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Seat:
* Swivel seat turns through 90 degrees to face landing when getting
on/off. Hold down lever on either side of seat to operate swivel. Optional powered swivel is operated by maintaining light pressure on the control buttons.
* Seat, armrests and footrest are folding

Controls:
* Controls require constant finger pressure.
* Call buttons are also located on the wall at top and bottom of staircase.
* A security key switch is fitted in the armrest.

Batteries:
* Automatically recharged from charging points located at the top and bottom of the rail.

Safety:
* Safety sensors which stop the stairlift if an obstacle is detected.
* Speed governor
* "Cushioned" start / stop

Considerations

Lift registration
In NSW the owner or controller of the lift (if not the owner) is required to register their lift with WorkCover. They need to complete the WorkCover form PIR (Plant Item Registration)January 2011 Application for the registration of an item of plant

A fee of $65 is charged for a lift installed in a public place. There is no charge for a lift installed in a private home. The applicant must state that the plant has been inspected by a competent person and is safe to operate (use).

It is compulsory that the lift in a public place be inspected annually by a competent person. WorkCover requires payment for registration as well as an annual fee.

Place Of Manufacture

Stannah Starlifts (UK)

Price Guide

Price on application from Motobility

Models

Stannah Curved - Mounts either side of a curved staircase to overcome problems of sharp twists, and turns, landings, corridors, doors or several flights of stairs.
* Armrests are sturdy, flat (unpadded).
* Directional Controls: Mounted on either arm. The low pressure buttons or optional joystick switch will operate the stairlift in the required direction of travel.
* Rail: The stairlift travels along a floor mounted rail which is customised to suit the staircase.

Stannah Straight - For straight stairs of any length.
* Armrests have soft padding
* Controls: directional controls are housed in one armrest and the on / off rocker switch is in the other. Directional control can be either a low pressure joystick or a rocker switch.
* Rail: The stairlift travels along a strong aluminium rail fitted to the stair treads not the wall.
* Adjustable seat height: This can be adjusted at the time of installation.

Options

* Powered seat swivel
* Hand held remote attendant control
* Seat belt
* Full harness
* Manual or powered hinged rail
* Joystick control
* Choice of colours

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.