how to install a stair lift

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   Step1
   Purchase your stair lift. You should be able to find one at a store that sells medical supplies. (Often these shops are located in or near hospitals.) If not, you can also order one online. Be sure to measure your flight of stairs before purchasing to ensure that the track is the proper length.
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   Step2
   Lay the lower track on the stairs and attach the brackets to the steps with the screws that came with your stair lift. In most cases, there will be a bracket at the top of the stairs, one at the bottom and one or more somewhere in the middle. Be sure to lay the track on the wall side of the stairs, not the railing side, so you don’t block people walking up and down.
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   Step3
   Install the call box wiring. Your lift will come with a wire that will alert it to come down when it is at the top of the stairs. This cord will need to be fed through the track from the bottom to the top. Be sure to feed it through against the wall and underneath the track so that it stays out of the way. Your track may have a specific place for it to clip on to the underside.
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   Step4
   Now, lay the upper track on top of the lower track (your seat’s base will attach between the two tracks). It should slide onto the lower track and screw in. Then you can connect it to the brackets you’ve already attached to the stairs.
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   Step5
   Install the chain. It will serve as a pulley to move the chair up and down, kind of like it does on a bike. The chain will fit securely in the center of the track, with half on the left side and half on the right. Once it is fed correctly, it will move without resistance.
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   Step6
   Feed the seat’s power cable through its slot in the track. Since this cable moves with the chair, again, you will want to make sure it can move without getting stuck. If not, it could pull out of the track, which could be dangerous.
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   Step7
   Attach the seat to the track using the supplied screws. Put it in a position that will be comfortable for the user. Don't have the user try it out until it is securely attached.
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   Step8
   Plug the main power cable into the bottom of the track, and plug the other end into the wall outlet.
   
   
   
   

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