Thank you for sharing a great, precise, informative video! You enabled me to replace the batteries on our stairlift with no problems! Your video was Perfect and it gave me the confidence to do it myself! I really appreciate your expertise, as well as being able to explain all the details clearly, and step by step, that are necessary! I never imagined I could do this and the wonderful feeling of accomplishment and helping out my husband so he can still keep on living his life is the Best! Thank you!
Have to add my thanks for probably the best instruction video I’ve ever seen for anything. The pacing was perfect for pausing, doing that part then moving on. My 80yr old neighbor called panicked that acorn or the contractor was going to charge him $400! When he found out the batteries only cost $70, he was thrilled. Your video came up as the first in my battery search so very easy to find. 👍🏻
I have a friend who is taking care of a 93 year woman and her chair broke. She asked me to fix it and thanks to your video I was able to do it in one hour. It would have taken me a long time to fix it. Just the carcass alone would have been a big headache. You made it easy. Your video is excellent . Very easy to follow, doesn’t get better than that. Thank you.
This is my favorite type of comment to get on my channel. I'm happy that you found my video useful and that you were able to get the chair running. Thanks for the comment.
Just recently got one of these from a neighbor. It works great after cutting the rail to fit our one-step shorter basement stairs. I found this as I like to know all about machines that I have *before* there is need for maintenance. Many thanks for providing an informative video.
You're welcome, Lon. It's a good idea that you do your research before the problems come up. Changing the batteries is pretty easy and something you will no doubt need to do if you have the machine for any length of time. Thanks for the comment!
Thank you! My son fell and hit the panel on our stair lift. Using it, the panel popped off and disconnected three quick connects. We called for service and couldn't get anyone out here for 5 days. A few years ago we decided to buy a stair lift, rather than move into a ranch house. Today's problem showed us the flaw in that decision. Following your instructions, I was able to take the cover off, look at the panel, reconnect the quick connects and get the stair lift working again. I am SO happy that we are not stranded for five days, waiting on service.
your tutorial is stupendous! I followed it religiously as I replaced the batteries in my brooks (same as acorn) stair lift. Had to hand crank it up to the charging station location and it is now charging up! Hardest part was getting the cover on and off! thank you so much for this video....could never have tried it without it!!
Great video and detailed video presentation. It came at the right time and I appreciate all your time in sharing this. I know this post is too long and apologize, anyone else read on but don't complain later. I have been concerned about my 99 year old's aunt's Acorn chairlift batteries for some time since I bought it for her used and put it in over 5 years ago. I got a call from her this past week and she told me the chair stuck in middle of way down and she had to get out and walk. I went down the next day to look at it and had just replaced the batteries in the remote the day before. It would not make a complete pass up or down without stopping and keep pushing the remote's button. I figured it was the main batteries on the lift. Called Acorn up and was totally shocked at price (around $360) to replace these. I had no idea how to do it and saw this very helpful video which someday will save me well over $300 for 10 minutes work. It turned out that our trouble was that the remote's 9 volt battery was bad even though just replaced the day before. I can't recall what code I was getting when it was stuck and stopped. Is there any way you can check battery condition for strength even though still working and show code 1 when at charging locations? Bottom line is SHAME ON ACORN for ripping off these elderly people who need help the most. Please people, check on any repair costs before buying any unit. I personally do not believe the service extensions are worth the other RIP off price they want. These excessive prices to fix really upset me and Acorn knows that most of these people don't have help like you and me can provide to relatives. They even told me they would not sell me the batteries alone as it required a technician to do it. Can you believe that? This was told to me by their home office customer care agent on Jan 29, 2020 for all who read this.
The batteries in your unit are probably close to the end of their usefulness. Depending on the batteries they are usually rated for 4-5 years. I got 7 years out of a pair once. You would probably have to take the batteries out to put a load test on them individually to determine how strong they are. If it were me I would replace them soon, when it is convenient for you, before your loved one has a problem. Thanks for your comment and good luck with the replacement.
I can't thank you enough for posting this video. Following your clear instructions, my daughter and I were able to replace the batteries in our old Acorn Superglide 120 without too much difficulty, and with confidence. It made it into a very doable and fun project, and took all (well, most) of the anxiety out of it.
You're welcome, Dan. I'm happy that you and your daughter performed an almost anxiety free repair. Next time, it will be anxiety free! Thanks for commenting. 👍😊
Thank you very much from Germany, Tom!!! Even after five years, your video is as useful as it was on the first day. Even an impractical person like me got my lift going again (and saved a lot of money). Thank you again!
