Various lifts function differently depending on the stair configuration. Service providers who supply stairlifts in Portsmouth, or any other city in the country, normally cover all kinds of stairway configurations. Curved lifts can negotiate corners or go round bends while some only work on straight stairs.
Easy Access
The stairway elevator is an ingenious appliance designed to make your life or the life of a loved one easier. It consists of a chair attached to a straight rail that transports you or your loved one up and down the stairs. There is nothing attached to your wall and there is no need for alterations or reconstructions. The rail is attached directly to the stair treads of your steps. The carriage that contains the motor and batteries that drive the unit connect the chair and rail. The batteries are permanently connected to the household power by a charging system that always keeps the carriage ready to go even during a power outage. Numerous chairs use a rack and pinion drive system that is very safe.
Folding Chair
When not in use, the chair folds up so that it frees up the stairs and allows others safe passage to the top of the house. Some chairs fold up and down much easier than others, depending on the construction of the equipment. The rails and chairs extend about 10 inches at the top of the stairs depending on the product design and installation. All chairs stop near the top with the foot rest right over the last step or top landing. When the chair stops, the user activates a pivot lever, allowing the chair to pivot into the landing. With the chair locked in place and blocking the stairs, the user safely stands up.
Hinge and Flip Rails
At the bottom landing, the pivots extend 14 – 15 inches past the bottom step and the chair extends about 25 inches. These measurements vary according to the product designs and installations. If the chair or rail obstructs free passage, the lift can be installed with a manual operating hinge, flip up rail or a totally automatic hinge rail. Talk to the installers of stairlifts in Portsmouth to help you determine which brand or model best suits your situation.
If you are looking to buy or rent stair lift, mobility aid or chairlifts in Portsmouth then the team at Bentley Mobility can help. Visit them online!
