LUTHVAR · TECHNICAL DECISION GUIDE
Choose the operating format based on the actual seating geometry, changeover frequency, operator responsibilities and site constraints — not just a generic model name.
| Consideration | Manual operation | Powered operation |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Personnel manually deploy or retract the system; handling force and method are model-specific | Electric drive assists deployment and retraction; controls and operating sequence vary by model |
| Suitable applications | Often considered for smaller banks and venues with occasional changeovers | Often considered for larger banks or venues requiring frequent changeovers |
| Stored arrangement | Confirm closed depth, stacked height, locking arrangement and clearances | Confirm the same stored envelope plus motor, cables and control clearances |
| Site preparation | Check floor levelness, loading, fixing requirements and any floor-protection interfaces | Also verify supply voltage, electrical isolation, cable routing and commissioning scope |
| Safety review | Check positive locking, pinch points, side protection, access steps and operator handling procedures | Check controls, emergency stop where specified, obstruction protection, isolation, manual recovery and trained operation |
| Maintenance | Inspect wheels/rails, frame, fasteners, seat hinges, brakes or locks as applicable | Inspect mechanical items plus motors, wiring, drive train, sensors and control equipment |
| Quotation evidence | Request general arrangement, configuration, platform/seat loading evidence and operating instructions | Request all manual-system evidence plus electrical specification, drive documentation and commissioning plan |
Ask for the maximum recommended bank size, required number of operators, deployment procedure, movement effort, locking system and floor interface. A smaller project does not automatically mean the system is suitable for manual operation.
Confirm the drive and control package, electrical requirements, safe operating zones, emergency procedures, commissioning responsibilities, servicing and availability of replacement parts.
Loading, anchorage, accessibility, guardrails, egress, local fire and building requirements, and safe operation are subject to the chosen layout and destination. Nothing on this page represents a certified design or approval for a particular venue.
Submit seating frontage, maximum open depth, stored space, audience target, deployment frequency and venue floor details. Apollo is a supply-only wholesaler; the project team arranges local installation and statutory approvals.