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Common Stair Lift Parts And Components That You Should Know
from:Almost identical to a home wheelchair lift, a chair stair lift
is similar in the function and the job it performs. Unlike an
elevator it is not a very complex machine. Stair lifts are
installed in your stairway and typically consists of five main
components. These include the track, drive, chair, controls, and
power systems. Each has an important role in delivering you or
your loved one from floor to floor.
Track The track is what the lift moves up and down on. The
simplest and least expensive designs are straight. Tracks are
available for a curved stairs and tend to be more expensive.
Drive The drive is what transfers the movement of the motor to
move the chair lifting or lowering you to your destination. The
most popular today is rack and pinion drives. Cable or screw
drives are older technology and may be available as well.
Chair In order to make the trip you've got to have a place to
sit. Chairs on a stair lift may swivel so you can safely get on
at either landing. The two types that swivel will turn 90 or 180
degrees. On some models the track may be long enough that a
swiveling chair may not be needed. All chairs will include a
footrest but a powered folding footrest may also be an option.
Controls You need some type of control to make your lift move.
Many use a hand held wired remote. Wireless remotes are becoming
more popular and depending on your situation may be more
appropriate for your use.
Power Your stairlift will require electricity to make the trip
up or down the track. There are three types of power sources.
The most popular and least complicated is a battery pack located
in the chair/motor assembly. The batteries are charged from a
charging station located at either end of the track which are
plugged into the nearest AC outlet.
The other two types consist of a tethered cord that moves along
with the chair/motor assembly. One type has batteries but is
constantly charged. The other type relies solely on the AC
power. The downfall to either of these is the tethered cable. It
is constantly winding and unwinding and can eventually fail
causing problems and requiring repair service.
Although each manufacturers stair-lift vary slightly you will
find that they have these common features. Each will have their
own design requirements for each style of staircase. Each will
have literature or phone numbers available discussing what
options are available to you and what dimensions are required in
your stairway.
About the author:
Stone Dupree has been active in repairing and maintaining medical devices in the hospital and clinical environment for nearly twenty years. He loves to share tips from his experiences with others through his websites. Visit http://www.stairliftinfo.info to learn more about straight stair lifts and other lifts for the home. You'll find many tips and advice.
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