Great instruction video. I removed the same type Acorn stairlift using this video. I’m a 74 year old and I was able to do this myself! Thanks very much. Good job!
Thank you so much for such a straight forward video. Delivery man refused to deliver new fridge due to staircase lift. Easy to remove and put it back. I just removed the seat.
Thanks so much for this video! I had the Acorn 130 T700 stair lift installed for my elderly mom several years ago, so she could get to her things in our finished basement. One of the things they don't discuss in the manual is the removal of the chair when you need to move something large up and down the stairs. I don't want to remove it entirely, and this video was just the treat to figure out the quick way to remove when needed. It's been bugging me, because I needed to know how to do it. It was good to see that you should have two people to handle the chair assembly off and on. I can't thank you enough. 🏴☠
Great video. I removed the same type Acorn stairlift using this video. I’m a 79 year old and I was able to do this myself! & a friend Thanks For your help !
Thank you! I only took off the chair (keeping rail in place for now) and this made it easy peasy. We actually removed it assembled - the chair and battery together - which could be done if you have two people "catching" the chair as it comes off the rail (as it is very heavy).
I only needed to take the chair and base off, to facilitate delivery of a new appliance. Thank you for making this so easy. Now I do not have to worry should we need to have something else delivered.
When the movers refused to service the second floor of my elderly mom's house last week, I thought I would have to somehow get all that furniture out by myself, or abandon it. Thank you. You've saved me a lot of problems. Edit: Liked and subbed.
Aye, lass, great question! If you don't need it and don't want the bother of selling it, call a local Veteran's organization, and they are usually happy to come and pick it up.
I’m cleaning up an older Acorn 120 and a couple of the nylon rollers in the bottom of the chair unit seem a little stiff like they need lubricated. They don't seem worn out or sloppy, just roll a little stiff. They are not rolling freely. I'm considering putting the chair on its side then putting a drop of oil so it can get down around the shaft. I'm just not sure what kind of lubricant to use. I don't want to put something that will "eat" the nylon roller. Anyone have any ideas on what type of lubricant to use?
Im using the 3 in 1 oil, its working pretty good. A couple of the rollers are just not freeing up the way I want them to. I want to take them off and look at the "axle". Of course you need some type of special tool to hold the inside of the axle so you can take the nut off the other side. Something that has 2 pins. You aware of any other tools that can hold that while the nut is taken off the other side. I'm sure you cannot get this tool from Acorn.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Well.. the head is pretty much flush with the roller, nothing really sticking out to get ahold of. I might just end up making my own tool to hold it. Thanks so much for responding though. Great videos......!!
We are getting our carpet changed so we will have to remove the stairlift and the reinstall it.Do we still need to take out the wires if we are putting it back??That will make it hard i believe
I only need to remove the char. my washer dryer is up stairs and mocha says the installers can only lift as high as knees. do you think I can do that and then reconnect after the install. help
Aye, you should be able to follow the steps to remove thee chair, and after the washer/dryer installers are finished, you just follow the same steps in reverse.
help! i was attempting to remove one of these using your instructions but forgot to take the block out at the top of the track. So when trying to run the chair off the top of the rail, it stopped and I lost all power to the lift. I can't get the chair to go back down now in order to remove the block from the top of the track. Any suggestions please and thanks.
Aye, matey, you are not alone. Others have used a ratchet on the main gear to move it off the stop. Also, you may want to look for a red "reset" button near the motor to restore power to the lift
My mother has an Acorn Superglide 120 that's not working. I'm thinking of buying a used one and switching the chair/carriage onto her existing track. Do you know if the newer 130's will work on a 120 track? I can't seem to find that info anywhere. Thanks
@@thepiratehandyman2225 for anyone else reading this, they do fit. The Acorn 130 T700 works fine on the 120 track. However the transformer is different for a T700 so it had to be connected to the existing wiring
Can ask your opinion on the reliability/build quality of the Acorn 180, I'm looking to buy a used stairlift to fit myself in my own home? A few people have told me to avoid it and go for a Handicare 2000, thank you. 🙂
I have to be honest - I really don't have enough experience with either Acorn or Handicare to make an informed decision. I would recommend that you search for a site that posts reviews on each.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Thanks for replying. 🙂 A guy on an Acorn Facebook group who installs Acorn and Handicare and said to keep away from Acorn but that's just one person, apparently their customer care isn't supposed to be good but I wouldn't be using them. I'll see if I can find out more. 👍
That I don't know. Check the manufacturer's website or call their support line. I would think if you are removing the unit, there should be a way to do so without having to buy a new battery.
