Stairfriend 23  Curved Stairlift

  • Designed for indoor access over stairs with multiple levels, curves or intermediate landings
  • Double rail custom bent to exact specifications; out-of-the-way parking option
  • Quiet, smooth-riding operation with 300 lb capacity and optional 350 lb capacity
  • Choice of 2 seat styles to suit your comfort needs
  • Suitable for residential use and commercial applications in some regions*
  • Battery operated; allows operation during a power outage
  • For straight stairs, see the K2 stairlift

The Stairfriend 23 model replaces the original Stairfriend.

*Please contact Savaria or your local authorized dealer for commercial applications. The original Stairfriend may be available for some commercial applications.

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Features

Battery powered: Operates through power interruptions with charging stations at top and bottom and optional intermediate landings.
On-board controls: With soft start and smooth stop operation, seat swivels and locks into position for safe boarding and deboarding, retractable seat belt.
Radio frequency remote controls: Offer greater range and control of device from other rooms.
Overspeed governor and obstruction sensors: To stop the chair if it meets an object in both up or down travel directions.
Reliable rack and pinion drive: With sturdy, twin steel tube rail construction.
Custom-built: For curves, turns, landings and parking, and can be mounted on either side of stairs.
LED status lights: To advise of any issues.
Finish options: Choice of seat with wipe-clean synthetic leather.
Warranty: 36 months parts. Please see complete details here.

Options

Options: Choice of seat, 90º or 180º parking, top or bottom overrun, keyless access, emergency stop button, extra-long seatbelt and 5-point harness.

Specifications

Applications: Residential, commercial*, indoor.
Standard capacity: 300 lb (136 kg), optional 350 lb (160 kg)
Maximum travel: 84' (25.60 m)
Nominal speed: 20 ft/min, (0.1 m/s), 12 ft/min (0.06 m/s) through curves.
Motor: 0.6 hp, 24V (DC)
Fold-up depth: 16.25" (413 mm)
Fold-out depth: 27" (686 mm), with offset footrest: 25.75" (660 mm),
with small footrest: 25" (640 mm)
Range of incline: 0˚ to 56˚
*where permitted by code

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    Stairfriend 23 stairlift on curved staircase showing V seat option

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    Stairfriend 23 with L seat and out-of-the-way parking on a curved staircase

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    Woman on a Stairfriend 23 riding up a curved stairlift

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    Stairfriend 23 with L seat and out-of-the-way parking on a curved staircase

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    Stairfriend stairlift with  L seat detail

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    Side view of the Stairfriend stairlift with L seat on a curved staircase

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    Stairfriend 23 with V seat and out-of-the-way parking on a curved staircase

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    Woman riding a Stairfriend stairlift for curved stairs

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    Stairfriend with L seat option in a home with 90 degree turn on stairs

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    Home with two Stairfriend stairlifts - one for each set of curved stairs

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    Out-of-the-way parking on a Stairfriend stairlift with L seat in a traditional home

    IMPORTANT: Safety notice for current owners of Savaria residential elevators