Q. Does the installation of a fixed platform lift for wheelchairs require more than 24 hours of access to the property to where it is being installed?

Thanks

Peter Jenkins

A. Peter,Innovate lifting Systems will arrange for the times of install to suit you. Generally speaking a plaftorm lift, once delivered to site, of up to 3 floors can be installed within one working day. All of our lifts – platform lifts, incline platform lifts, dumbwaiters, goods lifts and step lifts can be installed within one working day. For larger projects, more time may be needed.Regards

Innovate Lifting Systems Ltd The Southborough Centre Warehouse No.1 Draper Street Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PG  T: 01892 557530 F: 01892 557531 E: info@innovatelifts.com

Q. Our staircase is only 1.5 metres wide. Will this be enough room to install a stair lift?

A. It depends on the leg lengh of the person using the lift, but i do not think you will have any problems.

Pearce Brothers Mobility Services Head Office: 2 Stover Road, Yate, Bristol. BS37 5JN T: 0800 5420210 F: 01454 314501 E: jim@pearcebrosmobility.co.uk

Q. A concern of mine is the wiring of the power going to the stair lift. Not just aesthetically, but also in regards to safety. Does it change the appearance of the stairs much?

A. This depends on the stairlift, if it is main or battery powered. The only wiring to worry about is the main power supply going to the transformer if it is powered by batteries after this point it becomes DC Voltage and is harmless.There is no wiring visable on the stairs as it runs through the rail so can not be seen. The wiring running up to the rail is normally run under the carpet or against the wall so again is barely visable. 

Pearce Brothers Mobility Services Head Office: 2 Stover Road, Yate, Bristol. BS37 5JN T: 0800 5420210 F: 01454 314501 E: jim@pearcebrosmobility.co.uk

Q. Our premises are in the Cumbria area and we are prone to flooding every so often. Can we install a automatic pump into the service lift shaft in case it happens again?

A. If we were to install one of our lifts, there would be a space below the bottom entrance to install a pump as described.We can also offer a pit access door as part of the manufacture process to allow for easy access to this area.Many thanks

L.A. Husbands Ltd Shelah Road, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 3PP Tel: 0121 550 1560 Fax: 0121 585 5285 Email: enquiries@husbands.co.uk

Q. Hey, Do service lifts require a motor room or space for a motor room? How much space would be needed?

A. The motor room on our lifts is positioned on top of the self supporting structure, therefore there is no additional motor room required. We generally require around 2500mm headroom on the top floor level in order to accomodate this however, if 2500mm is not available we can offer a bespoke solution to a minimum of 2100mm headroom.Alternatively an under driven option is available at an additional cost. We position the motor room at the bottom of the shaft which vastle reduces the headroom requirement in turn.

Thank you for your question.

L.A. Husbands Ltd Shelah Road, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 3PP Tel: 0121 550 1560 Fax: 0121 585 5285 Email: enquiries@husbands.co.uk

Q. Can a service lift be installed so that it opens on one side at one level and the other side at a different level?

A. This is an extremely common configuration and is possible to manufacture. There are several arrangements that we can offer depending on your needs/requirements. All of our lifts come complete with stainless steel cabin doors to ensure all items stay inside the cabin during travel. This eliminates the chance of breakdowns. Many thanks.

L.A. Husbands Ltd Shelah Road, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 3PP Tel: 0121 550 1560 Fax: 0121 585 5285 Email: enquiries@husbands.co.uk

Q. I wondered how long it would it take to bring and install the bath lift once purchased?

A. Bellavita and Bath Buddy lifts require no installation and are delivered to your door within a week. The Relaxa is delivered within a week and fitting will be as soon after that as we can get a fitter to you – usually about a week.

Practical Bathing 13 Eversley Way Thorpe Industrial Estate Egham Surrey TW20 8RG Tel:08000 1955 70 Email:enquiries@practicalbathing.co.uk

Q. How long does the average installation time for a permanent location lift take?

A. Innovate Lifting systems when dealing with platform lifts, inclined platform lifts & goods lifts work to the following times scales:From the customer signing off construction drawings to delivery 4 weeks then Instalation 1 day per three floors.For a dumbwaiter allow 1 week for delievery then 1 day for instalaltionFor a passenger lift allow 6 weeks for delivery and 1 day + 1 day per floor instalation

Innovate Lifting Systems Ltd The Southborough Centre Warehouse No.1 Draper Street Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0PG  T: 01892 557530 F: 01892 557531 E: info@innovatelifts.com

Q. Do I need to hire an electrician to install power for the car lift unit or do you do this?

A. Yes you will need a fully qualified electrician to carry out final collection

Garage Equipment Group 10 Bassendale Road BROMBOROUGH WIRRAL CH62 3QL Tel:0151 346 2920

Q. I have a door at the bottom of my stairwell. Would this present an issue when it came time to install my stair lift?

A. This depends where the door is, and it is hard to say with out seeing it. Normaly you could use a hinge track to overcome this problem.

Pearce Brothers Mobility Services Head Office: 2 Stover Road, Yate, Bristol. BS37 5JN T: 0800 5420210 F: 01454 314501 E: jim@pearcebrosmobility.co.uk