Elevators Flashcards
Metro elevators are intended to get handicapped riders from the street to the mezzanine and then to the_______ level.
Platform
Two types of elevators used in metro?
Hydraulic and electric traction
What raises and lowers electro-hydraulic elevators
Piston
What specific elevator is used to travel short distances
Electro-hydraulic
Where is the elevator display and control panel located that is used to monitor and control elevators within the respective station
Kiosk
Which metro key will open the elevator machine room
Master key
The _______ indicator/switch when pressed will disable the elevator car and it will not move
Out of service
The elevator will begin moving within _____ seconds after the switch is returned to its set position by depressing the button
5 seconds
The _________ indicators show the landing the elevator is on, if stopped, or which landing the elevator is traveling to if in motion
Position
A total of ________ elevator machine rooms may be present within a metro station
4
To communicate during an elevator emergency while in the elevator control room, you must use the ______phone
PABX
When the car call box “press to talk” button is activated a ______ will activate in the kiosk
Buzzer
After confirmation of trapped customers within a elevator car, the first step is to shut the main power off for _______ seconds and then restore power
15-20
The electrical power main disconnect to electric traction elevators is located in the
Machine room
Turn the T shaped red handle controlling the hydraulic pump valve _________ slowly to lower the elevator car
Counterclockwise
Electric traction elevator has an _______ safety system
Electro-magnetic brake coil
Electric traction elevators have a counter weight system used to assist with stopping the elevator car that is ____ % greater than the weight of the car
40%
What key may bring the a electric traction elevator car back to the landing and allow for freeing of passengers ?
Fireman’s service key
What color is the T shaped handle to operate the hydraulic pump
Red
After selecting the appropriate elevator car or landing button, depress the elevator communication system__________ button to establish contact with the trapped occupants
Press to talk
All disabled elevator cars main power supply shall be marked with what after removal of trapped occupants
Out of service tag
Car is located at the landing and power has been disconnected, the _________ key should be utilized next in order to open the doors from the outside
Emergency release
The __________ switch located within the kiosk area when activated will activate the door open switch to free passengers if the car is at a landing
Override
