Before working on an electric cargo winch master switch or controller, you should _____________. A. spray the gasket surface with a solvent B. drain condensate from the box C. open the circuit breaker in the power supply and tag D. heat the switch box to remove any moisture

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Answer: C

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Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : Moisture damage, as a result of condensation occurring inside of the cargo winch master switches, can be reduced by __________________. A. installing a light bulb in the pedestal stand B. coating the ... epoxy sealer C. venting the switch box regularly D. using strip heaters inside the switch box

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : Which of the damages listed can occur to the components of a winch master control switch, if the cover gasket becomes deteriorated? A. Overheating of the winch motor. B. Contamination of lube oil. C. Sparking at the winch motor brushes. D. Rapid corrosion of switch components.

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : The 'safe switch' of the winch controller shown in the illustration is operated _______________. EL-0102 A. through the master switch handle B. when heater circuit current is high C. by contactor coil 'FR' D. manually by the winch operator

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : The heaters for the winch circuit shown in the illustration are powered from _____________. EL-0102 A. a separate source B. the winch main bus C. the master switch power circuit D. the contactor control circuit

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : The purpose of the 'heater resistors' for the winch circuit shown in the illustration is to _______________. EL-0102 A. limit the current in the heater circuit B. dispel moisture in the ' ... panel C. keep the winch brake housing below the dew point D. maintain winch motor operating temperature

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : Before any work on electrical or electronic equipment is performed, which of the following precautions should be carried out? A. De-energize the applicable switchboard bus. B. Bypass the interlocks. C. ... supply circuit breaker in the open position. D. Station a man at the circuit supply switch.

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : The 'reset' contacts of the master switch shown in the illustration provides the winch controller with ___________. EL-0102 A. low voltage release B. overload protection C. low voltage protection D. high power factor correction

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : The winch shown in the illustration will not operate in any speed in the lowering direction and at an abnormal speed in 'first point hoist'. The possible cause is that _______________. EL-0102 A. ... '1M' in the power circuit are badly corroded D. master switch contacts 'MS6' have weak springs

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : The winch shown in the illustration operates in any of the positions with the master switch in the 'lower' direction, but will not 'hoist' in any of the master switch hoist positions. Which of the listed faults ... '2M' in the power circuit may be badly corroded. D. Series relay 'FR' may be open.

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : In the event of a power failure during cargo loading operations, the movement of an electric powered cargo winch will be stopped by ____________. A. a manual override switch B. the weight of the load on the boom C. a spring set brake D. a hand operated band brake

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : The full torque electric brake on an electric cargo winch functions to _____________. A. act as a backup brake in the event the mechanical brake should fail B. automatically hold the load ... automatically govern the lowering speed of the load D. automatically govern the hoisting speed of the load

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Description : In order to prevent the winch shown in the illustration from turning while troubleshooting the controller circuit, _________________. EL-0102 A. set the dynamic brake by clamping contact 'DB' closed B. set the ... at 'B1' and 'B2' D. open the test link preventing current flow to the armature

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Description : When the master switch for the winch shown in the illustration is in the 'off' position, and the line & safe switches are closed, which of the listed relays should be energized? EL-0102 A. 'DB' & '2T' B. 'DB' & '4M' C. 'FR-B.O.' & 'LV' D. '1M' & '1A'

Last Answer : Answer: C

Description : When the operating handle is in the 'off' position, which master switch contacts for the winch shown in the illustration are closed? EL-0102 A. 'MS-DB & OL' B. 'MS-3, 5, 6, 7, & 8' C. 'MS-LVa & OL' D. 'MS-3, 7 & Reset'

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : Which of the listed conditions occur when '4th point lower' is selected on the winch shown in the illustration? EL-0102 A. Master switch contacts '3', '4', '6', '8', '9', & '10' close. B. Contactors '2, 3, & 4M' and ' ... , '7', '8', and '9' close. D. Contactors '1 & 3M' and '1, 2, & 3A' pick up.

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : Which of the listed conditions occur when selection is made for 'third point hoist' on the winch shown in the illustration? EL-0102 A. Master switch contacts '5', '6', '7', '8', and '9' close. B. Contactors '2M', ' ... ' and '2A' drop out. D. Master switch contacts '3','4', '6', '8', and '9' close.

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : The 'reset' contacts of the master switch shown in the illustration are ______________. EL-0102 A. closed only when the master switch is 'off' B. closed only when the master switch selects a 'run' condition C. opened separately by the winch operator D. opened when line voltage drops 10%

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : Which of the following procedures should be used to maintain a large electric motor during periods of inactivity? A. A thin layer of air-drying varnish should be applied on the windings. B. ... periodically to remove carbon dust. D. Space heaters should be used to prevent condensation of moisture.

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : The greatest detrimental effect on idle electrical equipment, such as cargo pump motors, is the _____________. A. loss of residual magnetism B. absorption of moisture in the insulation C. insulation varnish flaking D. dirt collecting on the windings

Last Answer : Answer: B

Description : The speed of a series wound winch motor is controlled by ____________. A. varying the voltage applied to the motor B. the weight of the load on the cargo boom C. overcurrent protection devices in the motor D. a hydraulic speed-limiting governor

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : Which of the following conditions will occur if the solenoid coil burns out on a cargo winch with an electrical brake? A. The brake will be set by spring force. B. The motor will overspeed and burn ... the cargo boom will fall. D. Nothing will happen; the winch will continue to operate as usual.

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Description : Which of the following statements represents the FIRST precaution to be taken prior to working on any installed electrical component? A. Wear rubber gloves and boots. B. Use only approved nonconducting ... the machine before beginning any repairs. D. Open the supply circuits and tag the switches.

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Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : The purpose of 'R6' in the winch circuit shown in the illustration is to _______________. EL-0102 A. maintain dry conditions within the winch brake box B. keep the series field current at ... to assist the winch in stopping D. limit the armature current during lowering operation with heavy loads

Last Answer : Answer: C

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Last Answer : Answer: D

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Last Answer : Answer: C

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Last Answer : Answer: B

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