About our stairlifts:
- A Stannah stairlift is a chair that travels along a rail close to the edge of the stairs.
- The rail is attached to a few stair treads, not the wall.
- Installation takes about four hours.
- The chair is powered by batteries which recharge automatically when not in use.
- The charger is plugged into a regular outlet.
- At the top of the stairs the chair swivels to face safely onto the top landing.
- Weight limit: 350lbs (straight stairs); 265lbs (stairs that turn); 300lbs (outdoors).
About the staircase:
- Minimum: three steps.
- Maximum: about 26 steps (straight), no maximum for model that goes around corners.
- Minimum width: straight stairs - 27", stairs that turn - 29".
- Construction: wood, metal, stone, concrete. Carpet is no problem.
- Doors at the top or bottom are usually OK.
- Handrails usually get relocated but can often be left if desired.
- Outlet should ideally be withing 10' of top or bottom of stairs, on same side as stairlift.
About the user:
- Most of our customers get a Stannah so they can stay in their own home.
- They can usually walk on flat ground but find stairs difficult.
- Wheelchair-users can use a stairlift if they can transfer from one chair to another.
- The user (or helper) pushes a button to make the chair go - designed for arthritic hands.
- A key prevents unauthorized use.
About Stannah:
- We're a 5th-generation family business making lifting equipment since the 1860s.
- Stannah has for many years been the world's largest stairlift manufacturer.
- We sell our stairlift only through local authorized dealers.
- We have a reputation for good engineering and customer-service.
Price:
- We've got something for almost everybody.
- Stairlift price depends on shape and length of stairs.
- For exact pricing Contact us, and we'll put you in touch with your local dealer.
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