Pit
100 mm minimum: a simple recess in the slab, no deep pit.
Regulations suited to houses
Low-speed private lifts such as the SweetLIFT fall under the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, not the Lifts Directive. In the European Union their speed is limited to 0.15 m/s; outside the European Union the SweetLIFT can run at 0.40 m/s.
Footprint
Top floor
2,500 mm minimum ceiling height.
Travel
1.5 to 15 m, up to several floors.
Car
225 to 400 kg, 3 to 6 people, wheelchair accessible.
Masonry shaft or structure
Aluminium structure
A self-supporting structure, inside or outside the house, in the colour of your choice, glazed or solid.
Masonry shaft
A concrete or masonry shaft built by the contractor, ideal in a new house.
Power and use
- Single-phase 220-230 V connection, 1.3 kW
- Belt-driven gearless machine at the top of the shaft: no machine room
- Automatic return to the nearest floor in a power cut
- Touch screen in the car and QI Touch controller
- Swing doors, SD20 automatic doors or Salon doors
Related pages
SweetLIFT home lift
A home lift designed in France by Sodimas for houses and villas: it fits without major works, with a 10 cm pit, and can be fully customised.
Learn more →Médium 2.5 range
A machine-room-less lift designed for buildings short on space: pit reduced to 300 mm and top floor at 2,500 mm, on a single load-bearing wall.
Learn more →Sodimas cars
Two cars made in France by Sodimas and delivered with your lift: Skincolor, with wood or plain skinplate panels, and the brushed stainless HYBRID car.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Is a permit needed to install a lift in a house?
It depends on local planning rules: an indoor installation usually needs none, an outdoor structure may require a declaration. Check with your local authority.
Can a private lift be installed in an existing house?
Yes: the 100 mm pit and self-supporting structure avoid major works. An opening in the floors is still needed to pass between storeys.
How does it differ from a building lift?
Lower speed and different rules: a private lift follows the Machinery Directive, a building lift the Lifts Directive and EN 81-20 and EN 81-50.
All guides
EN 81-20 and EN 81-50: what they require
Since 2017, every new lift installed in Europe must comply with EN 81-20 (construction and installation) and EN 81-50 (design rules, calculations and tests of components). Here are the main requirements and how our lifts meet them.
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Lift with or without machine room: how to choose
Choosing between a machine-room-less lift and a lift with machine room mostly depends on the building: available space, an existing room, height and use. Here are the criteria that matter.
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Pre-study: the measurements to take before your request
An accurate quote starts with good measurements. Here is what to measure on site, and the minimum pit and headroom values for each of our ranges.
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Exporting a lift: the step-by-step guide
Buying a lift in Europe for a site abroad means organising the quote, manufacturing, documents and transport well. Here is how we work.
Read the guide →A lift project?
Send us your drawings: we study your project and send you a detailed offer.