Short Description

Three styles of lift which can transport a person in a wheelchair. They are for use in single occupancy dwellings or when used in the public domain their use is restricted to persons with limited mobility. They are built to meet Australian Standards. Each lift is either a `through the floor' installation or can be installed in an exterior shaft. If this lift is to be used in a public building it must comply with some parts of the BCA. Contact the supplier for details.

Models

Models:
for both public and domestic situations for heights up to 12 metres and BCA compliant
- can be supplied as Part 15 (constant pressure controls) or Part 16 (automatic controls) compliant

More Details

Automatic Hydraulic Lift:
Up to 12 metres ( 5 floors)
. Meets requirements in homes and commercial premises for disabled access up to five levels.
. Multi speed fully automatic with speed changing and car scheduling
controlled by a programmable controller (PLC).
. Capacity for 4 persons or a person in a wheelchair plus 2 persons.
. The handrails are generally located at the side of the lift but in some construction situations the handrail needs to be at the back of the lift.

Installation

In NSW the owner or controller of the lift (if not the owner) is required to register their lift with WorkCover. They need to complete Form PL2 Application For Item Registration of Lift / Escalator and Moving Walkway. A fee of $65 is charged. The applicant must state that the plant has been inspected by a competent person and is safe to operate (use).

It is compulsory that the lift be inspected annually by a competent person. WorkCover requires payment for registration as well as an annual fee.

Request further details from the supplier or contact WorkCover Plant Registration Unit Tel: 02 9370 5221. If outside the Sydney metropolitan area, phone the WorkCover NSW Client Contact Centre on 13 10 50 or the nearest WorkCover Regional Office.

It is an offence to operate plant that is not correctly registered under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001.

Place Of Manufacture

Homelift Pty Ltd (NSW) Australia

Standards

For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Australian Standard(s).