Ceiling Hoist Measuring Guide
Ceiling Hoist Measurement Form
Ceiling Hoists are designed to transfer users from one point to another in various track configurations, while reducing the risk of injury to users and carers.
The need for structural modifications in a ceiling hoist system depends on the chosen setup, the existing building structure, and whether the system will span multiple rooms. By completing all fields in this guide we can quote on the installation based on your specific requirements.
NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMER ON CEILING HOISTS
The information below is for the installation of the Ceiling Hoist System to ceiling joists or stud walls that are capable of supporting the system – approx. 350kgs including the individual. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the structure to support the ceiling hoist (wall or ceiling mounted) is sufficient to meet the load requirements set by Building Code of Australia and conforms to Australian Standards and that any services located within the area of installation are clearly identified prior to the beginning of works.
AS ISO 10535-2002 – Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons-Requirements & test methods.
WHAT DO I NEED TO CONSIDER IF I’M LOOKING TO INSTALL A CEILING HOIST INTO MY HOME?
Without inspection, the ball park estimate when a room in a house needs strengthening to support the ceiling track and hoist system is an additional $1,225 per room.
The key question to answer is ‘How do I know my room is capable of holding the hoist?’
Two options come to mind:
- Ask Para-Mobility to come and inspect the room. This is a ‘fee for service’ arrangement, where one of our installers will travel to your home and provide you a quotation you can rely upon. The service fee will be agreed prior to any visit and includes the travel time to your particular location. Please call 1300 444 600 for an obligation free discussion.
- Ask your local favourite licenced tradie to come and inspect the room. In this case, the tradie needs to confirm that there are overhead structural beams immediately above the proposed hoist locations that will take the weight of the hoist frame and person; or if a wall mounted system, that the walls are of a sufficient structure to take the weight (as above). If not, invite the tradie to provide a quotation to strengthen the room to support the hoist frame and compare it against Para Mobility’s ball park estimate.
The other requirement for the ceiling hoist is power. Standard GPO is required (10 amp socket outlet) ideally positioned close to where handset/hoist will be placed for charging.