This video is so helpful. Hope it remains online. It’s the 2nd time I used it in 4 years. Specific detailed explanation of everything that had to be done to change the batteries is shown. Great job Tom!
Hope you can get some batteries that will last longer than one year. You should get at least four years out of them and possibly many more than that. Thanks for the comment, Cliff!
Thank you from Italy. A very clear video. Acorn wanted 350 euros to come and change the batteries. I bought the exact ones from amazon for 45 euros, shipping included.
Thanks Tom. I found this a most helpful video - a masterclass in clear communication by an experienced and careful skilled worker who knows what he is doing and knows how to teach.
Thank you very much for posting this video! Mostly I watch UA-cam for entertainment purposes. This is the only video that has saved me money and time! YOU ARE THE MAN!!
Great video. Just bought a house with an acorn chair lift. The display was blank. Thanks to your video, I was able to learn how to take the cover off and find a loose wire!
Good to hear that you found the problem. They are a little intimidating the first time you work on one. You feel like you might wreck something. Thanks for the comment, Steven.
Excellent video. I started on the replacement project using some printed instructions, but was stymied when I could not remove the cover after removing all the screws. Your demonstration of removing the cover filled in the gap that I was missing. Project finished - no problems. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. Oh, and I agree that this could be made a lot easier by the addition of a door or removable plate on the housing cover. No good reason for it to be this complicated, except to make it easier for many folks to just call the tech.
This is exactly the description I was looking for. You've saved me the expense of getting an engineer out to replace my batteries. Thank you so much. Same product here in the UK.
This UA-cam video was extremely detailed, and very specific as to what had to be done to change the batteries. The manual provided with the Acorn 120 Super Glide Stair Lift doesn't provide any instructions on changing the Stair Lift batteries so this was very helpful.
In my "younger years" I was a "Heavy Line Mechanic" (fancy term for being able/required to repair any and every thing on an automobile!!) for a couple of decades, also raced motorcycles professionally (lotsa metal plates, pins, broken bones, including a Crushed C-4 and Fractured C-5 [broken neck!!] ).. Now, kicking seven and a half decades in the posterior we went to buy a VGC but gently used stairlift, I had NOT a clue as to where to find the batteries!! (I DO know how to change them, tho ;-} ) I enjoyed your informative video.. Thanks for teaching this "old dog" a "new trick"!!
Sounds like you've had a fun life. I'm probably a bit like you as I seem to be able to fix a lot of different pieces of equipment, machinery, vehicles etc. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and appreciate your nice comment.
Thank you for making this video. It will be a big help to my daughter when she installs the new batteries. I suppose this is easy, for some people, but I would have a hard time doing this myself. It is a shame they didn't design it so that it would be easy for those of us, who use the lift, could change the batteries ourselves.
Hi Betty. You're welcome, and I hope your daughter has an easy go of the battery swap. It's not terribly difficult, and the video will be helpful. Thanks for leaving a comment for me!👍😊
Thank u Tom! Well explained and fully accomplished! My mom is very happy that we saved money by doing it ourselves. Thank u for posting this video. Take care.
Hi tom , I just wanted to give a quick update on mums stairlift.service man came out yesterday. He was extremely helpful and showed me everything he did. It was in fact a little loose wire just underneath the outer casing, I do think most people would not have recognised that it was loose. He also replaced the batteries which as you predicted were in fact nearly dead . It was £80 for the callout and £50 for everything else . Other than I think the call out was very expensive , the price was not to bad . The service man also give my mum his mobile phone number for the future. All in all not too bad . We are in Northern Ireland so I hope this information and you video will help others in a stairlift Disaster lol . Again thank you for your video and messages tom they were very informative .
You're welcome and thanks for the update, Fiona. It's helpful that you shared this information here. I'm glad you got things fixed up for not too much money and your mum doesn't have to worry about the lift anymore. I hope all else is well in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland is amazing tom , very much embroidered in brexit at the moment but as always Northern Ireland politics are fascinating so never a dull moment lol .
I decided to try replacing the batteries on my mom's Acorn stair lift. I'm VERY inexperienced and when I pulled the cord apart, the fuse dropped! I hope I can find it!Other than that, your instructions have been tremendous.
When you remove the old batteries replace them with the same type. If you have a Batteries Plus store, or something similar, near you bring the old ones in and they will match them with new batteries and recycle the old ones. You should try to find the fuse as I'm not sure of the amp rating your machine uses. It should be a standard glass automotive AGC type fuse, but it's important to know which amp rating to get. They are very inexpensive.
