There are two ceiling lift types. One is where the track is mounted to the ceiling by brackets that are usually lagged to ceiling beams. The other track method is a self supporting track the has posts at either end and these posts are pressure fitted from the ceiling and floor.
Key Ceiling Lift Installation Tips
- The self supporting track systems are more expensive than the tracks that are attached to the ceiling.
- Some ceiling lift manufacturers will not guarantee their lifts unless they are installed by an approved installer.
- Curved tracks can not be cut on a curve.
- Straight tracks can be added to so as to increase length.
- Doorway headers can be cut to accomodate the track.
- Bathroom drop ceilings are more difficult to install a ceiling lift.
- Applications where ceiling heights are low must confirm that the lift and sling will have sufficent room to work.
- Lift height is critical if the ceiling is lower than a normal height.
- Manufacturers of ceiling lifts have standard installation methods for different types of ceilings.
- Generally, there is some flexibility as to the position of the track mounting brackets.
Key Ceiling Lift Pointers
- Slings come in different sizes to fit client needs.
- Most slings are made of mesh materials to permit bathing.
- More than one sling is common if one sling gets wet.
- Almost all slings have different strap positions that allow the user to be in either a sitting up position or a more reclined position.
- A portable lift can be moved from room to room and simply hooked onto each track with a reacher or an extension strap from the ceiling track down to a manageable height for the care giver.
- A detailed diagram of a bathroom application is necessary to make sure a ceiling lift track system will work.
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