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Acorn Stair Lifts
from:Stair lifts are devices that are made to carry people who suffer
from arthritis, are older, or are otherwise mobility challenged
use the stairs. Using either a set of batteries, or by plugging
directly into the wall, these units are responsible for
restoring independence and opening houses back up. They are
often called stair chairs because generally a chair is attached
to the stairs via an aluminum track. There are some models
called perch lifts however, that utilize a small platform
instead. A perch lift is usually used for someone who has
trouble sitting down because of knee or back problems. One
popular manufacturer of stair lifts is Acorn, who makes several
models including a perch lift.
Acorn is a family owned company that operates worldwide. Their
US headquarter is in Orlando, Florida, and they employ over 800
employees worldwide. Acorn opened their doors in 1992 and began
buying and selling new and reconditioned stair lifts. They
quickly realized, due to high demand, that they would not be
able to continue purchasing stair lifts and reselling them, and
maintain their commitment to their customers, so they began
manufacturing their own. Over the years Acorn pioneered the
battery stair lift, and has continuously brought innovation and
remarkable engineering to the field. They currently manufacture
more than 30,000 units a year. Acorn has a very strong presence
in the United States, the United Kingdom, South America, Europe,
and Australia. Their quality and professional workmanship has
made them into the powerhouse they are today, and they are the
largest independent straight stair lift manufacturer in the
world.
One of their stair lifts that has a very distinctive design is
the Acorn 140. It allows the rider to stand on the foot rest and
travel up and down the stairs. For those suffering from joint
problems, this is often much less painful and much more
practical than a traditional stair lift. It has a set of handle
bars attached to the unit that can be held onto for added
support, as well as an additional adjustable handle bar. It also
includes a pad to lean against, so it is not necessary to stand
straight up, and instead the rider can put their weight on the
pad.
This perch lift can support up to 294 ponds. It is battery
powered, featuring a constantly recharging battery, that ensures
that even if the power goes out, you will be able to use your
stair lift. The unit includes 15.2 foot of track, which will
accommodate most stair cases. The foot rest folds and helps the
Acorn Perch Lift retain its low profile. The controls for the
Acorn 140 are designed to be very simple and straight forward to
use.
Acorn produces several stair lifts and one of their other
popular models is the Acorn SuperGlide. All of their models are
designed to be easy to use, require very little maintenance, and
to be as safe as possible. They all utilize the best materials
available, utilize special safety sensors to ensure that the
device is not used unsafely, and are designed to take up as
little space as possible.
About the author: Brad Brubaker
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