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Item Details
Acorn Stairlift
ILC Reference NO 44:47:015
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
A range of slimline battery operated stairlifts for straight and curved stairs. The straight stairlift is available with a standard seat, a sit & stand model or as a stand up model with a perching seat. The curved stairlift is for indoor seated use only. The Acorn has a rack & pinion drive and the track is stair mounted and features an onboard diagnostic control panel. Straight models are available for both indoor and outdoor use.
More Details
Features
padded upholstered backrest and seat
swivel seat
lift up armrests
operated by joy stick or infra-red remote control
foot platform is folded up when not in use
an automatic stop built into the stairlift is activated if the foot platform negotiates an obstacle on the stair
safety harness - an inertia reel type lap belt. Over-shoulder harness available at extra cost
rack and pinion drive
Power
The stairlifts are powered by a DC motor
automatic rechargeable battery system
Models
Sit Down Model - Acorn Superglide 120
swivel seat allows the user to turn 90 degrees when the chair stops at the top of the stairway
the user can exit the stairlift with both feet on the level landing
the chair folds up when not in use to allow free access for pedestrian traffic
Sit & Stand Model - Acorn Superglide 120
the user can ascend / descend the stairs sitting, or standing on the footrest
the steady / security bar provides stability when standing
the security bar folds when not in use
Stand Up Model (Standing / Perch Seat Model) - Superglide 120
suitable where the stairs are narrow or the user prefers to stand or perch on a higher seat
operated by the remote control system or the wander lead control
Curved Rail Model - Acorn 80
suitable for stairs with a bend or a change in direction
can be used over two or more levels in multi-level homes
only available as a seated model
Sit Down Model – Bison 50
swivel seat turns 90 degrees at the top of the stairway
the user can exit the stairlift with both feet on the level landing
option of a powered swivel seat and powered footplate
Outdoor Model - Acorn Outdoor Superglide
suitable for any staircase that is exposed to the elements, including garden steps, sun decks, porches and garage or basement steps.
the lift is protected from salt air and can be used in coastal areas .
Options
Options for Indoor Models
Acorn 120
hinged rail at bottom of stairs - the rail can be folded out of the way when not in use if the lower track is an obstacle eg across a doorway
Acorn 80 - curved stairlift
parking bend, or hinged options that allow the stairlift to be parked off the staircase both at the top and bottom of the stairs
powered swivel seat
powered footrest
Bison 50
powered seat swivel
powered footplate - to fold the footplate up
powered hinged rail at bottom of stairs - the track can fold out of the way when not in use, if it is an obstacle at the bottom of the stairs eg near a doorway or passageway
Installation
In the ACT, the Scaffolding and Lifts Regulation 1950 requires the installer of the lift (the Lift Company) to submit a 'Notice of Intention to Erect or Alter a Lift'. This applies to all lifts including service lifts and disabled access lifts. All lifts that are installed in the ACT need to comply with the current Lift Code of Australia.
Once the lift is erected, the lift company will contact WorkCover to arrange a "pre-commissioning inspection and test " on the lift (both new and upgraded). WorkCover charges an initiation fee of $39.10 plus $26.65 per hour for this service. (This fee is revised regularly). There is no requirement for the owner to arrange an annual inspection. For more information, contact ACT WorkCover on 6205 0200.
Information correct April 2007
Dimensions
Overall width (mm).........................610
Overall length (mm).........................660
Seat height from platform (mm)..............495
Platform height from floor(mm).............. 75
Length when platform and seat folded (mm)...406
(this is the space taken by the stairlift at the side of the stairs when not in use)
Minimum staircase width (mm)................700 (AS1735-7 requires 50mm clear beyond the extended footrest in a domestic situation, and 300mm in a public building
Load capacity (kg)........................ 127
Place Of Manufacture
Acorn Stairlifts U.K.
Warranty
12 months
Item on Display
Sit down model with swivel seat
Display Item On Loan From
Southern Lifts
Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian and other standards are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of an item as to its compliance with the relevant Australian Standards.
AS1735.7 1998 Stairway lifts
AS1735.7 1998 Lifts, escalators and moving walks - Stairways lifts
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
Display Information
ILCACT may have this item on display. If you want to view or trial this product, please contact ILCACT on 02-6205 1900 to ensure that it is still on display prior to your visit.
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ACORN STAIRLIFTS PTY LTD,
BELROSE , NSW
COUNTRY MOBILITY TRENDS,
COOMA, NSW
SOUTHERN LIFTS,
CURTIN, ACT
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