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The elevator was first developed during the 1800's
Question 2
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An Elevator is a platform or enclosed platform that is capable of moving vertically
Question 3
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Most elevator are enclosed. The floor or platform will be made of steel or fireproof wood.
Question 4
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The mechanisms found in the machine room for the hydraulic elevator include the:
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Electric main line disconnect, a controller
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Electric main line disconnect, a controller, the Auxiliary electric panel
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Electric main line disconnect, a controller, the Auxiliary electric panel, & hydraulic pump
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Electric main line disconnect, a controller, the Auxiliary electric panel, & hydraulic pump, an electric motor
Question 5
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The exterior of the car will have how many rollers?
Question 6
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There are three different types of hydraulic elevators:
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Piston, Hydraulic stem and Holed
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holed, holeless, and roped hydraulic.
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Holeless, electric and holed
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Roped hydraulic, Fluid and holeless
Question 7
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In buildings over 60 feet in height, an electric traction elevator is required.
Question 8
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Hoistways are constructed of non-combustible material and should have?
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a three-hour fire rating
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a four-hour fire rating
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a one-hour fire rating
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a two-hour fire rating
Question 9
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Hoistway doors have?
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2 hour fire resistance rating
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11⁄2-hour fire resistance rating.
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3 hour fire resistance rating
Question 10
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Building codes allow for four or less elevators in a building to be located in a?
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Triple hoist way
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Double hoist way
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single hoistway;
Question 11
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Electric traction elevators are found in buildings over?
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60 feet.
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100 feet
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40 feet
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50 feet
Question 12
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Hydraulic elevators are found in buildings less than?
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50 feet
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100 feet
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60 feet.
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70 feet
Question 13
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Upon arrival at any elevator incident, the OIC shall request assistance from a qualified elevator mechanic.
Question 14
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In both emergency and non-emergency situations, a sequence of actions must be followed to ensure a safe removal of occupants:
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Locate the stalled elevator car
Communicate with the occupants of the stalled car
Attempt a self or assisted rescue with the power on (if failure continues)
Shut down power to stalled elevator
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Locate the stalled elevator car
Communicate with the occupants of the stalled car
Attempt a self or assisted rescue with the power on (if failure continues) Shut down power to stalled elevator
Gain access to the hoistway
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Locate the stalled elevator car
Communicate with the occupants of the stalled car
Attempt a self or assisted rescue with the power on (if failure continues)
Shut down power to stalled elevator
Gain access to the hoistway
Gain access to the stalled car
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Locate the stalled elevator car
Communicate with the occupants of the stalled car
Attempt a self or assisted rescue with the power on (if failure continues)
Shut down power to stalled elevator
Gain access to the hoistway
Gain access to the stalled car
Assist occupants out of the stalled car
Secure the scene
Question 15
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Glass panel access. The glass panel was designed to view
Question 16
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Lowering a hydraulic elevator. After the main line disconnect has the power removed, position a member on the next lower landing from the stalled car. Instruct occupants to stay away from the door. This member will open the hoistway doors after
the stalled car has been lowered. Locate the manual-lowering valve on the pump. The valve normally is found on a manifold at the oil reservoir ("T" handle on top of manifold, Turn the valve until fluid can be heard returning to the reservoir. The stalled car is lowered to the landing and the member in the control room turns the valve off. Open the car doors and remove occupants.
Question 17
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Remember the counterweights travel in the opposite direction of the car. They travel within inches of the car and are silent as they move in the hoistway. One member must be assigned to watch for the counterweights while the car is in motion.
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Additionally, all members on the car top shall be secured by class 3 harness
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Additionally, all members on the car top shall be secured by lifebelts.
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Additionally, all members on the car top shall have PPE
Question 18
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Side Escape Hatch This procedure should not be performed during an emergency situation unless you have extensive training
Question 19
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Normally fires in the pit are small in nature and a water can should extinguish the fire. It is suggested that the first arriving engine bring a portable water extinguisher along with the standpipe pack. However, on a hydraulic elevator pit fire, which involves the hydraulic fluid,
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A class A extinguisher
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A class B extinguisher
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A class C extinguisher
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A class D extinguisher
Question 20
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In Escalators there are usually only two types of escalator entrapments.
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Adults, but more commonly children, will get their fingers caught in the moving handrail or their feet caught in the step at the bottom of the landing.
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Adults, but more commonly children, will get their fingers caught in the moving handrail or their feet caught in the step at the bottom of the landing. The second type of incident is one in which clothing becomes entangled in the moving parts.