Hi i need to install one of this at my home for my mom but the issue is my stairs steps are made of stone would i be able to make a 90 degree from 2x4 and screw the 2x4 to the wall and install this on 2x4 thx
I'm going to be removing pretty much the same unit this weekend- during a house auction. About how long did the operation take you ? And how long is the rail, which I will have to strap to the top of my car ? Thanks.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Thanks for getting back to me. Thats what I was afraid of. I don't really have three hours there, though I do have a rack on top. Got two more days to decide. You've been very helpful.
I have an older Acorn Superglide 120, I just replaced the batteries and made sure all connections are good. I am now replacing the transformer and its wires to the charging post at bottom, couple questions, I am getting an error (4) which per codes list indicates seat not locked in, but it is...What can I do to solve this? And second, will the chair lift without the transformer hooked up? The old transformer fried and I had to replace it. The codes I get have no letters, only #'s. 5 when off and 4 when on...Thank u in advance for your help. Also my Dad is wondering why there is a large hole at bottom of footrest (underneath) and 3 screws. We can see a spring thru the hole, but is something missing?
Lass, ye be in a pickle, alright. I am not an Acorn technician, unfortunately. Have you tried contacting their support center? What you are describing is way above my rank. I wish I could be more help.
Just removed my lift in about 20 minutes... the HARDEST part was the 2" wood screws tightened down into the OAK stair steps.... We had the lift on a set of seven stairs down to the garage (for my wife with MS) so it was a one piece rail to remove. Now, what to do with it? Used for less than a year, not many cycles except when getting her to the doctor.
Glad to hear it worked, matey! As far as how to dispose of it, I would suggest contacting your local DAV chapter or another charitable organization that deals with folks with disabilites. I'm sure they would be happy to take it!
Yes. But you have to be very careful to shorten both the rail and the track by the exact same amount. And you have to be sure to install the stops on the ends.
Aye, matey, contact a local Veteran's charity, like Paralyzed Veterans of America, or another such organization. They are usually happy to come and pick it up. If you don't have a local Veterans Charity, there should be a local city or county charity that would be happy to pick it up. Nice thought, me hearty - smooth sailin'!
Great video, thanks. I have an Acorn Superglide 120, not unlike your 130, spanning 10 steps but because the top two steps make a 90-degree turn to the top floor, the rail goes all the way up to the 90-degree wall above them... if you can picture that. Which means I can't take the cap off and slide the chair/motor off the top end as you did; the wall is in the way. The bottom end is screwed to the floor, so I'm going to have to find another way to get the chair off. Any ideas? Many thanks.
The only thing I can think is to unscrew the last section of track from the floor, remove the screws that hold the track sections together, remove the track, and try to slide the chair off that way. I wonder how they installed it?
Thanks for the advice. But I've just checked and the whole 10-step rail is in one piece! So I reckon I'm going to have to get a stair lift engineer to get the job done... if only because I don't have a vehicle big enough to accommodate the track to take it to my local recycling facility.
You will have to take the rail apart just ahead of where the chair is, then use a wrench on the motor to turn the gear on the chair toward where you removed the rail.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Well I am thinking of buying a used one off of facebook or craigslist, not too sure of how eager they would be to help? Longer and cut seems the best plan, a split level home, so most are longer.
I have that same stair lift my mother died and nobody can find the key to it. Would it be cheaper to call a locksmith and have a new key made or call acorn?
Aye, it might be best to call Acorn first to see if they have a workaround, or maybe can give you a new key for free, or at least a nominal cost. Otherwise, see what a locksmith would charge.
Agree with your instructions through the removal of the chair, after that so many unnecessary steps. 1-unplug 2-remove three screws on upper part of the joint seam 3-unscrew bolt just above seam in cog track (about 6 inches from main body seam) 4-remove the four bolts in each of the floor plates on upper part of rail 5-pull rail apart at seam 6-pull wire out from rail at seam (ours was about a foot into the top rail bottom) until connector comes out, and undo the connector 7-remove and store upper section 8-undo four bolts on lower floor plates 9-move lower section 3-easy to remove, and EASY TO REMOVE AND TO REINSTALL
You didn't need to take it apart that much. The chair assembly is 2 pieces and the track was one piece with legs attached. Yes removing the stops to allow the motor to come off the rail. Then replace the stops until the next installation. As a DIYr I did this job a couple months ago on a longer 2 piece track. Broke it down to only 4 pieces and did not remove the wiring. Only needed to adjust the legs a little on the install. Thanks for the video though.
