No testing is required since a new rope is stronger than the old rope
A. The pull-through test shall be conducted as specified in Requirements 8.6.4.20.2(b)
When a horizontal sliding hoistway entrance door guide is replaced, the new guide:
A. Must be subject to the engineering type test in Section 8.3 and included in the original manufacturer’s listed/certified device as an acceptable replacement part by the certifying organization
B. Must be as strong as the old guide
C. Must be tested by placing a 400 lbf load on the door panel at 90° to the surface at the center and 4 in. from the bottom
D. Must be from a reputable manufacturer only
A. Must be subject to the engineering type test in Section 8.3 and included in the original manufacturer’s listed/certified device as an acceptable replacement part by the certifying organization
Lubrication of suspension and compensating ropes:
A. Is not required or necessary
B. Is prohibited
C. Must comply with the instructions on the rope data tag
D. Is required monthly
C. Must comply with the instructions on the rope data tag
The following items are permitted to be stored in the elevator pit:
A. Buffer oil and lower guide shoes or rollers
B. Only landing block and pipe stands
C. Door guides and spare lamps for pit light
D. Dust pan, broom and receptacle for cleaning the pit if they are stored so that they do not create a hazard
B. Only landing block and pipe stands
Annual refastening or resocketing is required at the car end for:
A. All winding drum machines
B. A winding drum machine where the machine is located below the hoistway
C. Two to one (2:1) winding drum machines located above the hoistway
D. One to one (1:1) winding drum machines located over the hoistway
D. One to one (1:1) winding drum machines located over the hoistway
Record of oil usage is required:
A. For all elevators
B. For all hydraulic elevators
C. For all hydraulic elevators with parts of the cylinder or piping not exposed for visual inspection
D. For all equipment including escalators and moving walks
C. For all hydraulic elevators with parts of the cylinder or piping not exposed for visual inspection
Escalator and moving walks “comb” sections with one broken tooth or missing teeth:
A. Shall be replaced or repaired
B. Shall be watched very closely
C. Shall alert the technician to caution the owner to be careful
D. Is normal and need not be replaced
A. Shall be replaced or repaired
Keys to the elevator machine room and control room are restricted to:
A. Elevator personnel
B. Elevator personnel and electricians
C. Elevator personnel and Authorized personnel
D. Firefighters
C. Elevator personnel and Authorized personnel
Governor ropes require lubrication:
A. Monthly
B. Only as needed
C. Never
D. Every six months
C. Never
Maintenance of the electric elevator driving machine brake includes the following:
A. Oil level and brake fluid
B. Lining, running clearance, brake coil and plungers
C. Gear drive and chains
D. Storage of brake release tool
B. Lining, running clearance, brake coil and plungers
Firefighters service requires testing using the Phase I key switch and operating to at least one floor on Phase II:
A. Annually
B. Weekly
C. Every six months
D. Monthly
D. Monthly
Rails on which lubricant is used shall be:
A. Cleaned monthly
B. Cleaned every six months
C. Kept clean and free of lint and dirt accumulation and excessive lubricant
D. Cleaned annually
C. Kept clean and free of lint and dirt accumulation and excessive lubricant
When rail lubricant is required:
A. Lubriplate grease shall be used
B. Wheel bearing grease shall be used
C. The lubricant shall comply with that specified by the manufacturer of the safety
D. The lubricant shall comply with that specified by the manufacturer of the driving machine
C. The lubricant shall comply with that specified by the manufacturer of the safety
The oil for buffers must:
A. Be a good quality hydraulic oil
B. Comply with the viscosity, viscosity index and pour point specified on the buffer marking plate
C. Be SAE 30 non-detergent oil
D. Be purchased only from the buffer manufacturer
B. Comply with the viscosity, viscosity index and pour point specified on the buffer marking plate
Flexible hoses and fittings on hydraulic elevators tested _____ and not equipped with an overspeed valve shall be replaced every _____ years.
A. Annually, five
B. Biannually, six
C. Monthly, six
D. Annually, six
D. Annually, six
Acceptance and periodic tests are conducted by:
A. The inspector
B. The equipment owner or his agent and witnessed by the inspector
C. The equipment owner or his agent according to the instructions furnished by the inspector
D. Employees of the jurisdiction or enforcing authority
B. The equipment owner or his agent and witnessed by the inspector
Inspectors must be certified for compliance with QEI-1:
A. By ASME
B. By an orgianization accredited by ASME
C. Only by the jurisdiction or enforcing authority
D. By one of the major elevator manufacturers
B. By an orginazation accredited by ASME
If there is a conflict between the ASME A17.2 Guide for Inspection the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Code:
A. A17.1 will prevail
B. A17.2 will prevail
C. The inspector can choose the one to prevail
D. There will never be a conflict
A. A17.1 will prevail
The testing requirements for elevators, escalators and moving walks are found in:
A. A17.1
B. A17.2
C. A17.3
D. A17.4
A. A17.1
The recommended interval for category five tests is:
A. 3 years
B. 1 year
C. 1/5 year
D. 5 years
D. 5 years
The Qualified Elevator Inspectors:
A. All work for the authority having jurisdiction
B. Always work for a private consulting firm
C. Always work for the elevator contractors
D. May work for any of the above (a, b or c)
D. May work for any of the above (a, b or c)
The elevator technician performing the test required by the Code (A17.1):
A. Are required to be certified elevator inspectors
B. May be certified elevator inspectors
C. Cannot be certified elevators inspectors
D. This is not addressed in the Code
B. May be certified elevator inspectors
The elevator technician perfoming the test required by the Code:
A. Are not required to know the procedures since the inspector will provide instructions in the correct procedures
B. Must know the test procedures since the inspector is not required to provide instructions on test procedures
C. Should ask the inspector for test procedures
D. Is not expected to have working knowledge of Code requirements
B. Must know the test procedures since the inspector is not required to provide instructions on test procedures
The ASME A17.1-2007 requirements for periodic tests are found in:
A. Section 8.10
B. Section 8.11
C. Part X
D. Section 8.6
B. Section 8.11
Category 5 tests for electric elevators are in requirement ____ of ASME A17.1-2010/CSA B44-10 and later editions:
A. 8.6.4.19
B. 8.11.2.2
C. 8.6.4.20
D. 8.11.2.4
C. 8.6.4.20
