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| Exercising access in fitness refurb  A Stannah Midilift XLplus platform lift is exercising access for people of all mobility levels to first-class fitness facilities in Highgrove Pool & Fitness Centre, a recently refurbished leisure complex in Ruislip, Middlesex. Operating between three floors, the Midilift XLplus brings access to facilities including the pool level and top gym spectators level. Other amenities within the complex include steam and sauna rooms, dance studio, high-tech gym and aerobiking studio. Supplied in a self-supporting structure, the Midilift XLplus is quick and easy to install. It looks and performs like a traditional passenger lift but at reduced running costs, which supports the energy conservation measures installed by Hillingdon Council.At ground level the Midilift XLplus is located in the extended and improved front entrance and reception area. The light, spacious refurbishment is complemented by fully glazed, panoramic landing doors at all levels, and two half-height mirrors to the car interior. On the upper levels, the rear wall is also fully glazed. On entering the upper levels, the lift car travels within a dedicated external structure to the front elevation of the building which is visible from the car park. Four glass panels to the front of this structure allow natural light to enter the lift, which both showcases the lift and makes the journey a scenic experience. Hydraulically driven at a speed of 0.15m/s over a distance of 7670mm, the Midilift XLplus carries rated loads up to 400kg. Safety features include a light-grey studded floor, edge entrance protection, audio-visual notification of floor level and travel direction, emergency lowering and alarm via a back-up battery, overload indicator, key switch to isolate the lift at the main floor, and an intercom system. Operation is via one-touch call stations at the landings, with automatic button controls inside the lift car. A two-tone chime at each landing alerts the passenger on the lift's arrival at the desired level. The Midlift XLplus was specified by architect, Dominic Cole, of award-winning London architects, Studio E: "This demanding refurbishment called for a cost-effective, easily installed people-moving solution which was fulfilled perfectly by Stannah's Midlift XLplus lift system. It does not require a pit or motor room yet delivers all the benefits of a standard passenger lift. We have used Stannah lift products before and, especially for design and build contracts, we prefer to use a respected, well-established name in the lift industry." write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Construction News :: home page |