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A stream of high-velocity temperature-controlled air which is directed downward, across an
1 opening Air Curtain

A package assembly of air conditioning components which provides for the treatment of air
2 it is distributed to an air conditioned space. AHU (Air Handling Unit)

A device designed to stop an elevator car or counterweight from descending beyond its
3 normal limit of travel Bumper

The portion of the hoist way extending from the threshold level of the lowest landing door to
4 the floor at the bottom of the hoist way. Elevator Landing

When the elevator car rest on its fully compressed buffer, there shall be a vertical clearance
5 of not less than between the pit floor and the lowest structural or mechanical part. 610 mm.

There shall be installed in the pit of each elevator where the pit extend more than ___
6 below the sill of the pit access door 660 mm

7 Dumbwaiters total inside height shall not exceed ____ 1220 mm

8 Is the achievement of a temperature below that of the immediate surroundings. Air-conditioning

Consist of a platform or car traveling in vertical guides in a shaft or hoist way, with related
9 elevator
hoisting and lowering mechanisms.

10 Device for heating water or generating steam above atmospheric pressure. boiler

11 A system for transporting materials from one site to another, especially in a factory conveyor

Machine that decreases the volume and increases the pressure of a quantity of air by
12 compressor
mechanical means.
A device that maintains, control of the indoor environment—its desirable temperature,
13 humidity, air circulation, and purity for the occupants of that space or for the industrial air-conditioning
materials that are handled or stored there.
14 Device that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, by electromagnetic means. alternator

15 A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy called generator
Device for reducing the temperature of a liquid, usually water, by bringing it into contact with
16 an airstreams where a small portion of the liquid is evaporated and the major portion is cooling tower
cooled.
A machine often provides the most convenient and economical means of transporting
17 dumbwaiters
relatively small articles between levels.

18 Gives stability to governor ropes. counter weight

19 Are vertical tracks that guide the car and counterweight? guide rails

Are rectangular blocks of cast-iron stacked in a frame, which is supported at the opposite
20 counterweight
ends of the cables to car is fastened.

21 Is the vertical passageway for the car and counterweight? shaft

22 Are fastened to car frame and counterweight at top and bottom. governor

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23 Is a device to absorb the impact of car or counterweight at the lower limit of travel? buffer

24 A device use for moistening the air at the desired degree? humidifier

An air-conditioning system in which the air is treated by equipment at one or more central
25 locations outside the spaces served and conveyed to and from these spaces by means of centralized air con
fans and pumps through duct and pipes.

26 Its function is to dispose the heat carried away from the condenser compressor

27 Type of elevator that is raised or lowered quite simply by means of movable rod or plunger? hydraulic elevator

28 it is a device to control the temperature. thermostat

It is a three – section built up welded steel trussed framework, which supports the moving
29 Truss
stairway component

30 In electric elevator machine room is located at the pent house

31 Is mechanical device for transporting persons between two levels. escalator

The ratio of the maximum demand of a system, or part of a system, to the total connected
32 of a system or the part of a system under consideration is called – demand factor

The following are basic component parts of an

33 governor
escalator except____.
34 Tesla is the unit of____. Magnetic flux
Which of the following is not a component of a
35 counterweight
hydraulic elevator?
A bathroom containing a water closet, a
36 Full bath
lavatory, and a bathtub.
The following are elements of centralized
37 Method of cooling
airconditioning system except _______.
Acoustics is a science that concerns with
______.
38 a. Transmission of sound All of the above
b. Effect of sound waves
c. Generation of sound
It is the flow of heat through a material by transfer from warmer to cooler molecules in
39 Conduction
contact with each other.
Is a valve or plate that stops or regulates the flow of air inside a duct, chimney, air handler,
40 Dampers
or other air handling equipment.
41 What is also known as a synthetic chemical refrigerant? freon

42 gas used as refrigerant with water ammonia

43 an air compartment or chamber plenum

44 liquid which is discharged as a waste effluent

45 A material which stops the transfer of heat is also known as? insulation

46 device used only to add humidity in the air hunidifier

47 heat is transferred through materials Conduction

48 a process which refrigerant from liquid to gas evaporator

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49 What is a cooling or heating element which is made of pipe or tubing? coil

50 device to control the thermostat relay

51 device used to vary the volume of air passing a duct Dampers

52 It is a platform or car for hoisting or lowering passenger or freight. elevator

53 stops car and grips counterweight in case of emergency governor
where the endless belt of steps pass around during operation
54 sprocket assembly
of an escalator
55 What is a closed vessel in which liquid is heated or vaporized? boiler

