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Adaptability of cashpoints for the disabled

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In some cases queuing up to use <strong>the</strong> cashpoint machines may causeobstructions. A queue control method should be designed such as a variationin <strong>the</strong> colour <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ground that maintains <strong>the</strong> privacy and security <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>user.4.3.3 PositionThe automatic cashpoint machine must be placed taking into account <strong>the</strong>structure and location <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> building (if it is in a building). It must be placedin an area that presents no risk <strong>for</strong> <strong>disabled</strong> people, <strong>for</strong> example a corner.Direct sunlightmay diminish <strong>the</strong>contrast <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>screen and causereflections.A key factor in deciding where to place an automatic cashpoint machine is<strong>the</strong> fact that direct sunlight may diminish <strong>the</strong> contrast on <strong>the</strong> screen andcause reflections. On <strong>the</strong>se <strong>the</strong> lines <strong>the</strong> positioning must ensure <strong>the</strong>prevention <strong>of</strong> direct light or reflected sunlight or o<strong>the</strong>r source <strong>of</strong> light.Aspects <strong>of</strong> environmental sound must also be taken into consideration.4.3.4 Clear floor spaceThe area around <strong>the</strong> automatic cashpoint machine must be spacious, free <strong>of</strong>obstacles with specific measurements that enable a person in a wheelchairto move freely. This area measures 1.5 m x 1.5 m centred in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>terminal, without any waste bins or o<strong>the</strong>r furnishing that make passingdifficult: nor should <strong>the</strong>re be <strong>the</strong> need to open any doors to reach it. In thisway <strong>the</strong> <strong>disabled</strong> person can reach <strong>the</strong> terminal directly or in parallel.The surface must be levelled out and in no case should <strong>the</strong>re be a slope <strong>of</strong>more than 2% gradient.The surface must not be slippery, and <strong>the</strong> pavement must be firm andrelatively smooth.Also to be taken into consideration if <strong>the</strong>re is more than one cashpointmachine, placed alongside each o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>for</strong> example, <strong>the</strong> abovementionedrestrictions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> area must be maintained.4.3.5 IlluminationThe lighting in <strong>the</strong> whole area must be designed to facilitate <strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>automatic cashpoint machine. It must be arranged so as to ensure safemovement, providing <strong>the</strong> area with good visibility.26 ADAPTABILITY OF CASHPOINTS FOR THE DISABLED

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