John Bentley at LECS recently took a call from the wonderful Samaritans in Manchester and after a site visit this is an appeal to the industry for investment by means of components, expertise and where required labour. Our aim is to restore a safe and reliable service to The Samaritans building (which they own) and to demonstrate that the Lift Industry can work together and to put something back into the country’s foremost mental health charity.

John and LECS are working with Mark Harding and the Lift Industry Mental Health Charter on this critical appeal for support.

The project: We have an 1993 8 person/630Kg hydraulic passenger lift; 4 stops; single entry; Selcom two panel side opening doors; Electra Vitoria control panel (1993); Electrohidraulica tank, pump and motor with a Blain Valve block; Original EV ‘TV’ style landing and car fixtures.

The site visit showed that the lift is really only suitable for a skip… so we have compiled a list of components we are looking to secure and also any assistance your company may wish to offer in ensuring this project restores the lift to a safe and reliable condition. It is our intention to present the finished product as a joint venture from The Lift Industry. We hope to commence the work from early May and complete by end of June. We already have some commitments for labour and ongoing maintenance on completion.

We are open to any offers of assistance, especially with regard to the major components.