Telma

Question 1

Telma Retarder is attached to the

Answer 1

Rear axle of the apparatus

Question 2

The drive shaft is

Answer 2

cut, balanced and attached to two rotors that rest near the retarder with a narrow clearance.

Question 3

Electromagnets with alternate polarities are located in the

Answer 3

stator

Question 4

Polarities

Answer 4

the direction of magnetic or electric field

Question 5

As currents flow through the stator coils

Answer 5

a magnetic field is created which passes through the rotors

Question 6

The magnetic field creates eddy currents in the rotor which

Answer 6

oppose rotor rotation and slow the drive line

Question 7

Telma has a _____ connected to the brake pedal

Answer 7

a pressure manifold

Question 8

Telma has a low speed switch which deactivates the retarder when speed is below

Answer 8

2 to 3 mph

Question 9

Telma has a group of ____

Answer 9

4 lights, one for each stage activated

Question 10

3 PSI

Answer 10

25%

Question 11

5 PSI

Answer 11

50%

Question 12

7 PSI

Answer 12

75%

Question 13

10 PSI

Answer 13

100%

Question 14

Each stage of the telma draws approximately

Answer 14

50-60 amps

Question 15

When all 4 stages activate, the draw is approx

Answer 15

250 amps