The Benefits of Vertical Platform Lifts and Ceiling Lifts
Posted on by John Burfield
Whether you need assistance getting from one level to the next, from wheelchair to bed, or room-to-room, Lifeway Mobility has got you covered.
Vertical Platform Lifts
Lifeway Mobility Indianapolis is proud to partner with EZ-Access to offer and install their PASSPORT® Vertical Platform Lift. Our trained professionals can install these lifts to fit your needs and do so efficiently.
The PASSPORT® Vertical Platform Lift (VPL) takes access safety to the next level, delivering a smooth, quiet ride to your next destination. This platform lift is most commonly used by individuals who have limited mobility and is the perfect solution for any difficult pathway, porch, or platform. There are multiple platform configurations and lift heights which make it possible to customize this lift to meet your unique needs.
The sturdy aluminum construction of the PASSPORT® makes it the lightest residential platform lift on the market. This VPL weighs in at fewer than 400 pounds, which is an estimated 300 pounds lighter than similar steel units. The PASSPORT® features Plug-N-Play Wiring Technology that is waterproof and will not corrode, making it both user-friendly, and the preferred lift of technicians and installers.
There are a number of safety features for the PASSPORT® that make it more accessible and secure. The Undercarriage Platform Safety Pan has an obstruction detector that requires less than 15 pounds of pressure to stop the lift. When the lift is stopped by an obstruction it will remain operational in the upward direction, but the obstruction or object must be removed to continue traveling downward. The PASSPORT® is made universally accessible using a self-adjusting 24-inch entry ramp that can be built on either end of the platform. When the lift rises, the ramp prevents any accidental travel off the platform by folding upward to provide an added safety measure.
The PASSPORT is multi-positional with a keyed operation. It features large, mushroom head control switches (including an emergency stop) that require very little pressure and are easy to use, regardless of motor skills. High-visibility LED indicator lights have been arranged on the control box allow for easy troubleshooting, which leads to fewer service calls. The PASSPORT® is ETL certified*, independently tested and approved for product safety. Each PASSPORT® comes with a 2-year warranty and is made in the USA.
*ETL Certified:
The PASSPORT has been tested and approved by a nationally accredited testing laboratory, assuring continued compliance with the applicable regulatory and safety standards throughout North America. The ETL Certification Mark is recognized and accepted proof of third-party inspection, testing, and certification.
Ceiling Lifts
As an authorized dealer of Molift Hoists and Slings, Lifeway Mobility has access to products designed to give caregivers the best support and an optimal environment.
The Benefits of Ceiling Lifts
Lifeway Mobility is a licensed installer and dealer of the Molift Rail System: the flexible ceiling hoist system.
This railing system solves all hoisting needs of people with disabilities and is the ideal solution for assisting caregivers.
It’s a cost-effective solution for institutions, hospitals, private, and nursing homes. The Molift Rail System is easily customized to suit the design and construction of the room it is being installed in.
Caregiver Health Matters
Lifeway Mobility is proud to work with Molift to supply equipment that facilitates handling and moving while reducing the need for heavy manual lifting and handling.
Molift is a part of etac®, a world-leading developer of ergonomic mobility aids that aim to improve their users’ activity levels regardless of physical condition. They offer state-of-the-art products for countless care situations, for people of all ages. Molift products are designed to give their users’ a better life while delivering caregivers with unsurpassed support and ideal environments to work in. Molift creates solutions that improve caregivers’ quality of life, which leads to healthier caregivers who have more energy to provide attention, love, and care.
As an authorized Molift dealer, we have one mission: To help protect caregivers’ health so that they can provide their clients with the best care possible.
Configurations
There are four main configurations that this extremely adaptable ceiling hoist system is built in:
Single Rail System
Available in straight rail and/or curved rails that provide simple and effective patient transfers for the most common lifting situations.
Traverse Rail System
Covers the whole lifting area independent of furnishing or equipment changes in the room and is the most flexible option.
Room-to-Room Transfer
When a transfer is needed from one room to another or from one rail system to the next, Molift can provide room-to-room function (climbing), switch systems, or continuing rail systems through doorways, etc.
Freestanding Hoist Units
The best alternative when the lifting need is temporary or when the facility is not built for permanent installations is a free standing option.
Whether you need assistance getting from one level to the next, from wheelchair to bed, or room-to-room Lifeway Mobility has got you covered. Contact us for more information or to set up a remote or no-contact in-home evaluation for an overhead ceiling lift. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sources:
- EZ-ACCESS. Modular Ramps & Stairs | EZ-ACCESS, 2018.
- Molift Rail System | Etac.com, Etac, 2018.