56 pipe fitting with outside threads use for connecting pipes Closed nipple

57 vessel where vapor is liquefied by removal of heat condenser

It consists of DC motors and the shaft of which is connected directly to the brake wheel and
58 gearless traction
driving sheave.
59 the art and practice of heating and cooling with water hydronics

60 steel wires used to compensate cars and counterweights hoistropes –

61 Two types of passenger elevator. Electric and Hydraulic

Minimum elevator width of single slide door elevator
62 0.60 mtr
for small commercial or residential building.
A device that is basically a double throw switch of
generally 3-pole connection that will automatically transfer Automatic Transfer
63
the power from the standby generator to the building Switch
circuitry during electrical power failure.
The minimum face to face distance between elevators
64 2.0 mts.
in three and four car grouping.
65 Maximum height of a dumbwaiter. 1.20 mts.
A controller sensitive to the degree of moisture in the
66 Humidistat
air
67 Another name for Humidistat. Hygrostat
Descriptive of any material such as synthetic resin
68 Thermosetting
which hardens when heated or cured, and does not soften
An Instrument which responds to changes in
69 temperature, and directly or indirectly controls Thermostat
temperature.
A machine that converts mechanical energy into
70 Alternator
electrical energy, a generator of alternating current.
Freon in air-con must be compressed and liquefied in
71 Heat
order to absorb ___.
A device installed on an electric water heater used to
72 Thermostat
detect the working temperature to activate a switch.
Vertical flow of air used to separate different functions
73 Air curtain
of spaces.
A fire detector installed in a fire alarm system which
Fixed Temperature Heat
74 uses low melting point solders or metal that expands
Detector
when exposed to heat to detect a fire.
75 Heat rating for a fixed temperature heat detector. 135-197˚F
An air-operated device used to open or close a damper or
76 Air Motor
valve
77 The effective room temperature in air-conditioning. 68-74 ˚F /20-23 deg C

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A graph used in air-conditioning and showing the
78 Psychrometric Chart
properties of air-system mixtures.
79 Heat that raises air temperature. Sensible Heat
The transmission of heat energy from one place to another
80 Convection
by circulatory movement of a mass of fluid.
What is the rating index of an airconditioning/
refrigeration system which rates the unit for the Energy Efficiency
81
number of BTU's of heat removed per watt of electrical input Rating
energy? (EER)
What mechanical equipment, coupled with a central airconditioning
82 system, is used to to dehumidify and cool the air Fan Coil Unit
stream injected to a conditioned space.
In elevator, it detects the obstacles during the door closing,
83 and reopens the door if there is something. Photocell can be Safety Shoe
used together with this.
It prevents passengers from falling into the hoistway when
84 they try to get out of the car which is stopped between the Fascia Plate
floors.
In elevator, it makes the buzzer alarm when the car is
85 overloaded and the door remains open until overloading is Weighing Device
eliminated.
86 In elevator, it protects the equipment from over current. Circuit Breaker
In elevator, these prevent the excessive car travel at the
87 Limit Switches
highest and lowest floor.
In escalators, these stop the escalator if a foreign object Handrail Guard
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becomes wedged at the guard. Switches
In escalators, this is located at the bottom truss of the escalator and provided with on and
89 off positions to stop or Disconnect Switch
prevents the escalator from starting during maintenance service.
This device, in escalators, is provided at the drive unit Mechanical
90 location to protect against accidental movement of the escalator Maintenance Locking
during inspection of the drives or during general maintenance. Device
This device, in escalators, stops the escalator automatically Current Overload Safety
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if an abnormal current is supplied to the motor. Switch
This switch cuts off all current supply to the escalator for
92 Knife Switch
inspection, maintenance, or repairs.
The cooling effect obtained when 1 ton of ice at 32 oF (0
93 Ton of Refrigeration
oC) melts to water at the same tmeperature in 24 hrs.
An assembly consisting of a pulley wheel, side plates,
94 Sheave
shaft, and bearings over which a cable or roped is passed.
Consist of a flyball or flyweight device designed to stop
95 Governor
an elevator.
In theater stage house, a weight usually of iron or sand
96 Counterweight
used to balance suspended scenery, or the like.
On elevators, a gear-driven machine having a drum to
97 which the wire ropes that hoist the car are fastened, and on Winding-Drum Machine
which they wind.
Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the
98 Winding-Drum Machine
counterweight.
In boilers, they function only when it exceeds prescribed Limit Controls and
99
unsafe operating conditions. Interlocks
The following are basic component parts of an escalator
100 governor
except____.
101 Which of the following is not a component of a hydraulic elevator? counterweight
The following are elements of centralized airconditioning system
102 Method of cooling
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A mechanical device used to
103 A transformer is ______. step up or step down voltage
in ac
A factor used in calculating cooling load that includes heat
104 Thermal load
transferred from walls, doors, ceilings, etc. is known as _____.
The following are ways in which heat may be transferred
105 Polarization
except____.
The typical truss configuration used in the installation of an
106 3 section truss
escalator.
Which is the following characterizes centrallized airconditioning a. It uses ducts
b. Has cooling tower
107 All of these
c. Provided with air handling unit
d. All of these
The total cooling output of an airconditioner during its annual
Seasonal energy
108 usage, in BTU/hr divided by the energy input during the same period,
efficiency ratio
in watt-hours is known as_____.
Which type of refrigerant is recommended for residential,
109 commercial, and industrial application using split type airconditioning R-22
system?
The term impedance is used in transformers and other devices in Resistance and
110
ac is a combination of _______. reactance
A continuous belt (chain) attached to the handrail and directly
111 Endless belt
connected to the steps is known as _____.
What is the minimum distance between the handrails of
112 558mm
escalators?
What aspect/s of environment or surroundings is/are considered
in air-conditioning system for human comfort?
113 Both a and b
a. Temperature of the surrounding air
b. Motion of air
114 What is the refrigerant name of R-12? Dichlorodifluormethane

