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Stairlifts 101

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• For many people, climbing stairs is a challenge
  a challenge that can turn to worry, as well as a
  lack of independence and freedom.

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• But moving doesnt have to be the answer

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• Over 80 of people would prefer to age in their
  homes adding a stairlift can help make that a
  reality.

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• At its most basic level, a stairlift is a
  motorized chair that travels along a rail mounted
  to the stairs treads.

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• The staircase must be at least 30 inches wide
  with a landing area of 2 feet.

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• Determining what type of stairlift will work in
  your home is easy.
• There are only 2 types of stairlifts
• straight and curved.

Straight Stairlift
Curved Stairlift
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• A straight stairlift is installed for a single,
  straight flight of stairs with no landings or
  turns.
• Straight stairlifts are stock
• items that require little to no customization.

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• A curved stairlift, is required for stairs that
  feature a turn, curve or intermediate landing.
• A specially made rail is constructed to follow
  the exact direction and changing angle of the
  stairs.

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• As a result of the customization, straight
  stairlifts cost considerably less than curved
  stairlifts.
• A straight stairlift installed starts at roughly
  3000 while curved stairlifts begin around 7500
  and increase with the complexity of
• the stairs.

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• A stair lift like this one features a diagnostic
  light set that allows you to troubleshoot at
  home- for example, if you did not park the chair
  at the bottom where the charging station is
  located and you need to charge the battery.

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• Making sure a stairlift will work with the stairs
  in your home is important but making sure it will
  work for your needs is paramount.

An experienced mobility expert will be able to
gauge the potential riders abilities and
limitations and offer possible modification
options. Your height and weight can also be a
factor in finding the right chair for you.
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Stairlifts 101

• A stair lift should be installed for a trained
  professional.
• Silver Cross can help you find a prequalified
  local stairlift installer making the process
  hassle free.

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• Although a stairlift is an easy solution, it is
  not ideal if you use a wheelchair or mobility
  device and youre not steady enough to easily
  transfer to the seat.
• Wheelchair lifts, porch lifts and home elevators
  are safer options.

Porch lifts
Home Elevators
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Using a stairlift is easy, it operates by
applying constant pressure to the control. In
order to move you need to continuously press a
button. when the button is released the unit
stops.
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Most lifts possess a remote control to call the
unit from another level, an obstruction sensor
that stops the chair from running anything over,
a retractable seat belt, pivoting chair and
overspeed governor to make sure the chair
descends at the correct speed.
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Reclaiming your independence takes very little
time a straight stairlift can be installed in a
few hours, a curved stairlift will take roughly
one or two days depending on the complexity.
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The lifts run on batteries and are able to
operate during power outages. The battery is
charged automatically on the rail. As a result
close proximity to an electrical outlet is
required and you may need an electrician to
install one nearby.
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Stairlifts 101
Stairlifts are durable and yearly maintenance
checks will ensure a long lasting smooth ride.
You can find more information about Stairlifts
by reading our stairlifts general information
page.
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