Batteries that are always on charge. A tough cable constantly trickle-charges the batteries with 24 volts of power so that your stairlift is always ready for use. The battery charger is the only part of the stairlift that needs to be kept dry, so it is normally installed indoors or in a garage and is plugged into a standard outlet. In the event of an outage the stairlift will typically give you 15-20 round trips on battery power alone.
Rugged protection from the weather. The seat is made from a plastic that doesn't fade or crack in the sun, and the metal parts are double powder-coated to prevent rust. All parts of the 320 will withstand a hose delivering 3 gallons/minute from eight feet away - a serious rainstorm!
A swivel seat. At the top of the stairs the 320 can be swiveled to face onto the top landing, so that the back of the chairs blocks the stairs behind the user. This swivel uses really smooth roller-bearings to make the swivel easy to do. (This point is often overlooked by customers. It's the details that make all the difference!)
The best testing process in the industry. All Stannah stairlifts are tested at full load for the equivalent of 10 years of use, and the motor/gearbox is tested for the equivalent of 20 years. This is a robust stairlift designed to serve you well!
The points above should give you an idea that not all stairlifts are the same. Neither are staircases or people, so we would now suggest that you contact us for some more specific advice. We look forward to helping you!