Found an acorn superglide chairlift for stairs on Facebook marketplace for 700 which is cheap. We do the install and it saves lots of money over buying new.
Thank you so much for this video! I just bought one of these off of Craigslist for my 14 year old son and will be watching your video again when I'm ready to install it!
Thankyou for the comment I did this video at my parents house for my mom. I told them that this video may not get many views but if it helps at least 1 person it will be worth making. It was surprisingly easy to install.
@@PowerPlantMan Is there a way to possibly modify it to wrap around a staircase that is 7 steps up to a small landing and then another 7 steps? My husband is very, very handy!
@@nancypenfield3088 We have a similar staircase, though the first run is 10 steps and second is 3, we are changing the second set to a ramp to work around the steep cost of a wraparound lift.
a few folks asked if it can be installed on either side of the stairs, the answer is NO ! these are side specific, one end of the rail is angled to sit on the floor and unit the chair attaches to can only go on one way.. you must purchase the specific lift for the side you want to install it on
Hi how to manually winding the stairlift when the lift has got.no power? I have F6 sign. Also when doing manual winding how to remove the break? I can't wind it because i believe some break is engaged. Thanks
F6 is final limit switch is engaged. Wind the lift down until code clears. If the machine is not moving at all it means the OSG (over speed governor) is engaged. You need a tech for that
By chance do you know if it is reversible. Meaning can the same lift go on the left or the right of the stairs. Knowing the chair would need to be changed around. Thanks .randy
Hi, It looks so simple. I want to know if required length is larger than how to extend to. Thanks and wait for your reply and do I need to make sure to left or right side or it works on both sides.
Remove the end stop/limit ramp from the top of the rail then slide the carriage onto the rail until it stops & switch the carriage on then use the remote control to engage the carraige cog onto the track
Help! My Brooks Superglide 120 has been working fine. Today it reads c4 but neither remote control nor either of the arm switches make it move. I've turned off and on, unplugged and replugged - still get C4 readout but no movement.
C4 actually means the stairlift is fully charged C1 means charging. E5 means the seat switch is has been activated, you need to press and hold the toggle and then see what comes up on the display to find the problem. PS stairlifts should be installed by factory trained engineers
@@somersetstairliftsltd1683 Thanks for the information! I realize things have progressed over time. Unfortunately several years ago when we purchased this we were informed that there were no qualified installers anywhere near where we live (somewhat rural area.) If that had been available then we certainly would have gone that route. Fortunately this is the first trouble we've had in these many years so I'm grateful for the folks we had install it.
Thanks a lot, you just gave me the confidence I needed to do it myself! And saved me at least 1500 CAD! Cheers guys!
Great video! I did this 3 months ago. I recommend this video!
Thank you for a very informative video. Plus where to look for one too!
Really helpful, thank you. Took me 15 minutes and I saved the $250 charge from Acorn to disassemble.
Good video I am doing that now educational use cuz I'm installing one now just like the one you have
Thank you so much for this video! I just bought one of these off of Craigslist for my 14 year old son and will be watching your video again when I'm ready to install it!
Thankyou for the comment I did this video at my parents house for my mom. I told them that this video may not get many views but if it helps at least 1 person it will be worth making. It was surprisingly easy to install.
@@PowerPlantMan Is there a way to possibly modify it to wrap around a staircase that is 7 steps up to a small landing and then another 7 steps? My husband is very, very handy!
No. You would need 2 separate lifts or 1 180 unit which is about 10k brand new. I installed these for over 4 years
@@nancypenfield3088 We have a similar staircase, though the first run is 10 steps and second is 3, we are changing the second set to a ramp to work around the steep cost of a wraparound lift.
Great presentation 👍🙏
Thanks...just got one for free from a friend. Now to get another friend to install
Thank you so much there are some pieces I want to make sure where they go😊
a few folks asked if it can be installed on either side of the stairs, the answer is NO ! these are side specific, one end of the rail is angled to sit on the floor and unit the chair attaches to can only go on one way.. you must purchase the specific lift for the side you want to install it on
ok, I guess that will work...wanted in wall side, but will have to go on spindle side Thanks for the info
You are a blessing. Thank you for sharing.
Can you explain how to put the chair onto the track? I had to remove it when I moved.
Thank you, by the way!
GREAT VIDEO, BUT HOW DO I GET A REMOTE FOR THE 120? NEED ONE BADLY!!! THANKS
How did you do the wiring?
You didn't mention anything about how to get power to it. Does it just plug into the wall? Or battery? Or?
Very helpful video can you transport the unit on the rail or do you have to disconnected first
Mine came all together....12" long with everything on it. Free of charge from a friend.
