The Omega Platform Lift 

This information manual aims at providing a quick overview over the diverse application
possibilities that the Omega platform lift provides. In over 4000 installations worldwide, the
Omega has proven to be the most versatile and one of the most robust platform stairlift on the
market.

The main features described below make the Omega an outstanding product on the market:
1  General technical characteristics: ................................................................................................... 1 
2  Space saving platform design .......................................................................................................... 2 
3  Inside and outside curves with small radii ...................................................................................... 6 
4  Robust design of platform mechanics ............................................................................................. 9 
5  Compact drive motor including electronic control ....................................................................... 10 
6  Diagnostic display on platform sidewall ........................................................................................ 11 
7  Platform controls ........................................................................................................................... 11 
8  Installation with very long rail length ............................................................................................ 12 
9  Special lift finish ............................................................................................................................. 13 
10  Special projects.......................................................................................................................... 15 
 
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1 General technical characteristics:

Voltage for power supply 1 x 230 V
Position of motor box Only on the upper end of railway
Position of electrical control Inside the motor box for indoor standard drive and all big drives
Outside the drive box for outdoor standard drive (in separate box)
Power consumption of drive Up to 1,1 kW for new standard drive
Up to 2,2 kW for big drive
Speed from 0,06 – 0,15m/sec
Temperature range +45°C down to -30°C
Rails Maximum gradient 65°
Maximum length of straigt rails 85m
Maximum curves for curves rails 10x180°
Inside and outside curves are possible
Surface protection of rails Powder coated for indoor
Hot galvanized for outdoor
Stainless steel grade 306 or 316
Colour All RAL colours possible (RAL 7035 is standard colour)
Platform size Platform width (min-max): 600 - 900mm
Platform length (min-max): 700 - 1300mm
Loading capacity Standard 225 kg, optional 300kg
Platform controls Handset with up/down, alarm and stop button for automatic platform
Handset with key, up/down, alarm & stop button for manual platform
Keyed radio controlled long range hall calls
Joystick with key and stop button on platform (optional)
Security features Contact under-platform contact plate and safety ramp
Pressure sensitive frame on side of platform sidewall (optional)
Audio alarm device
Audio signal for moving platform
Visual signal for moving platform (optional)
Overload device
Overspeed governor on lower end of rail
Auto fold (folds PF after a certain time if left unattended)
Emergency manual lowering and folding
Further options: Folding seat
Side access (side load)
Integrated Pedestrian Handrails
UPS auxiliary power system
Keyed platform operation for automatic platforms
Manual folding of platform instead of automatic
Outdoor weatherproofing cover
  

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2 Space saving platform design

In many cases the installation of a platform lift is restricted by the width of the staircase as
well as by the space available for parking. The Omega can be fitted into staircases where
other platform lift products cannot be installed due to space restrictions. A couple of examples
are provided hereafter.
Staircase width
The Omega platform can be designed in any platform size or shape so that always the
maximum platform size can be achieved for a given staircase. For example, a platform size of
700x750 mm can be installed with a staircase width of just 955mm, if the rail is wall
mounted. Please see the drawing and table below.

Directly Special Standard

Platform size wall posts posts
mounted (40x80mm) (60x60mm)

640x700mm 881mm 921mm 941mm

650x750mm 918mm 958mm 978mm
700x750mm 955mm 995mm 1015mm
700x850mm 988mm 1028mm 1048mm
700x900mm 995mm 1035mm 1055mm
720x850mm 999mm 1039mm 1059mm
750x850mm 1031mm 1071mm 1091mm
800x900mm 1079mm 1119mm 1139mm
800x1000mm 1109mm 1149mm 1169mm
900x1000mm 1191mm 1231mm 1251mm
800x1250mm 1166mm 1206mm 1226mm

Pillars can be placed on the steps or on the string of the staircase. If located on the string, the
clear width of the staircase can be increased depending on the spacer used for the fixing.
Please consult Lehner Lifttechnik to assess the possibilities in such a case.

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Bulkheads 
The small dimensions of the carriage together with steep rail designs and tight turning radii,
allow an Omega installation in almost any staircase. Rail gradients up to 60° have been
realized.
As can be seen in the example below, the compact platform sidewall and the steep rail design
can solve problems with low bulkheads and small lower parking spaces.

The rails can smoothly adapt to any shape and radius given by the staircase design.

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Lower parking space

The space required for the parking in the lower stop position can be reduced to a minimum.
For a platform length of 750 mm the necessary space required in front of the first step is just
1090 mm. From the wall the platform only occupies 880mm in the unfolded position!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lower parking space
Platform
  with 150mm ramps and
Length
170mm step height
 
750mm 1090mm
 
  850mm 1190mm

  900mm 1240mm

  1000mm 1340mm
 
1250mm 1590mm
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Folded platform dimensions

In the folded position the platform occupies only 273 mm of space if fixed directly to the
wall, thus increasing the clearance left on the staircase to the maximum. The dimensions of
the closed platform show that it was designed to be as compact as possible, so not creating an
obstacle when parked away.