Hi there, excellent instructions! however, I did something wrong. I removed the plastic black stop but didn't remove the gear stop block. Now, the stairlift got stuck at the end and doesn't move :-( Any advice?
Aye, matey, ye be in a pickle! However, here's something you can try. With the chair switched to move it away from the metal block, turn it on, put a flathead screwdriver under the gear teeth on the chair motor and try to pry it away from the stop block. If necessary, tap the screwdriver with a hammer. Also, if you have a second person helping you, have them push the chair away from the stop block at the same time. Let me know if this works. If it doesn't, we will figure it out, matey!
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Thanks will try that. One problem though, the power somehow is disconnected internally even though it is plugged in. But, I think your idea of pushing the chair back with a flathead screwdriver and pulling it back at the same time may work. Will try and keep you posted!
Because the chair got "stuck," there might be a circuit breaker on the chair. Look for a red reset button, and that might allow the motor to run again.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Thanks! I was able to get the stairlift off the rail. I was thinking about the breaker and didn't know where it is. Awesome, will do it. Appreciate your help!
@@ravimusic9835 I've done the exact same thing as you. how did you remove the stairlift from the rail? Is there a reset button somewhere for the motor?
I know this product very well - a couple of things you missed. Where the two pieces of rail are spliced together, the gear rack overlaps the joint and there is a set-screw that needs to be removed from the gear rack at the overlapping end. Also, there is no need to remove the charge points - just disconnect the cable that runs through the rail - there is a connector for that very reason.
Hi Matthew, as you know this product well, you might be able to help me. I was attempting to remove one of these using the instructions here, but forgot to take the block out at the top of the track. So when trying to run the chair off the top of the rail, it stopped and I lost all power to the lift. I can't get the chair to go back down now in order to remove the block from the top of the track. Any suggestions please? and thanks.
Can ask your opinion on the reliability/build quality of the Acorn 180, I'm looking to buy a used stairlift to fit myself in my own home? A few people have told me to avoid it and go for a Handicare 2000, thank you. 🙂
@@MERCKXWOOD Can only say that we had a straight Acorn 120 installed for about 12 years. It was 100% reliable. I'm selling it today, working order for about 25% of the original cost, which is what brought me to this excellent video!
Metric or standard? Appreciate the video for guidance, but maybe a tool list for those going somewhere else to remove a lift as you did and I'm about to do. That way I'm not getting 20 miles from my tool box and saying, "CRAP!" should've brought,......
To your question, I don't remember for sure, but I think they were standard. I usually travel with a metric and standard socket set, as well as 2 or 3 different sizes of crescent wrenches to cover all my bases. But your suggestion is a great one, and we will incorporate tool lists in future videos.
I'm afraid that you will have to take the gear assembly apart on the bottom of the chair. The Acorn Website isn't much help, so the best thing to do is call them at 1-866-873-6574 and they should have some information on how to accomplish this.
Hi Pirate. We forgot to remove the one stop when taking off the track. The unit completely died and I backed it out manually. I cannot get it to power up no matter what I try. What am I missing? Please help
You took to much apart all you had to do is take the legs out of the carpet and keep the unit altogether, I just helped put one together. Thanks for doing this video.
We just purchased one to install for my mom. It worked in the home of the person that we bought it from but we can't seem to get it to work for us. Any tips or suggestions on what we could be doing wrong. Someone said that we need to have a technician come out and reset it. Is this something we can do ourselves?
Paula, you are correct! He didn't need to remove all the wiring and should have unscrewed the plates from the stairs in stead of fussing with all the nuts and bolts under the track! I recently removed one of these and tree installed it in my brother's house for my father to use. The track was in 2 pieces and I broke it down to only 4 pieces total. It's nice to see videos like this sometimes to learn what not to do.
@@monrobbins I had the same problem the first time I tried to start it up after re installing. I found the error codes in the manual and checked all the safety switches. It stated to work after that. Good luck!
The wiring to the handles is a real pain and whoever invented this stairlift had no thought for if a handle is broken or wire snaps due to the handle being pulled up and down because I've had to replace one handle and now the other handle has a wire snapped in it so the trigger only works going up and I have to use the other trigger for going down. Brilliant machine, but badly thought out.