You are a trusting man. I would have tried the unit with the new batteries before fighting to put the cover back on. Great video. I've ordered one of these and now have the confidence to change the batteries on my own, when they are needed. YES!!! Batteries Plus are the best!!!
Hi Warren. Glad that you now have the confidence to replace the batteries when needed. I was pretty sure it was all together properly as I was replacing the cover. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
You did a very good job demonstrating how to remove the necessary items to change the batteries. It made it easy to change the ones in my starlit. I would think the Acorn could have an access door that swings out that gives access to the batteries. I was even thinking of cutting one out that was on hinges & would swing out.
Hi Jerry. Yes, you would think that Acorn could have made the access a little easier. Now that you have done it once, it will be quite easy next time. Thanks for your comment.
Anthony Mcguigan You're welcome, Anthony. The reason I made this video is because I couldn't find good information on how to easily change the batteries. I'm glad you found it useful.
@TomandJulieMineExploring Hi, would you have a solution as to why my father's stairlift is bleeping as if it's in sleep mode? The code states A1. Thanks
Now wait a minute. Both you and Julie hike to high places in the desert and explore mines, climbing everywhere. I once did considerable hiking and climbing myself, but can't any more. 7 heart surgeries and knee replacements took care of my hiking days. I'm the one that needs a stairlift, as I'm beginning to have problems getting to my 2nd floor photo studio (out of control hobby). Your description and video pretty much convinced me that Acorn is the brand that I want. I have only just started looking. I will need one a bit more complicated, since I have a landing and 90 degree right turn and 3 more steps to reach the bottom. Thanks for posting this.
Sorry to hear of your heart attacks and knee problems, Charley. This machine is my mother's. She is 95 years old and mostly uses it to haul her laundry to the second floor. Her setup has two chairs as her house is a split level. It was installed for her late husband, my step father, after he had a stroke. We make a small number of 'how to' videos. I can't really vouch for one lift chair brand over another. Thanks for looking at this one and commenting! 👍
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thanks, Tom. That explains my question well. Long live your mom. My mom died in 1981 at 67 years. I'm 80 now, and a bit surprised that I'm still here.
Thank you for a great video. I'm about to buy a pre-owned unit and the owner told me she was quoted $250 for the batteries to be replaced 😳. I was 99% sure that was a rip-off move from a technician. Thank you for confirming my suspicions.
$250 seems a little high. I know they need to make a profit but many people that own these units are elderly folks who may not have a lot of income. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for the video. Am about to change the batteries on my Mum's stairlift. And glad to see how best to access the innards. Would like to add though people be careful with the metal straps when putting the batteries in. Those 12v batteries can throw out a good lot of sparks when shorted even when low. And if continuously shorted will cause a fire. So make sure the battery terminals are clear and secure.We use these batteries in alarm panels and have seen burns, eye injuries, blown equipment and fires due to sloppy installation.
That's always good advice when working around batteries. The good news is that 12 volts is not enough to give a person a serious shock. Good luck with your machine and thanks for your input on the shorting of the batteries, Grant.
Excellent video. Very well explained and demonstrated. I do a lot of diy repairs and maintenance. Thank you for giving me the confidence to tackle this project and for taking the time to make this video.
Hi Robert. You're welcome, and thanks for the nice comment. I'm confident that you will have no problem doing this battery swap. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Those metal battery securing bands are just itching to short a battery out. Would suggest anyone to have a little insulating tape handy to put temporarily on the terminals to help prevent that while threading the batteries out and in.
Thank you, Tom, for this very detailed video. It was posted perfectly timed for my needs. Our 2008 version needed those new batteries as we approach a medical need in the family. In 2008 it helped aging mothers and us as caregivers. I'm so glad you mentioned Batteries Plus for then I immediately knew where to go. They had not arrived in our town when we last used the lift in 2011. One curiosity was that my installation was a mirror image of yours. Good exercise for the brain! Thanks again.
Ole Olesen Thanks for the nice comment and I'm so glad you found the video helpful. P.S. As a native Minnesotan where there are many Scandinavians I like your name.
