{"title":"Space-Saving Accessibility","description":"\u003cp\u003eSystems that combine stairs and wheelchair access in one footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"liftup-flexstep-stair-and-platform-lift","title":"Liftup FlexStep Transforming Stair and Platform Lift","description":"\u003cp\u003eA staircase and a wheelchair platform lift in the same footprint — the steps flatten into a platform, so one opening serves people who walk and people who roll. Liftup describes it as a 2-in-1 solution that saves space against installing both a flight of stairs and a separate lift or ramp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ame-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransforms between a staircase and a vertical platform lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRated capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 kg \/ 881 lb, evenly distributed — up to 2 people, with overload protection that warns and stops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight versions covering 2 to 6 steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRise range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240–1295 mm (9.45\"–51\") across the range; each model covers part of it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStep \/ platform widths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700, 800, 900 and 1000 mm (27.6\", 31.5\", 35.4\", 39.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdditional installation width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+300 mm (11.81\") beyond the platform width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeadroom needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 2000 mm (79\") above the platform for the whole of its travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTravel speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 60 mm per second (about 7.9 ft\/min); slower below +5 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDuty cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 minutes of operation in every 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard household supply — about 90 W maximum, under 6 W on standby. The supply charges the batteries and the lift runs from them.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery backup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — about 30 cycles on a full charge; a full charge takes about 5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHold-to-run controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUnit weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125–205 kg (275–452 lb) depending on configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNoise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 70 dB in normal operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAutomatic vertical barrier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds at least 500 mm (19.68\") rise for a 1-stop configuration; 700 mm (27.56\") for 2-stop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSetting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor and outdoor. The outdoor build uses a stainless steel frame with sealed electronics.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSafety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInfrared light curtain across every step gap, pressure plates under each step and on both side frames, overload protection, platform emergency stop, ramp roll-off protection and audible alarms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer standards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiftup states in User Manual US v11.02 that a representative sample was evaluated and found to comply with ASME A17.5:2019, ASME A18.1:2020, CSA B44.1:2019 and CSA B355:2019. What a specific installation needs locally is confirmed at the assessment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich model fits your rise\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FlexStep is built in eight versions. The number of steps sets the rise it covers; the “+1” and “+2” versions keep the same rise but give a longer platform, which is what a larger power chair usually needs. Figures are approximate and confirmed on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ame-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSteps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eRise covered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePlatform length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2+1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5–14.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2+2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5–14.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–29 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3+1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–22 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19–36.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4+1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19–29 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.6–43.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.3–49.2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSteps, handrails and finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe step inserts are what make a FlexStep look like part of the house rather than a piece of equipment, and they are chosen per project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor wood inserts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ash, beech, cherry, mahogany, oak, oak plank, pine and walnut, finished in oil or varnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor wood insert.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany plank, finished in oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther inserts.\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 mm plywood, aluminium plate made to take tiles, and checker-plate aluminium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour own flooring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Liftup supports customer-supplied flooring for the steps — the aluminium insert is made to receive tile, and wood reclaimed from the building itself can be used so the lift matches what is already there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandrails.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat bar, round bar or round wood, in stainless steel, painted steel or a wood chosen to match the steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalustrades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Square profiles indoors or outdoors; round profiles indoors only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-landing protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e An automatic vertical barrier that stays hidden until it is needed, a left- or right-hand swing door, restraining arms that fold away, or the access ramp itself, which locks upright as roll-off protection whenever the lift is carrying someone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep inserts are 273 mm (10.74\") deep; the wood inserts are 18 mm thick and thinner inserts leave room for your own covering. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/4612\/6945\/files\/FlexStep_Step_Insert_Options.pdf?v=1787919981\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSee Liftup's step insert options (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the site needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA level floor and a smooth vertical wall face alongside the steps — the lift fixes to that wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt least 2000 mm (79\") of headroom above the platform across its whole travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnough width: the platform width plus 300 mm (11.81\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA normal power outlet within reach of the installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdinary room lighting at the landing edge — the lift carries emergency lighting only, for a power cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear space beside the open sides of the platform, which we measure during the assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow AME handles this\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe measure the space, confirm the system fits and quote the complete installed job. Final configuration depends on site measurements, and installation requirements and any local permitting or code requirements vary by property — we confirm all of it during the assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree assessments are offered in Columbia, South Carolina and the surrounding area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/4612\/6945\/files\/ASSESSMENT_FORM_FlexStep-EasyLift.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiftup FlexStep \/ EasyLift assessment form (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e — optional. The online request above is quicker and reaches us directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liftup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489545375841,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/4612\/6945\/files\/flexstep-01-staircase-mode.jpg?v=1787920130"},{"product_id":"liftup-easylift-low-rise-platform-lift","title":"Liftup EasyLift Low-Rise Platform Lift","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wheelchair platform lift for a change in level — a separate system from the FlexStep, not a variant of it. Despite the name it is not limited to very low rises: Liftup's own assessment form puts its travel above the FlexStep's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ame-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical platform lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRise range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71–1350 mm (2.75\"–53.15\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform widths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800 and 900 mm (31.5\", 35.4\") for residential; 1100 mm (43.3\") for commercial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlatform length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1397 mm (55\") on every version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdditional installation width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+260 mm (10.23\") beyond the platform width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSetting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor and outdoor depending on configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA level floor and a smooth vertical wall face, as with the FlexStep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese figures come from Liftup's FlexStep \/ EasyLift assessment form. Final configuration depends on site measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow AME handles this\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe measure the space, confirm the system fits and quote the complete installed job. Final configuration depends on site measurements, and installation requirements and any local permitting or code requirements vary by property — we confirm all of it during the assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree assessments are offered in Columbia, South Carolina and the surrounding area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liftup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46489545408609,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/4612\/6945\/files\/plan_easylift.png?v=1787872573"}],"url":"https:\/\/affordablemedicalusa.com\/collections\/space-saving-accessibility.oembed","provider":"Affordable Medical USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}