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How to Use a Southwell Hoist

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  Southwell Lifts and Hoists designs reliable, easy-to-use lifting solutions for goods and passengers. This guide walks you through how to operate your Southwell hoist safely and efficiently, explains key features, outlines emergency procedures, and provides contact information for assistance. 1. Getting Started Before using your hoist, familiarise yourself with the controls. Depending on your model, the control interface may differ: Call the hoist by pressing either the up or down arrow, the blue or green button, or the destination level button. Wait for the hoist to arrive at your level before loading. 2. Loading the Hoist Carefully load your goods without blocking the doors or door sensors. Do not overload the hoist - check the load capacity plate for limits. Once loaded, you may enter the hoist yourself if the design allows. 3. Operating the Hoist Inside the hoist, press the up arrow, down arrow, or destination level button to move to your desired level. When you reach your des...

Celebrating 80 Years of Engineering Excellence at Southwell Lifts & Hoists

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Discover the legacy of Southwell Lifts & Hoists, an Australian engineering and manufacturing business established in 1945. With 80 years of experience, we specialise in the custom design, fabrication, and installation of lifts and hoists. From our early days of mining sand for the Sydney Harbour Bridge to becoming a leader in lifting equipment manufacturing, we have continually evolved. Our journey has seen us transition from large truck cranes to elevated work platforms, and now we focus on designing goods hoists to AS1418 part 8. We take pride in our innovative spirit, having completed thousands of projects, including the renowned 25-ton truck hoist at the National Gallery of Victoria. Our commitment extends beyond manufacturing; we offer comprehensive after-sales service, training operators for safe equipment use and providing preventative maintenance through our National Service Network across Australia and New Zealand. At Southwell, we embod...

Elevate Your Parking Experience with Southwell's Open Deck Car Hoists

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Discover the future of car parking with Southwell Lifts & Hoists' Open Deck Car Hoists! These innovative hoists combine elegance and modern design, offering a space-efficient alternative to traditional enclosed garages. With a trafficable roof, you can utilise the space for car parking or transform it into a versatile garden area. Drivers can stay comfortably in their vehicles while the hoist operates, thanks to our convenient control options, which include remote and automatic systems. Our commitment to flexible design and local manufacturing means you can choose from a variety of platform finishes and customisation options tailored to your unique needs. Elevate your parking experience today! For more information, visit us at https://www.southwell.com.au/products/open-deck-car-hoists.php or call us at +61 2 4655 7007. #CarHoists #OpenDeckHoists #LiftsAndHoists #InnovativeDesign #SpaceEfficient #Customisation #ParkingSolutions GMB ...