In relation to the building space
- Impact of the headroom
- Available shaft space, and how much lift car size will be achieved in relation to the lift shaft size. What is the most economical fit.
- Floor loads
In relation to the building appearance and the gate at the top landing
- Is the gate required. If the travel is less than the standard requires then you can do without the top gate.
- Which way will the gate swing
- Where will the landing call buttons be located
In relation to the platform
- How will it look
- Quality of the interiors is a major issue and they should be inspected
In relation to approvals
- Is the product approved for use in Australia
- What section of the Australian lift code is the lift being offered to comply with and is my building certifier comfortable with the proposed solution
- Is it permitted to install a platform smaller than the 1120 x1400 required in the BCA
In relation to the alternatives
- Comparing apples with apples can be incredibly difficult in this industry
- Where is it manufactured
- What is really being offered, compliance, pit depth, load bearing wall and floor requirements
- Power requirements
- Power failure impact
- Can the alternative be trusted (what is their trading history)
- Do they deliver on time (check references)
- What does it REALLY COST
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In relation to the after sales experience (service and maintenance)
- How long is the warranty and does the supplier provide comprehensive maintenance during the warranty period
- What is the company's service performance like, have you checked references
- What is the ongoing service and maintenance cost (this can be substantial)
- What is the recommended and required level of servicing for the product
- Are sensible service contracts available
- What are the running costs
- What will happen in the unlikely event of a trapped passenger
In relation to the environment
- What is the power consumption
- Does this require single or 3-phase (a more expensive form of power, to install and run)
- What is the noise impact of the drive mechanism
- What is the visual impact
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