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Acorn Superglide Stair Lift

The Acorn Superglide 120 is a personal straight stairlift designed for the domestic user.

* Maintenance-free DC (battery) power

* Easy to use Paddle control

* Diagnostic digital display

* Smooth start/stop action

* Lockable isolation switch

* Swivel seat

* Fold-up seat & footrest

* Infra-red remote controls

* Safety cut-out sensors

* Dual electronic and mechanical braking systems

* Near silent operation

* 294 lb weight capacity (350 lb available)

* Designed for simple installation

* Outdoor stairlift model available





Acorn Superglide Stairlifts power supply



* Works during Power failure

* No mains voltage on the stairlift

* No trailing cables

* Quick, simple installation - no mess or disruption

* Smooth and near silent operation

* 'Soft start / soft stop'

Acorn stairlifts are powered by direct current (DC) supplied by rechargeable batteries. These deliver a smooth, ultra-quiet and safe ride quality. The batteries are maintenance-free and charged by a safe 15 volt AC, which is stepped-down from the domestic mains supply with a transformer. Using this method of power for your stairlift has many advantages. If there is ever a power failure in your home your stairlift continues to function, so you will never get stranded. There is no mains voltage power to your stairlift. As the power supply is onboard the stairlift itself there is no troublesome trailing cable as you get with AC powered lifts. DC battery power gives an extremely smooth and near silent operation. It also allows us to build in a Soft start / soft stop', this means that there is no jolting or lurching as your stairlift starts or finishes its journey. This adds to the feeling of safety and stability.



Acorn Superglide Stairlifts Ride Quality



* Smoothest, quietest and most luxurious ride quality

* Unique rail profile and chassis roller system

* DC power

* Rack and pinion drive systems

* superb feeling of safety and stability

The peerless ride quality is attributed to our unique rail profile and chassis roller system working in conjunction with the DC power and rack and pinion drive systems. Typically, other stairlifts feature four, or sometimes six, chassis rollers and a box section rail. The Acorn Superglide stairlift has eight rollers, giving a surface contact area at least four times greater than competitor products. Such features, along with our unique double-tube rail profile, gives the smoothest, quietest and most luxurious ride quality currently available, and a superb feeling of safety and stability when using the stairlift.

Easy to Use



* Whisper-quiet operation.

* Simple Paddle and Infra-red remote control operation.

* 'Soft start / soft stop' technology.

* Swivel seat.

* Diagnostic digital display.

* Folding Seat.

All of the easy to use features are built into each Stairlift Acorn manufacture. Footrest means the stairs remain available for use by others when the stairlift is not in use. Due to the stairlift's DC power supply noise levels are at whisper quiet levels. The lift can be 'sent' or 'called' to wherever it is needed by using the infra-red remote control. There is no jolting or lurching as the lift starts or finishes its journey. Swivel seat with locking catch - ensures easy mounting and dismounting from the stairlift. The lift will not operate unless the seat is in the correct riding position. The diagnostic digital display mounted on the stairlift carriage shows clearly when the lift is in the normal operating position and also provides invaluable diagnostic information in the unlikely event of a fault with your stairlift.

Safe to Use



* Designed to meet BS5776-1996.

* Additional certification granted by TRL EMC.

* Pressure-sensitive safety surfaces

* Limit sensors

* Dual Electronic and mechanical braking systems

* Lockable isolation switch

* 24 Volt DC operation

Designed to meet BS5776-1996 eliminating any risk of electric shock Dual Electronic and mechanical braking systems eliminate the possibility of an uncontrolled descent. Lockable isolation switch to ensure that the stairlift always stops in the correct position. Pressure-sensitive safety surfaces that prevent the lift from colliding with any obstruction on the stairway. These are located around the footrest, and on the top and bottom of the carriage.

Easy to Maintain



* Stairlifts fit to stair treads * Factory-prepared for installation * No mains wiring necessary * Maintenance free batteries * Infra-red remote controls

Stairlifts fit to stair treads not to the wall. Because we use our own fully trained Installation Engineers, the process is quick, clean and simple. Factory-prepared for installation - each stairlift is individually built to the dimensions of your own staircase. No mains wiring necessary - there's no need for expensive and disruptive alteration to the domestic mains power supply, or for a certified electrician to connect main power. Maintenance free batteries - power for the lift is derived from 2 x 12 volt batteries charged via an independent transformer. Infra-red remote controls - no complicated wiring for the lift call stations.

Acorn Stairlift Features

Acorn Superglide Stairlifts Safety Features

Acorn Stairlifts have an impressive array of safety features built in as standard. These include:

Electronic and mechanical braking systems

The stairlift is fitted as standard with these essential safety systems to eliminate any possibility of an uncontrolled descent of the stairlift. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Limit Sensors

At the end of either an ascent or descent, the stairlift will come to a 'soft stop' due to the limit sensors. These ensure that the stairlift always stops in the correct position. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Choice of Control

Acorn Superglide Stairlifts can be controlled by either the simple mechanical 'paddle' switch at the end of both seat arms, or by way of the infra-red remote control handset, two of which are supplied. These are ideal when there are 2 users in the house and the lift needs to be 'sent' or 'called' up and down the stairs. The wireless design means that there is no unsightly wall-mounted wiring for control stations. The paddle switches override the remote controls. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seat Belts

For extra security and safety, the Acorn stairlift comes with an inertial reel lap harness as standard, for no extra cost. Always putting safety first. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Swivel seat with locking catch

The stairlift seat swivels and locks in position, making mounting and dismounting the stairlift easy and safe. The stairlift will not operate unless the seat is in the correct riding position. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pressure sensitive safety surfaces

There are 5 surfaces / edges that stop the stairlift in event of a collision with any obstruction on the stairway. These are located around the footrest, and on the top and bottom of the carriage. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Diagnostic Digital Display

Mounted on the carriage of the stairlift is a digital display which shows clearly when the lift is in the normal operating position, and also provides invaluable diagnostic information in the unlikely event of a fault with your stairlift. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Slim-line design

Acorn Stairlift Options

There are a number of accessories available to complement the Acorn Superglide Stairlift. These accessories are designed and manufactured to provide comfortable, practical and cost effective solutions for people with additional mobility and physical flexibility difficulties, or to cater for more complex stair configurations.

Sit and Stand Frame

With a Sit/Stand Frame, you can choose whether to use the stairs in either the usual seated position or to stand on the footrest. With a special folding steady/security bar for stability, it is ideal for anybody who may have problems bending their knees, or where multiple users with different requirements will be using the stairlift.

The Superglide Perch Stairlift may also be suitable. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hinged rail

The lower section of the rail folds up and out of the way when not in use, allowing greater access at the foot of the stairs. The option of a hinged rail is ideal when there may a doorway near the foot of the stairs. When the stairlift is not is use, the rail is neatly out of the way and causes no obstruction. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Seat Belt

The Acorn stairlift comes with an inertial reel lap harness as standard with no extra cost. Always putting safety first. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Key locking system

Acorn Stairlift Technical Specification

The Acorn Stairlift is specified to meet, or exceed the requirements of: