How to Choose a Stair Lift
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In this article, we will try to explain how to choose a stair lift. At the end of our article, you will be able to choose the most suitable and correct lift for your stairs.
First of all, you need to understand very well what a stair lift is, its working principle and how to use it.
What is a stair lift: A stair lift is a lift model that is manufactured for people who have difficulty using stairs, is mounted on the stairs and moves along the stairs. People who have difficulty using stairs are not only disabled people, but also young people. people, and the elderly. One of the most common causes in young people is sports injuries. Therefore, people who use this elevator system are more likely to have knee problems.
A stair lift is mounted on the stair steps, and is placed next to the railing or wall. However, it is not connected to the railing or wall (except for very rare exceptions).
A stair lift generally consists of three parts. The main machine (carrier part), the seat and the rail. A special rail produced for these steps is laid on the steps. There is a rack and pinion gear on this rail. This rail system is manufactured according to the shape, angle, slope and length of the staircase. Except for flat type staircases, no rail is standard. That is why their prices are higher than other types of elevators. The carrier unit moves on this rail with a rack and pinion gear and there is a seat for one person on this unit. For this reason, stair lifts can also be called chair lifts or elevators attached to stairs.
Stair lifts, disabled lifts Since it is manufactured according to the regulations, it has some standards. The most important standards are the first safety standards. These standards are at the highest level. There are safety sensors and detectors at many points on the stair lift's carrier unit and seat.
Another feature is the elevator's speed. According to the disabled elevator regulations, the speed can be a maximum of 12 cm/sec. It should also slow down in turns. If we look at these speeds, the travel time of a 1-floor (5m) stairlift will take approximately 45 seconds.
Another feature is the carrying capacity of the stairlift. The minimum carrying capacity of the lift should be 115 kg. (Handicare Freecurve model is 125 kg minimum)
The seat of the lift should have features suitable for the user. It should have a seat belt suitable for the need. This seat belt can be tied at the waist or it can be a chest belt.
Stairlift should have the features to be called and sent from each stop. For this, there should be remote controls at the stops. The elevator should be called or sent to another stop with these controls.
Now let's explain in items how to choose a right, good and suitable stair lift.
You will reach the answer as a result of checking and answering these items
Stair Lift How to Choose:
- Stairlift technology
- Country where the stairlift was manufactured
- Whether the stairlift has a representative in your country
- Stairlift warranty
- Stairlift warranty terms and who is under warranty
- Stairlift service warranty
- Stairlift who provides the elevator service
- Spare part warranty of the stair lift
- Brand awareness of the stair lift
- Brand security of the stair lift
- User comments of the stair lift
- User satisfaction of the stair lift
- Experience of the stair lift manufacturer
- Stair lift elevator market share in the world
- Sales and marketing network of stair lift
- Free inspection option of stair lift
- Free installation option of stair lift
- Stair lift l;product payment terms
You will be able to reach the right brand as a result of the answers you give to these items: Handicare Stair Lifts
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