Stairlift 13
Stairlift 13 : Safety: To satisfy safety codes stairlifts usually have cut-out switches connected to "safety edges" and other protective devices so the drive power is disconnected if something goes wrong. Modern lifts have a high degree of comfort, but safety is always paramount". Safety edges" are a common feature to the power pack and footplate". Safety edges" ensure that if there is any obstruction on the stairs the stairlift will automatically stop and only travel away from the obstruction. Stairlifts are used by people of all ages and child car seats can usually be fixed a standard stairlift seat using the seat belt provided with the stairlift system. Codes of practice and technical specifications apply to stairlift manufacture. In North America these codes may be relevant: ASME A17. 1 - 1990, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators ASME A18. 1 - 2005 Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts Produced by American Society of Mechanical Engineers. An important specification used by stairlift manufacturers in Europe was British Standard BS 5776: 1996 Specification for Powered Stairlifts, produced by The British Standards Institution. Note: codes of practice and technical specifications are updated occasionally. These references may be out of date by the time they are read and are shown as examples
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