ABSTRACT

The general design of lifts is very well established, and in this country at least, nearly all the reputable lift manufacturers will design and supply a satisfactory lift as a matter of routine if given the details and the size of building. Nevertheless, the designer of the building electrical services must be able to advise the client about the lifts, to negotiate with the lift suppliers and to compare competing tenders. The designer must, therefore, know something about the technical details of lifts and we shall accordingly devote this chapter to a brief outline of the subject.