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Version 2.08
Operating Manual PLK8
8.
Safety features
8.1
Safety bars and access ramps
The safety bars and access ramps (see
, “
Views of Platform Lift
”
–
Pos. 9, 12 & 13
) are designed to
prevent people from falling off of the platform during normal operations.
8.2
Arresting device
The arresting device (see
–
Pos. 17
) guarantees that in the event of a mechanical or electrical
failure, uncontrolled movement of the lift down the travel rail is not possible.
8.3
Pressure sensitive contact panel (floor tray)
The contact tray (see
–
Pos. 15
) guarantees security against collision (along with the contact
sensors fitted to the ramps) with obstructions while traveling in the downstairs direction.
8.4
Contact sensor on access ramps
Contact sensors are fitted to the access ramps. Contact with any obstructions in the path of travel will result in
the lift coming to an immediate stop. Only the sensors in direction of travel are active at any one time.
8.5
Crush (entrapment) protection sensor panels
The two vertical panels mounted on the rear of the lift (see
Pos. 19
) guarantee safety when the
lift negotiates corners and ensure that neither people nor foreign objects can get trapped between the lift and
the hand or drive rails as the lift swings through the curved section of its travel route.
8.6
Contact sensor strip for shearing points
This contact sensor strip (see
–
Pos. 20
) is mounted along the top edge of the lift and is fitted
when shearing points, e.g. window sills, are located along the travel route. It is designed to prevent persons or
objects accidently becoming jammed between the lift and obstacles while the lift is moving upstairs.
8.7
Emergency stop button
If the emergency stop button is pressed (see
“
Operating Controls
”
Pos. 3
) the lift will come to an
immediate stop and an acoustic signal will be emitted.
To release the emergency-stop button simply turn it to the left.
8.8
Emergency call via acoustic signal
Pressing the emergency call button on the lift (see
Pos. 4
) will sound an acoustic signal.
8.9
Brush strip as intrusion protection
These vertically mounted brushes (see
–
Pos.23
) are designed to prevent intrusion of foreign
objects when the lift is in motion. Please note that they are NOT connected to sensors and always ensure the
travel route is free from obstructions before commencing travel!
