Elevators

Question 1

what are the two types of elevators in the Metro system?

Answer 1

electric traction and hydraulic

Question 2

In Metro, members shall release the brakes on the elevator to allow the elevator to move to a landing. (true/false)

Answer 2

false…..under NO circumstance do you release the brakes

Question 3

In Metro, shut off the main power to the elevator for _____ seconds then restore power. this free’s up an overheated relay

Answer 3

30 seconds

Question 4

In Metro, the fireman’s emergency key will be stamped with what?

Answer 4

FEE

Question 5

In Metro, elevator procedures take a minimum of ____ person(s) with _____ portable radios

Answer 5

5 and 2

Question 6

Metro elevator mechanics are on duty from _______to________ Monday to Friday and on call back basis

Answer 6

0800-1600

Question 7

shutting off power to an elevator will do what?

Answer 7

brakes will to be applied once the power is down and prevent motor from running……in hydraulic it keeps fluid locked in the system

Question 8

you tag the power switch with what when you cut the power off

Answer 8

electric current cut off tag