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Acorn Stair Lift - How Does It Rate?
from:The Acorn Superglide 120 is the number one selling stair lift on
the market. But is the number of home stair lifts sold by the
company due to hype and slick marketing, or does Acorn sell in
large numbers because it's the best?
Safety should be the buyer's first concern when looking for a
stair chair lift. It should be a mobility aid and not a health
and safety hazard. Also, you need to determine what features it
should have to best serve your requirements. The price of the it
should be your last concern.
Acorn models come fitted with many safety features as standard.
Like most top rated stair lifts, the Acorn Superglide is powered
by DC 24 volt rechargeable batteries. This ensures that you're
entirely safe from electrocution. Pressure sensitive sensors are
fitted to 5 surfaces on the chair; on the footrest and carriage.
This ensures that the chair will immediately stop should any
obstacle be encountered.
The swivel seat is standard and will only operate when the seat
is in the correct locked position.
As standard, an inertia lap belt is supplied, but there is the
option of fitting a static, 3-point fixed-over shoulder harness.
Most importantly, electronic and mechanical breaking systems are
fitted as standard to prevent any uncontrolled descent of the
chair.
One shouldn't assume that all companies provide the above safety
features. The Summit stair lift, which is cheaper than the Acorn
Superglide, only comes with sensors on the footrest - there is
nothing to detect any obstacle on the rail itself. Also, the
Summit does not feature a breaking system anywhere as near
sophisticated as the Acorn machine.
The Acorn also comes with mechanical joystick and two wireless
remote controls. The chair is of a slim line design and can be
folded to free up space on the stairs. You can also get outdoor
versions and you can get an Acorn Superglide Perch stair lift,
which is great for those who have trouble in bending knees.
Few other manufacturers offer so many features as standard and
at the same cost of an Acorn machine.
Well, it all sounds too good to be true, but does the Acorn
stair lift have any negative points?
In fact, it does. Acorn only makes a straight stair lift.
Therefore, you won't be able to use this company's product if
your stairs are curved, have middle landing, half turns etc.
Other manufacturers like Bruno and Stannah make curved stair
lifts. In order for a manufacturer to claim to make the best
machines, it really should be making curved models. Curved
machines require more advanced manufacturing techniques and one
would have to ask if Acorn lacks these.
Also, the Acorn website touts that the Superglide is very easy
to install. The company says that if you can put up a set of
shelves you can install an Acorn stair lift. The Accessibility
Equipment Manufacturer's Association strongly recommends against
self-installation for many safety reasons as well as local law
violations and lack of warranty. Both Stannah and Bruno advise
against self-installation and state that installation of any
kind should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
One can't help thinking that Acorn promotes self installation
because it helps boost sales.
The Superglide is one of the best stair chair lifts for straight
stair cases. Most consumer reviews seem to back this up. But, if
you do buy an Acorn stair lift, do have it professionally
installed. If the dealer tells you that there isn't any need and
it will only add to cost, find another dealer who will install
it for you.
About the author: Robin OBrien
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