elevator operations

Question 1

1. in todays elevator system the __ is constructed to a 2-hour fire resistance rating and is designed to vent smoke and heat. in addition it may be pressurized to prevent fire spread

Answer 1

hoistway (7)

Question 2

2. because of the additional weight factored into the counterweights, elevators usually will fall up not down when there is a problem with the ____ system

Answer 2

breaking (9)

Question 3

3. when operating in and around an open hoistway, rescuers must identify the counterweight rails and stay clear as the counterweights move ___ in tandem with the elevator as it ascends and descends

Answer 3

silently (9)

Question 4

4. as the elevator car ascends and descends a large cable can be seen hanging from the bottom of the elevator. this cable is known as the ___ or traveling cable.

Answer 4

halfway (10)

Question 5

5. the halfway line is important to recognize for it provides the ____ power to the cars lights and fan

Answer 5

110v AC (10)

Question 6

6. all rescuers should know that working from the __ is always the safest way to affect a rescue

Answer 6

landing (10)

Question 7

7. aside from lockout/tag out, rescuers need to ensure that the elevator cannot come down by ___ the car or by creating a safe zone to operate within

Answer 7

cribbing (10)

Question 8

8. one type of safety device found on elevators is the ___ which typically found on the ground in the elevator machine room beside the hoist motor and uses centrifugal force slow an elevator when going down

Answer 8

overspeed governor (11)

Question 9

9. the safety device used to slow an elevator when going up is

Answer 9

rope gripper (11)

Question 10

10. a third type of safety is equipped on high speed elevators. in these applications, ___ are forced between the two jaws causing the vertical rail to be gripped which will gradually stop a runaway car

Answer 10

wedges (12)

Question 11

11. the 2 main types of elevators used across the world are

Answer 11

traction

hydraulic (13)

Question 12

13. ____ elevators operate by cables passing over a traction sheave powered by a motor with a break and is counterbalanced with weights

Answer 12

traction (15)

Question 13

13. one of the 1st steps for mitigating an elevator emergency is shutting off and ___ the main power in the MR

Answer 13

lockout (17)

Question 14

14. hydraulic elevators are typically found in building __ stories or less and travel approx. 200 feet per min

Answer 14

6 (19)

Question 15

15. submersible pump located in the hydraulic fluid reservoir may malfunction; causing the fluid to ___ to a point where smoke is generated

Answer 15

overheat (19)

Question 16

16. under no circumstances should a ff go under any elevator until the elevator has been completely immobilized and__ secured

Answer 16

power (21)

Question 17

17. each floor served by an elevator has a lobby for discharge of passengers. the ___ is the predetermined floor for the emergency discharge of passengers during automatic recall and phase 1 operations, as well as the most accessible floor for emergency personnel

Answer 17

designated landing (27)

Question 18

18. it is important to note that the word bypass has been replaced with the word __ in newer installations though the function remains the same

Answer 18

reset (28)

Question 19

19. modern elevators utilize 2 sets of doors for operation. the door seen from the landing are the ___ doors. the doors on the elevator car are referred to as the ___ or car door and travel with the elevator both have safety features that will stop the elevator if they open

Answer 19

hoistway

inner (28)

Question 20

20. ___ are placed on the car door to prevent people from opening doors when the car is outside of the landing zone and thus placing themselves in danger

Answer 20

restrictors (33)

Question 21

21. the ___ is intended for use by security maintenance and emergency personnel. rescuers working near hotels and casinos will frequently witness casino security utilizing it to expedite ems to hotel room floors for emergencies

Answer 21

independent service panel (ISP) (34)

Question 22

22. the primary function of ff phase __ is to allow ff to take direct control of an elevator during an emergency

Answer 22

2 (34)

Question 23

23. ____ is the operation of an individual car from inside that car

Answer 23

phase 2 (34)

Question 24

24. the major difference between phase 1 and phase 2 is phase 1 will ___ and establish command of the elevators from the designated landing or main lobby

Answer 24

recall (34)

Question 25

25. phase 2 will over ride phase 1 but a ___ will cease all elevator operations regardless of keys used and potentially trap ff in elevators

Answer 25

shunt trip (34)

Question 26

26. ff should not attempt to move a traction elevator car except in the situation where they use phase I FF service. if the stalled elevator requires movement by other means to safely evacuate passengers, only the ___ or the elevator mechanic should do that on one else

Answer 26

TRT (39)

Question 27

27. rescuers can utilize a ___ tool on the center opening doors if passengers are unable to pry due to strength limitations

Answer 27

paddle (43)

Question 28

28. door restrictors or clutches will unlock only when the car is within the __ zone 3-18" above or below the zone

Answer 28

landing (44)

Question 29

29. generally it is safest to remove passengers __ and ___ from elevator cars stalled between floors

Answer 29

up and out (45)

Question 30

30. generally hydraulic cars will drift ___

Answer 30

down (46)

Question 31

31. generally traction cars will drift

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up (46)

Question 32

32. most literature states __ hours or more are an unreasonable amount of time for elevator mechanic response

Answer 32

2 (51)

Question 33

33. when forcing an elevator door apply force at the __ of the jamb below the interlock

Answer 33

top (54)

Question 34

34. the reason rescuers may attempt to remove an elevator doors gib blocks is to gain access to the ____ interlock on the affected floor from the landing above via poling

Answer 34

hoistway (55)

Question 35

35. after all passengers have been removed the rescuer will exit the car leaving the ____ set. rescuers should close the top hatch upon exit leaving the roof of the elevator the same as when you arrived

Answer 35

emergency stop switch (59)

Question 36

36. the presence of ___ in the hoist ropes on the top of the car counterweight or in the machine room is a sign that the car or counterweight could suddenly move if rescuers use tools to fee victim

Answer 36

slack (64)

Question 37

37. the most important thing to consider when caring for a victim in a hoistway is the rescuers ___

Answer 37

safety (67)

Question 38

38. ___ elevators have cars and silent moving counterweights

Answer 38

traction (67)

Question 39

39. ___ elevators have cars only

Answer 39

hydraulic (67)

Question 40

40. under no circumstances should a ff go under any elevator until the elevator has completely immobilized and the ___ secured

Answer 40

power (72)

Question 41

41. of particular danger to hydraulic elevators are the __

Answer 41

hydraulic lines (72)

Question 42

42. hydraulic lines may break when stood on or under __ conditions causing the car to drop on your head

Answer 42

fire (72)