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Elevator and Escalator 2014 Flashcards

1
Q

A ___ is a platform or enclosed platform that is capable of moving vertically.

pg 1

A

elevator

it has the capability of being raised and lowered in a vertical shaft with the ability to carry people or freight.

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2
Q

A ____ is a moving stairway, consists of steps, which rotate on a track to either move people up or down to different elevations.

pg 1

A

escalator

A chain drive motor is used to move the stairs

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3
Q

___ can denote elevator location within a hoistway.

pg 5

A

Controllers

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4
Q

On a hydraulic elevator, personnel can expect to find cylinders located ___ of the elevator car

pg 6

A

on the bottom

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5
Q

The ___ (the two large, chain-driven wheels) will open and close the elevator doors

pg 6

A

door operator

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6
Q

A ____ which applies the energy to activate/move an elevator.

pg 6

A

drive machine

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7
Q

In a building over 60 feet in height, an ___ elevator is typically required.

pg 7

A

electric traction

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8
Q

Which phase recall occurs when a device or group of devices provide a signal for the immediate recall to a designated landing in order to remove cars from normal use?

pg 9

A

Phase I

This typically located in the elevator lobby

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9
Q

Which phase occurs when firefighters enter the car and activate the manual controls from within the car?

pg 9

A

Phase II

Phase II emergency recall permits special operation for firefighters or other authorized emergency personnel

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10
Q

____ are typically found in buildings less than 60 feet.

pg 12

A

Hydraulic elevators

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11
Q

There are three types of hydraulic elevators:

pg 12

A
  1. holed - has oil reservoir
  2. holeless (telescoping) - buildings up to 60 feet; wire ropes
  3. roped hydraulic - two-story buildings less than 14 feet of travel
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12
Q

An ___ serves as a safety device for the elevator door.

p 15

A

interlock

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13
Q

The machine room houses many of ___ and ___ that power and move the elevator car.

pg 16

A

mechanical and electrical items

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14
Q

The ___ will be at the lowest floor and houses the large oil reservoir for the elevators.

pg 16

A

hydraulic machine room

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15
Q

____ is a traction elevator that does not require an elevator machine room. Designed initially for buildings between two and 20 stories.

pg 17

A

Otis Elevator

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16
Q

Upon arrival at any elevator incident, the OIC shall ___ from a qualified elevator mechanic.

pg 21

A

request assistance

This shall be accomplished through the building management personnel and In an emergency, this should not delay the actions of the fire department

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17
Q

Personnel must have a ___ when working near an open hoistway door.

pg 23

A

lifeline attached

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18
Q

____ activation removes power to the hoisting machine and activates a loud alarm.

pg 23

A

emergency stop switch

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19
Q

To ensure this power stays off, the breaker must be locked out by padlocking the switch. If no padlock is available, a member with a ___ shall remain at the panel until the rescue has been completed

pg 25

A

radio

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20
Q

There are two power sources for each elevator:

pg 25

A

main line disconnect & an auxiliary system

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21
Q

Each ____ will have its own set of electric panels and shut offs for the main line and auxiliary power

pg 26

A

elevator

22
Q

Elevator power switch boxes and motors are required to be ___ in a manner that relates motor to switch.

pg 26

A

labeled

(e.g., Switch #1, Motor #1)

23
Q

Elevator hoistways are required to be numbered. The numbering system starts with the first hoistway on the ___ of the main building entrance and continues ___.

pg 25

A

left & clockwise

24
Q

Some elevator hoistway doors may have a glass panel that can be removed for access to the ___.

pg 29

A

interlock

25
Q

When the hoistway doors are to be entered for a poling operation, a ___ should be placed in the door frame to secure it in the open position.

pg 30

A

door chock

26
Q

There are two ways to pole across. These operations may be performed from either the ___ of the rescue car or from the __ of the rescue car.

pg 31

A

interior & top

Operations from the interior rescue car should be used for non-emergency operations

27
Q

There are two types of drop over keys:

pg 32

A

the single drop over & the double drop over

28
Q

Placing the car in the ___ will reduce the traveling speed of the elevator from up to 2000 feet per minute to 150 feet per minute

pg 35

A

inspection mode

29
Q

This approach should be used as a last resort and only be used under emergency circumstances.

pg 36

A

Forcing a door

30
Q

___ shall secure all persons in the hoistway – this includes occupants and rescuers.

pg 36

A

Lifelines

31
Q

It is suggested that the first-arriving ___ bring a portable water extinguisher along with the standpipe pack

pg 39

A

engine

32
Q

hydraulic elevator pit fire involving the hydraulic fluid, a ____ extinguisher or foam line may be needed.

pg 39

A

Class B

33
Q

The elevator rope (cable) consist of cold rolled steel wrapped around lubricant soaked (hemp) rope. Failure can occur at temperature above ___ degrees Fahrenheit.

pg 39

A

800

34
Q

The hoistway doors are typically ___ rated but offer minimum smoke penetration protection.

pg 39

A

two-hour fire

35
Q

In any building, if the fire is on the _____, the stairs must be used to access the fire floor.
pg 40

A

sixth floor or below

36
Q

If the fire is above the ___, the first-arriving company must evaluate the elevator and make sure that the elevator is operating properly and the shaft is free of smoke, fire, or water. If deemed operational, fire department personnel may use the elevators for operations.

pg 40

A

sixth floor

37
Q

If there has been an activation of an alarm device at the lobby level, the elevator cars will be recalled to ___.

pg 41

A

an alternate floor.

38
Q

___ will normally be found in elevator lobbies, machine rooms, hoistways, and pits.

pg 41

A

Smoke detectors

39
Q

The activation of any smoke detector in these areas will cause the activation of firefighter emergency operations system which is reflected by the ___ on the panel in the elevator car and on the lobby panel.

pg 41

A

flashing of the firefighter helmet or ‘Flashing Hat’

If this symbol is flashing, fire department personnel should not use the affected elevator car

40
Q

___ are normally found in elevator machine rooms and hoistways.

pg 41

A

Heat detectors

emergency recall (fire-fighter) service will not work if a heat detector alarm is received for the elevator machine room or hoistway

41
Q

To initiate ___ emergency recall, fire department personnel will use the controls at the lobby level.

pg 42

A

Phase I

42
Q

To initiate ___ emergency recall, fire department personnel will activate the controls inside the elevator car.

pg 42

A

Phase II

43
Q

Given the space and weight restrictions, no more than ___ should use an elevator at one time

pg 42

A

two companies

44
Q

Companies shall stop at least ___ below the fire floor and use the stairs for the remainder of their ascent to the fire floor.

pg 43

A

two floors

45
Q

Emergency Stop buttons will be rendered inoperative in ___ emergency recall.

pg 44

A

Phase I

46
Q

In Phase II emergency recall, there are typically three commands available:

pg 45

A

On, Hold, and Off.

47
Q

The elevator car shall not be returned to the lobby street floor until the ___ has determined that the unit has arrived at the proper location.

pg 46

A

officer

48
Q

A ___ horse power electric drive motor rotates a drive gear that rotates a guide chain that the treads are connected. This same drive motor also powers the handrail.

pg 50

A

100

49
Q

If you are responding to a known entrapment, request an ___ mechanic while en route to the scene.

pg 50

A

elevator/escalator

50
Q

___ the power to the unit is the first thing to accomplish on any escalator emergency.

pg 50

A

Shutting off

51
Q

emergency shut off located to the ___ handrail.

pg 51

A

right

52
Q

STAY UP KING!! 👑

A

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