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3 Inside and outside curves with small radii

Inside curve radii
For an inside curve the turning radius of the rail can be as small as 220mm. This allows
turning around a single pillar (60x60mm) to which the rail brackets are fixed. The pillar can
be located on the step, attached to the string of the staircase or be located in the eye of the
staircase as can be seen in the example below.

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Outside curve with minimum radius 

In some cases the Omega rail system allows a platform with size 700x750mm to be installed
on an outside (negative) curve rail in staircases with a staircase width of only 1015 mm.
Maximum platform dimension for outside curves have to be assessed case by case. Please
consult Lehner Lifttechnik if such a case is given.

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Special radii and spiral staircases 

Our high tech rail bending machines allow precise rail design. The rails can be fitted to almost
any spiral staircases with very small inner radius (the possible radius is depending on the
inclination of staircase). Maximum platform dimension for spiral curves have to be assessed
case by case. Please consult Lehner Lifttechnik if such a case if given. Below please find
some illustrations.

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4 Robust design of platform mechanics

The carriage is equipped with a single platform motor that is steering all platform functions.
In the centre, the vertically positioned motor activates the folding and opening of the platform
as well as the movement of the barrier arms and the access ramps. This unique systems allows
for a minimum use of electrical components which makes the unit easy to maintain and very
robust for outdoor applications, even in the most unfavourable weather conditions.

Only 1 platform 
motor 

The Omega lift is the most reliable lift for outdoor installations. A great number of outdoor
units have been installed in the Austrian and Swiss Alpine region, at altitudes up to 2500m
above sea level and winter temperature down to -25°C.

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5 Compact drive motor including electronic control

For installation with a rail length up to around 25m (straight rails) or rails with up to 4 x 180°
curves a compact drive with a 1,1kW motor can be used and allows for space savings on the
top landing and a fast installation. For indoor units all electronics are included in the compact
motor box. Outdoor units have a small external control box to ensure function under strong
winter conditions.

For rail with more than 4 x 180° curves or straight rails longer than 25m a 1,5kW or 2,2kW 
motor has to be used. For such a motor a big motor box is needed (Size: 400x700x1200mm). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Generally, for both motor types, no electrical wires need to be run between the landing
stations or to the safety switches on the overspeed governor at the lower landing. 

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6 Diagnostic display on platform sidewall

The Omega F control is equipped with a diagnostic display that can tell the installer as well as
the user the actual status of the unit and describes any possible fault the unit may have.
Through the diagnostic display the
installer can also enter a programming
menu and adjust the following platform
parameter:
 Set language of diagnostics (EN,
ESP, GER and FR)
 Read detailed error list
 Adjust speed in curves and straight
runs
 Adjust visual and audio alarm signal
output
 Reset operation time
 Adjust auto fold option

7 Platform controls
The standard Omega platform is equipped with a handset on a spiral cable that contains
up/down, audio alarm and an emergency stop button. The hall calls are wireless and equipped
with a strong radio signal that can be used for multiple flights of stairs.
As an alternative to the handset a joystick with a stop button can be put on the platform
sidewall. There is also the possibility to hard wire the hall calls to the controller in the motor
box.
Standard handset Standard hall call Optional joystick

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8 Installation with very long rail length

Outdoor Omega installations with rail lengths of up to 85m have been realized. The traction
rope driven systems allows for such long lengths, even for frequent usage, as there are no
batteries than can deplete.
For indoor installations the Omega system is capable of providing a solution to multi-store
buildings with up to 10 x 180° curves.

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9 Special lift finish

RAL colours
The standard rail colour of the Omega is RAL 7035 (cream-white). If needed, the rail and/or
the platform can be powder coated in any RAL colour. Therefore it is possible to match the
lift appearance harmonically with the surroundings. Please see below some examples.

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Stainless steel 
Optional the rail and platform can be finished in high quality stainless steel (grade 306 or
grade 316), giving the lift a luxury appearance and fitting perfectly into public spaces.

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10 Special projects
Pillars every 3m and seat for 2 people High-end finish for lifts on yachts

Seat version for very long outdoor or for very slim indoor seat installation – slimmest rail and seat
design in the market:

Half or full cabin for outdoor lifts on hillsides:

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For any enquiries or feasibility studies please contact:

Lehner Lifttechnik GmbH

Salling 8
4724 Neukirchen am Walde
Austria
Tel.: 0043 7278 3514
Fax: 0043 7278 351412
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lehnerlifttechnik.at
 

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