Training Bulletin 111- Elevator Rescue Kit Flashcards
When picking any elevator hoistway door, always shut down power to the elevator at the main-line disconnect.
The Skyline ERK consists of four (4) components:
1.) Skyline Elevator Pick Bag
2.) Equipment Room Bag
3.) Step Stool
4.) Skyline Pole
The ERK bag is constructed of _______ nylon.
Cordura
Side Picks- how many and what sizes
3
Small, medium, and large
Top Picks- how many and what sizes
3
Standard, thin, and tall
Kone Picks- how many
4
Left, center, right, and hook
1 Klein screwdriver with ___ “ tip and ___ “ shank
3/8”
8”
ThyssenKrupp Pick- how many
1
Otis Rake Pick- how many
1
Bi-parting Freight Pick- how many
1
Elevator Rescue Paddle- how many
1
Pelican flashlight- what model
3410M
How many red door wedges?
2
How many Stratton wedges (black)
2
How many AA batteries
3
Side picks will be most commonly used on what manufacturers of elevators? (6)
GAL
Mitsubishi with linkage
Old Otis
Otis with linkage
Fujitec
Westinghouse
The pickup rollers are usually located within ___”- ___” from the leading edge of the door.
8” - 12”
On center opening doors, the pickup rollers are located ___” - ___” from the center-opening split of the doors.
8” - 12”
Top picks are used with the following manufactures: (6)
GAL
Schindler
Mitsubishi w/o linkage
Dover
older ThyssenKrupp with no plate
some Westinghouse door locks
All of these Top picks are fabricated from ______ steel with a very high yield strength giving them the ability to return to their original shape.
Spring
Kone equipment can sometimes be identified by their trademark, “____ ________”
Hall lantern
Although it is difficult to see, Kone utilizes a ______ (what color) traction motor in the hoistway located behind the rail
Green
The Kone “Center” Pick looks similar to the “______” Pick, the major difference being the offset is in the middle of the pick
Right
The interlock box which has up to ___ volts AC when energized, and further emphasizes why the power must be shut down before attempting to pick.
230 V AC
Typically, in Thyssenkrupp elevators, there is a small slot in the plate which is located approximately ___” to ___” from the leading edge of the door.
3” to 4”
The bi parting freight pick is made of what kind of steel?
Stainless steel
The Elevator Rescue Paddle is used to open center-opening elevator doors from the hallway when the car is disabled in the floor zone. It is made of ___________and consists of what three parts:
Stainless steel
- Handle
- Shaft
- Paddle
When using the paddle, insert it through the door approximately ___” - ___” up from the bottom of the door
6” - 12”
Equipment Room Bag, ___” pro tool bag.
14”
Equipment Room Bag has 1 Milwaukee ___” aluminum pipe wrench
18”
Equipment Room Bag has 1 crescent ___” tongue and groove pliers
16”
Equipment Room Bag has how many pairs of gloves?
2
Equipment Room Bag has 1 pelican flash light model # ?
3410 M
Equipment Room Bag has 1 (shove knife)
Zak tool
Equipment Room Bag 1 _____ 5 in 1 multi bit screw driver.
Klein
Equipment Room Bag has ___ black Stratton wedges.
2
Equipment Room Bag has ___ master locks with keys.
2
Equipment Room Bag has ___ lockout hasp 1 1/2”
2
The Skyline Pole Bag has a ___’ - ___’ extension poling tool
4’ - 8’
The Skyline Pole Bag has a ___’ poling tool.
4’
The Skyline Pole Bag has a pelican ____(model) flashlight
1910
What is the most dangerous poling technique?
Poling up
When using the step stool, After picking the hoistway door, ______ step off of step stool before fully opening the door. Do not use Step Stool next to open shafts.
Always
Cleaning the skyline ERK bag, machine room bag, and pole bag, Mix ___ tablespoons of mild laundry detergent or non-antibacterial dish soap in spray bottle
2
For replacement of non-inventory items such as tags, ERK wedges or picks, send an email to _____________@lacity.org.
LAFD.elevatorrescue@lacity.org
Expendable items such as locks, batteries, etc. can be requested through _____________.
Supply requisition system SRS
Firefighters should always don the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, which includes at a minimum….
- Brush jacket
- Helmet
- Radio
