Klaus Parking - Frequently Asked Questions
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  Stackers and Semi Automatic Systems
  1. What is the difference between independent and dependent access systems?
  2. How do dependent access systems work?
  3. How do independent access systems work?
  4. What is a semi-automatic system?
  5. How does a semi-automatic system work?

  Safety and Company related questions
  1. Can I accidentally damage a car using the machine?
  2. What happens if there is a power outage?
  3. Will I have trouble opening my car’s door when parking on the platform?
  4. What cars will fit on Klaus Parking Lifts?
  5. What about maintenance?
  6. How safe are the Klaus Parking Lifts?

  Stackers and Semi Automatic Systems

  1. What is the difference between independent and dependent access systems?
Dependent access means that one car depends on the other in order to get on or off the machine. In the independent access machines, all cars can get on or off the machine without having to move the other cars. These systems require a pit.

  2. How do dependent access systems work?
These lifts are the simplest systems, they can stack two or three cars up in the air. They can be installed in any flat surface and work best in valet parking situations or in places where someone can move the lower car or cars (i.e.: husband and wife situation). See models G61, 2015, 3015.

  3. How do independent access systems work?
These systems are most popular in office or residential buildings, where owners or monthly tenants park their cars on the lifts on a regular basis. The machines are similar to the dependent access lifts except that instead of being installed on a flat surface they are installed in a pit specially built to fit the machine. When the machine is in the down position, the lower car is hidden in the pit and the upper car is at ground level ready to drive off. When the machine is in the up position, the lower car is at ground level and the upper car is above it. They are available in double and triple high stackers. See models G62, G63, 2062, 2042.

  4. What is a semi-automatic system?
The semi-automatic system (“Park Automat’) is designed to minimize the ceiling height and pit depth in the garage and maximize the use of the available volume. In these machines, the cars at ground level are located on pallets that move laterally. Above this level a second layer of cars can be added, these cars can come down individually and take the place of a car that has just moved laterally at ground level (Model P210). If the building doesn’t have the ceiling height necessary for the P210 machine, then the second layer of parking can be installed underground, in a pit (Model P110), following the same concept, the cars at ground level will move laterally to allow the cars bellow to come up. It is also possible to install a layer of cars above and bellow ground level at the same time (Model P310)creating a triple high Park Automat.

  5. How does a semi-automatic system work?
Each user is assigned a specific parking place. For each parking place there is a special electronic key that the user inserts in the conveniently located computer panel. The machine will move cars laterally and vertically as needed until the desired car is ready to drive off. Note that cars are always parked in the same place, and cars on the upper and lower levels can only move up or down, and cars in the middle level can only move laterally.

  1. Can I accidentally damage a car using the machine?
For the independent access stackers, the platforms all move together and therefore it is impossible to crush any car on a lift. Wheel stops are conveniently placed to ensure that the user’s car will be parked in a safe position every time, preventing the car from touching the walls when being lowered into the pit.

  2. What happens if there is a power outage?
If needed, Klaus Parking Lifts can be operated with no electrical power. The machine can slowly be lowered by gravity and raised with a hand pump or an electrical generator. After the installation Klaus Parking personnel will train the users or building managers on emergency procedures.

  3. Will I have trouble opening my car’s door when parking on the platform?
Klaus Parking Lifts are designed for allowing easy access to the cars parked on the platforms, passengers and luggage should be loaded or unloaded when the car is off the machine. The car should be parked as far to the right side of the platform as possible to allow the most space for the driver to access the car. The lift platforms are available in several widths and it is best to use the widest possible.

  4. What cars will fit on Klaus Parking Lifts?
Each Klaus lift is available in different heights and widths. Regular sedan cars will fit on all our machines with no problem. SUVs will fit in our taller lifts. Taller cars can be parked at the upper level if a higher ceiling is available. Please contact us for specific dimensions or for car size information.

  5. What about maintenance?
We specialize in the sales, installation and service of Klaus Parking Lifts. All our machines come with a 1-year full warranty, after that the machines need to be serviced once or twice a year depending on how heavy the usage is.

  6. How safe are the Klaus Parking Lifts?
In over 40 years of experience with mechanical parking systems, there has never been a loss of life or limb as a result of usage of Klaus Parking machines. We are proud to say that Klaus is known for safety, efficiency and reliability.