Stairlift Reviews

Bringing an immobilized patient to the second floor is a real challenge. But new wheel stair chair lift designs give a lot of help and ease to both patients and assistants. There are a lot of models to choose from. Here are some prototypes and a summary of their features.

The Superglide wheel stair chair lift is directly powered by wall electric outlets. It is also fitted with a rechargeable power source for travel from the wall outlet. This wheel stair chair lift model does its work quietly and swiftly while ensuring the safety of the patient. It has no jack up motion and has an efficient electronic or mechanical stop or brake action and a sturdy lock on the wheels. The seat rotates and twists to allow for patient movements with comfort, and fitted with a safety seat belt. Some variant can carry a load of 294 pounds, some 350 pounds.

The seat can be creased over when not in use and there’s a ledge for the feet to rest on. Remote control is also available for easy distance-maneuvering, or simply to have the patient more in control of this wheel stair chair lift. Easy maneuvering is also had by the patient with a propped up smooth joystick. A bonus feature is that it allows for a standing or sitting lift for the patient.

The Straight wheel stair chair lift has double rechargeable direct current portable power source for smooth performance even in a blackout. This one’s narrower in size to fit narrower staircases. This is especially important when thinking of space clearance for both the patient and the assistant. One more thing to consider is space for the patient’s mounting and dismounting. The rail is attached to the stair steps rather than the wall for a stronger fitting and aesthetics. This type can carry a 350-pound load.

The Butler wheel stair chair lift has an easy foot-triggered call button the patient can easily activate in an emergency or to simply call attention. An accessible emergency switch-off button is also fitted for a quick shut off the patient can do himself. When in an ascent or descent and an emergency occurs, this comes in handy. It can speed up to 22 feet per minute. This wheel stair chair lift can be folded over no more than 14 inches—a real space saver. It can carry a 24,000-pound load, although it is categorized as a 300-pound capacity lifter.

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