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Friday, January 8, 2010

Acorn Superglide Stair Lift

The Acorn Superglide 120 is a personal straight stairlift designed for the domestic user.
  • Maintenance-free DC (battery) power
  • Easy to use paddle control
  • Diagnostic digital display
  • Smooth start/stop action
  • Lockable isolation switch
  • Swivel seat
  • Fold-up seat & footrest
  • Infra-red remote controls
  • Safety cut-out sensors
  • Dual electronic and mechanical braking systems
  • Near silent operation
  • 294 lb weight capacity (350 lb available)
  • Designed for simple installation

Safe to Use

  • Designed to meet British standards (BS5776-1996)
  • Additional certification granted by TRL EMC
  • Pressure-sensitive safety surfaces
  • Limit sensors
  • Dual electronic and mechanical braking systems
  • Lockable isolation switch
  • 24 Volt DC operation
Designed to meet BS5776-1996 eliminating any risk of electric shock. Dual electronic and mechanical braking systems eliminate the possibility of an uncontrolled descent. Lockable isolation switch to ensure that the stairlift always stops in the correct position. Pressure-sensitive safety surfaces that prevent the lift from colliding with any obstruction on the stairway. These are located around the footrest, and on the top and bottom of the carriage.

Easy to Use

  • Whisper-quiet operation
  • Simple paddle and infra-red remote control operation
  • 'Soft start / soft stop' technology
  • Swivel seat
  • Diagnostic digital display
  • Folding Seat
All of the easy to use features are built into each stairlift Acorn manufacture. Having a fold away footrest means the stairs remain available for use by others when the stairlift is not in use. Due to the stairlifts DC power supply noise levels are at whisper quiet levels. The lift can be 'sent' or 'called' to wherever it is needed by using the infra-red remote control. There is no jolting or lurching as the lift starts or finishes its journey. Swivel seat with locking catch - ensures easy mounting and dismounting from the stairlift. The lift will not operate unless the seat is in the correct riding position. The diagnostic digital display mounted on the stairlift carriage shows clearly when the lift is in the normal operating position and also provides invaluable diagnostic information in the unlikely event of a fault with your stairlift.

Acorn Superglide Stairlifts Ride Quality

  • Smoothest, quietest and most luxurious ride quality
  • Unique rail profile and chassis roller system
  • DC power
  • Rack and pinion drive systems
  • Superb feeling of safety and stability
The peerless ride quality is attributed to our unique rail profile and chassis roller system working in conjunction with the DC power and rack and pinion drive systems. Typically, other stairlifts feature four, or sometimes six, chassis rollers and a box section rail. The Acorn Superglide stairlift has eight rollers, giving a surface contact area at least four times greater than competitor products. Such features, along with our unique double-tube rail profile, gives the smoothest, quietest and most luxurious ride quality currently available, and a superb feeling of safety and stability when using the stairlift.

Acorn Superglide Stairlifts Power Supply

  • Works during Power failure
  • No mains voltage on the stairlift
  • No trailing cables
  • Quick, simple installation - no mess or disruption
  • Smooth and near silent operation
  • 'Soft start / soft stop'
Acorn stairlifts are powered by direct current (DC) supplied by rechargeable batteries. These deliver a smooth, ultra-quiet and safe ride quality. The batteries are maintenance-free and charged by a safe 15 volt AC, which is stepped-down from the domestic mains supply with a transformer. Using this method of power for your stairlift has many advantages. If there is ever a power failure in your home your stairlift continues to function, so you will never get stranded. There is no mains voltage power to your stairlift. As the power supply is onboard the stairlift itself there is no troublesome trailing cable as you get with AC powered lifts. DC battery power gives an extremely smooth and near silent operation. It also allows us to build in a 'soft start / soft stop', this means that there is no jolting or lurching as your stairlift starts or finishes its journey. This adds to the feeling of safety and stability.

A Stair Lift designed to resist the elements

Acorn Stair Lifts: Acorn's outdoor stairlift
All metallic components are either made in aluminium, or are oil annealed or zinc plated before powder coating. Plastic components are heat and UV resistant, protecting the stair lift from color fading and ambient heat damage. Included with the stair lift is a durable plastic cover which will keep off accumulations of leaves and snow.
The Acorn Superglide Outdoor Stair Lift is an ideal solution for situations involving any staircase that is exposed to the elements, including garden steps, sun decks, porches, front stoops and garage or basement steps. The outdoor stair lift is very popular with those lucky enough to live in beach homes, as it is well protected from the ravages of salt air.
Even in outdoor configuration, the Acorn Superglide Stair Lift has world renowned ride quality and performance, making it whisper quiet, smooth and stable and very easy to use.

Acorn Superglide Perch Stair Lift

Acorn Stairlifts, the Superglide Perch Model
Do you have problems bending your knees?
Is your staircase exceptionally narrow?
If you answered yes to one of the questions above, then an Acorn Superglide Perch Stairlift could be the answer to helping you get around all the floors in your home.
Occasionally, it is not possible to use the standard Acorn Superglide Stairlift. Perhaps this is because the stairs are exceptionally narrow, or because the user’s legs will not bend enough to allow them to sit down on the stairlift.
Acorn has especially developed the perch stairlift to overcome this problem.
The perch model is easily operated by the remote control system, or alternatively with the 'wander lead' control which can be positioned for your maximum comfort and ease of operation. As with all Acorn stairlifts, the perch model is available now for rapid installation.
Acorn Stairlift fitted with a Sit / Stand Frame