Did yours come with a manual hand crank? I'm using an 8mm socket and cranking this bad boy up the rail. Mine also won't turn on and I need it off my aunt's stairs
That was a very messy start. Power source was still connected too. Obviously a first time for you. Having the seat cable still connected as you attempted to lift the motorised unit from the rail looked very amateurish and unprepared. Lets hope the rest of the demo goes better
Bevor sie den Stuhl von der Schiene nehmen, sollte man erst das Kabel entfernen und dann den Sitz abnehmen und dann den Motorblock. Sehr unprofessionell.
It would be great if you do video on how to install a acorn lift. Such as how to reverse the chair, left or right side of the stairs, and some of the trouble codes!
Great instruction video. I removed the same type Acorn stairlift using this video. I’m a 74 year old and I was able to do this myself! Thanks very much. Good job!
Aye, matey, ye can do it! Thank ye for the kind words - smooth sailin'!
Dude, I can't believe I found a video with the exact same chair my dad has...you're awesome...thanks for posting this.
Thank ye, matey!
Acorn is a very common brand of stairlift.
I just bought a house with a stairlift. Thank you for taking the time to show us the steps to take it out! Time to keep some in my treasure chest 😊
Aye, glad it was helpful. Please be sure to read all the comments, as others have given some very useful tips. Smooth sailin'!
Thank you so much for such a straight forward video. Delivery man refused to deliver new fridge due to staircase lift. Easy to remove and put it back. I just removed the seat.
Glad it helped, matey - smooth sailin'!
Thanks so much for this video! I had the Acorn 130 T700 stair lift installed for my elderly mom several years ago, so she could get to her things in our finished basement. One of the things they don't discuss in the manual is the removal of the chair when you need to move something large up and down the stairs. I don't want to remove it entirely, and this video was just the treat to figure out the quick way to remove when needed. It's been bugging me, because I needed to know how to do it. It was good to see that you should have two people to handle the chair assembly off and on. I can't thank you enough. 🏴☠
Aye, lass, thank ye for the kind words - glad it helped!
Omg thank you so much! Acorn was gona charge me $250 for them uninstall our stairlift! This video saved me jus that! Thank u 🙏
Aye, matey, savin' money for the treasure chest - that's what we like to hear! Smooth sailin'!
You're right and they want to charge a ridiculous amount to come and do maintenance or clean it. Do not sign their maintenance agreement.
@@thepiratehandyman2225what type of screws are mounting the plates onto the stairs? What size bolts were in the rails?
Great video. I removed the same type Acorn stairlift using this video. I’m a 79 year old and I was able to do this myself! & a friend Thanks For your help !
Aye, glad to hear it helped - congratulations, matey!
Need to remove one of these this afternoon and this tutorial is exactly what I needed. Thanks a ton for taking the time to put this together.
Ye be most welcome, matey! Be sure to read the comments, as smarter people than me have added some very helpful tips - smooth sailin'!
Thank you! I only took off the chair (keeping rail in place for now) and this made it easy peasy. We actually removed it assembled - the chair and battery together - which could be done if you have two people "catching" the chair as it comes off the rail (as it is very heavy).
Aye, matey, good advice - thank ye!
This is good to know. I need to remove the chair to put in a new washer. Found out that the company charges $250 for removal and replacement each.
How heavy is it ? 50lbs ? More?
Awesome! I love it that you were helping a friend!
Aye, matey, thank you for your kind words. And helping people is one of the joys of life - smooth sailin'!
Love the video. This will save us some $$$ so we can add to our treasure chest. Thanks so much!
Aye, matey, savin' money for the treasure chest - that's what we like to hear! Smooth sailin'!
I only needed to take the chair and base off, to facilitate delivery of a new appliance. Thank you for making this so easy. Now I do not have to worry should we need to have something else delivered.
Glad it helped, matey!
When the movers refused to service the second floor of my elderly mom's house last week, I thought I would have to somehow get all that furniture out by myself, or abandon it. Thank you. You've saved me a lot of problems.
Edit: Liked and subbed.
Aye, matey,hope everything goes well with your mom. Smooth sailin'!
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Yar har har!
Thank you. I am so happy with the video! I was able to find someone that does this is awesome.
Aye, matey, glad it helped - smooth sailin'!
thank you for this video , but i have a maybe stupid question where to stay with it ?
Aye, lass, great question! If you don't need it and don't want the bother of selling it, call a local Veteran's organization, and they are usually happy to come and pick it up.
Thanks! Saved me a ton of frustration!
Aye, matey, glad this helped - smooth sailin'!
Excellent, saved money.
