A Quick Guide to Help You Choose Residential Lifts

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A Quick Guide to Help You Choose Residential Lifts
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• Some families have a family member or members
  having difficulty climbing stairs or accessing
  areas other than the ground floor. The ideal
  solution is getting residential lifts installed
  for them. These lifts are also called domestic
  lifts and are available in various types. This
  PowerPoint presentation throws some light on the
  types available in the markets and why they are
  so helpful.

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WHAT ARE RESIDENTIAL LIFTS?

• Residential lifts or domestic lifts are
  small-sized lifts designed for domestic use,
  usually in a single-family home.
• They transport people and goods from the ground
  floor to above and vice versa.
• They are ideal for people with mobility issues or
  wheelchair users.
• WHAT TYPES OF RESIDENTIAL LIFTS ARE THERE?
• Mainly, there are two types of residential or
  domestic lifts, and the names are platform
  lifts and stair lifts.

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• WHAT ARE PLATFORM LIFTS?
• Platform lifts are designed to transport people
  and goods between floors.
• They feature a platform that lowers or raises to
  the set level.
• This platform can be operated manually or
  automatically.
• WHAT IS A STAIRS LIFT?
• According to the vendors of hydraulic lift
  platforms, stair lifts are designed for people
  facing issues in climbing stairs.
• They can be attached to the staircase and provide
  a seat for the user to go up and down the stairs.
• Stair lift can be manually and automatically
  operated.

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WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFTS?

• People get them installed for several reasons,
  and the top one is improving property
  accessibility for people with mobility issues.
• They make it easier for people with mobility
  issues and wheelchair users to go up on the
  first, second and further floors.
• They also allow easy transport of heavy objects
  and bulky items up and down stairs.
• These elevators are nothing short of a boon for
  older people.
• Convenience and improved property value are two
  other prominent reasons why people get
  residential lifts installed.

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT RESIDENTIAL LIFTS?

• Before any decision, it is essential to determine
  the purpose behind getting this installation.
• Your budget is another factor to determine while
  choosing residential lifts for your property.
• The cost would vary depending on the type and
  size of the lift and the complexity that the team
  faces during installation.
• WHAT IS THE COST OF RESIDENTIAL LIFTS IN
  AUSTRALIA?
• The cost, as mentioned above, is influenced by
  factors like the type, size, and
  installation-related complexities.
• Considering all factors, it could range between
  45000 and 70000.

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WHAT ARE DOMESTIC LIFT PLATFORM SIZES?

• The standard sizes are
• Compact (1 person 300kg) 750 x 650
• Medium (2-3 person, 360kg) 1200 x 1000
• Large (4-5 person or wheelchair 400kg) 1100 x
  1400
• Extra-large (1400 x 1200mm)

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WHAT SAFETY FEATURES SHOULD BE THERE IN
RESIDENTIAL LIFTS?

• FEATURES THAT ENSURE THE SAFETY OF USERS
• An emergency stop button to stop the lift
• A safety edge on the platform
• A weight limit sensor
• A door interlock system to prevent the doors from
  opening
• Automatic rescue in case of power failure

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CONTACT US

• OLD MATE ELEVATORS
• ADDRESS PO BOX 218, GYMEA, NSW 2227
• PHONE [phone]
• WEBSITE www.oldmateelevators.com.au
• E-MAIL askoldmate_at_hotmail.com