You're welcome, Fay. The batteries are rated to last around 4 years, although you might get more out of them, so replacing them is something most people will have to do at some point. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely awesome video thank you so much for the step-by-step demonstration I was able to follow you ,take apart and put back together this chair lift with your instructions .....again thank you so much🤗
Hello Tom, I watched your video last night. I'm mechanically inclined, and felt I was up for the task ( Also I'm CHEAP ) Didn't want to pay the $250.00 service call. Then the replacement charges with parts extra. The total that I was quoted was north of $365.00 Well I'm B R A G G I N G, but I had the chair apart and batteries off in 5 - 6 minutes, and the reassemble maybe 4 - 5 minutes. I could have been faster, but I was patting myself on the back TOO much... LOL. I found that Amazon has a pair of batteries for $34.95 with FREE shipping. I didn't want to wait two days so I went local, and only paid $20.45 EACH. Tom T H A N K S again for the EXCELLENT video. You made my job easy, and my 91-yrs old BEST fishing BUDDY very HAPPY.
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Just wondering...i was gifted an acorn stairlift-straight 130 and there are no re-installation instructions.....any ideas or videos ?
Thank you for the video. We replaced the batteries because we were getting the battery not charging code. It does the same with the new batteries. The charger contacts on the rails all look good, transformer has good output. Any other ideas? Much appreciated. Thank you.
THANK YOU! Now I will venture to undertake this when my batteries run out. I think its a matter of days! Where to get the replacement batteries ? I am in voorhees NJ Thanks.
You're welcome. The batteries should be readily available. I got mine at Batteries Plus. I have heard that some people have ordered them through Amazon. Just be sure to get the same size and rating as what you have in there now.
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I have a 130 Acorn I need installed in Ky area This is very informed info of changing batteries I’m in a wheelchair and I’m not able to I stall it’s the straight type no curves any Indio would help on a installer thanks
I'm so sorry I have no information on any installers. There are installation manuals, and other information about installing a lift, available by googling "Acorn 130 installation manual" I do hope that you get your machine installed and thanks for the comment.
At 5:45 min. Do not like how close the band clamp gets to the battery terminals even if bat are very low...(Use electrical tape/caps to protect batteries first, Could avoid a short) and be very careful for some sharp edges that could cut you. I did enjoy the video...Thanks my friend and I gave it a thumbs up.
My husband has a Caresta Stairlift and I never find video or manual about it, I will check if it's similar to yours, thanks for sharing. God bless you.
Hello Tom. I have a chair like the one in the video that went down halfway down the track, stopped, waited a few minutes, started it up again and it only managed to move forward and down a little more, stopping before the end of the track. It doesn't want to go up at all. I know that there is a way to move the chair manually, removing the cover that you explain in your video and using a round handle that is an accessory that comes with the chair. In your footage I could see that the round handle with manual operation must fit that hexagonal tip on the engine (that silver cylinder). But the manual says that we must first disconnect the cable from the batteries and the handle is only meant to be turned a little, just for the chair to move about 1 inch to remove any obstruction in the rail. I suspect that the batteries were insufficiently charged (perhaps because it had been out of the charging contact position for a while) and therefore the batteries are insufficiently charged to move the chair to the top at the end of the rail. I wonder if the handle can be turned continuously with care and patience, so that the chair gradually manages to reach the top at the end of the track, to reach the charging contact. Have you ever needed to use this round handle and would you know if it can be turned continuously, moving the chair much longer than just 1 inch?
I have moved the chair manually. It is a very slow and tedious procedure. I don't know why you couldn't move it as much as is necessary to get to a charge point except that it's slow.
Thanks Tom my wife and I are going to have one installed how long does the batteries last and why will it not run when it is still plugged in and the batteries are dead
The electrical connections are just to run the battery charger. The motor does not run on 120 volts. The batteries are only rated for 4 or 5 years but they usually last longer. They get recharged everytime you park the lift in the charge position. Good luck getting your lift and thanks for watching the video.
Hello. Great video! Thanks! Do you know if there is a way to manually move the chair along the track? My good friend has an acorn curved unit and it was left in a position not quite to the top so it didn't charge and the batteries are exhausted. Hopefully the batteries are still ok. I just have to get them recharged. Thanks!!
Yes, you can manually wind the chair by turning the motor. It goes very slowly and a tool, like a socket wrench or special winding tool, is needed. Here's the info: www.manualslib.com/manual/1414794/Acorn-Superglide-130.html?page=20
You're welcome, Jay. I put the same size and type as the two I took out, only a different brand. I never thought to write down what the exact numbers on the batteries were.
Hi! What type of batteries are needed? Is it a size I would ask for? Thank you!! Trying to fix for my elderly mother! This video was the MOST helpful info I have found after scouring the internet
Put the same number battery in that you take out. If you bring it to the store with you they will get you the correct battery. Thanks and good luck, Nicki.
