Choosing the right kind of mobility chair lifts is a challenge in itself because of the fact that a number of options are available and then, some very important things are to be taken care of.
There are some very important points to take note of and here in this post, we will take a look at some that will make the difference in the buying process.
OUTSIDE LIFTS
- As the name signifies, this kind of lift is secured to the exterior of the vehicle via trailer hitch receiver.
- This way, it becomes very easy to transport the wheelchair from one place to another as it will stay safely attached to the rear part of the vehicle.
- According to the experts, this version of mobility chair lifts is very popular as a matter of fact that they can be attached to almost any kind of vehicle.
- At the same time, they will make sure that they will not consume any space in the interiors of the vehicle.
- Outside lifts also have the added benefit of being able to be transferred from vehicle to vehicle with relative ease.
- One more very interesting feature is that they are more accommodating for those having mobility issues and they cay can be operated by single person only.
USER CAPABILITIES REQUIRED TO USE THIS LIFT INCLUDE BEING ABLE TO:
- Walk from the front to the rear of the vehicle and back.
- Stand for two to three minutes while the lift operates.
- Drive or push the mobility device onto and off of the platform.
- Insert the key and rotate 90-degrees to turn on and activate the lift.
- Apply pressure to hold the up and down buttons while the lift is in operation.
- Walk from the front to the rear of the vehicle and back.