115 The recommended speed for escalators ranges from____. 90-120fpm

The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in
116 LATENT HEAT
changing the state of a substance
without changing its temperature.
117 An apparatus that can heat, cool, clean and circulate air AIR CONDITIONER

BUGLARS AND
118 They were deter to the intrusion alarm system in residential signal system
PROWLERS

119 An air passage usually formed in sheet metal with insulation for ventilating on a building AIR DUCT

120 The current of air or gases DRAUGHT OR DRAFT

121 Requirement for a dry standpipe 4 STOREY

122 Color coding of piping for fuel oil division BLACK

A hoisting and lowering mechanism with a building equipped with relatively small car
123 DUMBWAITER
excusively for carrying materials
124 The device for maintaining desirable humidity conditons in the air supplied HUMIDIFIER

125 The average consumption of water per capita 50 GALS.

An automatic control of the operation of heating or cooling device responding to changes of

126 THERMOSTAT
temperature of the space
A tractor equipped with the blade attached by arms and bolted to its end, used in piling
127 BULLDOZER
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128 The acoustical ceiling board design to be laid in an exposed grid suspension system
PANEL

129 The total sound units provided by a given material DECIBEL

130 Heat rating for a fixed temperature heat detector 135-197 F

Fire tube boliers shall be provide with sufficient room for removal or replacement of tube
131 REAR OR TOP
either from these places
132 The process of dissipating sound energy by converting it to heat SOUND ABSORPTION

The system of deadening sound materials to wall, ceiling, floors to prevent sound from
133 SOUND INSULATION
passing through the members into adjoining room

The illuminance produce by luminous flux of the one lumen distributed uniformly over a one
134 LUX
square meter surface

135 Level of subterrenean water WATER TABLE

Package assembly of air conditioning components which provides for the treatment of the
136 AIR HANDLING UNIT
air before it is distributed to an air conditioned space

137 This is the criteria in selection of an elevator other than interval and average waiting time TRAVEL TIME

138 Protection of PVC pipe underground CONCRETE CASING

139 Reflection of sound from curve surface CREEP

140 The criteria in the selection of an elevator other than interval and average waiting time TRAVEL TIME

141 Type of conveyor that transport packages equipment crates FREIGHT ELEVATOR

Important element of an elevator below the first level floor line that absorbs and minimize
142 BUFFER
building shocks to the car
That portion of the hoistway in the elevator extending from the threshold level of the lowest
143 PIT
landing floor of the hoistway
144 A geared drive machine in which the suspension ropes are fastened to and wind on a drum WINDING DRUM MACHINE

145 Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight GUIDE RAILS

146 Car pit clearance depth from the bottom of the car 600mm

When machine room or penthouse is provided at the top of the hoistway, it shall have a FOR REPAIR AND
147
sufficient room for this INSPECTION

