Telecab 17 Through-Floor Lift

A high capacity through-floor lift

The Savaria Telecab 17 through-the-floor lift provides service to two levels in your home. It features an 845 lb capacity, making it well suited to use with heavier mobility equipment such as power wheelchairs or scooters. Using the same drive system as the robust Savaria V-1504 wheelchair lift, the Telecab 17 delivers reliable performance, without the need for a hoistway. The lift features a fully enclosed acrylic cab.

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Why choose a Savaria Telecab 17 lift

High capacity indoor wheelchair lift

The Savaria Telecab 17 accommodates heavy devices such power chairs and mobility scooters. Choose from two cab sizes with up to a 36" by 54" interior cab size with 80" height for a spacious interior.

Easy Operation

The Telecab 17 installs onto a support wall and travels through a floor cut-out on the second level that is capped shut when the lift descends. The lift features constant pressure operation also known as “push-to-run” buttons to service two levels in your home, thanks to its hydraulic drive tower.

No hoistway needed

Concealed drive

Safety features

A stop and alarm button are included inside the cab. Emergency battery lowering is included, along with a manual lowering device. The Telecab 17 features an underpan obstruction sensor to stop the lift if it encounters an obstruction while descending. A cab-top obstruction sensor is also included to stop the lift if it encounters an obstruction while ascending. A pressure relief valve prevents platform overload. The door includes an interlock system preventing it from being opened while the lift is operating. A slack chain safety device and telephone are also included.

Telecab 17 Through-Floor Lift

Standard finish

Automatic ceiling lighting with two recessed LED fixtures
White powder-coated aluminum finish
Features a modern cab style including full-height acrylic panels on three sides and a single access door
Interior control panel located for easy reach if seated in a mobility device
Full-depth sturdy handrail
Wall-mounted call button
Sloped threshold along with non-skid flooring provide easier and secure access to the lift for mobility device users or those with diminished stability
Door with a hydraulic closer

Other Options

Optional size

The standard 30" by 46" cab can be upgraded to 36" by 54"

Door Options

The door can be ordered to hinge left- or right-sided at time of ordering.

Battery

You can also opt for a UPS battery back-up system that provides power operation for several trips during a power failure.

Telecab 17 Specifications

Applications

Residential, indoor

Motor/pump

2:1 roller chain hydraulic

Standard capacity

845 lb (384 kg)

Maximum travel distance

23' (7 m) with 2 stops

Nominal speed

20 ft/min (0.1 m/s)

Drive

2:1 roller chain hydraulic

Floor cutout

60 ½" × 35 ¼" (1537 mm × 895 mm) for 30" × 46" cab
68 ½" × 41 ¼" (1740 mm × 1048 mm) for 36" × 54" cab

Minimum overhead required

96" (2438 mm) to have 6" minimum clearance by code
92" (2337 mm) requires variance

Power supply required

110 VAC, 20 A, 60 Hz, single phase

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Cab Sizes

W30" x L46" x H80" (762 mm x 1168 mm x 2032 mm)
W36" x L54" x H80" (914 mm x 1372 mm x 2032 mm)

Entry/exit configurations available

Warranty

A 36-month warranty against defective parts is included through your local dealer.*

*Please note the full details of the Savaria warranty, including the requirement for regular maintenance.

Telecab 17 Gallery

See more photos of Telecab 17

Close-up of a metallic control panel featuring buttons and a red emergency stop, with a key inserted in a switch.

An up-close view of the controls inside the Telecab 17. The buttons are press-to-run, also called constant pressure operation.

Underside of a through‑floor residential lift showing white frame, glass panels, and ceiling-mounted platform edge

The Telecab and Telecab 17 both feature obstruction sensors that stop the lift if it meets any obstruction as it travels.

Through-the-floor lift with a white-framed glass cabin enclosed under a flush ceiling opening in a residential space.

The Telecab 17 carries up to 845lb, making it great for those with heavier mobility equipment such as a power wheelchair or scooter. Installed by Silver Cross London.

Glass residential through the floor lift with white framing, clear panels, and minimalist showroom setting

A top landing view of the Telecab 17.

Through-the-floor lift with a white-framed glass cabin and door open, positioned below a ceiling cutout in a residential room.

The Telecab 17 includes a full door with acrylic panel that provides a spacious entrance for mobility equipment.

Through‑floor residential lift with white flush panels and landing platform installed in an upper hallway with wood flooring

Here's a view at the top landing of the Telecab drive tower. The cab is not seen here as it is at the bottom landing.

Through-the-floor lift with a flush wooden lid closed at floor level, concealing the lift opening against a wall panel.

Silver Cross London had the floor plug finished with matching wood flooring for a beautiful end result.

Through-the-floor lift with a white-framed glass cabin installed beside built-in shelving on a hardwood floor.

The Telecab 17 has automatic cabin lighting. Installed by Savaria Alberta.

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Luma through the floor lift installed in front of a brightly lit window.

Explore other Savaria through-floor lift models

Savaria offers three models of through-the-floor lifts for home use. If you need two-door access, see the Telecab. If you don’t need to accommodate a wheelchair, see the Luma lift.

Grayscale image of a Luma through the floor lift with a white notebook graphic overlaid, featuring a green line‑art icon of an elevator shaft.

How to choose a through-floor lift

Learn more about how to choose the best through-floor lift, including how much they cost, the site preparation needs, how long the installation process takes and other considerations with our home accessibility ultimate guide section.

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