Elev & Escalator Flashcards

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Electric traction elevators are found in buildings:

A

Over 60 ft

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The machine rooms for hydraulic systems are normally located:

A

On the lower floors and basements

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Which class extinguisher shall be brought on a hydraulic elevator pit fire, which involves hydraulic fluid?

A

Class B

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In any building, if the fire is on the _______, the stairs shall be used to access the fire floor.

A

Sixth floor or below

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Companies shall stop how many floors below the fire floor and use the stairs for the remainder of their ascent to the top floor.

A

2

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During an escalator call, you discover a foot is entrapped at the landing plate. The screws cannot be removed. Where would you hit the step tread causing the cast metal to break into large pieces?

A

Middle of the plate

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In any building, if the fire is on the _____ floor or below! the stairs must be used to access the fire floor.

A

Sixth

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The machine rooms for electric traction systems are normally located…

A

At the top of the shaft or roof

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Q

When using the elevator, companies shall stop at least _______ floors below the fire floor and use the stairs for the remainder of their ascent to the fire floor.

A

Two

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9
Q

Where is the emergency shut off located on an escalator?

A

At the bottom of the escalator under the handrail

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In a building over ______ feet in height, an electric traction elevator is typically required.

A

60

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________ emergency recall occurs when a device or group or devices provide a signal for the immediate recall to a designated leading in order to remove cars from normal use.

A

Phase I

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_______ emergency recall permits special operation for firefighters, this occurs when firefighters enter the car and activate the manual controls from within the car.

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Phase II

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13
Q

The _______ is an electrical disconnect usually found inside the machine room near the entrance door.

A

Main line disconnect

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A _______ device used by fire and rescue personnel to unlock the elevator interlock which opens the hoistway doors.

A

Poling tool

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15
Q

________ is the first thing to accomplish on any escalator emergency.

A

Shutting off the power