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MAC's Vertical Home Lift Specifications
The MAC's Vertical Home Lift was designed and engineered for home use. It's easy to operate easy to install and virtually maintenance free. Every safety detail has been carefully designed into the PL-50 and PL-72, including a non-slip platform, constant pressure switches, a low platform for easy roll-on/roll-off, safety barrier and railing, and rolled edges.

The PL-50 and PL-72 are sturdy enough to lift and lower up to 600 pounds and will accommodate electric wheelchairs and scooters. Running on a gear box and chain, the PL-50 and PL-72 provide a smooth and quiet up and down ride, requiring little maintenance. All mechanics are fully enclosed, yet easy to access through the rear or front of the housing unit. The lifts are completely weatherized and attractively finished in off-white. Shipped fully assembled, the PL-50 and PL-72 install in 6 easy steps. The Mac's Vertical Home Lifts are the economical and practical answer to stair barriers.

Quality Assurance Manufacturing
A company with not less the thirty eight (38) years of experience in the design, fabrication and installation of specialized lifting equipment for handicapped and geriatric consumers should supply the lift.

Performance Requirements
The unit shall be assembled and prewired (less optional equipment and necessary gates) and manufactured with adequate lifting and load capacity for application described elsewhere in this specification.
The unit shall be easy to operate by the user or attendant and shall be capable of functioning in all weather conditions.

The unit shall have the capacity to lift up to 500 lbs. to the desired lifting height up to a maximum lift height of six ( 6 ) feet.

Composition of Materials
Machine tower: 14 gauge cold rolled steel.
Base frame: 1 1/2" square x 3/16" Structural steel tubing.
Lift weldment: 1 1/2" x 3" x .188" wall structure steel tubing.
Tower cap: 10 gauge cold rolled steel plate
Side Guard Rails: 1" round x .120" gauge steel tubing (frame).
Platform: 14 gauge cold rolled steel plate with slip resistance surface.
Access ramp: 11 gauge steel plate with slip resistance surface.
Electrical box: 16 gauge galvanized steel
Switch box: Hi-impact A.B.S. Thermoplastic instrument case.
Limitations: Vertical platform lift shall operate both indoors and out, and must be anchored on a level, 4" thick, 3500 psi reinforced concrete surface or pad.

Electrical System & Wiring:
The unit shall be pre-wired by manufacturer with exterior grade thermoplastic coated wiring. Extension Cord, 14 gauge UL-CSA approved is recommended if power source is not within three (3) feet of Machine tower. Machine may also be wired using water proof conduct.

Powder Coat Finish Prep, Primer, & Powder Coat Process
1. 3 Stage wash, soapy water, clear water, and Iron Phosphate which is applied to parts.
2. Parts are inspected and scuffed
3. Epoxy Primer is applied
4. Parts are baked at 250 degrees for 15 minutes
5. Parts are inspected and scuffed if needed
6. Huebert O'Brian Powder-TCIC Polyester
7. Mixed with Paint, Color Almond PFT-500-SS
8. Powder Coat is applied and baked at 400 degrees for 30 min.
9. Parts are inspected and scuffed if needed

Safety Devices
The unit shall have the following safety features for protection of users and the general public:
ï Upper and lower limit switches
ï Instant Reverse Motor
ï Powered with 110 volt AC current, by 1/2 HP motor, 6.4 Amp
ï Grounded electrical system
ï Heavy duty worm drive gear box with heavy duty #50 lifting chain
ï Automatic access ramp
ï 36" guard rails on non-enter and exit sides of platform
ï Non-Skid platform and access ramp surface
ï Key-lock control
ï Switching & Control system 24 VAC low voltage currentInstallation

The contractor shall do all work and supply all materials necessary for the complete installation, It is the intent of this specification to outline broadly the equipment required but not to cover the details of design and construction.

Maintenance
Maintenance of the vertical platform lift unit shall consist of regular cleaning of the unit, protection of the painted surface of the unit.

Warranty
Unit shall have one ( 1 ) year limited warranty on the basic unit and electrical system with a two (2) year warranty of drive train components.