Straight Stairlifts Can be Installed to Fit Almost Any Stairway
You want to live in your own home as long as possible but when stairs become an issue, residential stairlifts provide the independence to access all levels of your home while reducing the risk of falling.
Straight stairlifts are the simplest form of residential stairlift and the easiest to install. They are also the least expensive solution. Straight stairlifts are best suited for staircases that have no turns, bends or landings. Each track is cut to length based on the number of steps and they can be easily installed on either side of the stairs.
Options Used on Residential Stairlifts to Solve Unique Situations
Many straight stairlifts feature the ability to swivel your seat once you reach the top of the stairs. This means you exit your stairlift walking away from the stairs, decreasing the risk of falling. If you have doorways at the top or bottom of the stairs, there are options available that allow you to lift up the end of the track so the door can be closed easily.
Stairlifts for Narrow Stairs
There’s almost no minimum stair width for a stairlift, some straight stairlifts have fold up footrests, seat and armrests keeping the stairlift tucked away allowing more space on the stairs for other users. If space constraints mean you can’t keep your stairlift parked on the stairs, even with seat, foot and armrest folded, adding a short curved track addition to the end of the straight stairlift allows you to bend the track in any direction needed to park the stairlift off the stairs and out of the way.
At Ability Members Group, the stairlift technicians in each of our stores have the experience to help you plan the perfect straight stairlift system to fit your unique needs and to solve specific challenges. Please contact us and we’ll connect you to your nearest store who will help you figure out which option is best for you and your home.
The Handicare 1100 Straight Stairlift has an ultra-streamlined design that takes up less space making it a perfect stairlift for all staircase configurations. The Patented Multi-Drive System ensures your stair lift is performing at peak levels at all times. The 1100 Stair Lift features a Friction Drive System. No gear rack results in a quieter, smoother, more robust stair lift that’s easier to maintain. The 1100’s stylish design blends into any environment, and becomes a complement in your home.
Easy Toggle Switch
The nice sized toggle switch can be pushed with a finger, palm, or wrist – whichever is easiest.
Safety Sensors
Is something on the steps?… under the stair lift?… on the travel rail?… or is the seat not in the travel position? The Handicare 950 Stair Lift has many safety features that cause it to stop if there is a potential problem.
Folds to Compact Size
The stair lift folds up to a compact size so others can use the stairs. It can also be sent to the top or bottom of the stairs with either of the two handheld remotes.
Zero Intrusion Configuration
Do you have a door at the top of the stairs that you want to keep closed? Or a possible tripping hazard at the top of the stairs? The Handicare 950 Stair Lift can be installed with a Zero Intrusion configuration.
Slide Track
Under special situations where there are tripping hazards at the top and the bottom, we recommend the sliding track.
Flip Up Rail
If it’s not possible to solve a tripping hazard with a zero intrusion or slide track, a flip up rail could be a solution.
Step Down Landing Installation
Here’s an example of an installation for a customer that had a step down to a landing. We eliminated the stepped down landing (look carefully for the new floor seams) and lifted the staircase one step to add a new step at the bottom.
Stair Lift Features
Weight limit: 309 lbs
Slim profile of 12.6″ when folded
Continuous charging function
Fold-up seat, footrest, and armrests save space for other stair users
Safety sensors immediately stop the lift if anything is detected in its path
EasyGlide technology ensures a smooth ride up and down the stairs with a gentle gliding stop
Adjustable footrest ensures a perfect fit for each user
Manual or powered 80° swivel seat for safer transfer onto and off the lift
Upgradable options to powered swivel and footrest
Four brush heads constantly sweep away dust and hair from the rail
Key switch prevents unauthorized use
Vanilla beige leatherette finished seat for easy cleaning
Footrest features textured grips for greater traction
Manual emergency stop
Patented multi-drive provides constant power
Two remote controls included
DC plug-in power
Battery backup in the event of a power outage