Short Description

A scissor type platform lift specially designed to transport a wheelchair user vertically up to a maximum landing level of 1000 mm. The lift occupies less space than a ramp and can be easily installed or removed. Installation by means of fixing bolt at each corner. Designed for use outdoors or indoors. If this lift is to be used in a public building it must comply with the relevant Australian Standard. Contact the supplier for details.

Options

* Brass rails and additional features on request.
* Side loading

More Details

OPERATION:
- By a low pressure air pump which operates off 240 volt power, and inflates a large volume air-bag under the platform to provide the lift.
- Control of the unit is by pneumatic push switches at upper and lower stations.
- The pump unit (motor) may be situated remote from the platform if necessary.
- The height of the lift is infinitely adjustable up to the maximum - 760 mm.
- Closed height of the unit is approximately 50 mm and access is
provided by a ramp which doubles as a safety rail.

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 for a lift installed in a public place. 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

United Kingdom

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).