Aye, matey, that be the goal - smooth sailin'!
Exactly what I needed, Thanks
Glad it helped, matey! Smooth sailin'!
Nice Video Pirate Man. You have a nice Vibe my friend.
Thank ye for the kind words, matey - smooth sailin'!
Great video. What if the chair doesn't work? Do I have to push it up to the top?
Aye, that is usually the best thing to do. You can use a socket wrench to turn the gear on the wheel to move it.
I’m cleaning up an older Acorn 120 and a couple of the nylon rollers in the bottom of the chair unit seem a little stiff like they need lubricated. They don't seem worn out or sloppy, just roll a little stiff. They are not rolling freely. I'm considering putting the chair on its side then putting a drop of oil so it can get down around the shaft. I'm just not sure what kind of lubricant to use. I don't want to put something that will "eat" the nylon roller. Anyone have any ideas on what type of lubricant to use?
Aye, matey, my favorite has always been 3-in-1 oil. It shouldn't damage the nylon roller.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Thanks for the quick reply....!! Ill try it.
Im using the 3 in 1 oil, its working pretty good. A couple of the rollers are just not freeing up the way I want them to. I want to take them off and look at the "axle". Of course you need some type of special tool to hold the inside of the axle so you can take the nut off the other side. Something that has 2 pins. You aware of any other tools that can hold that while the nut is taken off the other side. I'm sure you cannot get this tool from Acorn.
Can you get a pair of lock-tight pliers in there?
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Well.. the head is pretty much flush with the roller, nothing really sticking out to get ahold of. I might just end up making my own tool to hold it. Thanks so much for responding though. Great videos......!!
Thank you so much for this video! I was able to figure out how to take my grandmothers seat off so the movers can move her furniture out.
Aye, lass, glad the video helped - smooth sailin'!
Thank you, very helpful
Aye, matey, glad it was helpful - smooth sailin'!
Thank you! That was so helpful!
Aye, lass, glad you found it helpful - smooth saiiin'!
You're just HILARIOUS
Aye, matey, be that a good thing or a bad thing???
We are getting our carpet changed so we will have to remove the stairlift and the reinstall it.Do we still need to take out the wires if we are putting it back??That will make it hard i believe
If you have enough slack in the wires to move it out of the way, then you should be okay. But make sure you unplug the power.
Thank you. Very informative and made it quite easy
Aye, matey, glad it helped - smooth sailin'!
I only need to remove the char. my washer dryer is up stairs and mocha says the installers can only lift as high as knees. do you think I can do that and then reconnect after the install. help
Aye, you should be able to follow the steps to remove thee chair, and after the washer/dryer installers are finished, you just follow the same steps in reverse.
help! i was attempting to remove one of these using your instructions but forgot to take the block out at the top of the track. So when trying to run the chair off the top of the rail, it stopped and I lost all power to the lift. I can't get the chair to go back down now in order to remove the block from the top of the track. Any suggestions please and thanks.
Aye, matey, you are not alone. Others have used a ratchet on the main gear to move it off the stop. Also, you may want to look for a red "reset" button near the motor to restore power to the lift
My mother has an Acorn Superglide 120 that's not working. I'm thinking of buying a used one and switching the chair/carriage onto her existing track. Do you know if the newer 130's will work on a 120 track? I can't seem to find that info anywhere. Thanks
Check the Acorn Website and see if they have any information on this. I am not sure. Sorry!
@@thepiratehandyman2225 for anyone else reading this, they do fit. The Acorn 130 T700 works fine on the 120 track. However the transformer is different for a T700 so it had to be connected to the existing wiring
I have a question. My dad is trying to add only 2 feet to his stair lift. Where could he get that from?
Aye, lass, have you contacted the manufacturer? The only other thing to do is search on line to see if anyone is selling.
Can ask your opinion on the reliability/build quality of the Acorn 180, I'm looking to buy a used stairlift to fit myself in my own home?
A few people have told me to avoid it and go for a Handicare 2000, thank you. 🙂
I have to be honest - I really don't have enough experience with either Acorn or Handicare to make an informed decision. I would recommend that you search for a site that posts reviews on each.
180 is a very good unit.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Thanks for replying. 🙂 A guy on an Acorn Facebook group who installs Acorn and Handicare and said to keep away from Acorn but that's just one person, apparently their customer care isn't supposed to be good but I wouldn't be using them. I'll see if I can find out more. 👍
@@crunkin1t590 I was thinking it couldn't be as bad as what some say given how many they sell.
