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Savaria SL-1000 Stairlift for Straight Stairways

Written by Jai Gaitonde

Topic: Business OpportunitiesPublished December 2, 2011
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For people who are physically challenged, having a Savaria SL-1000 stairlift installed will definitely be a great help. Savaria SL-1000 straight stairlifts are first-class residential stair lifts that work efficiently on straight stairway configurations in residential buildings. This indoor stair chair lift allows people to move up and down their staircases safely and effortlessly.

Savaria SL-1000 chair lift comes with a wide range of features. The user-friendly controls and advanced safety options incorporated in this stair chair lift include:

  • Non-skid footrest
  • Retractable seatbelt
  • Obstruction sensors: to stop the chair lift if it meets any obstruction
  • Swivel and lock seat
  • Reliable rack and pinion drive with sturdy, aluminum rail construction
  • Infrared (wireless) remote control
  • On-board controls with soft start and smooth stop operation

Other features include:

  • Continuous charge system: The battery is charged continuously to keep it ready-to-use at all times.
  • Foldable footrest - folds up to less than 14" (35 cm) from the wall
  • Continuous pressure operation
  • Smooth, quiet operation
  • Easy to use controls
  • Standard finish options: neutral rail finish, neutral beige carriage and wipe clean synthetic leather upholstery
  • Over speed brake
  • Motor brake
  • Emergency stop button
  • Master shut off which automatically turns off the system if it is not used for an extended amount of time

The new SL-1000 stairlift works on straight stairs in residential as well as commercial buildings. With a loading capacity up to 350 lbs, SL-1000 stairlift from Savaria allows you to access the stairways using onboard controls or remote control operation. Thus it ensures barrier-free access in your home. Moreover, this stair chair lift from Savaria can be installed easily.

The SL-1000 straight stairlift can travel up to a distance of 32' (9.75 m) at a travel speed of 20ft/minute (0.10 m/s). Its onboard diagnostic display alerts you of any service issues. This handicap stair lift system comes with a 36-month parts warranty. Other technical specifications include motor: 1/2 hp, batteries: 24v from two 12V 7.5AH batteries, fold-up width from wall: 13.75", 35 cm, fold-out width: 24.25", 61.6 cm, range of incline: 25˚ to 55˚ and more.

Benefits of SL-1000 Stairlift

  • Provides access to multi-level stairs
  • User-friendly operation
  • Smooth and safe ride
  • Does not require any structural modifications to be made
  • Designed with simple installation features

If you are planning to purchase an SL-1000 straight stairlift, contact the local dealer of Savaria in your location. These dealers can help you with installation, repairs and warranty claims.

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The Savaria SL-1000 stairlift is an ideal indoor accessibility solution for straight stairs in homes. DAY Elevator & Lift, one of the leading stair lift contractors in the US, provides a range of different stairlifts to match any staircase model.

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