Abstract: A chair lift apparatus adapted to transport an individual into and out of a water pool, the chair lift apparatus that includes a frame, a chair, a lift arm, having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the lift arm is rotatably attached to the frame and the second end portion of the lift arm is operatively attached to the chair, a linkage, and a linear actuator, having a first actuator portion and a second actuator portion located within a frame, the linear actuator is operable to move the linear actuator between a first actuator position and a second actuator position. There is a protective cover to provide protection from environmental damage and the space between the frame and the linear actuator does not constitute a pinch point when the chair is above the edge of the water pool.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat shield including the steps of providing a plurality of substantially uniform and equal thickness formable sheets, embossing the sheets to form standoffs, and preforming the sheets to an intermediate configuration having contours. Further, the method includes the step of cutting the preformed sheets to form a perimeter edge defining a projected area which is generally identical for each of the plurality of sheets. In addition, the method includes the steps of stacking the cut sheets, and joining the stacked sheets.