Good video
Thank ye for the kind words, matey - smooth sailin'!
DAV! Great idea. I happen to be a veteran too. :)
Pay it forward - and thank ye for yer service, matey!
My battery is dead and the unit is at the bottom. Do I need to replace the battery and bring the unit to the top to remove the chair? Thank you
That I don't know. Check the manufacturer's website or call their support line. I would think if you are removing the unit, there should be a way to do so without having to buy a new battery.
Hi i need to install one of this at my home for my mom but the issue is my stairs steps are made of stone would i be able to make a 90 degree from 2x4 and screw the 2x4 to the wall and install this on 2x4 thx
If you do that, you have to make sure the 2x4 is screwed into a stud.
I'm going to be removing pretty much the same unit this weekend- during a house auction. About how long did the operation take you ? And how long is the rail, which I will have to strap to the top of my car ? Thanks.
Aye, matey, it took nigh on 3 hours. The length of the rails was maybe 8', and they be heavy buggers. Hope you have a luggage rack of the top!
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Thanks for getting back to me. Thats what I was afraid of. I don't really have three hours there, though I do have a rack on top. Got two more days to decide. You've been very helpful.
Unfortunately, matey, time is what it is. I hopes ye can work it out.
I have an older Acorn Superglide 120, I just replaced the batteries and made sure all connections are good. I am now replacing the transformer and its wires to the charging post at bottom, couple questions, I am getting an error (4) which per codes list indicates seat not locked in, but it is...What can I do to solve this? And second, will the chair lift without the transformer hooked up? The old transformer fried and I had to replace it. The codes I get have no letters, only #'s. 5 when off and 4 when on...Thank u in advance for your help. Also my Dad is wondering why there is a large hole at bottom of footrest (underneath) and 3 screws. We can see a spring thru the hole, but is something missing?
Lass, ye be in a pickle, alright. I am not an Acorn technician, unfortunately. Have you tried contacting their support center? What you are describing is way above my rank. I wish I could be more help.
Just removed my lift in about 20 minutes... the HARDEST part was the 2" wood screws tightened down into the OAK stair steps.... We had the lift on a set of seven stairs down to the garage (for my wife with MS) so it was a one piece rail to remove. Now, what to do with it? Used for less than a year, not many cycles except when getting her to the doctor.
Glad to hear it worked, matey! As far as how to dispose of it, I would suggest contacting your local DAV chapter or another charitable organization that deals with folks with disabilites. I'm sure they would be happy to take it!
can you shorten the unit? if you get a used one that is too long?
Yes. But you have to be very careful to shorten both the rail and the track by the exact same amount. And you have to be sure to install the stops on the ends.
I removed all the bolts and the track still will not separate. What am I missing?
Aye, look closely for screws in the track. They are the same color as the track and are flush with the track, and can be hard to see.
excellent thanks -- does any charity take these device?
Aye, matey, contact a local Veteran's charity, like Paralyzed Veterans of America, or another such organization. They are usually happy to come and pick it up. If you don't have a local Veterans Charity, there should be a local city or county charity that would be happy to pick it up. Nice thought, me hearty - smooth sailin'!
Fantástico. Gracias.
De nada, matey!
replaced circuit board on acorn stairlift getting beeping and a figure 8 on screen and it wont move any ideas
No idea. If you to their website, select the support tab, put in the model number, and it should give you a troubleshooting guide with error codes.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 thank you
Great video, thanks. I have an Acorn Superglide 120, not unlike your 130, spanning 10 steps but because the top two steps make a 90-degree turn to the top floor, the rail goes all the way up to the 90-degree wall above them... if you can picture that. Which means I can't take the cap off and slide the chair/motor off the top end as you did; the wall is in the way. The bottom end is screwed to the floor, so I'm going to have to find another way to get the chair off. Any ideas? Many thanks.
The only thing I can think is to unscrew the last section of track from the floor, remove the screws that hold the track sections together, remove the track, and try to slide the chair off that way. I wonder how they installed it?
Thanks for the advice. But I've just checked and the whole 10-step rail is in one piece! So I reckon I'm going to have to get a stair lift engineer to get the job done... if only because I don't have a vehicle big enough to accommodate the track to take it to my local recycling facility.
Aye, sometimes ye have to call in the professionals.
Sawzall
Does the tooth groove track need to be removed first before the two large pieces can be separated?
No. Once ye remove the stops, ye ken take the chair and motor off, without removing the track.
