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SL350OD Outdoor Stairlift - Ideal Option to Negotiate Outdoor Stairs

Author: Jai Gaitonde
by Jai Gaitonde
Posted: Apr 22, 2015

Do you find your loved ones with mobility issues struggling with an outdoor staircase? In a home with stairs from the porch to the garden or driveway, the elderly often find themselves confined to the indoors. Negotiating these stairs is often impossible without help from a family member or caregiver. Residential outdoor stair lifts are the answer to this problem. These accessibility devices resolve the common challenges posed by gardens, porches, and garden or basement steps by allowing users to access the outdoors safely and conveniently. Leading elevator companies offer innovative models of outdoor stair chair lifts from popular manufacturers. Harmar’s SL350OD Outdoor Stair Lift is an innovative, durable model specifically designed to resolve outdoor accessibility issues.

SL350OD – Designed for Long-term Outdoor Use

With a durable extruded aluminum track and marine grade vinyl seating, this lift is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions such as rain, wind, snow and temperatures from 0° to 125° degrees. For enhanced protection, the device comes with header, internal chassis and weatherproof protection covers.

Integrated with a wide range of safety features, this model can be easily installed on either side of the staircase (not the wall). With a loading capacity of 350lbs (160kg), the lift travels a standard distance of 16 ft at a maximum speed of 20 fpm. Constant-pressure rocker controls immediately stop operation if the control is released. It comes with a swivel seat with separate controls at the top and bottom of stairs. Some of its other features and options include –

>> Seat rest and footrest fold to save space

>> Seat cushions in exterior marine grade vinyl

>> Safety devices – Limit switches, Final limit switch, Slack-cable brake w/switch, Foot rest obstruction switch, Swivel seat cut-off switch

>> Track (rail) type - Extruded Aluminum

>> Seat size - 19" W x 14" D x 14" T

>> Minimum footrest height - 4" (10 cm)

>> Minimum folded width - 14" (35.5 cm)

>> Available up to a travel height of 25 ft

>> Incline limits - 30 – 45 degrees

>> Drive system-Cable drive

>> Overspeed governor

>> Weather proof protection

>> Armrest control

>> Upholstery Colors - Light Almond, Evergreen, Mocha

Ensure Effective Installation

Purchase from a reliable dealer will ensure effective, custom installation of the SL350OD Outdoor Stairlift. They will first perform a site assessment and set up the lift, adhering to best practices as recommended by the manufacturer. With a established company, you can also enjoy timely and efficient maintenance support.

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Author: Jai Gaitonde

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