Stairlift glossary of terms
Acorn Stairlifts are specifically designed to be a safer solution to using your stairs, this page aims to define those stairlift terms.
- DC (battery) power
- Diagnostic digital display
- Dual electronic and mechanical braking systems
- Fold-up seat & footrest
- Heavy Duty
- Infra-red remote control
- Lockable isolation switch
- Overhang
- Overspeed governor
- 'Paddle' switch control
- Rack and pinion drive
- Safety cut-out sensors
- Smooth start/stop action
- Stand or Perch
- Swivel seat with locking catch
- Weight Capacity