Hi, my stairlift cannot move even the power is on and it is at the bottom of the stairs. Anyway I can remove it please?
You will have to take the rail apart just ahead of where the chair is, then use a wrench on the motor to turn the gear on the chair toward where you removed the rail.
How hard is it to alter the length of the track?
Not terribly hard, but you need to contact Acorn to get the length you need.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Well I am thinking of buying a used one off of facebook or craigslist, not too sure of how eager they would be to help? Longer and cut seems the best plan, a split level home, so most are longer.
Sounds like a plan!
Thank you very much ...gracias
De nada, matey!
I have that same stair lift my mother died and nobody can find the key to it. Would it be cheaper to call a locksmith and have a new key made or call acorn?
Aye, it might be best to call Acorn first to see if they have a workaround, or maybe can give you a new key for free, or at least a nominal cost. Otherwise, see what a locksmith would charge.
nice
Thank ye, matey - smooth sailin'!
What are the stairs isn't working and it won't go off the rail by itself
Aye, lass, ye should go to the manufacturer's website, and search for "Support."
Agree with your instructions through the removal of the chair, after that so many unnecessary steps.
1-unplug
2-remove three screws on upper part of the joint seam
3-unscrew bolt just above seam in cog track (about 6 inches from main body seam)
4-remove the four bolts in each of the floor plates on upper part of rail
5-pull rail apart at seam
6-pull wire out from rail at seam (ours was about a foot into the top rail bottom) until connector comes out, and undo the connector
7-remove and store upper section
8-undo four bolts on lower floor plates
9-move lower section
3-easy to remove, and EASY TO REMOVE AND TO REINSTALL
Thank ye, matey, for the excellent suggestion!
You didn't need to take it apart that much. The chair assembly is 2 pieces and the track was one piece with legs attached. Yes removing the stops to allow the motor to come off the rail. Then replace the stops until the next installation. As a DIYr I did this job a couple months ago on a longer 2 piece track. Broke it down to only 4 pieces and did not remove the wiring. Only needed to adjust the legs a little on the install. Thanks for the video though.
Aye, matey, and thank ye for the tips! Readers, take note!
Hi there, excellent instructions! however, I did something wrong. I removed the plastic black stop but didn't remove the gear stop block. Now, the stairlift got stuck at the end and doesn't move :-( Any advice?
Aye, matey, ye be in a pickle! However, here's something you can try. With the chair switched to move it away from the metal block, turn it on, put a flathead screwdriver under the gear teeth on the chair motor and try to pry it away from the stop block. If necessary, tap the screwdriver with a hammer. Also, if you have a second person helping you, have them push the chair away from the stop block at the same time. Let me know if this works. If it doesn't, we will figure it out, matey!
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Thanks will try that. One problem though, the power somehow is disconnected internally even though it is plugged in. But, I think your idea of pushing the chair back with a flathead screwdriver and pulling it back at the same time may work. Will try and keep you posted!
Because the chair got "stuck," there might be a circuit breaker on the chair. Look for a red reset button, and that might allow the motor to run again.
@@thepiratehandyman2225 Thanks! I was able to get the stairlift off the rail. I was thinking about the breaker and didn't know where it is. Awesome, will do it. Appreciate your help!
@@ravimusic9835 I've done the exact same thing as you. how did you remove the stairlift from the rail? Is there a reset button somewhere for the motor?
I know this product very well - a couple of things you missed. Where the two pieces of rail are spliced together, the gear rack overlaps the joint and there is a set-screw that needs to be removed from the gear rack at the overlapping end. Also, there is no need to remove the charge points - just disconnect the cable that runs through the rail - there is a connector for that very reason.
Aye, matey, thank ye for the tips - very helpful!
Hi Matthew, as you know this product well, you might be able to help me. I was attempting to remove one of these using the instructions here, but forgot to take the block out at the top of the track. So when trying to run the chair off the top of the rail, it stopped and I lost all power to the lift. I can't get the chair to go back down now in order to remove the block from the top of the track. Any suggestions please? and thanks.
Can ask your opinion on the reliability/build quality of the Acorn 180, I'm looking to buy a used stairlift to fit myself in my own home?
A few people have told me to avoid it and go for a Handicare 2000, thank you. 🙂
@@koppite1970you most likely blew the fuse.
@@MERCKXWOOD Can only say that we had a straight Acorn 120 installed for about 12 years. It was 100% reliable. I'm selling it today, working order for about 25% of the original cost, which is what brought me to this excellent video!
