| Code # |
Description |
RMT Aquatic Lifts |
|
4.1.1 |
The seat must be rigid. |
All seats are fabricated using a rigid, yet comfortable plastic
material |
|
4.1.2 |
The seat must be not less than 17-inches
and no more than 19-inches, inclusive of any cushioned surface which might be provided,
above the pool deck. |
All lift seats can be positioned to be within 17-19 inches above the
pool deck |
|
4.1.3 |
The seat must have two armrests. The arm
rest on the side of the seat by which access is gained shall be either removable or fold
clear of the seat. |
Armrests are available for purchase as an
accessory for all lifts. Two removable and foldable armrests are furnished with purchase
of
California Splash Pool Lift Package, allowing access from either side of the seat to
accommodate people who have transferring from one side. |
|
4.1.4 |
The seat must have a back support that is at least 12-inches tall. |
The seat back extends 24-inches high from
the base of the seat for all lifts. |
|
4.1.5 |
The seat must have an occupant restraint
for use by the occupant of the seat and the restraint must meet the standards for
operable controls in compliance with Section 1117B.6-4. |
Seat belts are standard provision for all
lifts. Additionally, a stability vest is offered as an additional accessory for all lifts
for those with limited or no upper body mobility. |
|
4.2 |
Be capable of unassisted operation from
both the deck and water levels. |
All lifts come with a
completely waterproof remote control that is attached to the lift and is accessible
from both the deck and water level. |
|
4.3 |
Be stable and not permit unintended
movement when a person is getting into or out of the seat. |
All lifts are built using a robust
stainless steel frame that provides for stable transfer. |
|
4.4 |
Be designed to have a live-load
capacity of no less than 300 pounds. |
All lifts have a live-load
capacity of no less than 300 pounds. The Splash HD lift will transfer users up to
400 pounds. |
|
4.5 |
Be positioned so that, if the pool has
water of different depths, it will place the operator into water that is at least three
feet below the surface of the water. |
RMT Aquatics requires that their engineer
sign off on the pool configuration to ensure that the lift is placed in the proper
location by the pool. |
|
4.6 |
Lower the operator into the water at
least 18-inches below the surface of the water. |
All lifts will accommodate
this requirement when installed in accordance with RMT Aquatics engineer's specifications. |