Require minimal site modifications
Can be a cost-effective solution for your accessibility needs, meaning you can keep costs down and no associated building work required.
Unenclosed vertical platform lift
The unenclosed wheelchair lift or vertical platform lift can be used in a residential or commercial setting.
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use in Acme Screw and Hydraulic drive systems. You will also find these lifts in commercial settings for accessible office entrances, stadium seating, or low-rise elevation changes.
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Great for low rise applications
An open platform lift that is generally used to raise and lower wheelchairs, with a lifting height of up to 60".
Commercial Applications
Low-rise commercial lift
The Symmetry Unenclosed vertical platform lift is limited to 60 inches of travel maximum, will have a platform gate on the lower landing side, and will have either an upper landing door or gate. In addition, it must have a safety sensor panel on the underside of the platform.
If an unenclosed lift is traveling down and something is below it, the safety sensor will engage when the obstruction is encountered, and the lift will stop moving down. After that, the lift will be able to travel away from the obstruction, and normal operation will continue once the obstruction is removed.
*Not available in every jurisdiction
Residential accessibility solution
The Unenclosed wheelchair lift is an ideal residential accessibility solution when space and costs are the primary concerns.
Some common uses for residential platform lifts include porch lifts, landscape elevation change, mobile home decks, or a vertical wheelchair lift to move from one floor to another in a home.
Indoor
Outdoor
Customize your Unenclosed vertical platform lift
Cibes Symmetry presents a diverse array of design choices, ensuring seamless access where required and effortlessly integrating with the aesthetics of your building.
Symmetry Wheelchair home lift
The Symmetry Wheelchair Home Lift is our best-seller. While home elevators have been seen as a luxury item in the past, today, they are much more of a necessity. The home elevator can provide a safe and convenient way to get between floors.
Accessibility
An inexpensive means to provide accessibility
The primary advantage of an unenclosed vertical platform lift is that it provides accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges. For instance, it allows people who use wheelchairs, scooters or have difficulty navigating stairs to easily access elevated areas, such as:
- Porches
- Decks
- Stages
Porches
Decks
Stages
ADA Compliant
The Symmetry Model VPL-UL is designed in compliance with ICC/A117.1 NEC and ASME A18.1. The entire Symmetry VPL product line is designed around ADA 4.11 compliance and public and private accessibility.>
Wheelchair elevators
Wheelchair lifts are an accessibility device which provides versatility for use in either commercial or residential applications. They are designed to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and come in a variety of configurations to accommodate the need of almost any location.
Safety features
- Non-skid platform surface
- Obstruction safety panel under platform
- Alarm and illuminated emergency stop switch
- Grab rail
- Landing interlocks
FAQ
Can I use a vertical platform lift like an elevator in my home?
Yes, but vertical platform lifts do operate very differently. A vertical platform lift uses a constant pressure system, which means you will need to press and hold the control button in order for the lift to operate. There are applications that may make sense for the vertical platform lift over an elevator, but it is advised to have an authorized Cibes Symmetry dealer evaluate your specific uses and needs to determine the best lift type and product for you.
How fast can a vertical platform lift travel?
The speed of a vertical platform lift is dependent on the drive type used. Symmetry Vertical Platform Lifts have drives available with speeds from ten (10) feet per minute to twenty (20) feet per minute.
What is the difference between a wheelchair lift and a vertical platform lift?
A vertical platform lift is a specific type of wheelchair lift. Vertical platform lifts have a platform which travels straight up and down, as opposed to an incline such as a staircase. The vertical platform lifts from Cibes Symmetry are available for residential or commercial use. Commercial vertical platform lifts are approved in the ADA Accessibility Guidelines as a means to provide unassisted entry and exit from buildings, service or recreational facilities.
Specifications and model details
Technical information
- Installation:Indoor/Outdoor
- Rated load:750 lbs
- Power supply:115 VAC/25A/1 PH, 230VAC/15A/1 PH (not available for Hydraulic)
- Speed:10 FPM (20 FPM for Accelerated Acme and Hydraulic)
- Min headroom:80"
- Lift pit:3" pit or 0" with Access Ramp
- Drive system:Standard Acme Screw, Accelerated Acme Screw, or Chain Hydraulic
- Max travel:168"
- Max number of stops:4
- Lift controls:Constant Pressure (Hold to Run)
- Motor Power:1 1/2 HP (3 HP for Hydraulic)
- Machine room:Self Contained
- Door configuration:Straight Through, 90 Degree, 3 Opening
- Directives and standards:ASME A18.1
Complete specifications and lift sizes
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