Unit 3

Question 1

What is the desired outcome for the installation of rail brackets?

Answer 1

Center point of guide rails, plumb, squared, & firmly fastened

Question 2

Why is a rail installation plan required?

Answer 2

So fish plates don’t interfere

Question 3

What must be tested daily on a false car?

Answer 3

Safeties

Question 4

What would be considered an advantage of using a false car versus a running platform?

Answer 4

Doesn’t require completed hoistway, permanent machine, or car assembly

Question 5

What must be adjusted/maintained with a running platform as car weights are increased?

Answer 5

Counterbalance ratio

Question 6

How many floors of overlap should be incorporated when aligning rails in the “groups/jump” method instead of dropping plumb lines the entire hoistway?

Answer 6

2

Question 7

What is a rail guage used for?

Answer 7

To set the DBG

Question 8

What are the first components installed after the hoistway has been measured and it is determined that the elevator will fit properly?

Answer 8

Rail brackets

Question 9

How is “kicking” a rail accomplished?

Answer 9

Shim one side of the bracket and rail

Question 10

How is “tipping” a rail accomplished?

Answer 10

Packing shims at fish plate