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Construction
* Track is made of extruded aluminium.

Controls
* The controls are constant pressure switches using low voltage. A send and call button are positioned at each end of the stairway.

Power
* Standard household supply of 240 volts.

Batteries
* Three day battery backup

Application
* Designed for straight staircases. Can be fitted to curved staircases but tracking needs to be made to order. Indoor and outdoor models available.

Safety
Emergency stop feature included.

Mechanism
* Chain drive with fully enclosed worm reduction gearbox.

Customising
* Either of the stand up models can be converted to a sit down model if required in the future.

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.

Request further details from the supplier or contact WorkCover NSW.

It is an offence to operate plant that is not correctly registered under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001.

Place Of Manufacture

UK

Price Guide

Price from Master Lifts Pty Ltd
Price start from $4000 (including installation)
Price in 2018 $4000.00. Organisation now under Savaria.
Please contact supplier direct for pricing.

Models

Minivator 950 - seated stairlift
* Most economical model in the range
* Load capacity 140kg

Minivator 1000 - seated stairlift
* Indoor and outdoor models
* Load capacity 137 or 160kg

Minivator Easy Rider 1031 - stand up model

Minivator Easy Rider 1032 - perch model

Minivator Easy Rider Seated model 1035
* Large size seat

Options

Options include a corner transfer platform, hinged track, optional control switches and support belt.

Maintenance

* The stairlift should be serviced each 12 months.

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.