10 Most Commonly Asked Technical Questions – Stannah Stairlifts

Following are the top 10 most commonly asked technical questions and answers about a Stannah stairlift

1. How much stairlift rail is added when measuring for a straight lift?
   Measurements are from the top step nose to the bottom landing.
   
   ▸   600/320 Straight stairlifts – add 12" to standard finish)
   a)   Retractable rail - add 14"
   b)   Zero top overhang - add 10"
   
   
2. What are the minimum rail lengths for a Stannah stairlift?
   
   ▸   600 Straight stairlift - 30"
   a)   Retractable rail minimum rail - 82"
   ▸   320 Outdoor Straight stairlift
        Rail minimum depends on stair angle
   a)   35-45° angle minimum rail is 55"
   b)   24-35° angle minimum rail is 75"
   
   
3. How far will the stairlift rail protrude from the bottom step?
   This depends on the angle of the rail and the height of the first step, but nominally:
   ▸   600 Straight stairlift - 16"-18" from the first step.
   ▸   320 Outdoor straight stairlift - 16"-18" from first step.
   ▸   260 Curve stairlift
   Depends on the bottom start or park configuration
   a)   Standard inclined start protrudes 16"-18"
   b)   Droop start or reduces lower intrusion protrudes only 12"
   c)   90° park with droop start will protrude only 7.5" from the first riser and 12" from the edge of the wall as it turns.
   
   
4. What is the seat height for a Stannah stairlift?
   
   ▸   600 Straight Stairlift - Seat height is adjustable
   a)   Seat to floor height is adjustable from 19"-22"
   ▸   260 Curve Stairlift - Seat height not adjustable
   a)   Standard inclined start seat height is 22.5"
   b)   Droop start seat height is approx. 22.75"
   
   
5. How long will it take the stairlift to travel upstairs?
   ▸   Average speed is 18'-22' per minute
   
   
6. What are the electrical requirements for a Stannah stairlift?
   ▸   A standard 120V residential outlet is used to plug in the charger.
   

   ▸   Stannah stairlifts run on 24V (2-12V batteries)

   ▸   Chargers come with 6' of 120V cord and 39' of low voltage cord

   ▸   Recommend distance to an outlet is 6'-10'
   
   
7. What is the minimum staircase width for a Stannah stairlift?
   
   ▸   Siena seat (standard) - 28"
   a)   Narrow arms - 25.9"
   ▸   Starla seat - 28"
   a)   Narrow arms - 25.9"
   ▸   Scout seat - 29"
   
   
8. How much space does the stairlift take up when the seat is folded?
   
   ▸   600 Straight stairlift - 12.75"
   a)   with Scout seat (does not fold) - 16"
   ▸   320 Outdoor Straight stairlift - 13.9"
   ▸   260 Curve stairlift - 15.75"
9. How big are the screws or holes be that will be drilled into my steps to install the stairlift?
   ▸   The screws are <3/16"
   
   
10. How long will the stairlift batteries last?
    ▸   Battery lifespan is 3-5 years
    ▸   In case of a power outage, battery time: up to 20 hours

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