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Common Questions When Picking A Wheel
Chair Lift
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What is the weight and height of the
Wheel Chair Lift user?
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How able are you to transfer to the
seat of the Wheel Chair Lift?
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Are your stairs straight or curved?
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If they are curved, what shape or type
is the curve?
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Will the Wheel Chair Lift be on the
left or the right of your stairs? (This is from the bottom of the
stairs facing the stairway.)
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What is the width of the stairs in
your stairway in inches?
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Does the width of your stairs stay
constant for the entire length of the stairwell?
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Does the stairway have an existing
hand rail?
Important Points About A Wheel Chair Lift
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The Wheel Chair Lift rail mounts to
"stair treads", not to your wall. It is required that your stairs be in
sound condition.
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If the width of your stairs is less than
37" The biggest issue will be the distance of the track from the wall.
Also the height and the leg length of the intended user effects this.
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If intended user is short, then an area
to pay attention to is the seat height at the bottom of the stairway.
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It is also very important to confirm
local government requirements for the electrical plug that will be used.
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