One of the most luxurious straight rail stair chair in on the market today is the Bruno Elite Straight Rail. With superior styling and superb craftsmanship, The Elite (Model SRE-2010) offers the finest in streamlined, ultra-compact design and performance. A home chair lift that reflects the taste and sophistication of the most elegant homes, the Elite sets the new standard for residential accessibility.
The Bruno Elite is ideal for a straight staircase in Los Angeles county, orange county or Ventura county. Featuring two 12-volt batteries that are continuously powered from any household outlet provide dependable performance, even during power outages. This should be an important feature for any stairlift in the greater Los Angeles area which will eventually experience an earthquake. With remarkable stability through the improved clamping and rail design plus direct drive motor/gear box means no belts for reduced maintenance. Los Angeles County, Orange County and Ventura County has some of the most unique and beautiful multi-level homes. A Bruno Elite Straight Rail fits into any home interior decor and has the most comfortable set on the market. This weeks Look Stairchairs is featuring two chairs! The Bruno Elite Straight Rail and the Hawle Outdoor Curved stairlift. For more information on either chair or for a free no obligation in home estimate please contact Look Stairchairs @ 805-526-1402.
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Why have a professional install your Stairchair? Here is what no one will tell you about what happens after you buy a stairlift. Having a professional install your stairchair is the best way to insure not only your own safety but, the proper operation of your chair as well. Every stairchair will eventually need to be serviced and may need replacement parts. Stairchair dealer's do not like assume liability for a chair that has not been installed by a trained professional. Getting a hold on parts can also be difficult without direct access to a manufacture that may not be in your area. The information you are about to read comes directly from the AEMA. The Accessibility Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (AEMA) does not support the installation or servicing of accessibility lifts by inexperienced persons. COMMENT In the past few years, there has been an increase in the concept of providing lifts over the internet and from storefronts or warehouses with the intent that the end-user (consumer) is expected to perform his or her own installation and servicing (Self-installation). The practice is most evident with stairway chair lifts, but vertical platform lifts and other accessibility lift models, both used and new are also available through this marketing method. AEMA does not support the concept of self-installation! Marketing to consumers via the internet or a storefront or elsewhere may initially appear to be acceptable. The perception is that it provides accessibility equipment at a lower cost for those who can least afford it. However, it may also create a hazard to the consumer! How does the consumer ensure that the equipment is installed: • In a safe manner? • in a manner that ensures operational safety? • in conformance with local codes and regulations? Providers of equipment that is marketed direct to consumers have a responsibility to ensure that it is installed and serviced by experienced technicians. Accessibility Lifts today are quite sophisticated both mechanically and electrically/electronically. It is not reasonable toassume that a person unfamiliar with lifts and their installation or service requirements would be aware of the potential hazards likely to be encountered if a lift is not installed or serviced correctly. With current technology, that knowledge is only available when experienced technicians are utilized. Some points of interest: • Many jurisdictions require a lift to be installed in conformance with local or National Codes. In many localities, the codes referenced are the ASME A17.1, the A18.1, and the NFPA70 (National Electrical Code). A consumer installing a lift would not be familiar with the safety requirements of the applicable codes such as clearances, electrical safety, proper anchoring, etc. Such non-conformance to the codes may make the installation unsafe. • Licensing and permitting required. Many jurisdictions require a lift to be installed by a licensed, trained technician and the lift inspected by the local authority having jurisdiction prior to placing it in service. Common sense would seem to dictate that the installation or servicing of any equipment intended to transport people should require the service of an experienced technician. This is especially true for the elderly and disabled members of our communities. • The potential hazards of “self-installation” apply to both used and new equipment. There are many “used” lifts available on the market today. It is the position of AEMA that all lifts, new or used, must be installed and serviced by experienced technicians. Look Stairchairs presents their featured Chair of the week the Bruno Elite Straight Rail! Stairchairs (also known as Stairlifts) are quickly gaining popularity in homes across Los Angeles County, Ventura County and Orange County. As more people discover Stairlifts are an easy, affordable way to continue to enjoy the home they love, the more the stairchair companies and dealers are elevating their standards of product and service. Here at Look Stairchairs our one and only focus is stairlifts and quality informed customer service. It’s important when buying any product to do the homework and research. With over 20 years of elevator experience and over 900 stairchair installations, we have the knowledge base to help people make a fully informed decision when looking for the right stairway elevator chairlift for their home. Whether buying the stairchair from us or from another dealer, the right information is key to finding the right stairchair for your home. Look Stairchairs would like to present you with some tips for buying a stairlift. There are multiple Stairlift providers in Southern California to choose from. As you are evaluating your options make sure that any stairlift company you choose meets the following requirements: 1. Licensing: Make sure they are fully licensed in the State of California. Every stairlift dealer is required to have either a C-11 (Elevator) or a C-61 D-21 (Machinery and Pumps) California State Contractor’s License. Ask the prospective company to give you their license number and check them out at www.cslb.ca.gov. This is to help protect you from fraudulent and unscrupulous dealers 2. Payments: California Contractor Law states that a contractor can only ask for a down payment of 10% or $1000.00, whichever is LESS, before material is delivered to the job. If your stairlift dealer asks you for down payment which is larger than this, they are breaking the law. 3. Worker’s Compensation: If a company has employees, they must be covered by Worker’s Compensation Insurance. This is to protect you in the event that an installer is injured during the installation. The stairlift dealer will be able to give you their certificate of insurance. 4. Liability Insurance: This is to protect you in the event that someone is injured using the stairlift due to a substandard installation. The stairlift dealer will be able to give you their certificate of insurance for this also. 5. Cost: Every stairlift dealer has different fixed costs and profit margins they would like to maintain. It is most important that you get more than one estimate when purchasing a stairlift. When negotiating the final cost: A) Ask each dealer for their "lowest price" without identifying other dealer bids. B) Ask each dealer for their current service charge after purchase / warranty period ( IE. replace batteries) C) Remember, cost is just one of multiple factors you need to consider when choosing among providers. 6. Know the difference between a stairchair dealer and a stairchair manufacturer’s. For example Look Stairchairs is a Stairchair dealership that sells multiple stairchair manufacture’s products. Bruno Independent Living Aids is a stairchair manufacturer that sells stairchairs through their certified dealer network. Finally, our featured chair of the week is a straight rail Elan produced by Bruno Independent Living Aids. Within the group of comparable straight rail Stairlifts to the Elan straight rail stairchair is steadily becoming a favorite among the residents of Los Angeles, Ventra and Orange County. The Elan is not the most expensive stairway elevator-lift chair but, it is in our experience one the most reliable and affordable straight rail stairchairs on the market today. The Bruno Elan straight rail stairlift now has optional folding power foot rest and power swivel seat as well as an optional folding rail that saves space. Residential stairlifts are a remarkable invention, proven to be a great help for people with restricted mobility. These electrically operated stair lifts are adjustable to the needs of the consumer. Used by people across the globe, these straight and curved rail stairlifts enable individuals to easily and safely navigate their stairs. Thanks to these technological marvels, people who used to find it an ordeal to climb the stairs can now freely move to every level of their home.
Significance of Modern StairliftsAn electrically operated stair lift offers numerous benefits to its users, some of which include:
If the cost of the product is preventing you from obtaining a stairlift, we often have preowned straight rail stairlifts available at very affordable prices, all of which come with a warranty. Look Stairchairs has the trained personnel to help you choose the right product, provide high quality installation, and round the clock professional support. Look Stairchairs is an authorized dealer for all the brands that we carry. |
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