How to Use a Southwell Hoist

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...