Struggling to find the perfect hoist?
A disabled access pool hoist is a large but very important purchase to attain swimming pool accessibility. That’s why the EZ Hoist Picker has been designed to make it clearer on which purchase is the right one for you.
Whilst the wide range of hoists available can at first seem quite daunting, you can usually narrow your search down by looking at a few key differences:
Automatic or Manual?
Our manual pool lift is a great option if you are working to a tight budget. The Manual EZ 2 will rotate manually through 360° and uses a hydraulic ram for lifting and lowering. Our other hoist options consist of fully automatic, which gives the user full independence, using the hand-held control for lifting, lowering, and rotation where specified. Our Semi-Automatic lifts will have automatic lifting and lowering capacity, offering more comfort for the lift user, with rotation being manual, requiring a second person to rotate the lift into the lowering position
Fixed or Portable?
If you require above ground access then the options are limited to fixed lifts. For in ground pools however, there is the option of our Portable Pro 2 pool hoist which can be easily wheeled to and from the poolside, particularly useful for occasional use or for those with limited space at the poolside or with multiple pools. Sometimes having a fixed pool lift is the most suitable option, this could be to allow greater lifting capacity or if there is a pool wall or overflow grating that might interfere with the mobile pool lift. Many of our fixed pool hoists can be removed for storage and have the option of a transport caddy for easy moving.
In Ground or Above Ground?
This refers to the swimming pool or spa that the lift will be used with. Commonly in the UK most pools are in-ground, with above ground usually referring to hot tubs or swim spas. The simple question to ask here is if the lift will need to clear a height before lowering the user into the water.
Require Portability?
Portable Pro 2
Use case: The ability to wheel the Portable Pro 2 to where it is required makes it a perfect lift for centres with more than one pool, or where poolside installation is impossible or not required
Features:
- Requires no poolside fixings or installation
- Can be wheeled to where is required and back into storage
- Compact, low-profile frame
- 160kg (25 stone) lifting capacity
- Battery powered and fully automatic
- Operated using handheld control
- Dual flip up armrests
- Adjustable lapstrap
- Adjustable / removable footrest
- 5 year structural warranty
- 5 year pro-rata warranty on electronic equipment
- CE certified
EZWheels for EZ 2 and Power EZ 2
Use case: EZWheels make it easy for any member of staff to set up their lift on the poolside without any manual handling concerns. The base stores the lift as well as keeps it secure, helping maintain the lifts optimum appearance
Features:
- Powder-coated stainless steel for strength and durability
- ‘Locking pin’ to secure lift for moving
- Easy to use, simply tilt the base and transfer to storage
- Helps comply with Health & Safety and manual handling policies
Require a high lifting capacity and / or a large setback?
Mighty 400 / 600
Use case: The Mighty are fully automatic lifts that offer accessibility to both in-ground and above-ground pools and spas thanks to their option of pedestal bases to allow installation for above ground access. One of the main advantages of this lift is the large maximum setback meaning it is perfect for those pools with a deck-level grille
Features:
- 181kg lifting capacity on Mighty 400
- 272kg lifting capacity on Mighty 600
- Fully automatic for independent use
- Battery powered
- Operated using handheld control
- Dual flip-up armrests, 360° rotation
- Powder coated stainless steel
- Operated using handheld control
- 5 year structural warranty
- 5 year pro-rata warranty on electronic equipment
- CE certified
- Setback range 24″ – 44″ (61 – 111 cm)
Revolution XL
Use case: The Revolution Pool XL Lift can be specified to work with above ground spas, hot tubs and pools. The Revolution XL is fully automatic in its operation, and offers 360° rotation and a lifting capacity up to 226kg
Features:
- 226kg (35.5 stones) weight capacity
- Fully automatic for independent use
- Battery powered with 360° rotation
- Operated using handheld control
- Powder coated stainless steel
- Dual flip-up armrests
- Height adjustable seat
- 5 year structural warranty
- 5 year pro-rata warranty on electronic equipment
- CE Certified
- 50″ maximum setback (127cm)
Our most popular In Ground options
Manual EZ 2 & Power EZ 2
Use case: The EZ 2 lift is light enough to be easily removed from its poolside location to storage area without the need of a transport caddy, though for safer transport and easy storage the EZWheels are a recommended choice. For 360° rotation, the EZ 2 features a removable turning bar for ease of use and for lifting and lowering uses a hydraulic ram. As standard the EZ 2 comes with a mesh sling but also has the option of specifying a hard seat.
Features:
- 181kg (28.5 stones) lifting capacity
- Power EZ 2 includes battery powered operation
- 360° rotation via removable turning bar
- Powder coated stainless steel
- Mesh sling seat as standard, can be equipped with hard seat
- 5 year structural warranty
- 5 year pro-rata warranty on electronic equipment
- CE Certified
Our most popular Above Ground options
Super Power EZ
Use case: The Super Power EZ Lift is our most affordable lift for use with an above ground pool or hot tub. The Super Power EZ is operated in much of the same way as the Power EZ2, also having the same operational accessories. Battery assisted to provide a smooth lift and lower function, the Super Power EZ will require a helper to rotate the lift across the pool wall. It is easy to transfer the user by using the mesh seat on a wheelchair
Features:
- 136kg (21.5 stones) weight capacity
- Battery powered operation
- Manual 360° rotation
- Chains, mesh sling seat and standard hanger bar supplied
- Powder coated stainless steel
- 5 year structural warranty
- 5 year pro-rata warranty on electronic equipment
- CE Certified
- Maximum setback from pool wall 24″ (61 cm)
- Height when fully raised 113″ (287 cm)
Spa Ultra & Spa Elite
Use case: The Spa lifts are fully automatic, allowing total independence for the user. The two options will depend on height clearance required vs lifting capacity. The Spa Ultra lift features a higher lifting capacity of 181kg, with a lower wall clearance up to 129cm, whilst the Spa Elite lift option can clear higher walls up to 172cm limiting the lifting capacity to 136kg. Both lifts come with 24V rechargeable battery and charger and are CE and UL certified.
Features:
- Powder Coated Stainless Steel
- Fully automatic for independent use
- Dual flip-up armrests
- Battery operated
- 360° rotation using hand-held control
- Adjustable leg strap and leg rest
- 5 year structural warranty
- 5 year pro-rata warranty on electronic equipment
- CE certified
Want to know more?
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