Thank you, I need to store a short stair lift and I needed to get the batteries out to look after them. I got them out easily with your assistance. I am assuming that I can keep them at room temperature and give them a trickle charge from time to time.
I looked at the code and states that the batteries are low charged. That could be defective battery or batteries, or the system is not charging. The transformer put 24 volts to the printed circuit board charger and pass it to the batteries. I guess you were lucky that the problems were the batteries. It couldt it been the transformer not putting the right amount of voltage (the codes still working) or the printed circuit board. I find it good that you show me how to remove the cover, I thank you for that. It would it been great to show how to test the transformer with a load to see if it had the right amount of voltage sent to the printed circuit board and if the batteries were receiving the right amount of voltage. Anyway you did a great job. I learned something from your video.
Hi Luis. This video is only about changing the batteries. I have to be careful trying to get people to do a more involved diagnosis as it is beyond the scope of most chairlift users. Batteries are the number one issue with these lifts. If your batteries are more than about four years old, I would replace them. Thanks for the comment, and good luck with your repair.
Thank you! Great job on the video! The batteries I took out were labeled 5/17 and it is now 12/21. Anyone have any idea how often these need replacing? We had been experiencing alternating days of slow and medium operation. Now that we have 2 residents at home who need this to go to upstairs bedrooms, it quit just over halfway up on the 2nd passenger. Oops! I wonder if it is necessary to send the chair back to the base for charging when not in use overnight. Typically it sits on the base from about 6:30 AM to 10 or later PM (now the second person will likely go up and down 2 times a day). I thought that would be enough. Any thoughts? Thanks again for an easy to follow video!
I think four years is about the average lifespan for the batteries. I would definitely charge them when not in use. Lead/acid batteries like to be fully charged as much of the time as possible.
Great Video Tom... After watching it, I'm going to attempt it myself. Spent $250 last year to have them come and fix it, my turn now. Happen to know the Battery Number you installed? I want to be prepared Before I do it myself
Since there are many different years and models of lifts, I did not put specific replacement battery numbers in the video. I would suggest you replace the batteries in your machine with the same type as are in there now. They should be readily available, depending on where you are. Thanks and good luck, Tim!
Mine didn't have the Zip Tie strap, but just FYI, with some Zip Ties, you can use a small flat blade screwdriver, and release the catch on the Zip Tie, so you can reuse it. Just my 2 cents, I'm sure this video has helped a lot of people, I figured it out by trial and error, I wish I had seen this video before I attempted, lol, but that was 10 years ago.
I don't think the zip tie is necessary, but I wanted to put it back the way I found it. I suppose the bolt on the band clamp could rattle loose. Thanks for your input!
Great video! Very detailed. These batteries have gone up in price. I just paid 106.00 for 2 at Batteries Plus. They were 9A. The unit called for 8.5A but these should work. Do you have any experience troubleshooting one of these? If so, I'd love to speak with you. This unit is not powering up. I'm getting 18VAC to the charging strips and the batteries have 12.8 and 12.7VDC.
I'm not an Acorn tech, I just didn't want to pay for the battery replacement when it's a fairly easy job. I know there are some safety sensors that can stick or otherwise tripped somehow. The seat can cause problems in certain positions. The fuse by the batteries could be bad. You can try resetting the board by turning the power off and then on again after a bit. There is a fair amount of information available online. Depending on what brand and model you have this can be handy. User Manual - ACORN Stairlifts dmastairlifts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Acorn-Single-Digit.pdf
They certainly don't make it easy for the owner to replace the batteries but it's well worth going to the trouble as they would charge an arm & a leg to be called out to do the task. Great video, thanks for uploading.
@@TomandJulieMineExploring You're welcome. BTW, if mine exploration is your thing you need to get to Cornwall, UK. We have hundreds of old tin & copper mines! I know because I collect minerals from their old dumps.
Maybe the user manual will help you. Here is a link to the 130 model. user manual - Acorn Stairlifts www.acornstairlifts.co.uk/Acorn-Stairlifts-User-Manuals-130.pdf
Thank you that help me a lot I need to replace my batteries soon and I need to price them as well. Thanks again well done. all so see that you Don't have to take the seat off its so hard to get that seat off. Thanks again .
I’ve changed the batteries for a friend who has this same chair based on your video. Thanks! She now has a defective motor and wants me to swap it as well. Do you have any videos or information for replacing the drive motor?