Sit and Stand Frame

With a sit/stand frame, you can choose whether to use the stairs in either the usual seated position or to stand on the footrest. With a special folding steady/security bar for stability, it is ideal for anybody who may have problems bending their knees, or where multiple users with different requirements will be using the stairlift.
The Superglide Perch Stairlift may also be suitable.
Acorn Superglide Stairlift : Hinged Rail

Hinged Rail

The lower section of the rail folds up and out of the way when not in use, allowing greater access at the foot of the stairs. The option of a hinged rail is ideal when there may a doorway near the foot of the stairs. When the stairlift is not is use, the rail is neatly out of the way and causes no obstruction.
Acorn Superglide Stairlift : Hinged Rail

Key Locking System

All Acorn stairlifts can be locked, preventing unauthorized use, with a key.
  • Fits to Stairs not Wall; causing minimum disruption, no structural work needed.
  • Sealed Gearbox; no lubrication needed, no leaks.
  • Slim Folding; the arms, seat and footrest fold to leave stairway free for other users.
  • Swivel Seat; firmly locks in three positions for safety and ease of use, the stairlift does not move until seat is safely in the travelling position.
  • Safety Belt; giving you confidence and peace of mind.
  • Soft Start & Stop; no jarring at the top or bottom of your stairs
  • DC battery powered; it is smooth and whisper-quiet in operation and continues to work even if there is ever a power failure.
  • Lockable with Key Switch; preventing any unauthorized use
  • Rack & Pinion Drive providing a quiet, smooth ride.
  • 5 Safety Surfaces; halting the stairlift if it collides with any obstruction.
  • Overspeed Governor (OSG) as standard equipment; Acorn believes that it is irresponsible to supply a stairlift without this vital safety equipment.
  • Digital Status Display; the stairlift is equipped with smart technology that lets you know stairlift status at any moment.

Acorn Superglide Stairlifts - the next step

Acorn Stairlift fitted with Safety Sensors

Slim-line design

The fold-away construction makes the stairlift unobtrusive and allows full access of the stairs.
Acorn Stairlift fitted with  Diagnostic Digital Display

Diagnostic digital display

Mounted on the carriage of the stairlift is a digital display which shows clearly when the lift is in the normal operating position. Also it provides invaluable diagnostic information in the unlikely event of a fault with your stairlift.
Acorn Stairlift fitted with Safety Stop Sensors

Pressure sensitive safety surfaces

If there is an obstruction on the stairs, our stairlifts will detect it with at least one of the five pressure sensitive surfaces situated around the stairlift. If an obstruction is detected, the Acorn stairlift will cease movement so you can move the obstruction. The pressure sensitive surfaces are located around the footrest and the top and bottom of the stairlift carriage.
Acorn Stairlift fitted with Locking Seat Swivel

Swivel seat with locking catch

To allow easier mounting and dismounting of a stairlift, an Acorn stairlift comes with a swivel seat. The swivel seat locks in position via a catch located on the seat which enables you can use the stairlift with ease. The stairlift will not operate unless the seat is in the correct riding position, this means that you can be confident that your journey on the stairs will be safe and secure.
Acorn Stairlift fitted with  Inertial reel safety seat belt

Seat belts

All Acorn stairlifts come with an inertial reel lap harness, this is like a seat belt in a car, and will keep you securely on the seat of the stairlift at all times. Safety is a priority when going up the stairs.
Acorn Stairlift fitted with  Infa-Red Remote Control

Choice of control

An Acorn stairlift can be controlled via 2 methods, a simple 'paddle switch' and the infra-red remote control. The 'paddle switch' control is located at the end of both arm rests of the stairlift and can be operated by hand. You will receive two infra-red remotes with every stairlift which enables you to call the stairlift to either end of the stairs. The infra-red remote is wireless so there are no messy cables trailing around your home, or unsightly wall mounted control stations. If both remotes are used at the same time, the paddle switches will override the remote controls, that means that the person on the stairlift will be in control of the stairlift.
Acorn Stairlift fitted with  Infa-Red Remote Control

Limit sensors

At the end of either an ascent or descent, the stairlift will come to a 'soft stop' due to the limit sensors. These ensure that the stairlift always stops in the correct position.
Acorn Stairlift fitted with Electronic and mechanical braking systems

Electronic and mechanical braking systems

The stairlift is fitted with these essential safety systems to eliminate any possibility of an uncontrolled descent of the stairlift.

Our outdoor model.
  • Over 100,000 happy customers worldwide
  • No planning permission required
  • Fitted to the stairs, not to the wall
  • Our stairlifts work on straight, curved, narrow & outdoor staircases
  • Works in a power cut
  • Wireless remote controls
  • Folds up when not in use
  • Smooth & soft motion
Acorn Stairlifts is packed full of features as standard. They are battery powered, with no messy trailing cable. The Acorn Stairlift has safety sensors, smooth start and stop, and safety belts as standard. In a power cut the stair lift will continue working, so you will still be able to get up and down stairs.
Acorn Stairlifts are delighted to be able to supply our stairlifts worldwide.
The Acorn stair lift has been installed in 100's of thousands of homes worldwide. It is perfectly safe, totally reliable and easy to use. It is a surprisingly affordable solution to difficulties you or your loved ones may be having getting up or down stairs. We help people to stay in the home they love.
Stair lifts (sometimes called a stairglide) are the perfect solution to mobility issues with your stairs, making your whole home accessible again. Stairlifts can take you up and down your stairs effortlessly, in safety and comfort. You can smoothly glide from one floor to another, you will realize how wonderful it is to enjoy your whole home again. Not simply for the handicapped, stairlifts are a great solution for anyone who finds a bit of difficulty going up and down their stairs.