Stair Lifts

• Acorn Stairlifts :Lifting People’s Lives To A New Level

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  Since 1922 when it was founded, Acorn Stairlifts have been giving people with mobility difficulties a new push, so to speak, in going about their business in life. Since then, it had been a boon to the elderly, to people with arthritis, and to those with injuries and surgeries to be able move about in their homes like they used to.

  Starting out with buying pre-owned stairlifts from other companies and reconditioning them to near-pristine quality, the company soon discovered it had to design and manufacture their own new stairlifts minus the obsolete features of the old models.

  Today, Acorn Stairlifts is one of the world’s largest makers of stairlifts with offices across the US, Canada, Australia, Germany and the United Kingdom. With a yearly output of over 50,000 units, the company still leads in customer satisfaction, in sales and in technological innovations of their products.

  Acorn Stairlifts standards

  The foremost consideration at Acorn is consumer safety. Next, would be the user’s comfort level in the use of the product.

  With the number of years the company had been in the business, its stairlifts had evolved so many times to what they are today – the most ideal stairlift it can offer to each type of customer.

  Pioneering efforts

  One of the company’s biggest innovations is the pioneering work it did in developing the use of direct current (battery) to power the stairlifts. Where in the past stairlifts cannot be used due to power interruptions, the use of independent battery power is now the standard choice.

  Aside from the smooth, whisper-like motor sound, the device is equipped with wireless remote controls to make things easier and simpler. Also absent now are the unsightly trailer cables that messed up the look of the old models.

  Safety measures

  Acorn stairlifts are all equipped with limit sensors to make sure they stop in the correct position and start and stop smoothly in ascents and descents. The safety belts are to keep the user secure in the seat.

  Moreover, the electronic and mechanical braking systems are for removing the possibility of any uncontrolled movements of the machine, especially in descents.

  Installation

  With the experienced engineers from Acorn Stairlifts, installation of the stairlift is fast and clean. These fully-trained professionals have met all kinds of challenges from all sorts of houses with difficult stairs configurations.

  After installation, Acorn engineers will test the stairlift as thoroughly as possible. This is also to test and demonstrate the features and other capabilities of the Acorn stairlift.

  For one, an Acorn Stairlift is fitted to the stairs and not the wall, minimizing disruption and ensuring durability. The Overspeed Governor (OSG), an Acorn standard vital safety equipment, is tested and retested.

  Seats and safety belts are checked for operational defects, if ever. Inspection is also done on the slim folding of the arms, seat and footrest of the stairlift as well as testing on the soft start and stop of the machine.

  Warranty

  All of Acorn products have a 12-month service warranty. This covers the maintenance, and in case of a fault (a rare case), your unit is given priority consideration.

  As is widely known, Acorn Stairlifts is ahead of its field because of their products – maintenance-free, innovative safety features and trouble-free use.

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• Stairlift – A Boon To Modern Living

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  To use a tired old cliché, necessity is indeed the mother of invention. When a paralyzing disease gripped the world in the 20s and 30s, an inventor made a wheelchair that can go up the incline of the stairs and move people from one floor to another. It was not long after when a device attached to the stairs itself was developed, and the stairlift was born.

  Today, more than ever, the stairlift is now used by a large number of people, and not just those who are paralyzed. These are mostly senior citizens who are in their sixties or above, comprising more than forty million people in the United States alone.

  This device is being used by people who are suffering from arthritis, recent surgeries and injuries and those with Alzheimer’s.

  Stairlift use

  Reducing the risk of accidents in the use of stairs by these mobility-impaired people does not mean avoiding the stairs altogether. Of course, this drastic move is impractical, unproductive and inconvenient.

  With the development of today’s modern stairlift, mobility had been maintained as well as people’s productivity. Most of today’s restaurants, cinemas, offices and others have integrated a stairlift facility in their premises.

  Of course, carrying bags of heavy items upstairs on a flight of stairs would suck out the energy of people who are not used to them anymore (old people, people with injuries, those who are weak and sick, etc.) The device can certainly help them, saving on time and energy.

  Costs

  Stairlifts may not come cheap, but getting one for yourself or for a loved one in the house is the best decision you can make. For one, the device is worth its price if you compare it to the difficulties without having one.

  It pays to do first your research and comparisons on the web (and later demonstrations at the stores). This is to get the best possible options of your particular user’s needs and the corresponding costs.

  The device would free you from the need to renovate your present house (two-storeys to a bungalow) or to transfer to another. At the same time, it will eliminate all your user’s mobility problems and make life easier.

  Installation

  Some stairlifts can be installed, in most cases, on your own with a few basic tools. However, it is recommended that the job is done by a licensed professional installer of the device.

  Almost always, the company where you bought the device include the installation fee into the final price. This is the best arrangement since most companies know their products very well and know how to install them properly and safely.

  Standard precautions

  One of the most important considerations in installing a stairlift in your house is the condition of your staircase in particular. Again, this is best done by the company where you bought your machine.

  Aside from the condition of your staircase, your present needs (or the needs of the one who will use the machine) have to be considered as well. The device and the needs of your user have to match perfectly.

  This is to ensure the longevity (and effectiveness) of your stairlift and the safety of the user, symbols both of being modern and practical.

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