Who makes minivator stairlift?

Minivator Limited The first Minivator stairlift was developed by Dunstable Toolmakers in the UK in the 1970s. A few years later the design was purchased by Sunrise Medical. In 2000 a management buy out resulted in the creation of Minivator Limited as Sunrise sold off its stairfit range.

How much room does a stair lift take?

The minimum amount of space is about 18″ to 20″. This allows enough room for the stairlift to be parked safely with enough room for the user to get off safely. If the space available is not enough, don’t worry.

Is a stairlift safe?

Stair lifts that are installed properly by an experienced provider and used correctly are extremely safe. Quality manufacturers (like Bruno) go to great lengths to make sure their stair lifts meet rigorous safety standards. Adhere to the stated weight capacity of your lift. Typically, between 300 and 400 lbs.

How do you remove a stair lift?

Stairlifts should only be removed by a trained professional because attempting to remove one yourself might result in damage to the fixtures and fittings. Your supplier will be able to arrange for a technician to visit your home to dismantle a stairlift that is no longer required and take the equipment away.

Where are handicare Stairlifts Manufactured?

Handicare Group are a global company with sales in more than 20 countries and are a market leader in this field. The head office is in Stockholm, Sweden and manufacturing and assembly are located at six sites distributed across North America, Asia and Europe. We are approximately 1,150 employees.

How wide do stairs have to be for a stair lift?

Generally speaking, straight stair lifts can only be installed on a staircase that’s at least 28 inches wide. Curved stair lifts need approximately 30 inches.

Can a stairlift be shortened?

Most Acorn stairlifts can be shorterned, but this must be carried out by an Acorn approved Engineer, this will ensure safety and continued reliability of the product.

What is the minimum width for a stair lift?

29″ wide
The distance needs to be a minimum of 29″ wide to fit a stairlift, and most staircases are strong enough to hold a stairlift. Every staircase is different, so there are times when the minimum width required is more or less than 29″. There are also other factors, such as the height of the user of the stairlift.

How wide do stairs need to be for a stair lift?

What is the minimum width for a stairlift? As a rule of thumb, a straight stair case would need to be at least 750mm (~29.5 inches) wide. If the stair case is curved the minimum width will increase to 850mm (~33.5 inches).

How big of a stairlift do I Need?

As mentioned above, minimum stair width depends on the model you choose and any obstructions on the staircase. Generally speaking, straight stairlifts require a 28” wide staircase, while curved stairlifts need around 30” (depending on the shape of your stairs).

Is the minivator 950 a good stairlift?

Ultra-slim, ultra-safe and ultra-dependable: that’s the Minivator 950. Because it charges anywhere on track, your straight stairlift will always be at the ready. 2 remote controls mean you can call the stairlift from either floor of the home (handy if grandchildren have been joyriding in it and left it in the wrong place).

What kind of certification does a minivator stairlift have?

Minivator has been accredited as conforming to the international standard of manufacturing, recognised by the award of ISO 9001. All Minivator stairlifts are built and tested to conform to the British Standard for stairlifts (BS5776):1996 as well as ISO 9386-2. They also carry the CE mark.

How do you swivel a minivator stairlift?

In order to swivel the seat hold the operating toggle in the up direction. When the stairlift reaches the top of the stairs continue to hold the operating toggle in the up direction. The stairlift will beep three times and then the seat will swivel. When the seat is fully swivelled to 90 degrees the seat will stop.