Disabled Platform Access
There are two designated parking bays
immediately outside the front of the main college
building. Disabled access both into the college
and access to all levels in the college is via two
specially designed platforms. The aim of these
instructions is to give an easy to follow and
understand, step by step guide to you the user.
Step 1. Access to the College,
The lift platform is
located to the right
hand side of front
steps. The platform is
Accessed by following
The ramp up to the
platform door and
control panel.
To Access the Platform
Approach the platform, stopping
close enough to operate the
controls but allowing enough
room to open the door. The door
is opened manually. The controls
are located on the top rail to the
left of the platform.
The Controls
Please ignore the instructions referring to inserting a key, this is for
maintenance only.
The direction of travel arrows are shown clearly on the right of the
Panel. If the platform is down as shown in the previous picture, then
open the door and enter the car closing the door behind you.
What if the Platform is raised when
you approach?
If the platform is as you see it in
the picture on the left, simply
press and hold the down button,
and the platform will lower.
When the platform is at your
level a tone will be heard,
indicating that the platform has
arrived. Also an audible click will
be heard. This is the door
unlocking. The bolt will re
engage after a few seconds. To
open the door press the down
button again and it will unlock.
Once inside the Car
Close the door behind you, again an
audible click will be heard this is the door
locking. Again you will see another set of
operating instructions. Again ignore the
instruction about the key. Press and hold
the direction of travel arrow to reach your
desired level. Upon reaching the level
required you will hear a tone and an
audible click as the lock opens. Push the
door to open and exit the car. Should the
door not open push the up button again
and the lock will release. The yellow
button is an intercom to reception. This
should only be used if you require
assistance.
To enter the College by the Front Door
Having exited the car
the college can entered
by the Automatic door as
shown in the picture. The
door will open
automatically as you
approach. Alternatively you
can access through any of
the manual front doors.
Access to all levels once in the
College
Once inside the college access
can be gained to all levels by the
internal lift platform. This is a
simple to use platform, but
should you wish our reception
staff will be on hand to help
you move to your intended level.
Entering the Platform
Should the platform not
be at your level, due to
an in built safety
feature you will not be
able to open the door.
To call the lift to your
level press and hold the
button On top of the silver
Post adjacent to the door.
How do I know when the Platform is
safe to enter?
Having called the lift by
holding the button the
lift will arrive at your
level. It will stop
automatically after a four
second delay you will hear
an audible click. This
is the door unlocking at
your level.
The Platform is at my level but the
Door won’t open?
Simply press the button
again and the door will
open. Once inside allow
the door to close on its
own. This will take a few
few seconds. Once the
door has closed you will
hear a click. This is the lock
engaging. The platform is
now ready to move.
The Controls
The control panel is located at a level suitable for wheel chair users on the wall side of
the platform. Behind the platform is a cable . Please do not touch the cable as this is
vital part of the operating system.
The operating buttons from left to right are:
Alarm Bell – Only to be used in emergencies.
C – Cloak Rooms, the very bottom level.
LG – Lower Ground, Lower Hall, Platt Room, Seligman Theatre, Thomas Cotton Room.
R – Reception and Wolfson Theatre
G – Ground , Marble Hall, Council Chamber, Censors, Linacre and Sloane Rooms and Lifts to all other levels.
Red Emergency Stop Button
To Operate the Platform
To move the platform to your
desired location press and hold
the required button. The button
will light up when pressed.
The platform will stop
automatically at the required
level. Again an audible click will
be heard, this is the lock
disengaging. To exit, push the
door open. If the door does not
open press the button again for
the level you are on.