Used Stair Lift
The baby boomer generation is ageing and causing a bigger need for mobility and
accessibility aids. There are increasingly more reputable places to buy or sell used items like a used stair lift.
If your stairs seemed like an insurmountable obstacle, consider a used stair lift as long as you have enough
control over your upper body to ensure your safety on the lift while it is moving. It is likely that your local
medical supply store, your doctor, or your physical or occupational therapist can help you find the best one to fit
your needs.
Factories that sell a stair chair lift,
whether it is a seating arrangement or a platform to move a wheelchair from one level to another, often will sell
reconditioned ones. They buy back lifts that are no longer needed, and can make them available to people at a
budget price. There is a market for cost effective devices for handicapped people in today’s market. Some companies
will lease you a chair lift. They may come with a warranty, sometimes as good as a new model if it has been factory
reconditioned. Always check for a warranty.
The seated lift is often a 300 pound capacity and has a folding footrest, armrest and
seat, or a swivel seat. Other stair lifts come with a place to stand with grab bars, or a platform for a
wheelchair. They are usually operated by a simple on and off button and have several safety features such as
seatbelts, safety sensors, and brakes. Other safety issues include having a lift that accommodates 30-40 pounds
more than the individual using it, and always using it within the limits of its warranty. Handicapped stair lifts
can be installed to the stairs or to the wall beside the stairs. They can be AC or battery operated or operated by
a hydraulic system. Outdoor models are available. To prevent unauthorized use, a remote control system with a
locking option can be provided on some outdoor models of wheel chair lifts.
A wheelchair lift can be found with different sizes of platforms, and usually has a
capacity of 750 lb. Some even come in colors to match your room. One nice feature is a sensor that is sensitive
enough to avoid obstacles in the path of the lift.
Handicap stair lift Instructions can be very complicated and installation should
be done by a professional.
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