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S A F E TY I NS T R U CT I O NS
S A F E TY I NS T R U CT I O NSS A F E TY I NS T R U CT I O NS
S A F E TY I NS T R U CT I O NS
The lift must not be overloaded. The maximum rated load is displayed in the cabin, on
the operating panel.
The Midilift is a vertical platform lift intended primarily for the transportation of people
with impaired mobility, including wheelchair users, the elderly, parents with pushchairs
etc. The Midilift is designed to carry the majority of Type A and B wheelchairs, but not
Type C wheelchairs or electric scooters due to their weight and size.
A Midilift may also be used for the occasional transportation of light goods e.g.:
stationery, luggage etc. subject to the lift/building owner carrying out a risk assessment.
Like all vertical platform lifts, the Midilift is not designed to move large numbers of
people quickly and frequently. The maximum recommended usage, or duty rating, for
the Midilift is:
Midilift SL & SLplus Hydraulic Models 0.08m/s maximum 20 journeys per hour
Midilift SL & SLplus Hydraulic Models 0.15m/s maximum 30 journeys per hour
Midilift XLplus Traction Drive 0.15m/s maximum 40 journeys per hour
No goods or materials to be placed on or near the lift power pack unit. Access to this
unit is required for lift service/maintenance and in the event of an emergency.
Children should not be allowed to tamper or play with the lift.
The lift shall not be used for fire fighting or evacuation during fire.
Check that doors are free from obstruction when opening.
The emission sound pressure level for lift users is not expected to exceed 70dB(A).
If the lift is to be unused for an extended period of time it should be switched off when
positioned at the lower level, via the isolation keyswitch. Ensure that all doors are
securely locked.
You should not attempt to dismantle or remove any parts of the platform lift. Such work
should be entrusted only to competent personnel with the relevant expert knowledge and
training.
Daily checks should be carried out by a person who is competent to do so ensure that
landing doors cannot be opened when the platform is not at the same level and;
the platform cannot travel without the doors closed and locked.
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