A NEW HOME PLATFORM LIFT CPD FOR ARCHITECTS – LESSON AND QUIZ

Are platform lift speeds restricted to 0.15m/s?

 Yes Correct! Why? The machinery directive restricts speed to this
 No Incorrect! Why? The machinery directive restricts speed to this
 Not officially, this is most customers preferred speed. Incorrect! Why? The machinery directive restricts speed to this

Are platform lifts able to run with one touch?

 Yes Incorrect! Why? The Machinery Directive calls for constant pressure buttons
 No Correct! Why? The Machinery Directive calls for constant pressure buttons
 At certain times of the day. Incorrect! Why? The Machinery Directive calls for constant pressure buttons

Can we fit our own doors?

 Yes Incorrect! Why? The doors are an integral part of the lift and its design which is CE and UKCA certified
 Depends on manufacturers guidance Incorrect! Why? The doors are an integral part of the lift and its design which is CE and UKCA certified
 No Correct! Why? The doors are an integral part of the lift and its design which is CE and UKCA certified

Are they suitable for external installations?

 Yes Incorrect! Why? If the lift is external and the doors open in to the building, you must construct a shaft to house the lift making it internal. This will then cover Building Regulation requirements.
 Only if installing from external to external location Correct! Why? If the lift is external and the doors open in to the building, you must construct a shaft to house the lift making it internal. This will then cover Building Regulation requirements.
 No Incorrect! Why? If the lift is external and the doors open in to the building, you must construct a shaft to house the lift making it internal. This will then cover Building Regulation requirements.

Can they be configured with doors on multiple sides?

 Yes Correct! Why? One side of the lift houses mechanics leaving the remaining sides to be configured as required.
 No Incorrect! Why? One side of the lift houses mechanics leaving the remaining sides to be configured as required.
 Yes, providing the doors are all the same type Incorrect! Why? One side of the lift houses mechanics leaving the remaining sides to be configured as required.

Is a pit required?

 No Incorrect! Why? If a shallow recess of circa 50mm can be formed then this will give level entry/access. Alternatively they can sit direct onto the floor with a small step into the lift or a ramp can be provided.
 Preferably 50mm or a ramp can be supplied. Correct! Why? If a shallow recess of circa 50mm can be formed then this will give level entry/access. Alternatively they can sit direct onto the floor with a small step into the lift or a ramp can be provided.
 Yes, a 1200mm deep pit is needed Incorrect! Why? If a shallow recess of circa 50mm can be formed then this will give level entry/access. Alternatively they can sit direct onto the floor with a small step into the lift or a ramp can be provided.

Which of these Safety features are fitted on platform lifts?

 Emergency communication (telephone/autodialer) Correct! Why? All platform lifts are fitted with these three safety features as standard.
 Battery lowering Correct! Why? All platform lifts are fitted with these three safety features as standard.
 Safety edges Correct! Why? All platform lifts are fitted with these three safety features as standard.

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