Stair Lift Maintenance Tips

Stair Lift Maintenance Tips ( Part-1)

FREEDOM With a Bruno Independent Living Aids Curved Rail Stairlift or Straight Rail Stairlift you can go up and down stairs effortlessly, anytime you want. COMFORT Unlike ordinary chain or cable driven stairlifts, our units use a rack and pinion system, so there's no slipping or lurching when the unit stops and starts. Your ride is smooth and controlled. Your installer can even set the speed of the unit to suit your personal comfort level. PERFORMANCE All Bruno Straight Rail Stair lifts are designed and manufactured to accommodate rider weights of up to 350 lbs., which positions Bruno stairlift systems as a leader in the industry. BATTERY-POWERED OPERATION Battery operation assures you of access between floors even if an electrical outage occurs. The unit charges automatically when it is parked both at the top or bottom of the stairway. INSTALLATION Because of the battery-powered operation there is no special wiring required for installation. The unit uses a 3-amp charger that will operate on a standard 110 volt wall outlet. CALL-SEND The Bruno Straight Rail Stair lift utilizes a wireless "call-send" control which allows you to call or send the unit to the other end of the stairs. This wireless system can either be mounted on a wall or can be used as a hand held remote. QUALITY Designed, manufactured and assembled under ISO 9001 standards.

This article outlines general maintenance tips, you should review your owners manual for maintenance specific to your stair lift. Always consult your manual to ensure the warranty is not voided by any maintenance you perform. Your owners manual should also define the frequency of maintenance intervals. The most common components in need of maintenance are movable parts and batteries. Any movable component endures a certain amount of wear and tear and normal maintenance extends the life of the component. The most common movable components in a stair lift are swivel seats and tracks. 1. Tracks should be lubricated every 3 months. Always disable the stair lift, typically by removing the key, before cleaning the track. Before lubricating the track you should clean the track to remove dirt and pet hair. Wiping the track down with a damp cloth should be sufficient. Dirty environments or outside stair lifts many require more frequent cleaning and lubrication. Lubriplate brand lubricants are suggested for indoor stair lifts, and petroleum jelly is suggested for outdoor stair lifts. 2. Inspect the track and wheels. Any wheel that does not rotate freely needs to be replaced. 3. Swivel seats should typically be inspected for broken components and greased every 6-12 months depending on use and environment. 4. Inspect trailing cables for cracks, if your stair lift has them. Use talcum powder to lubricate indoor trailing cables and silicon spray for outdoor trailing cables. 5. Batteries will typically need to be replaced every 1-2 years, depending on use. Batteries should be replaced as defined in the owners manual. 6. Check all mounting bolts and screws to make sure they are still tight.