Training Bulletin 111- Elevator Rescue Kit

Question 1

When picking any elevator hoistway door, always shut down power to the elevator at the main-line disconnect.

Question 2

The Skyline ERK consists of four (4) components:

Answer 2

1.) Skyline Elevator Pick Bag

2.) Equipment Room Bag

3.) Step Stool

4.) Skyline Pole

Question 3

The ERK bag is constructed of _______ nylon.

Answer 3

Cordura

Question 4

Side Picks- how many and what sizes

Answer 4

3

Small, medium, and large

Question 5

Top Picks- how many and what sizes

Answer 5

3

Standard, thin, and tall

Question 6

Kone Picks- how many

Answer 6

4

Left, center, right, and hook

Question 7

1 Klein screwdriver with ___ “ tip and ___ “ shank

Answer 7

3/8”

8”

Question 8

ThyssenKrupp Pick- how many

Answer 8

1

Question 9

Otis Rake Pick- how many

Answer 9

1

Question 10

Bi-parting Freight Pick- how many

Answer 10

1

Question 11

Elevator Rescue Paddle- how many

Answer 11

1

Question 12

Pelican flashlight- what model

Answer 12

3410M

Question 13

How many red door wedges?

Answer 13

2

Question 14

How many Stratton wedges (black)

Answer 14

2

Question 15

How many AA batteries

Answer 15

3

Question 16

Side picks will be most commonly used on what manufacturers of elevators? (6)

Answer 16

GAL
Mitsubishi with linkage
Old Otis
Otis with linkage
Fujitec
Westinghouse

Question 17

The pickup rollers are usually located within ___”- ___” from the leading edge of the door.

Answer 17

8” - 12”

Question 18

On center opening doors, the pickup rollers are located ___” - ___” from the center-opening split of the doors.

Answer 18

8” - 12”

Question 19

Top picks are used with the following manufactures: (6)

Answer 19

GAL
Schindler
Mitsubishi w/o linkage
Dover
older ThyssenKrupp with no plate
some Westinghouse door locks

Question 20

All of these Top picks are fabricated from ______ steel with a very high yield strength giving them the ability to return to their original shape.

Answer 20

Spring

Question 21

Kone equipment can sometimes be identified by their trademark, “____ ________”

Answer 21

Hall lantern

Question 22

Although it is difficult to see, Kone utilizes a ______ (what color) traction motor in the hoistway located behind the rail

Answer 22

Green

Question 23

The Kone “Center” Pick looks similar to the “______” Pick, the major difference being the offset is in the middle of the pick

Answer 23

Right

Question 24

The interlock box which has up to ___ volts AC when energized, and further emphasizes why the power must be shut down before attempting to pick.

Answer 24

230 V AC

Question 25

Typically, in Thyssenkrupp elevators, there is a small slot in the plate which is located approximately ___” to ___” from the leading edge of the door.

Answer 25

3” to 4”

Question 26

The bi parting freight pick is made of what kind of steel?

Answer 26

Stainless steel

Question 27

The Elevator Rescue Paddle is used to open center-opening elevator doors from the hallway when the car is disabled in the floor zone. It is made of ___________and consists of what three parts:

Answer 27

Stainless steel 1. Handle 2. Shaft 3. Paddle

Question 28

When using the paddle, insert it through the door approximately ___” - ___” up from the bottom of the door

Answer 28

6” - 12”

Question 29

Equipment Room Bag, ___” pro tool bag.

Answer 29

14”

Question 30

Equipment Room Bag has 1 Milwaukee ___” aluminum pipe wrench

Answer 30

18”

Question 31

Equipment Room Bag has 1 crescent ___” tongue and groove pliers

Answer 31

16”

Question 32

Equipment Room Bag has how many pairs of gloves?

Answer 32

2

Question 33

Equipment Room Bag has 1 pelican flash light model # ?

Answer 33

3410 M

Question 34

Equipment Room Bag has 1 (shove knife)

Answer 34

Zak tool

Question 35

Equipment Room Bag 1 _____ 5 in 1 multi bit screw driver.

Answer 35

Klein

Question 36

Equipment Room Bag has ___ black Stratton wedges.

Answer 36

2

Question 37

Equipment Room Bag has ___ master locks with keys.

Answer 37

2

Question 38

Equipment Room Bag has ___ lockout hasp 1 1/2”

Answer 38

2

Question 39

The Skyline Pole Bag has a ___’ - ___’ extension poling tool

Answer 39

4’ - 8’

Question 40

The Skyline Pole Bag has a ___’ poling tool.

Answer 40

4’

Question 41

The Skyline Pole Bag has a pelican ____(model) flashlight

Answer 41

1910

Question 42

What is the most dangerous poling technique?

Answer 42

Poling up

Question 43

When using the step stool, After picking the hoistway door, ______ step off of step stool before fully opening the door. Do not use Step Stool next to open shafts.

Answer 43

Always

Question 44

Cleaning the skyline ERK bag, machine room bag, and pole bag, Mix ___ tablespoons of mild laundry detergent or non-antibacterial dish soap in spray bottle

Answer 44

2

Question 45

For replacement of non-inventory items such as tags, ERK wedges or picks, send an email to _____________@lacity.org.

Answer 45

LAFD.elevatorrescue@lacity.org

Question 46

Expendable items such as locks, batteries, etc. can be requested through _____________.

Answer 46

Supply requisition system SRS

Question 47

Firefighters should always don the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, which includes at a minimum….

Answer 47

1. Brush jacket 2. Helmet 3. Radio