It is difficult for the elderly population as well as disabled individuals to access every corner of a building. Trying to climb stairs or use a conventional elevator can be extremely challenging especially with limited mobility. LU/LA elevators can be a Godsend in such situations as they come with the specific purpose of providing increased accessibility to handicapped persons regardless of being installed in residential or commercial buildings.
While its usage is limited, it can be installed to provide relief to the mobility challenged group of individuals. Some of the other advantages of this specific elevator includes the following:-
1. It is suitable for a single person at a time. This helps to prevent crowding within the small confines of the elevator and helps only those people needing assistance with moving around.
2. The interior is roomy and can even hold a wheel chair bound individual. The space of 18 square feet is enough for an individual to feel comfortable with no instance of claustrophobia being displayed by the users.
3. It is perfect for low rise buildings with small business entities finding it effective. It can carry a loads up to 1400 pounds easily while travelling vertically between floors at the speed of 30 feet every minute.
4. Business owners with limited space within their office/operating facility find it convenient to install this smaller elevator that can comfortably fit into small buildings
5. While it is usually used by public offices and commercial spaces that see a large number of footfalls by the hour, LU/LA elevators may be used to enhance movement of a disabled member at home too. However, there are a number of other options available for home bound individual with limited or no mobility.
6. It is natural to be concerned about the safety of handicapped individuals especially when they are not capable of jumping up and running in emergency situations. One would be convinced about using this brand of elevators that is doubly concerned about keeping the consumers safe. It is fitted with a number of safety features including automatic doors, emergency calling button as well as a quality platform for wheelchairs that is not prone to skidding suddenly. The emergency braking system along with a stop button ensure perfect movement for disabled individuals and reassure them by covering all kinds of emergency situations.
7. Business owners are particularly pleased about using the elevators as they have proved to an asset that needs minimal maintenance. While traditional elevators need to be serviced every month, the Lu/LA model can be safely disregarded for as long as 6 months after which it will require the first servicing. This helps the property owner to save a sizable amount making it one of the most affordable options as opposed to installation of a bigger, traditional elevator.
The best option for a senior citizen who is weak and infirm would be to use hybrid wheelchair lifts instead of the conventional stair lifts. This model happens to be a lift but is designed like an elevator. It helps the user to be at ease without being affected by the height as the cab goes up.
