Wheelchair lifts allow those using wheelchairs access to vehicles and elevated places which they would otherwise find off-limits. Wheelchair lifts are available in both hydraulic and electrically powered models; the electrical power wheelchair lifts can be operated by anyone capable of pressing a button.
Some wheelchair lifts require that the wheelchair be carried onto the vehicle’s rear hitch, while others have lifts which will raise the wheelchair into the vehicle’s trunk or back cargo area. Research the different types of power wheelchair lifts before making a purchase; not all lifts work with all cars.
Our professionals at AeroFlow Healthcare are happy to you on the proper lift to use with your make and model of vehicle. We have full descriptions of all the lifts we have available right on our website.
Wheelchair lifts which operate manually can usually be installed without professional assistance. You just slide the lift into a hitch attached to that back of your vehicle below the bumper. If you purchase an electric wheelchair lift, however, you will probably need to get help from a mechanic experienced in installing wheelchair lifts.
There are also power wheelchair lifts for residential use. Known either as platform or vertical lifts, they can be installed in any lower area of a home which allows movement to the upper floor. The lift can remain on either level until it is needed; it will include fire prevention features and a secondary power source to keep it operational in case of a power outage.