148 When 4 or more elevator serve all or the same portion of the bulding 2 HOISTWAYS

149 Shalll be located in any one hoistway 4 ELEVATORS

150 Minimum number of hoisting ropes for traction elevators 3 HOISTWAYS

151 Minimum number of hoisting ropes for drum type elevators 2 HOISTWAYS

152 Minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight ropes 30mm

OVER LOAD RELAY AND
153 Provision for all elevators REVERSE POLARITY
RELAY
A safety device of a passenger elevator which reduces the collision shock of a car or
154 counterweight due to over travel beyond the lowest stop. It stops the car or counterweight BUFFER
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Internal electronic safety features of an escalator. They function as a safety switches or

MONITORING CONTACTS
155 detectors which monitors internal mechanical or electrical abnormalities and shuts down the
ON STEP CHAIN
system in any eventuality
A passenger elevator safety device which protects the motor and its electrical parts from
156 CIRCUIT BREAKER
over current
During elevator emergency to rescue passenger, this type of elevator is used to open the
157 OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH
door from the outside
The elevator door components that detect the obstacle during the door closing and re
158 SAFETY SHOE
opens the door
159 Dividing the travel length by the rated speed WAIT INTERVAL

Activate by preventing the door to open during elevator car run, the door elevator will open
160 DOOR LOCK SWITCH
only when the car stops at the floor
Activate if the car travel faster than its travel speed, the power will turn off, and grasp the
161 MAGNETIC BREAK
rope to operate the safety gear

162 Main purpose of shafts overhead space FOR CAR OVERRUN

Safety device of a passenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster than its rated
163 GOVERNOR
speed by grasping the guide rail to stop the car safely
A European brand of
164 OTIS-U.S.
elevator
A safety device of a passenger elevator which reduces the collision shock of a car
165 or counterweight due to over travel beyond the lowest stop. It stops the car or BUFFER
counterweight safely

Internal electronic safety features of an escalator. They function as a safety

MONITORING CONTACTS
166 switches or detectors which monitors internal mechanical or electrical abnormalities
ON STEP CHAIN
and shuts down the system in any eventuality

A passenger elevator safety device which protects the motor and electrical parts
167 CIRCUIT BREAKER
from over current

During elevator emergency to rescue passenger, this type of elevator is used to

168 OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH
open the door from the outside

The elevator door components that detect the obstacle during the door closing and
169 SAFETY SHOE
re opens the door
170 Dividing the travel length by the rated speed WAIT INTERVAL

Activate by preventing the door to open during elevator car run, the door elevator
171 DOOR LOCK SWITCH
will open only when the car stops at the floor

Activate if the car travel faster than its travel speed, the power will turn off,and
172 MAGNETIC BREAK
grasp the rope to operate the safety gear

173 Main purpose of shafts overhead space FOR CAR OVERRUN

Device that open and closes the electric current in an elevator when it has reached
174 LIMIT SWITCH
the designated end of travel course
175 Minimum angle of inclination of an escalator 35 degrees

176 Minimum width of balustrade 558 mm

177 Maximum width of balustrade 1.20 m

178 Maximum width of the steps 330 mm

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179 Kind of glass required in an escalator's balustrade TEMPERED TYPE GLASS

180 Maximum rated speed measured along the angle of inclination 38 mpm

R.C CONCRETE OR
181 Provision for boiler rooms inside the building
MASONRY

3.00 mts. FROM OUTSIDE

182 Minimum distance if the building is not made of fire resistive materials
WALL

183 No part of the boiler shall be closer to this from the wall 1 meter

184 Distance of the smokestacks above the building within 50 mts. radius 5.00 mts

185 Provision between any feed pump and the boiler in addition to the regular shut-off valve 2 CHECK VALVES

NON RETURN OR SHUT

186 Provision when two or more boilers are connected in parallel
OFF VALVE

187 Provision of every boiler ONE SAFETY VALVE

188 Provision for boilers having generating capacity exceeding 907 kg/hr TWO SAFETY VALVE

189 Notification in writing in advance for boiler's inspection 15 DAYS

190 Temperature and humidity of the air to be used for comfortable cooling 68deg-74deg F
2.30 meters ABOVE THE
191 Minimum for refrigerant piping crossing a passageway in any building
FLOOR

192 Provision of installation for refrigerant system containing more than 9 kgs. STOP VALVES

193 Minimum for window type AC installed on ground floors 2.13 meters

Mechanical equipment coupled with a central air conditioning system used to dehumidify
194 FAN COIL UNIT
and cool the airstream injected to the conditioned space
1.5 TIMES MORE THAN
195 Spacing provided for elevator with single bank in a non residential building THE ELEVATOR CAR
DEPTH
Recording calls even when car is in use. It answer calls starting from the highest and so on DOWN COLLECTIVE
196
while descending CONTROL

