Elevator Or Platform Lift?
Those who need elevators often do not have the budget for an elevator, much less the remodeling. An elevator almost always requires remodeling or even a built-on addition to the home. So this means a traditional elevator costs somewhere around $15,000++ in remodeling costs before money is spent on the actual elevator and its installation. This may mean a $35,000 to $45,000 total cost, which very few people can afford.
In contrast, a vertical platform lift is generally $6,500 – $15,500 plus installation costs. If a platform lift will do the job, it is clearly the more affordable choice.
Residential vertical platform lifts also require less energy output than elevators. Again, this saves money and helps stay within the average homeowner’s budget. Keeping energy costs down is especially important in light of the current energy crisis and high electricity rates.
Platform Lift
A Harmar Vertical Platform lift is essentially a self-contained elevator. It has four sides but is open on top, with a completely contained lift motor plus safety features that can be operated by the rider or a helper. It can carry two persons or one person in a wheelchair, up to 600 lbs. residential or 750 lbs commercial. The lift has an entry door on one level and another door on the other level. When it reaches the new level, the safety door releases, allowing the passenger to exit safely.
In the rare case of a malfunction while in use, its passenger can be easily extracted through the open top. There is also no danger from a fall as it’s designed to avert crashes, unlike with standard elevators.
The vertical platform lift mechanism runs quietly and smoothly, to avoid being disruptive to both the passengers and the household residents.
Elevator owners spend yearly on inspection, parts, and repairs to ensure safety. On the other hand, vertical platform lifts seldom require simple repairs, only when needed.
Weather Resistant Wheelchair Lift
With the installation of a weather-resistant model, residential vertical platform lifts can help a person safely reach their front door even in inclement weather such as rain or snow. Most outdoor platform lifts come with specially designed covers that prevent moisture entry from damaging internal components, ensuring that these lifts will last as long as their indoor counterparts, provided they are properly maintained.
One concern often voiced by prospective lift customers is that vertical platform lifts will take up too much space. However, an elevator or ramp also consumes significant space, and if an accompanying shaft has to be dug, it could destabilize the original structure, imposing further usage restrictions on the home or business. Ramps require plenty of square footage when installed at an appropriate grade, and for heights greater than 24 inches, a platform lift has a much smaller footprint.
Also, vertical platform lifts are more likely to be used at heights from five to eight-feet and can be purchased and installed for far less costs than a home elevator would require.
Vertical Lifts
Harmar Residential Vertical Platform Lift (RPL) Spec Sheet
Harmar’s Residential Vertical Platform Lift (RPL) is a safe, smooth and economical solution to the barriers porches, staircases, decks and other elevation changes can create in and around a home.
Designed from the ground up to be as cost-efficient as possible, the RPL is priced to be competitive with shorter units but built to accommodate most residential applications with ease.
Available in heights from 4 to 6 feet and for use indoors and out.
- Automatic, folding access ramp
- Available in AC and DC models
- Solid platform with non-skid surface for added safety
- Solid 36” high guard panels
- Weather-resistant design for indoor and outdoor use
- Constant pressure, paddle switch controls with emergency stop button
- Sensitive safety pan on bottom of platform stops the lift if it meets an obstruction
- Made in USA
- Lifting height: 4′-6′ (53” to 77″)
- Rated load: 600lbs (272 kg)
- Drive: Belt driven Acme screw / 90 VDC 1/3 hp motor. Optional 24 VDC battery powered unit
- Power supply: 115 VAC – 20 Amp grounded circuit / 220 VAC (optional)
- Control circuit: 24 VAC (Low Voltage Controls)
- Platform: 36” x 48” with 36” high solid guard panels and automatic folding ramp
- Footprint: 50” x 70”
- Speed: 10 fpm
- Controls: Rocker switch w/emergency stop (key switch optional)
- Manual lowering: Provided
- Safety design standards: ASME A18.1, Section 5 – Private Residence Vertical Platform Lifts
- Safety Design: CSA B44.1 / ASME 17.5 – Elevator and Escalator Equipment
- Safety features: Safety Pan, Final limit, Acme safety nut with monitor, Non-skid surface
Harmar Commercial Vertical Platform Lift (CPL) Spec Sheet
The CPL series provides higher lifting capabilities to cover more levels or raised buildings. Even with increased height, Harmar’s CPL is engineered for fast installation and easy operation and is virtually maintenance-free indoors and out.
