Platform Lift Services Across Ireland
Honest Elevator Company Limited provides platform lift installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and modernisation across Ireland.
Platform lifts can provide practical access between levels in commercial, residential and public-access buildings where a conventional passenger lift may not be appropriate.
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Platform Lift Applications
The appropriate platform lift depends on the building, travel distance, available space, intended users and applicable accessibility and building requirements.
Platform lifts may be considered for:
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Commercial premises
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Offices and workplaces
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Retail buildings
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Hotels and leisure facilities
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Schools and educational buildings
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Healthcare and community settings
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Apartment and residential developments
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Public-access buildings
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Existing buildings with restricted space
A site assessment is necessary before recommending a particular solution.
New Platform Lift Installation
HEC supports customers through the planning and installation of new platform lifts. The process begins with understanding the building, the required travel, expected usage and the available space.
A proposed installation may require consideration of:
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Lift type and rated load
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Number and position of entrances
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Travel height and number of stops
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Platform and enclosure dimensions
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Pit and headroom requirements
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Door arrangement and clear openings
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Power supply
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Structural and builders’ work
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Fire and building requirements
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Accessibility objectives
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Finishes and controls
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Emergency communication
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Future maintenance access
The final specification must be based on the selected equipment and the requirements of the individual project.
Vertical Platform Lifts
Vertical platform lifts provide movement between different levels on a generally vertical path. Depending on the equipment and application, they may be installed within a self-supporting enclosure or an appropriate shaft.
They can be suitable for existing and new buildings where available space, travel requirements or building constraints make a conventional passenger lift unsuitable.
Inclined Platform Lifts
An inclined platform lift travels along a stairway and may provide an access option where a vertical lift cannot reasonably be accommodated.
The stair arrangement, clear width, landings, evacuation considerations and impact on other building users must be assessed before an inclined platform lift is selected.
Platform Lift Maintenance
Planned maintenance helps support reliable operation and identify developing faults, wear or adjustment requirements.
The maintenance plan should reflect the equipment type, age, condition, usage, operating environment and manufacturer’s recommendations.
Maintenance attention may include:
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Doors, gates and locking devices
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Controls and operating buttons
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Drive equipment
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Guidance and lifting systems
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Safety edges and protective devices
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Emergency lowering arrangements
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Emergency communication equipment
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Batteries and backup systems
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Electrical equipment and wiring
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Platform, enclosure and visible components
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General operation and condition reporting
Fault Diagnosis and Repairs
HEC provides fault diagnosis and repairs for platform lifts from a range of manufacturers.
Repair work may include:
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Door and gate faults
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Locking-device and interlock faults
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Control-system problems
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Drive and motor faults
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Hydraulic-system repairs
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Operating-button and indicator faults
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Safety-edge and protective-device faults
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Battery and emergency-lowering problems
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Emergency communication faults
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Testing and recommissioning after repair
Repair recommendations are based on the observed fault, the condition of associated equipment and the availability of suitable replacement components.
Platform Lift Modernisation
Modernisation may be appropriate where a platform lift remains fundamentally serviceable but individual components have become unreliable, obsolete or difficult to support.
Depending on the equipment, modernisation may include controls, drive components, doors, communication systems, operating devices, safety equipment or selected visible finishes.
A condition-based assessment helps determine whether repair, partial modernisation or replacement offers the most appropriate long-term solution.
Accessibility and Building Requirements
A platform lift may contribute to an accessible route, but specifying a lift does not by itself establish that the complete building complies with every applicable accessibility or building requirement.
The proposed equipment, door arrangement, controls, dimensions, approaches and surrounding building works must be considered as part of the overall design.
Where necessary, the customer should coordinate the project with the appropriate architect, access consultant, fire consultant or other competent project professional.
A Clear Installation Process
A new platform lift project normally includes:
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Initial discussion and collection of project information.
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Review of drawings or available dimensions.
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Site survey.
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Selection of an appropriate equipment type.
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Preparation of the technical proposal.
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Confirmation of builders’ work and electrical requirements.
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Planning, manufacture and procurement.
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Installation and coordination.
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Testing, commissioning and handover.
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Ongoing maintenance planning.
The programme depends on the selected equipment, site readiness, access and the agreed project scope.
Request a Platform Lift Assessment
To discuss a new or existing platform lift, contact HEC with the site address, required travel, intended use and any available drawings or equipment information.
Telephone: Dublin +353 1 291 6225
Telephone: Cork +353 21 234 0222
Email: sales@hecl.ie