Scout SC a Stairlift For Straight Stairs

Designed for efficiency and reliability, the Scout from Stannah will help you enjoy the full use of your home. The Scout meets all the quality and safety standards that set Stannah apart.Versatility is built-in. The Scout can be installed on narrow stairs, including those with a door close to the top step. The batteries recharge constantly, so your Scout is always ready for use, even dur- ing a power outage. Thoughtfully engineered for ease-of-use, the Scout features a wide seat, large footrest, full-length armrests and remote controls on both landings, so you can also use the chair to carry laundry or groceries up and down the stairs.The Scout: a perfect blend of quality and value.

Enjoy the full use of your home with the Scout stairlift from Stannah

Adjustable seat height Set during installation so that your stairlift is comfortable and tailored to fit your needs.

Ergonomic controls Conveniently located on the end of the armrest and designed for arthritic fingers.

Swivel levers Use the levers to turn the chair, so that you can get on and off your stairlift in the safest position at the top of your stairs.

Remote controls Located on both landings, allow you to call the lift up or downstairs.

Stannah Stairlifts Inc. Head Office & Showroom: Tel: (508) 520-7878 20 Liberty Way, Suite A, Franklin, MA 02038

Upholstery Comfortable, wipe-clean upholstery

On/Off switch Conveniently placed On/Off switch prevents the chair from moving unexpectedly.

Seat belt Attached to the chair for added security. (Seat belt not shown)

Rated load One person, 300lbs

Safety sensors Stop the stairlift if it meets an obstruction.

Dimensions measured from the wall are nominal – the addition of a wide baseboard or similar obstruction may affect the dimensions taken from this point. The dimensions are accurate, but you should add 1″ clearance for the user.

• Weight limit: 300lbs.
• Minimum stair width: about 28″. (The stairlift takes up less, but you need room for the users’ knees)
• Distance between armrests: 21.2″ at the front, 19.5″ at the back
• Depth of seat cushion: 15″
• Minimum seat height from floor: 22½”
• Maximum seat height from floor: 27″
• Space needed at the bottom of the stairs: about 27″ in front of first step (but chair can be folded and sent up the stairs when not in use)
• Folded width from wall: 15½”
• Rail protrusion at bottom landing: about 15″ unless a fold-up rail is fitted
• Rail protrusion at top landing: about 4″, but can be installed at 0″ if there is a door at the top
• Width of rail: 3.2″
• Distance of rail from baseboard usually around 3½”
• Speed: about 18’/minute (so about 50 seconds to ride up a typical staircase)
• Remotes: two, one for each landing, infra-red wireless (like a TV remote with two buttons)
• Battery life – stairlift: typically 3-5 years
• Battery life – remotes: typically 1-2 years depending on use. 3 ‘AA’ batteries per remote
• Service interval: annual service is recommended by Stannah and by American Society of Mechanical Engineers code
• User maintenance required: none, but a wipe down with a damp cloth is OK for cleaning
• Standard safety devices:
  • Seat belt: retractable seat-belt
  • Over-speed governor: required in public buildings, so we fit one to all our stairlifts
  • Safety sensors: on the footrest and both sides of chair, to stop the stairlift if it touches an obstruction
  • Constant battery-charging: to prevent dead batteries, the biggest cause of call-outs for most stairlifts
  • Key lock: located on the carriage, below the seat
• Available options:
  • Powered swivel seat option- allows the user to swivel the seat while standing away from the top of the stairs