Equipment Installation

Question 1

Who makes the installation plans for new equipment to be installed in the plant?

Answer 1

The plant engineer.

Question 2

When reinforcing conrete, how should you hold the rebar together while pouring the concrete?

Answer 2

With tie wires at the joints to prevent movement.

Question 3

What are the best materials for filling around a concrete foundation?

Answer 3

Gravel and ground concrete slabs

Question 4

How long should you wait before installing equipment on a new concrete slab or foundation?

Answer 4

28 days

Question 5

Equipment that reciprocates horizontally sometimes need isolation on it’s?

Answer 5

A retainer on its sides, keeps the equipment from walking

Question 6

What set of instructions should you follow for selecting and installing anchors and isolators for new equipment?

Answer 6

The manufacturer’s instructions

Question 7

Use neoprene tubing between the anchor bolt and bolt hole to isolate the bolt when bolting down equipment on pads

Answer 7

T

Question 8

Use a good industrial torque wrench that is within the torque range specified on the engineering drawings.

Answer 8

T

Question 9

What type of drill bit should be used for holes larger than one and a 1 1/2” diameter?

Answer 9

A carbide or diamond tip core bit (hollow in the middle)

Question 10

Can concrete be used in place of grout for equipment ?

Answer 10

No because no matter how thin the concrete mixture is made, it shrinks when it cures and its is very brittle like that.

Question 11

Where should you report damage on newly arrived equipment?

Answer 11

Report it to the carrier.

Question 12

The first step in relocating existing equipment is to remove all lines.

Answer 12

Utility. Be sure to shut off electric power and lock it out before disconmecting leads.

Question 13

When moving heavy equipment with a skid, how many rollers should support the load at all times.

Answer 13

At least 3 rollers

Question 14

What should be used underneath crowbars or prybars when working on floors so as not to damage them?

Answer 14

A wood block should be used.

Question 15

When lowering equipment, if you dont have enough space to lower and remove slings, you should lower the load onto .

Answer 15

Wedges that can be knocked out afterward.

Question 16

Pmaster precision levels should be handled only by the non-conductive top plate to prevent your body heat from affecting the readings.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Use a precision V-block between the level and an inverted V-shaped way.

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

To set a level across these machine tool ways, use precision ground parallels or guage blocks.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

Dial indicators are usually used on holders that have a base.

Answer 19

Magnetic

Question 20

What should be done to the head of alignment screws once they are set to their correct position.

Answer 20

They are recessed at the head to allow a sealing compond to be applied to prevent screw movement.

Question 21

Internal air and hydraulic lines on new equipment are always connected before leavong the factory. What about the external lines?

Answer 21

External air lines usually terminate just beyond a regulator or air filter.

Question 22

What type of check valve should be used when fluid is thick or contains solid particles.

Answer 22

Ball valves should be used.

Question 23

What does a pressure regulating valve do?

Answer 23

It regulates the fluid (gas or liquid) pressure in a system to a preset level.

Question 24

What will normally be delivered with new equipment?

Answer 24

A copy of the test data sheet is usually attached to the equipment manual.

Question 25

What is the usual cause of excessive temperature during startup of equipment?

Answer 25

It is uaually a lack of lubrication or cooling water.