Unit 3

Question 1

How should truss sections be stored if they cannot be placed directly on machine Dollie’s?

Answer 1

Stored on wooden blocks

Question 2

What is good practice when unloading truss sections without the use of a crane?

Answer 2

Review hoisting requirements

Question 3

Who should visit the site and meet with the general contractor prior to equipment delivery?

Answer 3

An experience individual

Question 4

Who is responsible for providing the installer the necessary bench marks for proper installation of escalators/moving walks?

Answer 4

General contractor

Question 5

What must be checked before the escalator installation process begins?

Answer 5

Rise, run, and wellway dimensions

Question 6

What is a good storage practice when unloading sections escalator/moving walk components?

Answer 6

Clean & dry area, secure location, left in factory packaging or covered

Question 7

Who must be contacted on site to verify the correct layout drawings for the job have been provided?

Answer 7

General contractor/site superintendent

Question 8

Which bench mark is used to verify finished floor height?

Answer 8

Column mark

Question 9

What is an important consideration after determining the weight of an escalator?

Answer 9

Floor loading

Question 10

What should truss sections be placed onto when transporting the escalator installation the building?

Answer 10

Machine Dollie’s or skates