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The Controls

The Sesame has a standard easy to use control system; however we can provide custom made control systems unique to each site, for example swipe cards or remote controls. We will ensure all systems conform to the British Standards "Power lifting platforms for use by disabled persons-Code of practice" and Part M of the Building Regulations "Access to and Use of Buildings"

Below are our three standard control button stations for you to download and view.

• The lower landing control button plate (PDF)
• The on lift control button plate (PDF)
• The upper landing control button plate (PDF)
• An alternative main-frame control button station (PDF)
• Example of standard button station quality and finish (JPEG)

The Lifting Platform

• The Sesame will have a master shut down mechanism to protect against vandalism, e.g. Key Switch on the lower landing and mainframe stations.
• The upper and lower landing control buttons must be located between 900mm and 1100mm from the floor of the landing and at least 500mm from any return wall.
• The lifting platform controls must be located between 800mm and 1100mm from the floor of the lifting platform and at least 400mm from any return wall.
• The landing control button symbols, where provided, and lifting device control button symbols are raised to facilitate tactile reading.
• All call and control buttons must contrast visually with the surrounding face plate, and the face plate similarly contrasts with the surface on which it is mounted.
• Each control station is fitted with an emergency stop button. Each station can be adjusted to communicate with reception or a member of staff via an intercom or a call for assistance button.
• Automatic rising button stations can be fitted on the platform lift that remain hidden when the stairs are extended.
• The complete Sesame System is operated by continuous pressure controls, usually pushbuttons. However, another means of continuous pressure control may need to be considered to accommodate the needs of users with varying degrees of manual dexterity.