ADA Accessibility: Platform Lifts
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Vertical Platform Liftsá -á
Application Guidelines
1)áá Best locationá -á
usability and exposure
2)áá Configuration and platform size
3)áá Ramp or pit mount at Lower landing
4)ááá Mast attachment method
5)áá Drive choiceá -á
Leadscrew of Hydraulic
6)áá Call station locationsá -á
frame or remote
7)áá Elevator code issuesá -á
special items
8)áá Special user requirementsá -á
attendant
9)áá Finishesá
-á spec for indoor or
outdoor
10) Power
supply reliabilityá -á auxiliary power
11)
Warranty requirementsá -á extended
12) Local
dealer assistance
Proper Lift Design
The proper design and specification
of a verticalá platform
lift application requires careful consideration.á Working through
these 12 points step by step will ensure an attractive,
usable and code compliant installation that will
provide years of reliable accessibility.
These are similar concepts as
outlined in the inclined platform lift section.
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