Stair Lifts

SILVER CROSS is not a stair lift manufacturer. This free service saves you time and money by comparing stairlift models and assists you in finding recycled or low priced new stair lifts. A stairlift lifts a client up stairs with seat mounted to track attached to stairs. Sometimes referred to as chair lifts, stairway lifts, stairglides or stair chairs, handicap stair lift, handicapped stair lifts, domestic stair lift, home stair lift, straight stairlift, electric stairlifts etc..

Stair Lifts - Key Questions

1. Weight and height of user of stair lift or chair lift?
2. Ability to transfer to seat of stair lift or chair lift?
3. Stairs straight or curved?
4. If curved, shape of curve?
5. Stair lift on left or right of stairs looking up from bottom?
6. Width of stairs in inches?
7. Width of stairs constant?
8. Is there an existing hand rail?

Stair Lifts -Key Points

1. Rail mounts to stair treads, not to wall. Stairs must be in sound condition.
2. If your stairs are narrow (less than 37") than the track distance from the wall will be a keyissue. This factor is also dependent on the height of the user and their leg length.
3. If you have difficulty transferring to the seat of the stair lift then seat height will be a key issue.
4. Seat height at bottom of stairs is an important point if client is short.
5. If you have lower back pain and a soft start and stop are important then a DC powered stair lift unit maybe more appropriate.
6. If user is tall then seat depth of the stair lift is important.
7. Stairway must have adequate lighting at top and bottom of stairs.
8. Confirm local government requirements for electrical plug.
9. Stair lift track must be allowed to come all the way to the top landing and bottom landing for safe transfer to the seat of the stair lift.

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Stair Lifts Comparison Chart

A stair lift is something you rely on each and every day...so someone local to support your product is very important. Each of the manufacturers listed below have been screened for quality and service issues. This screening process is accomplished by thousands of customer feedback scores over a number of years. Please keep in mind that a stair lift is an important mechanical device that you rely on each and every time you use it. Local representation is an extremely important factor.

Deluxe Straight Stair Lifts
Model/Mfgs	TK Access Citia Excel	TK Access Citia Select	Sterling 1000	Stannah 400	Bruno Elite
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Weight Cap.	300 lbs	300 lbs	302 lbs	300 lbs.	350 lbs
Seat Hgt at Bottom	23"-2"7	23"-27"	21-25.5	19"-24"	19"-24"
Motor	1/2 HP	1/2 HP	1/2 HP	1/3 HP	1.32 HP
Drive	Rack and Pinion	Rack and Pinion	Rack and Pinion	Rack and Pinion	Rack and Pinion
Slope Capabilities	25-45 Degrees	25-50 Degrees	30-56 Degrees	24-52 Degrees	0-45 Degrees
Curved Track Available	No	No	No	No	No
Track Distance From Wall	8.75"	8.75"	5.5"	8"	5"
Folded Chair from Wall	15.25"	15.25"	14.5"	12.9"	14"
Maximum Travel	32'	20'	20'	20'	24'
Seat Swivels At...	Top and bottom	Top and bottom	Top	Top	Top and Bottom
Key Feature	Swivels at top and bottom, remote call sends	Swivels at top and bottom, remote call sends	Power folding track and footrest available.	Continous charge. Arm to footrest link for folding.	Soft start and stop.
Battery Option	Both AC & DC	Both AC & DC	Yes	Standard	Standard
Soft Start	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Outdoor Package	No	No	Yes	No	No
Made In	USA	USA	UK	UK	USA

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