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Terry Lifts meets wheelchair access needs at Wirral school
A recently-completed sixth-form block at The Oldershaw School on The Wirral has benefited greatly from the installation of a Concerto GS public access wheelchair lift.
 Supplied and installed by Cheshire-based Terry Lifts, the vertical access platform lift has helped to ensure the school meets all the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
With its flexible, modular design, the Concerto GS lift was installed easily within an existing staircase of the building. Glass in-fill panels on all sides of the lift not only make it less obtrusive. The panels also ensured that natural light could reach the lift carriage itself, as well as the surrounding staircase and landing areas.
“The Concerto GS has just passed its annual inspection by the local authority, ready for them to take over responsibility for maintenance,” said John.
“The school was so pleased with the lift, they’re now looking into ordering another!”
Everyone benefits with a Concerto GS lift
Wheelchair users, building owners, designers and installers all benefit from the attractive, reliable and flexible design of the Concerto GS.
In so many ways, the lift is ideal for installation on either the inside or outside of a wide range of public buildings.
Vertical wheelchair access up to a height of 9 metres opens up new possibilities in building design and gives wheelchair users extra freedom and flexibility.
The modular design of the lift allows it to be assembled with a wide range of enclosure and door configurations to suit even the most awkward sites.
In addition, a wide selection of colours and enclosure options are available – including half-height gate, fully glazed or an external-outdoor package – to ensure that the lift will blend discreetly into the surrounding building.
- The main structure and landing doors are supplied in a choice of three standard powder coated RAL finishes (blue, white and black) and there are seven standard optional colours.
- Cabin floors are finished in hard-wearing vinyl available in either Silver Birch or Arctic Blue as standard. Seven further colour options are available on request.
- The lift is easy to operate and has illuminated user controls.
- Minimal building work is required – the ramp avoids any need for a pit.
- A pit option is available for internal use if required.
Reliability and Safety are Paramount
The Concerto GS platform lift is driven by an ultra-reliable and low maintenance self-sustained nut and screw drive. It is British-built and complies with Part M of the UK Building Regulations, ISO 9386-1. The lift also carries the ‘CE’ mark which means it meets European Health, Safety and Environmental Protection standards.
Detailed specifications include:
- Up to 6 stops
- Maximum travel 9 metres
- Maximum working load 400Kg
- Rated speed 0.15m per second
- Lift mechanism – self-sustained nut and screw with soft start/stop and automatic lubrication
- Emergency lowering facility with battery back-up
- Platform illumination with battery back-up
Optional specifications:
- Voice and visual enunciation on platform
- Power-operated doors
- Fire door
- Split mast option for installation access
- Glazing panels
- Security options available (eg. Intercom, Autodialer and Authorised Key Holder)
To find out more about Terry Group products and services, visit: www.terrylifts.co.uk
For more information about Terry Lifts, contact:
John McSweeney, Sales & Marketing Director, Terry Group Ltd., Longridge Trading Estate, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 8PR
Telephone 0845 365 5366.
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Cheshire-based Terry Group Ltd has enjoyed constant growth since it was established in 1948 by Eric Terry. |
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