Unit 7

Question 1

How would Type A car safeties be released after an application as per the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 code?

Answer 1

Moving elevator up

Question 2

What is the approved method for unreeling wire rope from a spool?

Answer 2

Approved stands

Question 3

What safeties are considered instantaneous as per ASME A17.1/CSA B44 code?

Answer 3

Type A

Question 4

What type of wire rope configuration would provide the greatest amount of flexibility for use on tiller rope safeties?

Answer 4

6 x 24

Question 5

What are the vertical support members of the car sling called?

Answer 5

Stiles

Question 6

When would a counterweight require safeties as per ASME A17.1/CSA B44 code?

Answer 6

When space below is accessible

Question 7

What is the first step of installation of the car frame?

Answer 7

Safety plank or bolster

Question 8

How must the looped strands of the wire rope look after a babbitt shackle has been poured?

Answer 8

Just visible

Question 9

What would be considered adequate wheel pressure when adjusting car roller guides?

Answer 9

Guide should skid against rail w/ moderate effort by hand

Question 10

What device is only required to be installed on the car top cross head for a 2:1 roping configuration?

Answer 10

Sheave’s

Question 11

Types of safeties?

Answer 11

Type A safeties = instant (200fpm)
Type B safeties = any speed
Type C safeties ** - instant, w/ buffer (500fpm)