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LOW PIT/REDUCED HEADROOM LIFTS

Acute Elevators supply a range of lift products to overcome site constraints for lifts requiring low or reduced pit depths and /or low or reduced headroom categories under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC andEN81-21 of the lift regulations.

History

A beautiful place and well located near nature

Location

Wellness hotel in the heart of nature and mountains

Services

We offer a wide range of services in our hotel

Low headroom and low pit home lift with etched mirrored stainless-steel doors in a bedroom

LOW PIT LIFTS, PITLESS LIFTS & reduced HEADROOM LIFTS

Reduced pit EN81-21 passenger lift sited in a commercial building

AVAILABLE ON A WIDE RANGE OF LIFT PRODUCTS

We offer a wide range of low pit or low headroom platform lifts, and a selection of passenger lifts to overcome these site constraints. Whether it’s a commercial or residential application, we’re confident we have a product solution in our range to meet your requirements.

Low pit lift in a glazed lift structure, with low headroom providing the perfect home lift solution

LOW PIT LIFT SOLUTIONS FOR A WIDE RANGE APPLICATIONS

Our low pit lifts (machinery directive) have all the characteristics of a conventional passenger lift using the latest technology and efficient drive systems. They can include sliding doors and conventional lift one touch controls (if the lift cabin is fully enclosed), but with the added benefit of requiring a very low pit depth and low headroom.

These low pit lifts can be used in all environments including retail stores, offices, schools and for public access. Acute’s low pit lifts can be specified with a pit as low as 100 mm, or you could use a small access ramp negating the need for a pit at all. The majority of our machinery directive lifts, including both the hydraulic and traction driven systems – can be supplied without pit or with a low pit.

Low headroom lift with swing landing doors in a private house. The home lift incorporates a low pit within a timber clad shaft

COST EFFECTIVE SITE WORKS

The range of low pit lifts we offer could eliminate the need for expensive excavation costs, by not having to construct a traditional lift pit, sometimes up to 2000 mm below floor level.

Due to building regulations and site conditions, the pit less lift option is a popular choice by Schools, Homeowners, and Retailers due to the ease of installation and building integration. Acute Elevators have been installed many lifts with a low headroom or low pit in many varying properties across the UK. Combining the low pit with a low headroom delivers an affordable lift solution for most situations, even where space is limited.

Low pit lift with glazed telescopic landing doors in an office building. The commercial lift incorporates reduced headroom within a glazed lift structure

LOW PIT LIFT SOLUTIONS FOR A WIDE RANGE APPLICATIONS

In existing buildings, and where a lift shaft already exists, it is possible to install a passenger lift by Acute Elevators with reduced headroom or a low/reduced pit. We offer many solutions of passenger lifts that are specifically designed for the project and comply with EN81-21 of the lift regulations.

To allow a lift with specification outside EN81-20 firstly, Derogation from BEIS is required, but we will assist with this, making the application process very simple. You will need to demonstrate the reason you cannot accommodate the requirements of the standard EN 81-20. This might include existing drains or services, Underground tunnels, low roofs in listed buildings, planning restrictions, occupies space above or below and various other reasons.

EN81-21 reduced pit passenger lift with telescopic landing doors sited in a hospital

EN81-21 PASSENGER LIFTS‍

All conventional Passenger carrying lifts installed in the UK must meet the essential health and safety requirements of the Lift Directive. This is generally achieved by design and manufacturing to the Standard EN81-20/50. These standards define dimensional constraints on the lift shaft, mainly referring to the areas of the lift shaft that present a crushing hazard above and underneath the lift car. Problems exist when shallow pit and low-headroom issues mean these dimensional constraints cannot be met.

The lift cabin of a Low pit lift for goods and passengers, fitted out with robust lift car wall protection

Once Derogation is granted, it's over to Acute

We apply to our notified body for a project specific design examination certificate. The notified body scrutinises the design and specification of the additional safety components, required to monitor the engineer's safe spaces both in the pit and headroom. Upon agreement of the design they issue Acute the design examination certificate, which we hold on file. Once the lift is completed the additional design certification is added to the Declaration of Conformity we issue as part of the handover procedure.

Rest assured, to double-check everything is in order the Notified Body attends the site to check that all specified components are installed and are in full working order. Making sure the lift is safe and works as designed. Our range of Specialist Passenger Lifts are specifically engineered to mitigate the issues caused by these dimensional constraints while fully complying with either EN81-21Lifts Directive or the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

LOW PIT AND REDUCED HEADROOM LIFT BROCHURES

Explore our range of low pit and low headroom lift brochures. If you need some advice on choosing which lift will meet your requirements, discuss a project, request a quotation or find out more about Acute Elevators, please contact a member of our team.

LP Eco Home lift

Low pit passenger lift for a range of applications and spaces.

SPECIFICATION

• Reduced pit depth to as little as 170mm
• Reduced headroom to as little as 2500mm
• Variable drive technology up-to 1 m/s
• Does not require a machine room (MRL)
• Traction drive system
• Rated load of up to 630KG, 8 persons
• Travel up to 30m, 10 floors
• High energy efficiency
• Clean, modern finishing options
• Conformity with EN81-20/50, EN81-21

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Matt black painted home lift installed at the far end of a white marble kitchen

LP E-motion Home lift

Our most popular home lift offers a remarkable range of personalisation and finishing options.

SPECIFICATION

• Large range of finishes
• Max speed - 0.15 m/s
• Low pit & low headroom
• Choice of Traction or hydraulic drive
• Rated load to suit all applications up to 500 kg
• Travel up to 24m
• Very Low 230v energy consumption

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Home lift with open swing door showing a stainless-steel finish to the lift cabin. Sited in an open plan living space

LP Passenger lifts

Our most popular Public Machinery Directive Cabin Lift offers a remarkable range of personalisation and finishing options.

SPECIFICATION

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21 person scenic glazed passenger lift sited in a supermarket