Recording calls even when car is in use. It answer calls starting from the lowest and so on UP COLLECTIVE
197
while ascending CONTROL

GOVERNOR - safety gear,

Safety device of a passenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster than its rated
198 safety shoe, magnetic
speed by grasping the guide rail to stop the car safely break

199 main drive chain, step chain, handrail, drive chain, bottom sprocket ESCALATOR'S PART

When planning a multiple system of elevator layout where four or more elevator are ONE IN FRONT OF THE
200
arrange in banks OTHER

201 Nominal size of an escalator; escalator's width like those in Japanese brand 1120;980;800;760

202 Nominal size of an escalator; escalator's step like those in Japanese brand 1150;1100;1000;900

Type of dampers installed at supply ducts, which are electro-mechanically activated by ADJUSTABLE LOCKING
203
building automation system to close in case of fire within the area DAMPERS

AT THE ESCALATOR
204 Location of Control System or computer brain of the escalator
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This is a guide for the initial estimate per Ton of Refrigeration per sq.mts. of a standard 12 to 14 SQ.MT PER TON
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room of normal condition without external solar heat gain and excessive internal heat gain OF REFRIGERATION

International Standard and

PIPING OR DUCT BELONGING TO OTHER SYSTEM SHOULD NOT RUN THROUGH
206 EN 81.1 Code in designing
THE MACHINE ROOM a machine room

STANDARD
INSTALLATION OF
THE TOP CHORD OF THE TRUSS IS WITH A STEEL ANGLE SUPERIMPOSED ON THE
207 ESCALATOR NOT
BUILDING'S STRUCTURAL BEAM EXCEEDING 4.50 MTS./
TRUSS

208 Safety device caused by insufficient water flow on heater when brown out PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
EXPANDED
209 Vital part of Solar Water heater to keep the heat in and cold out POLYTHELYNE FOAM
INSULATION
KNOCKDOWN BY MAJOR
210 Packaging and assembly of elevator as it arrives on the site
COMPONENT PART

211 Cool the condenser unit in a central conditioning system COOLING TOWER

Rating index of an air conditioning system which rate the number for the unit of BTU heat SEASONAL ENERGY
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moved per watt of electrical input energy EFFICIENCY

213 Standard unit rating to describe the capacity of the cooling tower TONS OF REFRIGERATION

A device installed on electric water heater used to detect the working temperature to to
214 THERMOSTAT
activate a switch
A safety device of a passenger elevator which reduces the collision shock of a car or
215 counterweight due to over travel beyond the lowest stop. It It stops the car or counterweight BUFFER
safely

Rating index of an air conditioning system which rates the unit for the number for BTU of
heat moved per watt of electrical input energy Internal electronic safety features of an MONITORING CONTACTS
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escalator. They function as a safety switches or detectors which monitors internal ON STEP CHAIN
mechanical or electrical abnormalities and shuts down the system in any eventuality

A passenger elevator safety device which protects the motor and its electrical parts from
217 CIRCUIT BREAKER
over current
The elevator door components that detect the obstacle during the door closing and re
218 SAFETY SHOE
opens the door
219 Mechanical equipment install on top of the main doors used to retain cold in the interiors AIR CURTAIN

220 Dividing the travel length by the rated speed WAIT INTERVAL

Major physical restriction does a split type air conditioner system have which restricts its EVAPORATORS CANNOT
221
efficiency and performance BE LOCATED AT CEILING
Activate by preventing the door to open during elevator car run, the door elevator will open
222 DOOR LOCK SWITCH
only when the car stops at the floor

223 Opening of door for passenger in case of power failure in the elevator OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH

Activate if the car travel faster than its travel speed, the power will turn off, and grasp the
224 MAGNETIC BREAK
rope to operate the safety gear

225 Main purpose of shafts overhead space FOR CAR OVERRUN

226 Device that open and closes the electric current in an elevator when it has reached the LIMIT SWITCH

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227 designated end of travel course EMERGENCY SWITCH

Coupled with central air conditioning system, used to dehumidify and cool the air stream
228 FAN COIL UNIT
injected into the conditioned space
The amount of heat which is absorbed or evolved in changing the state of a substance
229 Latent Heat
without changing its temperature.
230 Two types of passenger elevator. Electric and Hydraulic
Minimum elevator width of single slide door elevator for small commercial or residential
231 0.60 mtr.
building.
232 Another name for passenger elevator. Lift

