STRATOS VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFTS:
Install Manual
04DEC2020 | 630-00147 REV A
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PREPARATION
STRATOS: SECTION 3
CONCRETE
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Concrete pad should be no less than 4
"
thick,
3500 PSI reinforced, and must be level. The
size of the concrete pad may vary depending
on the size of the VPL footprint. Concrete at
the bottom approach to the VPL must be large
enough to turn a mobility device around. Pay
close attention to the slope of existing
concrete where the VPL is going to be
installed. Existing concrete on the exterior of
a house or building are normally sloped to
shed water. The normal slope is about 1/8
"
-1/4
"
per foot to provide adequate drainage. Steel
shims should be used to level the tower when
the existing concrete has a normal slope. If the
existing concrete has greater slope than 1/4
"
per foot, it should be reworked and leveled
before installing the VPL.
Wood shims should never be used on either inside or
outside applications.
CAUTION
!
NOTE: Do not shim more than
1/2
".
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Ameriglide recommends securing the lift using
our Anchor Kit
MATERIAL HANDLING
Do not lift unit from bottom of the platform. This will
cause damage to the safety systems.
CAUTION
!
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It may be necessary to move the VPL around
once it’s on the job site. Extra material handling
equipment such as manual carts, a pallet
jack, fork lift, and/or crane may be needed.
There may be times when VPL will have to be
moved by man power. All of the tower panels
can be removed to reduce the weight of the
tower. Care should be taken not to scratch or
damage panels when removing, carrying, and
reinstalling them.
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Special care must be taken to protect any
landscaping or flooring surfaces that might
be damaged by the uses of material handling
equipment.
HOIST WAY (SHAFT)
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If a shaft is needed and is being built by
someone other than the installer, it’s important
to provide detail drawings and specifications for
the shaft way to the builder. The drawings must
include any rough in electrical requirements for
gate/door, interlock, or call send wiring.
NOTE: Hoistway must comply with the IBC or IRC building codes.
SITE PREPARATION
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Review and confirm the power requirements for
power supply and disconnect per NFPA 70.
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In preparation for receiving the lift for
installation a final site inspection must be
completed to ensure the mounting surface
for the lift complies or exceeds Ameriglide’s
recommendation for the concrete slab. The size
of the concrete slab must be large enough for
the lift and the approach for the mobility device.
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If there was a blueprint created for the project
check that all work matches the blueprint.
Running clearance measurements should be
double checked for the platform and fascia,
guard panels and wall/barrier, and the platform
top landing and overhead clearance. Ensure
there are no pinch points.
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If doors are supplied by others check that
they meet ASME A18.1, flush mount doors
are required. If other non Ameriglide supplied
equipment (power door openers, interlocks,
and/or door strikes) are going to be used, check
compatibility with Ameriglide equipment.
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The front tower panel and the top cover must be
removed before any power, gate/door, call send
connection can be made.