Operation of the lift in the hall – when is it allowed?

Work using lifts is more often carried out outdoors, but there are also situations in which a lift must be used in a closed space. Let's see what it looks like operation of the lift in the hall and when it is an acceptable solution.

Fig. Articulated lift electric allows you to work in a closed warehouse, enabling you to reach hard-to-reach places.

Lift in the hall - conditions that must be met

Basket lifts or scissor lifts can be used in closed industrial and warehouse halls, and even in commercial facilities, if there is enough free space. Then assembly lift i basket boom are an alternative to scaffolding that requires time-consuming assembly. In order to do so operation of the lift in the hall was possible, certain conditions must be met.

Adequate ventilation of the hall

In a closed space, they are most often used only lifts self-propelled electric. This is due to the fact that electric booms, powered by the mains or battery, do not emit exhaust gases, which is of great importance when working in the hall.

Fig. Electric scissor lifts they do not emit exhaust fumes, they are quite light, quiet and maneuverable, which allows them to be used even in relatively small spaces.

Another solution may be self-propelled basket lift internal combustion, however, it can only be used where assurance is possible appropriate hall ventilation production or warehouse. It is also worth remembering that the building must be high enough. Without providing ventilation and air circulation, use lift with basket powered by a diesel engine would pose a threat to the health and safety of people in the building.

Lift weight

Before the lift is introduced into the hall, make sure that it will not damage the floor there. Keep in mind that im higher lift height, this there is more pressure, which it exerts on the ground. 
Lift weight permissible in a given facility will depend on the type of substrate. In case of concrete floor heavier ones can be used basket lifts or articulated. However, if she is made of wood, the entry of any lift may be impossible.

Passage width and lift height

If it is planned operation of the lift in the hall, you need to check passage width and lift height. These dimensions are necessary so that the lift can be introduced inside the facility. 
Checking the drive-through width and height will ensure that the lift will fit through the front door. Keep in mind that basket lifts mounted on the car are larger and, therefore, need a wider and higher entrance gate than self-propelled aerial lifts. The first type of lifts is used primarily in high warehouses and production halls, while the second type can be used, among others, in shopping malls.

Free space inside the hall

Aby operation of the lift in the hall was possible, he must still have enough free space inside the hall. It is necessary to unfold the side supports of the lift and allow the lift arm to freely maneuver inside. 

Choose the right lift for work in the hall

Work inside the hall may be of various nature. aerial are used, among others: during service and maintenance of lighting, air conditioning or equipment operating at significant heights (overhead cranes in production halls). They are also used to install lighting and clean and wash various elements of high-level hall equipment (e.g. lamps). Depending on the type of planned work, you need to choose appropriately type of lift.

Types of lifts

aerial they come in many variants. Depending on the type of power supply so we have: 

• electrically powered lifts,
• diesel engine lifts, i.e exhaust boosters.

May be self-propelled lifts, as well as transported on cars or trailers. A wide group of lifts are basket lifts, which include, among others: articulated boom lifts, telescopic and scissor lifts. If we take into account the structure of the arm, we have it telescopic boom lifts (arm extends in a straight line like a telescope) i articulated boom lifts (the arm is divided into segments, thanks to which the boom does not have to be placed directly under the work site and allows work in hard-to-reach places). 

Fig. Articulated lift works well in hard-to-reach places and where 360° rotation is needed.

Z Kolei scissor lift (the platform is lifted vertically up on a scissors structure) allows you to perform work just above the platform and is useful, among others, when washing windows or working on bridges and viaducts.

Lift parameters

Lifts have certain characteristics technical parameters, which are worth considering before choosing a machine. 

• Maximum working height [m] – maximum height to which the basket is lifted relative to the ground.
• Maximum working reach [m] – determines the lateral distance in relation to the lift axis that the basket can be moved.
• Maximum lifting capacity [kg] – indicates the permissible mass that can be placed in the basket (it includes the weight of employees, tools and elements taken to the basket).
• Basket dimensions [cm] – dimensions of the platform lifted by the lift.
• Total weight of the lift [t] – weight of the lift necessary to determine whether a given type of ground provides adequate support for the machine.
• Drive Type – electric or combustion.

Before we decide on a choice type of lift, it is worth consulting specialists who will suggest the best solution. If we want to use basket lift services or scissor lift, we can make an offer lift leaseal. We then have a choice lease a lift and operate it independently or leaseal of an aerial lift with an operator who has qualifications, e.g. for a basket lift. 
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Operation of the lift in the hall is permissible, however, it is necessary to ensure appropriate operating conditions of the elevator, including proper ventilation, which guarantees the safety of people inside the facility. If you have any doubts about choosing the right lift, it is worth consulting specialists. Thanks to this, we can perfectly match the type of boom to the location and type of planned work.