233 The minimum face to face distance between elevators in three and four car grouping. 2 mts.

234 Maximum height of a dumbwaiter. 1.20 mts.

An assembly consisting of a pulley wheel, side plates, shaft, and bearings over which a
235 Sheave
cable or roped is passed.
236 A device for converting alternating current to direct current. Rectifier

237 Another name for a Rectifier. D.C. Generator

238 A controller sensitive to the degree of moisture in the air. Humidistat

239 Another name for Humidistat. Hygrostat

240 Consist of a flyball or flyweight device designed to stop an elevator. Governor

241 A stop valve placed in the service pipe close to the connection at the water main. Corporation Stop
An Instrument which responds to changes in temperature, and directly or indirectly controls
242 Thermostat
temperature.
243 Thin sheets that are used for controlling heat in drywall construction. Rigid Board Insulation
A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, a generator of
244 Alternator
alternating current.
245 Freon in air-con must be compressed and liquefied in order to absorb ___. Heat
A device installed on an electric water heater used to detect the working temperature to
246 Thermostat
activate a switch.
During elevator emergency, to rescue passengers, this part of the elevator is used to open
247 Outside Door Latch
the doors from the outside.
A device which extends across at least 1/2 the width of each door leaf which will open if
248 Panic Bar
subjected to pressure.
249 Heat rating for a fixed temperature heat detector. 135-197˚F
An automatic device used for converting high, fluctuating inlet water pressure to a lower Pressure Regulating
250
constant pressure. Valve
251 An air-operated device used to open or close a damper or valve. Air Motor
In theater stage house, a weight usually of iron or sand used to balance suspended
252 Counterweight
scenery, or the like.
On elevators, a gear-driven machine having a drum to which the wire ropes that hoist the
253 Winding-Drum Machine
car are fastened, and on which they wind.
254 Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight. Guiderails
Under NBC, the clearance between the underside of the car and the bottom of the pit shall
255 600 mm
not be less than ___.
256 Under NBC, the minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight rope. 30 mm

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257 Under NBC, the minimum width between balusters in an escalator. 558 mm

258 Under NBC, the maximum rated speed of an escalator along the angle of travel. 38 Meters/Min

259 The effective room temperature in air-conditioning. 68-74 ˚F

Sound system input device that reacts to and converts variable sound pressure into
260 Microphone
variable electrical current.
261 A rate of rise type detector. Thermal Detector

262 A graph used in air-conditioning and showing the properties of air-system mixtures. Psychrometric Chart

263 Heat that raises air temperature. Sensible Heat

The transmission of heat energy from one place to another by circulatory movement of a
264 Convection
mass of fluid.
Limit Controls and
265 In boilers, they function only when exceeds prescribed unsafe operating conditions.
Interlocks

What mechanical equipment, coupled with a central air-conditioning system, is used to to

266 Fan Coil Unit
dehumidify and cool the air stream injected to a conditioned space.

In elevator, it detects the obstacles during the door closing, and reopens the door if there is
267 Safety Shoe
something. Photocell can be used together with this.
It prevents passengers from falling into the hoistway when they try to get out of the car
268 Fascia Plate
which is stopped between the floors.
In elevator, it makes the buzzer alarm when the car is overloaded and the door remains
269 Weighing Device
open until overloading is eliminated.
270 In elevator, it protects the equipment from over current. Circuit Breaker

271 In elevator, these prevent the excessive car travel at the highest and lowest floor. Limit Switches
Handrail Guard
272 In escalators, these stop the escalator if a foreign object becomes wedged at the guard.
Switches
In escalators, this is located at the bottom truss of the escalator and provided with on and
273 Disconnect Switch
off positions to stop or prevents the escalator from starting during maintenance service.

This device, in escalators, is provided at the drive unit location to protect against accidental
274 Mechanical
movement of the escalator during inspection of the drives or during general maintenance.
This device, in escalators, stops the escalator automatically if an abnormal current is Current Overload Safety
275
supplied to the motor. Switch
This switch cuts off all current supply to the escalator for inspection, maintenance, or
276 Knife Switch
repairs.
The cooling effect obtained when 1 ton of ice at 32 oF (0 oC) melts to water at the same
277 Ton of Refrigeration
tmeperature in 24 hrs. (equivalent to 12,000 Btu/hr)

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