• Can I use a ceiling lift to move between rooms?
• Can a ceiling lift with a rail system be used with all types of ceilings?
• What happens if there is a power failure?
• How much weight can a hoist system lift?
• What is the battery service life?
• How often must the battery be charged?
• What is the lifting range of the hoist?
• Can a rail system be fitted to every type of ceiling?

• Does there exist a funding for the hoist?
• Can the slings be machine washed? At what temperature?
• Are made-to-measure slings available?
• Can I lift a fallen patient from the floor?
• Can I pass through the doorway with a mobile lift?
• Can I pass through the doorway with a ceiling lift?
• Can the hoist be used in a confined space?
• Can I use a mobile hoist with the bath?
• Can I lift a patient onto a treatment table with a height of 90 cm?

Technical Questions

This is only possible if the door opening is suitably raised. This can be done by installing a suitable sliding door or rotary door. 
If the existing door opening cannot be modified, you can use the combination of a portable motor and the Tarzan system to provide access to the adjoining room or rooms.

This is almost always possible. Handi-Move has effective, creative solutions for a wide variety of situations.
When you are building or remodelling, it is important to contact us as early as possible in the implementation phase.

This does not have any effect. Almost all of our hoists operate on rechargeable batteries and have an emergency down function.

This ranges from 135 kg to 225 kg, depending on the hoist system.

Three to five years on average. 


This depends on the amount of use. You can simply charge it every day.

You can find this information in the technical data of the hoist.

This must be assessed on site by your consultant. If ceiling mounting is not possible, a wall-to-wall mounting system may provide a solution.

General questions

Yes, funding options are available. Contact your local dealer for more information.

Yes, most slings can be washed at 70° C, but you should always follow the instructions on the sling label.

Yes, there are.

Yes, you can.

Yes, as long as the width of the door opening is more than 70 cm

Yes; there are two options: - the Tarzan system - modified door openings

Yes; your consultant can determine which hoist system is most suitable for the available space.


Yes, if the bath allows the hoist base to pass underneath.

This is possible with all hoist models.