For electric wheelchairs users who stay in homes with more than two floors, it is always a challenge for them to move between the two floors. Sometimes if the user has an assistant, he or she
can be carried up the steps, however, for those without any extra helpers, they will simply be stuck on the same floor until help arrives. In short, it is very inconvenient for elderly and handicap
wheelchair users to go up and down a flight of stairs. This is where the Electric Wheelchair Lifts come in useful. These wheelchair lifts help to alleviate some of the difficulties faced by the disabled
and the caregivers.
The Electric Wheelchair lift system is powered by a strong motor which is able to transport the the wheelchair along with its user up the stairway. It can withstand weights of up to 250 kg for heavy weight
wheelchair lifts. In order to lift the electric wheelchair, the system is made up of a platform and a track system that follows the shape of the staircase. The track can be made straight or curved depending
on the staircase.
Is Electric Wheelchair Lift Safe?
It is a question which is on the minds of most electric wheelchair users. They might be afraid of the wheelchair rolling off the platform or instability when the platform lift is in motion. Most of these
fears are unfounded as the Electric wheelchair lifts are well engineered and industry certified safe for operations. They are made to move at slow and steady speed that is comfortable for the user. Around the
frame of the platform are sensors built in to prevent collision against obstacles. If there is an object blocking the way of the wheelchair lift, the system will pause for the assistant to remove the obstacle.
The lift can resume normal operations thereafter.
Operating manual for Electric Wheelchair Lift
The Electric Wheelchair Lift can be operated by one person with minimal guidance. As long as the wheelchair user follows a set of instructions, he or she can be independent too. We have summarized the steps
to operate the Electric Wheelchair Lift below:
1) Unfold the platform from the Electric Wheelchair Lift and lock it in place.
2) Turn on the lift system, ensure that the controls and sensors are in operating conditions.
3) Remove barrier on the boarding side of the wheelchair lift.
4) Slowly roll the wheelchair onto the platform. Ensure that the wheelchair goes inside completely and no sections are outside. Lock the wheels and apply the brakes.
5) Move the barrier up and secure. All the 4 sides of the platform should be up.
6) Slowly move the controller upwards, controlling the speed of movement.
7) Once you reach the other end of the staircase, alight and fold up the platform and stow it away.
Besides the electric wheelchairs, disabled users can also consider getting the Electric Wheelchair Home Elevators. We also provide basic user training for buyers of our handicap lifting devices.
Our store has a range of Electric Wheelchair Lifts for Homes with brands such as Acorn, Ameriglide, Bruno, Brooks, Stannah and Summit on Sale. They are cheap and affordable to most users out there.
If you have a tight budget, you can also get the used or secondhand electric wheelchair lifts.
For electric wheelchairs users who stay in homes with more than two floors, it is always a challenge for them to move between the two floors. Sometimes if the user has an assistant, he or she can be carried up the steps, however, for those without any extra helpers, they will simply be stuck on the same floor until help arrives. In short, it is very inconvenient for elderly and handicap wheelchair users to go up and down a flight of stairs. This is where the Electric Wheelchair Lifts come in useful. These wheelchair lifts help to alleviate some of the difficulties faced by the disabled and the caregivers.
The Electric Wheelchair lift system is powered by a strong motor which is able to transport the the wheelchair along with its user up the stairway. It can withstand weights of up to 250 kg for heavy weight wheelchair lifts. In order to lift the electric wheelchair, the system is made up of a platform and a track system that follows the shape of the staircase. The track can be made straight or curved depending on the staircase.
Is Electric Wheelchair Lift Safe?
It is a question which is on the minds of most electric wheelchair users. They might be afraid of the wheelchair rolling off the platform or instability when the platform lift is in motion. Most of these fears are unfounded as the Electric wheelchair lifts are well engineered and industry certified safe for operations. They are made to move at slow and steady speed that is comfortable for the user. Around the frame of the platform are sensors built in to prevent collision against obstacles. If there is an object blocking the way of the wheelchair lift, the system will pause for the assistant to remove the obstacle. The lift can resume normal operations thereafter.
Operating manual for Electric Wheelchair Lift
The Electric Wheelchair Lift can be operated by one person with minimal guidance. As long as the wheelchair user follows a set of instructions, he or she can be independent too. We have summarized the steps to operate the Electric Wheelchair Lift below:
1) Unfold the platform from the Electric Wheelchair Lift and lock it in place.
2) Turn on the lift system, ensure that the controls and sensors are in operating conditions.
3) Remove barrier on the boarding side of the wheelchair lift.
4) Slowly roll the wheelchair onto the platform. Ensure that the wheelchair goes inside completely and no sections are outside. Lock the wheels and apply the brakes.
5) Move the barrier up and secure. All the 4 sides of the platform should be up.
6) Slowly move the controller upwards, controlling the speed of movement.
7) Once you reach the other end of the staircase, alight and fold up the platform and stow it away.