TheAcorn stairlift, also called a Acorn chair lift for stairs, is manufactured overseas. It fits most straight staircases and comes with a standard seat and molded plastic chair. TheAcorn stair lift is installed onto the treads of the stairs is sold under the Acorn or Brooks brands.
It comes with a larger steel rail that has an exposed gear rack at the top of the rail and is visible from any angle. For best operation, the Acorn rail should be greased. There is a charging strip at the top 3 inches and the bottom 3 inches that charges the stairlift. If the chair is not left at one of the charging strips, it will beep to alert you that it is not charging.
Acorn Stairlift Overview & Features
Directional paddle switches for operation
Seat belt
Folding arms, seat and footrest when chair is not in use
Lockable swivel seat to safely enter and exit the lift without the need for twisting the body
Lockable on/off switch allows the user to prevent others from using the lift.
Diagnostic digital display informs the user of the status of the stair lift.
Safety sensors and battery backup
Remote controls - 2 handsets supplied, which allow the user to ‘call’ or ‘send’ the stair lift up and down the staircase.
Acorn Stairlift Folding Rail Option
The Acorn stairlift can be installed with a hinged rail upgrade option, which is designed to eliminate the possibility of the rail become a trip hazard.
Acorn Stairlift Warranty Information
Every new Acorn stairlift comes with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty as standard (from the date of installation), with an option to upgrade the warranty coverage at an additional cost . When the warranty expires, the customer would be contacted to review arange of annual service agreements warranties at an additional charge.