   
Technical Terms
We all know how confusing it can be
when people in the industry start throwing in technical terminology when speaking with clients. For your
assistance in dealing with manufacturers and suppliers of home stair lifts, we
have listed below some of the more commonly used industry terms and their meanings:
Lifting capacity: The maximum weight load that a stair lift can
carry.
FPM: Feet
per minute. The speed the stair lift travels.
Incline
Limits: The angle limits
(maximum and minimum) of the staircase in order for the stairlift to operate
correctly.
Drive
System: The type of
technology used to move the stair lift.
Rail: The
track that the stair lift runs on.
Riser: Each
step on the staircase.
Tread: The
top of each step.
Nose: The
tip or edge of each step.
BOS: Battery
Operated System
Fold Up
Dimension: The total width of
the stairlift when it is fully folded against the wall.
Unfolded
Dimension: The total width of
the stair lift when it is in its working position.
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