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IL500 Sierra Incline Platform Lift – A Quality Accessibility Option for Residences

Author: Jai Gaitonde
by Jai Gaitonde
Posted: Jul 14, 2015

When it comes to access between the floors of a building, platform lifts are an ideal option for wheelchair users. Unlike stair lifts, wheelchair lifts as they are also called, do not require the user to transfer from their chairs. These devices can be used on straight, curved or spiral staircases. Dealers in accessibility equipment offer various types of models from popular brands. If you have a straight stairway in your home, Harmar’s IL500 Sierra Incline Platform Lift could be the ideal option. This energy-efficient residential lift mounts to the stairs and not the wall and comes with a capacity of 500 lbs to carry most manual wheelchairs up to 36" in length.

IL500 Sierra – Reliable Option for Straight Stairs

This light weight wheelchair lift can be easily installed and does not require any specific wall modifications, saves installation costs and time. It features auto-folding ramps on both ends of the platform. The lift platform folds to just 13" wide when not in use, thereby allowing easy access to the stairs. The sensors on the platform ramps, drive chassis, and under-platform safety pan are designed to immediately stop the operation of the lift if an obstruction is encountered. The other safety features of this lift include overspeed governor, upper and lower landing limits, upper and lower final limit, and non-skid surface.

Other prominent features and specifications of this accessibility system include –

>> Requires no greases or lubricants

>> Radio frequency wireless remote fobs

>> Extremely energy efficient

>> Wall mounted guide rail doubles as a convenient hand rail

>> Two wireless remotes

>> Constant pressure rocker switch on platform Infrared Call / Send Control

>> Speed - 14 feet per minute

>> Travel - 40 feet maximum (12.2 meter max)

>> Power supply - 115 VAC 15 amp grounded circuit

>> Platform - 25" x 36" or 27.5" x 36" Upgrade; Manual fold, gas shocked assisted; Automatic power folding ramps for entry and exit; 90 degree platform option

>> Drive - Rack and worm gear/24VDC 1/8 hp motor w/ brake

>> Controls - Constant pressure rocker switch on platform. Infrared Call / Send Control

>> Control circuit - 24 VDC

>> Platform Options: Right, Left, 90-degree, and 25" or 27.5" widths

>> Standards - CSA B44.1 / ASME A17.5 - Elevator & Escalator Equipment ETL Listed 3148125

>> Outdoor package available

Partner with a reliable and established dealer for purchasing Harmar’s IL500 Sierra Incline Platform Lift. An established dealer would offer many post-purchase benefits such as installation support and inspection, repair and maintenance services.

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Author: Jai Gaitonde

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