Acorn Superglide Stairlifts Features
Acorn Stairlifts have an impressive array of safety features built in as standard. These include:
Electronic and mechanical braking systems
The stairlift is fitted with these essential safety systems to eliminate any possibility of an uncontrolled descent of the stairlift.
Limit sensors
At the end of either an ascent or descent, the stairlift will come to a 'soft stop' due to the limit sensors. These ensure that the stairlift always stops in the correct position.
Choice of control
An Acorn stairlift can be controlled via 2 methods, a simple 'paddle switch' and the infra-red remote control. The 'paddle switch' control is located at the end of both arm rests of the stairlift and can be operated by hand. You will receive two infra-red remotes with every stairlift which enables you to call the stairlift to either end of the stairs. The infra-red remote is wireless so there are no messy cables trailing around your home, or unsightly wall mounted control stations. If both remotes are used at the same time, the paddle switches will override the remote controls, that means that the person on the stairlift will be in control of the stairlift.
Seat belts
All Acorn stairlifts come with an inertial reel lap harness, this is like a seat belt in a car, and will keep you in the stairlift's seat at all times. Safety is a priority when going up the stairs.
Swivel seat with locking catch
To allow easier mounting and dismounting of a stairlift, an Acorn stairlift comes with a swivel seat. The swivel seat locks in position via a catch located on the seat which enables you can use the stairlift with ease. The stairlift will not operate unless the seat is in the correct riding position, this means that you can be confident that your journey on the stairs will be safe and secure.
Pressure sensitive safety surfaces
If there is an obstruction on the stairs, our stairlifts will detect it with at least one of the five pressure sensitive surfaces situated around the stairlift. If an obstruction is detected, the Acorn stairlift will cease movement so you can move the obstruction. The pressure sensitive surfaces are located around the footrest and the top and bottom of the stairlift carriage.
Diagnostic digital display
Mounted on the carriage of the stairlift is a digital display which shows clearly when the lift is in the normal operating position. Also it provides invaluable diagnostic information in the unlikely event of a fault with your stairlift.
Slim-line design
The fold-away construction makes the stairlift unobtrusive and allows full access of the stairs.
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