Metric or standard? Appreciate the video for guidance, but maybe a tool list for those going somewhere else to remove a lift as you did and I'm about to do. That way I'm not getting 20 miles from my tool box and saying, "CRAP!" should've brought,......
Thanks, matey, that's a great suggestion!
To your question, I don't remember for sure, but I think they were standard. I usually travel with a metric and standard socket set, as well as 2 or 3 different sizes of crescent wrenches to cover all my bases. But your suggestion is a great one, and we will incorporate tool lists in future videos.
Bacon !! 300th elikeo !!
Aye, bacon!
There may be multiple stops. Be sure to remove all the stops before removing or adding the carriage to the rail.
Thank ye for the insight, matey! Good points, all!
How do I take my chair off if the chair isn’t working? Please hurry with response. I’m desperate
I'm afraid that you will have to take the gear assembly apart on the bottom of the chair. The Acorn Website isn't much help, so the best thing to do is call them at 1-866-873-6574 and they should have some information on how to accomplish this.
You can grab a ratchet and move the gears by manually spinning the motor. A good drill makes it much faster
Thanks for the tip, lass!
Hi Pirate. We forgot to remove the one stop when taking off the track. The unit completely died and I backed it out manually. I cannot get it to power up no matter what I try. What am I missing? Please help
Look for a red "reset" button around the motor. Sounds like you may have tripped a breaker inside the unit.
why are you taking so much of this apart?
We had to remove the entire unit, including the track, and move the pieces out.
You took to much apart all you had to do is take the legs out of the carpet and keep the unit altogether, I just helped put one together. Thanks for doing this video.
Thanks for the tips!
We just purchased one to install for my mom. It worked in the home of the person that we bought it from but we can't seem to get it to work for us. Any tips or suggestions on what we could be doing wrong. Someone said that we need to have a technician come out and reset it. Is this something we can do ourselves?
Paula, you are correct! He didn't need to remove all the wiring and should have unscrewed the plates from the stairs in stead of fussing with all the nuts and bolts under the track!
I recently removed one of these and tree installed it in my brother's house for my father to use. The track was in 2 pieces and I broke it down to only 4 pieces total. It's nice to see videos like this sometimes to learn what not to do.
@@monrobbins I had the same problem the first time I tried to start it up after re installing. I found the error codes in the manual and checked all the safety switches. It stated to work after that. Good luck!
Well you made that look easy 😂 2:23
Aye, matey, thank ye for the kind words - smooth sailin'!
The wiring to the handles is a real pain and whoever invented this stairlift had no thought for if a handle is broken or wire snaps due to the handle being pulled up and down because I've had to replace one handle and now the other handle has a wire snapped in it so the trigger only works going up and I have to use the other trigger for going down. Brilliant machine, but badly thought out.
Aye, lass, sometimes the engineers don't think things through.
Interesting that you didn’t remind us to unplug the power before starting.
Oops - thanks for mentioning this. ALWAY cut the power to any electric-powered unit before working on it.
But mine won't turn on! I want this thing gone so badly
Did yours come with a manual hand crank? I'm using an 8mm socket and cranking this bad boy up the rail. Mine also won't turn on and I need it off my aunt's stairs
@anonymouslyanony has a good suggestion. Otherwise, go to the Acorn Website and see what information they have.
Wow did you screw that job up
Aye, but everything was removed - even if it was incredibly inefficient! ;-)
That was a very messy start. Power source was still connected too. Obviously a first time for you. Having the seat cable still connected as you attempted to lift the motorised unit from the rail looked very amateurish and unprepared. Lets hope the rest of the demo goes better
Aye, thank ye for the constructive comments, matey.
As an experienced stairlift technician this was painful to watch
Ate, matey, I can imagine...
Bevor sie den Stuhl von der Schiene nehmen, sollte man erst das Kabel entfernen und dann den Sitz abnehmen und dann den Motorblock. Sehr unprofessionell.
Danke für den Tipp!
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Thank ye, matey!
It would be great if you do video on how to install a acorn lift. Such as how to reverse the chair, left or right side of the stairs, and some of the trouble codes!
Aye, matey, will look for an opportunity to do so.
Ok
Aye, matey!
Seems like its not that complicating. Maybe some should tell my stupid landlord.
Aye, lass, send him a link to the video!
😂 omg I’ve never seen such a bad representation of taking apart a 130.
This was so awkward to watch.
I've heard that...
Wrong way to remove it. I work for a stairlift company and you dont have to do all that
What is the best way?