VPL400-X: Install Manual
21JULY2023 | 630-00159 B
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INTRODUCTION
VPL400-X: SECTION 2
REQUIREMENTS UNDER
ASME A18.1
Safety standard ASME A18.1-2020 for Platform Lifts
and Stairway Chairlifts under Section 5.
The Harmar VPL400-X Vertical Platform Lift is to
be installed according to all applicable codes in
accordance with Safety standard ASME A18.1-2020
- which is the responsibility of the installer - CSA
B44.1/ASME A17.5-2019.
ASME A18.1 SECTION 5:
PRIVATE RESIDENCE
VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS
Section 5 applies to vertical platform lifts installed
in or at a private residence for use by the mobility
impaired.
RUNWAYS
Runways shall be installed in accordance with 2.1.1,
2.1.3, or 5.1.1. Runway construction for lifts that
penetrate a floor must comply with 2.1.1 and with
the building code.
• 2.1.1 Runway Enclosure Provided
• 2.1.3 Runway Enclosure Not Provided (code
has a height restriction under rule 2.7)
STATEMENT OF USE
VPL400-X units (4') are intended for a maximum
operation of 6-cycles per hour.