Follow the instruction manual that came with it. You can also hire someone to install it for you.
"When using a wheel chair lift into a van one generally backs their wheel chair into the lift, making sure that the wheel chair is locked so that it can't roll off. Then, pushes the button so that it lifts the wheel chair to the level of the floor."
It is possible to install a wheel chair lift onto any vehicle with a little versatility, but wheel chair lifts are most commonly placed on vans and some buses.
Most wheel chair lifts that are installed in your home must be installed by a professional. However, if you're looking to install a lift in your vehicle there are several "bolt-on" models that can be installed if you are fairly handy.
The time is would take a contractor to install a handicapped chair lift would depend on their experience. One that is experienced in the business could successfully get a chair lift installed in a couple of hours.
You should install a chair lift in someones home when you think it is time for them to need help getting around their house. If it is convient for the person to have it in their home than you should install it.
Several good websites you could check out to purchase your wheel chair lift could include the sites at spinlife, ameriglide, bruno, vanconinc, or vantagemobility.
One can purchase a wheel chair lift from several different online websites. These include: Savaria, WayFair, Spin Life, Braun Ability, Ameriglide, and Amazon.
There are seven major chair lift manufacturers in the United States. If you are looking for a chair stair model you have even more options, there are 30 available.
Life chairs are used for people who have injuries that confine them to a wheel chair. This allows them to lift the chair up steps or stairs.
A swivel chair incorporates a wheel and axle as a simple machine. The wheel allows the chair to rotate smoothly on its base, making it easier for the user to move around without having to lift the chair.
No you should not need a permit to install this chair. In most areas, permits are required for major renovations only and have a dollar amount minimum of 5,000.00.
Chair lifts are often a difficult item to install for most amateurs so for the best reliability and safety a professional would be recommended.