Platinum Curve - Stairlift Review and Demonstration - How a stairlift works

The Platinum Curve Stairlift is particularly great if you need a bariatric stairlift, as it comes as an additional Heavy Duty model, with extra weight capacity up to 25 stone. The Platinum Curve is good for curved staircases and can negotiate 90 and 180 degree curves.
To learn more about our range, call us on 0800 019 2210 or visit our website www.1stchoicestairlifts.com. If you would like to book a showroom visit at our headquarters in Calne, Wiltshire to try out our range for yourself, just give us a ring!
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The Platinum Curve stairlift makes light work of the bends in your staircase!
This basic double tube rail, curved stairlift fits a wide range of staircases. We particularly like this model because it holds a weight capacity of up to 25 stone, with chair options to suit customers of every shape and size. Let’s learn more about its features!
Why Choose the Platinum Curve?
Every rail is configured to suit your stairs; this model is suitable for flat landings, fan-shaped and even multi-flight staircases.
The rail can travel on either side of your stairs. When not in use, the chair, arms and footrest fold away. A manual folding footrest linkage or powered footrest is also available as an optional extra.
To operate, sit in the seat, fasten the seatbelt and press the arm control in the direction of travel with constant pressure, until the lift automatically stops at the end of the rail. Then, you can turn the chair to a safe position to get off. This model has an ergonomically designed joystick control located at the end of the armrest. It comes with a standard manual swivel seat, operated by pressing a lever, located at the side of the chair. An optional powered swivel is also available.
The stylish seat upholstery comes in a variety of wipe clean vinyl colours. It also has an ergo seat which has customisable options to make sitting as comfortable as possible for all users.
The remote Call/Send controls can be used if there are two people in the house or to park the lift out of the way when not in use.
All stairlifts are battery powered and charged by parking the lift on a charge station, normally at the top or bottom of the rail and sometimes at an intermediate or mid-landing charge station. A battery charger unit will run from a mains socket in your house, if you have a power cut the lift will still work.
If the stairlift is beeping, that’s because there is an audible alarm to tell you that there is no power coming through to the lift, it is either off a charge station or the powerpoint is switched off.
So, are stairlifts safe?
Absolutely - all stairlifts have inbuilt safety features as standard.
The Platinum Curve has a retractable seatbelt, similar to a car style seatbelt, which should be worn when in travel.
There are pressure safety edges around the lift so if you meet an obstruction on the stairs it will stop automatically to prevent trapping hazards. The controls work by using constant pressure, so you can stop the lift any time by releasing the controls.
There’s also an inbuilt digital display showing the status of the lift so should there ever be a problem, it is there to fault diagnostics.
In compliance with safety standards, you should have your lift serviced and safety checked annually. We offer various maintenance packages to help support you and keep your lift running safely and smoothly.
All models have a safe weight limit. This model will hold a person up to 120Kgs that’s around 19 stone. This model also offers a heavy duty option. If you need extra weight capacity this option holds up to 160kgs which is around 25 stone.
In summary, the Platinum Curve is a great stairlift for curved stairs, offering greater accessibility to a wide range of users with its adjustable seat options. All models are manufactured bespoke to suit your stairs and can be made and installed in a few weeks.
How do I buy a stairlift?
For more information on buying a stairlift, give us a ring on 0800 019 2210.