3.á Platform Landing and Boarding
áA turning inclined platform lift will follow
theááááááá shape of
the stairway. This means that the platform can be parked away from
the landings when being loaded or stored.
The guide tubes have virtually no
impact on stair width. Thus egress width is affected only
when the lift is actually in use.á Typically this is only a few
minutes per day, given the limited use of these
lifts.
In the event the lower landing
area is restricted, consider a side-load platform that
allows the passenger to board using ramps located on both the side
and end of the platform.á All ramps, including
the side-load ramp should be opened electrically for ease of use.