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User Measuring Guide

How to measure the user of the stairlift

Some basic measurements are needed to ensure that your loved one can use the Acorn Stairlift safely. It’s very simple to do and all you need is a quality tape measure and a chair.

Start by having the user sit in the chair as upright as possible. This is important because it will make sure that all the measurements are accurate.

Now you are ready to measure.

Explination of Measurements

1. Seat to Head Measurement

This should be a measurement from the base of the seat to the top of the user’s head.

2. Floor to Knee Measurement

This measurement should be taken from the fl oor to the under side of the user’s knees.

3. Back to Knee Measurement

This measurement should be taken from the user’s back to the front of his/her knees.

4. Back to Toe Measurement

This measurement should be taken from the user’s back to the front of his/her toes. Make sure the user tucks in his/ her toes as far back as they can comfortably.

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