Not terribly long. In fact, if I remember correctly, the whole procedure is shot just about in real time. Let me know if you have any questions later and I'll try and answer them.
Excellent demonstration my friend👍 .. if it was mine I would have left off all the parts, so it be easier to do next time🤣... looks to me like, if the manufacturer cared, they could make that have a door that opened up and you could slide the batteries out. Thanks for sharing my friend
Thanks for the great comment, Yankee. It would make sense to leave an easier access door for the batteries, but then their service technicians wouldn't have anything to do.
@@andrewmiller8891 Actually it WAS charging, did you not see the LED display flashing "C5". The C codes are charge codes and go from 1 to 6 as it charges. Maybe research before having a go at someone who was kind enough to do this for us.
Tom, apologies for being unable to reply privately... thank you for all your help. Unfortunately I’m probably going to end up calling acorn- I’m not confident enough to try myself. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing a great, precise, informative video explaining all the details clearly step by step that are necessary!! U just saved mE $250.000
I'm getting ready to change the batteries in my MIL's house. This is the perfect video to get this done. Is the connector on the batteries an F1 or F2 connector?
It's been a while, and I honestly don't remember much about the battery connection. I would guess F1, but do your own due diligence to determine which batteries your specific machine uses. It's a pretty simple job overall. Thanks for the comment 👍😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploring thanks for the response. I think it's an F1 too but when I google the battery replacement for the model 120 the results show both the F1 and F2 connections. I can't find the batteries in a retail store so I'll have to order them online and most of the time the batteries are not returnable. Worst case I can get the F1 to F2 adapters if needed.
Thanks Tom! How old is your system? I JUST had a lift installed for my Father, less then two months ago, and it will not operate at all. It worked well in the beginning, but it reads "F5" continuously. I've read their instructions, and acted accordingly, but nothing is working. Any ideas? TII
Thank you for sharing a great, precise, informative video! You enabled me to replace the batteries on our stairlift with no problems! Your video was Perfect and it gave me the confidence to do it myself! I really appreciate your expertise, as well as being able to explain all the details clearly, and step by step, that are necessary! I never imagined I could do this and the wonderful feeling of accomplishment and helping out my husband so he can still keep on living his life is the Best! Thank you!
You're welcome, Ann. I'm happy that you were successful in changing out the batteries. Thanks for the nice comment!
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Exact reply as above.. thank you immensely..
@@lclements62 Thanks, Larry!
Have to add my thanks for probably the best instruction video I’ve ever seen for anything. The pacing was perfect for pausing, doing that part then moving on. My 80yr old neighbor called panicked that acorn or the contractor was going to charge him $400! When he found out the batteries only cost $70, he was thrilled. Your video came up as the first in my battery search so very easy to find. 👍🏻
Thanks for the nice comment, Patti. I hope your neighbor got their machine fixed.
I have a friend who is taking care of a 93 year woman and her chair broke. She asked me to fix it and thanks to your video I was able to do it in one hour. It would have taken me a long time to fix it. Just the carcass alone would have been a big headache. You made it easy. Your video is excellent . Very easy to follow, doesn’t get better than that. Thank you.
This is my favorite type of comment to get on my channel. I'm happy that you found my video useful and that you were able to get the chair running. Thanks for the comment.
Just recently got one of these from a neighbor. It works great after cutting the rail to fit our one-step shorter basement stairs. I found this as I like to know all about machines that I have *before* there is need for maintenance. Many thanks for providing an informative video.
You're welcome, Lon. It's a good idea that you do your research before the problems come up. Changing the batteries is pretty easy and something you will no doubt need to do if you have the machine for any length of time. Thanks for the comment!
Thank you! My son fell and hit the panel on our stair lift. Using it, the panel popped off and disconnected three quick connects. We called for service and couldn't get anyone out here for 5 days. A few years ago we decided to buy a stair lift, rather than move into a ranch house. Today's problem showed us the flaw in that decision. Following your instructions, I was able to take the cover off, look at the panel, reconnect the quick connects and get the stair lift working again. I am SO happy that we are not stranded for five days, waiting on service.
I am happy that you were able to get your lift working again, Bruce. Thanks for the great comment...made my day.
your tutorial is stupendous! I followed it religiously as I replaced the batteries in my brooks (same as acorn) stair lift. Had to hand crank it up to the charging station location and it is now charging up! Hardest part was getting the cover on and off! thank you so much for this video....could never have tried it without it!!
You're welcome, Kim. Glad that you were able to replace the batteries and save yourself some money. 💰 Thanks for the comment!
