Nice video. I might just encourage folks NOT to jump out the safety micro switches on a unit that is going to be in actual use since a DIYer can tend to look up these videos and want to just jump out these mechanisms that will keep your pet or the user’s ankles and feet safe vs paying a dealer or tech to swap them, but jumping out limits on a unit removed from service is often a great way to troubleshoot switch failures, quickly-especially when these are more isolated in the housing and harder to access. Most of these limits are fairly inexpensive to replace, at least with the manufacturers we work with. We don’t sell ACORN so I can’t speak for them. It seems like a vast majority of stairlift service calls are safety limit switch engagement or the unit needs a reset following an outage, which are easily troubleshot over the phone. Also, batteries last longer when they are frequently used (think 3-6x daily vs weekly). We often encourage homeowners who have had one installed for a loved one that occasionally visits to use theirs a few times a week just to ‘exercise’ the SLA/AGM batts.
Wow I now had time to read your helpful comment. Will remind my auntie to use the lift more often since grandma stays in the house more now. I guess they can place a bag of rice or heavy water tray to get a free ride. For the switch I recall buying a new one on eBay or amazon and it was low priced. I can see someone one looking at my video to leave the switch bypassed. I hope the person whom got to this point might have common sense to replaced the switch before real use. Again your comment had much value added. Thank you
So sorry been so so long I do not recall. My guess is it can be cut shorter and added longer. I am guessing the you have to worry about 2 factors 1) making sure it can charge and 2) item to tell it to stop moving at the end. Since you are Making shorter these 2 thinks should work out. Just make sure the remove extra wire lengths or tuck them away so they do not get caught.
Nice video. I might just encourage folks NOT to jump out the safety micro switches on a unit that is going to be in actual use since a DIYer can tend to look up these videos and want to just jump out these mechanisms that will keep your pet or the user’s ankles and feet safe vs paying a dealer or tech to swap them, but jumping out limits on a unit removed from service is often a great way to troubleshoot switch failures, quickly-especially when these are more isolated in the housing and harder to access. Most of these limits are fairly inexpensive to replace, at least with the manufacturers we work with. We don’t sell ACORN so I can’t speak for them. It seems like a vast majority of stairlift service calls are safety limit switch engagement or the unit needs a reset following an outage, which are easily troubleshot over the phone. Also, batteries last longer when they are frequently used (think 3-6x daily vs weekly). We often encourage homeowners who have had one installed for a loved one that occasionally visits to use theirs a few times a week just to ‘exercise’ the SLA/AGM batts.
Wow I now had time to read your helpful comment. Will remind my auntie to use the lift more often since grandma stays in the house more now. I guess they can place a bag of rice or heavy water tray to get a free ride.
For the switch I recall buying a new one on eBay or amazon and it was low priced. I can see someone one looking at my video to leave the switch bypassed. I hope the person whom got to this point might have common sense to replaced the switch before real use. Again your comment had much value added. Thank you
Would you be able to advise about wiring at all?
can the trac be cut to fit ?
So sorry been so so long I do not recall. My guess is it can be cut shorter and added longer. I am guessing the you have to worry about 2 factors 1) making sure it can charge and 2) item to tell it to stop moving at the end. Since you are Making shorter these 2 thinks should work out. Just make sure the remove extra wire lengths or tuck them away so they do not get caught.