Designed with precision and care to be an incredibly high-quality, code-compliant access solution, Harmar’s Highlander series is sure to meet your every need. Heights available from 4’ to 14’.
- Top-mounted motor and electrical box makes servicing easy and eliminates potential water issues
- Ability to unbolt the base to get the lift through small openings
- ETL Listed
- Available in AC and DC models
- Solid platform with non-skid surface for added safety
- Solid 42” high guard panels
- Weather-resistant design for indoor and outdoor use
- Constant pressure, paddle switch controls with emergency stop button
- Safety Sensors on underside of platform stop at obstructions
- Stationary access ramp
- Made in USA
- Lifting height: 4’-14’ (53”, 77”, 101”, 125”, 149”, 171”)
- Rated load: 750lbs (340 kg)
- Drive: Belt driven ball screw / 90 VDC 1/3 hp motor with brake. Optional 24 VDC battery powered unit
- Power supply: 115 VAC – 20 Amp grounded circuit / 220 VAC (optional)
- Control circuit: 24 VAC (Low Voltage Controls)
- Platform: 36” x 54” (91cm x 137cm) (straight-through) with 42” (107 cm) high guard panels and grab rail / Stationary ramp
- Footprint: 50” x 54” (127 cm x 137.2)
- Speed: 10 fpm (3 mpm)
- Controls: Constant pressure paddle switch with emergency stop (key switch optional)
- Manual lowering: Provided
- Safety Design: ASME A18.1, Section 2 – Vertical Platform Lifts
- Standards: CSA B44.1 / ASME 17.5 – Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment ETL Listed 3148125
- Safety Features: Safety pan, Final limit, Ball nut safety backup, belt monitor and non-skid surface
- Warranty: 2-Year parts / 1-Year on outdoor units
Harmar Enclosed Vertical Platform Lift (EPL) Spec Sheet
This self-contained Enclosed Platform is built to Harmar’s exacting VPL standards with powder-coated steel enclosure panels, providing vertical access indoors or out, with up to a 14’ rise.
Indoors, they offer a self-contained, neater appearance and outdoors provide weather protection. Either way, the ready-to-install design saves installation time and does not require modifications to structures or landscaping.
- Constant pressure paddle switch with emergency stop (key switch optional)
- Fixed or pit-mounted ramp provides easy entry when lift is lowered and additional stability when lift is raised
- Enclosure can be assembled from the lift platform
- OPTIONS:
- Plexiglass panels
- Dome roof
- key locks
- Interior ventilation or lighting
- Made in USA
- Rated Load: 750 lbs. (340 kg.)
- Drive: Belt driven ball screw / 90 VDC 1/2 hp motor with brake. Optional 24 VDC battery powered unit
- Power Supply: 115 VAC – 20 amp grounded circuit / 220 VAC (optional)
- Control Circuit: 24 VAC (Low Voltage Controls)
- Standard Platform: 36″ x 60″ & 42″ x 60″ (straight-through) with 42″ (107 cm) high guard panels and grab rail / stationary ramp
- Footprint: 50″ x 54″ (127 cm x 137.2 cm)
- Speed: 10 fpm (3 mpm)
- Controls: Constant pressure paddle switch with emergency stop (key switch optional)
- Manual Lowering: Provided
- Safety Design: ASME A18.1, Section 2 – Vertical Platform Lifts
- Standards: CSA B44.1 / ASME A17.5 – Elevator & Escalator Equipment
- Safety Features: Safety pan, final limit, ball nut safety backup, belt monitor and non-skid surface
- Warranty: 2-Year parts / 1-Year on outdoor units
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