Great video and detailed video presentation. It came at the right time and I appreciate all your time in sharing this. I know this post is too long and apologize, anyone else read on but don't complain later.
I have been concerned about my 99 year old's aunt's Acorn chairlift batteries for some time since I bought it for her used and put it in over 5 years ago. I got a call from her this past week and she told me the chair stuck in middle of way down and she had to get out and walk.
I went down the next day to look at it and had just replaced the batteries in the remote the day before. It would not make a complete pass up or down without stopping and keep pushing the remote's button. I figured it was the main batteries on the lift. Called Acorn up and was totally shocked at price (around $360) to replace these. I had no idea how to do it and saw this very helpful video which someday will save me well over $300 for 10 minutes work. It turned out that our trouble was that the remote's 9 volt battery was bad even though just replaced the day before. I can't recall what code I was getting when it was stuck and stopped.
Is there any way you can check battery condition for strength even though still working and show code 1 when at charging locations?
Bottom line is SHAME ON ACORN for ripping off these elderly people who need help the most. Please people, check on any repair costs before buying any unit. I personally do not believe the service extensions are worth the other RIP off price they want. These excessive prices to fix really upset me and Acorn knows that most of these people don't have help like you and me can provide to relatives. They even told me they would not sell me the batteries alone as it required a technician to do it. Can you believe that? This was told to me by their home office customer care agent on Jan 29, 2020 for all who read this.
The batteries in your unit are probably close to the end of their usefulness. Depending on the batteries they are usually rated for 4-5 years. I got 7 years out of a pair once. You would probably have to take the batteries out to put a load test on them individually to determine how strong they are. If it were me I would replace them soon, when it is convenient for you, before your loved one has a problem. Thanks for your comment and good luck with the replacement.
I can't thank you enough for posting this video. Following your clear instructions, my daughter and I were able to replace the batteries in our old Acorn Superglide 120 without too much difficulty, and with confidence. It made it into a very doable and fun project, and took all (well, most) of the anxiety out of it.
You're welcome, Dan. I'm happy that you and your daughter performed an almost anxiety free repair. Next time, it will be anxiety free! Thanks for commenting. 👍😊
CHEERS! 90 yr old lady downtown. Promised her I'd get her chair fixed. Thanks to this vid, NOW I can!!!!
Hope you get it fixed, Lawrence.
Thank you very much from Germany, Tom!!! Even after five years, your video is as useful as it was on the first day. Even an impractical person like me got my lift going again (and saved a lot of money). Thank you again!
You're welcome, Steve. Glad that you have your lift running. Thanks for commenting and I hope all is well in Germany. 👍
This video is so helpful. Hope it remains online. It’s the 2nd time I used it in 4 years. Specific detailed explanation of everything that had to be done to change the batteries is shown. Great job Tom!
Thank you, Tom. Glad that you find it useful.😁
My local Svc. Supplier has been charging me $ 300 to repl. these batteries & his Batteries only last a Year ! thank YOU, Tom !!!
Hope you can get some batteries that will last longer than one year. You should get at least four years out of them and possibly many more than that. Thanks for the comment, Cliff!
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I've bought a pair of 20 Amp batteries;
Sounds good.
Thank you from Italy. A very clear video. Acorn wanted 350 euros to come and change the batteries. I bought the exact ones from amazon for 45 euros, shipping included.
You're welcome, Nick. I'm glad that you found the video helpful. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks Tom. I found this a most helpful video - a masterclass in clear communication by an experienced and careful skilled worker who knows what he is doing and knows how to teach.
Neil Davies Thank you for the kind words, Neil. I really appreciate it and I'm glad that you found the video helpful.
Thank you very much for posting this video! Mostly I watch UA-cam for entertainment purposes. This is the only video that has saved me money and time! YOU ARE THE MAN!!
Haha, thanks for the nice comment, Paul. You can definitely save some money doing this job yourself.💰
Great video. Just bought a house with an acorn chair lift. The display was blank. Thanks to your video, I was able to learn how to take the cover off and find a loose wire!
Good to hear that you found the problem. They are a little intimidating the first time you work on one. You feel like you might wreck something. Thanks for the comment, Steven.
Excellent video. I started on the replacement project using some printed instructions, but was stymied when I could not remove the cover after removing all the screws. Your demonstration of removing the cover filled in the gap that I was missing. Project finished - no problems. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this.
Oh, and I agree that this could be made a lot easier by the addition of a door or removable plate on the housing cover. No good reason for it to be this complicated, except to make it easier for many folks to just call the tech.