Did you need to buy a longer track? The Extension.... Where did you find/buy the extensions? I need to find one for my longer steps
that is my question as well, I keep finding them for 14 stairs and our staircase has 17 steps, we need an extension.
Can it go on either side of the stairs? It was a right side going up and I need it on left going up. Is that possible?
Hi! Can we adjust the chair in order to mount it on different steep stairs?
I wish i can this stair chair, i can't get out of my basement house due to the stairs since i had walking problems
You installed it in 6 minutes! You really make it look so simple! Is that really that simple!?
It took a couple of hours but yes it was simple
how did you get the chair on the rail before installing?
Thanks for the video. Do you know how to change the battery ?? Thank you!
I have just bought one for my mom can not find the manual please advise I need to install it in order to have her back home
www.factorydirectmedical.com/downloads/acorn-installation-manual.pdf
What if the rails are longer than your stairs?
Hi how to manually winding the stairlift when the lift has got.no power? I have F6 sign. Also when doing manual winding how to remove the break? I can't wind it because i believe some break is engaged. Thanks
F6 is final limit switch is engaged. Wind the lift down until code clears. If the machine is not moving at all it means the OSG (over speed governor) is engaged. You need a tech for that
Where are you guys?
Iam in Canada and I need someone to install it for me
Do you think it would be possible to cut the railing if the length was too long for your stairs?
Yes. You just need to cut the racking (track the motor rides on) 6in shorter than the rail plus install the black top limit ramp properly.
Also movie the top charge station down to the correct location
By chance do you know if it is reversible. Meaning can the same lift go on the left or the right of the stairs. Knowing the chair would need to be changed around.
Thanks .randy
www.factorydirectmedical.com/downloads/acorn-installation-manual.pdf
This is the manual the seat and foot hold are reversible if I remember right.
@Randy Hamilton I have the same question was just wondering if u got an answer ??
Hi, It looks so simple. I want to know if required length is larger than how to extend to. Thanks and wait for your reply
and do I need to make sure to left or right side or it works on both sides.
How much is the unit me install it
BUT HOW DID YOU HOOK UP AND INSTALL THE CHAIR ITSELF, YOU JUST SHOW ISTALLING THE RAIL???
Remove the end stop/limit ramp from the top of the rail then slide the carriage onto the rail until it stops & switch the carriage on then use the remote control to engage the carraige cog onto the track
We have one we need to cut the length on. Someone said we need a special saw to do that. Do you know what we need?
It would take a precision cut so not sure about what the perfect tool would be. Ours was purchased the exact size on Facebook marketplace
@@PowerPlantMan Thank you. Your video may give us the confidence to install this one ourselves.
@@teamgulley the installation turned out to be quite easy
Help! My Brooks Superglide 120 has been working fine. Today it reads c4 but neither remote control nor either of the arm switches make it move. I've turned off and on, unplugged and replugged - still get C4 readout but no movement.
C4 actually means the stairlift is fully charged C1 means charging. E5 means the seat switch is has been activated, you need to press and hold the toggle and then see what comes up on the display to find the problem. PS stairlifts should be installed by factory trained engineers
@@somersetstairliftsltd1683 Thanks for the information! I realize things have progressed over time. Unfortunately several years ago when we purchased this we were informed that there were no qualified installers anywhere near where we live (somewhat rural area.) If that had been available then we certainly would have gone that route.
Fortunately this is the first trouble we've had in these many years so I'm grateful for the folks we had install it.
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Here is the owners manual pdf
@@PowerPlantMan Many Thanks!
A limit switch on the bottom of the machine could be stuck. It would have to be removed from the rail.and looked at
Can the seat be rotated 180° and installed on the opposite side of the stairs?
I posted a link to the manual. Check that out but my recollection was yes you can
No. The machine is side specific
I bought mine 4 years ago used. Cost me $900.00 and an electrician friend installed it…3 rd owner. Much cheaper than a new one.
Hello, how is this unit powered? Ac?/d/c? Or batteries? Thanks
@@joemanix1 It has batteries that you keep charged by keeping it plugged in
Can this be fitted on either side of stairs or are they handed?
Either side of I remember right
@@PowerPlantMan thank you , I was worried they had left and right handed chairs .. lol thanks for the reply 👍
Come to think of it, i just have to wonder how the hell those selling these things asking like S$16000 to 22000 to install something like this ?!?!!!
Can we cut it if it’s longer….my friend has 15 Steps mine is 12 steps only
Yes it can be cut. 2 cuts. The aluminum rail and the rack gear.
background kid noises made it stressful to watch....