Metro ESM 05 Flashcards
(17 cards)
From the Metro ESM:
Where are Metro escalator keys found?
On the Metro key ring located in every station Knox box
From the Metro ESM:
How will Metro escalator keys be marked?
Metro Escalator keys will be marked with “ESC”
From the Metro ESM:
Where will Metro Escalator key controls be located?
Located on left of an escalator as you face it; at landaning closest to kiosk
From the Metro ESM:
How many pounds of pressure does it take to activate the emergency stop switch inside the sidewall panel at the point where the steps flatten out?
It takes 150 pounds of pressure to activate.
From the Metro ESM:
What is the average width of a Metro Escalator?
The average width of a Metro Escalator is 40 inches.
From the Metro ESM:
What is the normal speed of a Metro Escalator?
The normal speed of the escalator is approximately 90ft a minute.
From the Metro ESM:
What does the lights under the steps at the end of the Metro escalator signify?
They light up the crack in the steps to show where the moving parts of the escalator end and the stationary parts begin.
From the Metro ESM:
Which Metro stations have automatic fire suppression systems installed in the escalator pan beneath the support truss?
Single access stations, those with only one set of escalators to access the station
From the Metro ESM:
Where are shutoff controls for the metro escalator deluge sprinkler system?
The sprinkler shut off controls are located in the escalator pit.
From the Metro ESM:
How can the metro escalator pit be accessed?
1) By lifting a surface hatch at the top of the escalator
2) By entering an ancillary room door off the safety walk in the trackway
3) By removing the plates at the top or bottom threshold with a large screw driver
From the Metro ESM:
Can Metro escalators be shut down at the Kiosk?
NO. Metro Escalators can only be shutdown at the emergency stops located at the escalators.
From the Metro ESM:
what are the two methods for stopping a Metro Escalator?
1) Depress the “Emergency Stop” button located wither under the right hand rail
2) Utilize the escalator key on the key ring and turn in direction marked for stopping
From the Metro ESM:
What is the recommended procedure for removing entrapped persons in Metro escalators?
To pry the steps away from the sideboards
From the Metro ESM:
How can clothing or body parts be removed from metro escalator comb plate?
If a piece of clothing or body part is caught in the teeth of the comb plate, it can be dismantled by unscrewing the plates with a large flat head screwdriver.
From the Metro ESM:
What are London brushes designed to do on a Metro escalator?
The brushes were added to the escalators to prevent passengers from being caught between the sidewalls and the moving steps.
From the Metro ESM:
What should be done when stopping an metro escalator?
You should warn the passangers so they can brace themselves.
From the Metro ESM:
What must be removed before a metro escalator step can be removed?
The london brushes must be removed prior to attempting escalator step removal; and can be done by using a screw driver.