Norman Young Thanks for the nice comment. It makes me happy that you found the video helpful.
This is exactly the description I was looking for. You've saved me the expense of getting an engineer out to replace my batteries. Thank you so much. Same product here in the UK.
You are welcome, sir. I hope you get your machine fixed. Thanks for the comment, Ken!
This UA-cam video was extremely detailed, and very specific as to what had to be done to change the batteries. The manual provided with the Acorn 120 Super Glide Stair Lift doesn't provide any instructions on changing the Stair Lift batteries so this was very helpful.
Thanks, Tom. I appreciate the kind words!
In my "younger years" I was a "Heavy Line Mechanic" (fancy term for being able/required to repair any and every thing on an automobile!!) for a couple of decades, also raced motorcycles professionally (lotsa metal plates, pins, broken bones, including a Crushed C-4 and Fractured C-5 [broken neck!!] ).. Now, kicking seven and a half decades in the posterior we went to buy a VGC but gently used stairlift, I had NOT a clue as to where to find the batteries!! (I DO know how to change them, tho ;-} ) I enjoyed your informative video.. Thanks for teaching this "old dog" a "new trick"!!
Sounds like you've had a fun life. I'm probably a bit like you as I seem to be able to fix a lot of different pieces of equipment, machinery, vehicles etc. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and appreciate your nice comment.
Know the feeling about getting old
Thank you for making this video. It will be a big help to my daughter when she installs the new batteries. I suppose this is easy, for some people, but I would have a hard time doing this myself. It is a shame they didn't design it so that it would be easy for those of us, who use the lift, could change the batteries ourselves.
Hi Betty. You're welcome, and I hope your daughter has an easy go of the battery swap. It's not terribly difficult, and the video will be helpful. Thanks for leaving a comment for me!👍😊
Thank u Tom! Well explained and fully accomplished! My mom is very happy that we saved money by doing it ourselves. Thank u for posting this video. Take care.
You're welcome and I'm glad your mom saved some money. It's not a difficult job once you've done it. Thanks for commenting!
Hi tom , I just wanted to give a quick update on mums stairlift.service man came out yesterday. He was extremely helpful and showed me everything he did. It was in fact a little loose wire just underneath the outer casing, I do think most people would not have recognised that it was loose. He also replaced the batteries which as you predicted were in fact nearly dead . It was £80 for the callout and £50 for everything else . Other than I think the call out was very expensive , the price was not to bad . The service man also give my mum his mobile phone number for the future. All in all not too bad . We are in Northern Ireland so I hope this information and you video will help others in a stairlift Disaster lol . Again thank you for your video and messages tom they were very informative .
You're welcome and thanks for the update, Fiona. It's helpful that you shared this information here. I'm glad you got things fixed up for not too much money and your mum doesn't have to worry about the lift anymore. I hope all else is well in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland is amazing tom , very much embroidered in brexit at the moment but as always Northern Ireland politics are fascinating so never a dull moment lol .
Great content, spoken to Acorn and £300 to change the batteries, cost me £30 for the batteries and did it myself 😊😊😊
It's great to hear that. I'm glad that you got your machine working and saved some money. Thanks for commenting!👍😊
I decided to try replacing the batteries on my mom's Acorn stair lift. I'm VERY inexperienced and when I pulled the cord apart, the fuse dropped! I hope I can find it!Other than that, your instructions have been tremendous.
Good luck finding the fuse. Thanks for the comment!👍
I can't find it. Can you tell me what kind of battery I would buy to replace it? I'm assuming it is the fuse that fell. Help?
When you remove the old batteries replace them with the same type. If you have a Batteries Plus store, or something similar, near you bring the old ones in and they will match them with new batteries and recycle the old ones. You should try to find the fuse as I'm not sure of the amp rating your machine uses. It should be a standard glass automotive AGC type fuse, but it's important to know which amp rating to get. They are very inexpensive.
You are a trusting man. I would have tried the unit with the new batteries before fighting to put the cover back on. Great video. I've ordered one of these and now have the confidence to change the batteries on my own, when they are needed. YES!!! Batteries Plus are the best!!!
Hi Warren. Glad that you now have the confidence to replace the batteries when needed. I was pretty sure it was all together properly as I was replacing the cover. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
You did a very good job demonstrating how to remove the necessary items to change the batteries. It made it easy to change the ones in my starlit. I would think the Acorn could have an access door that swings out that gives access to the batteries. I was even thinking of cutting one out that was on hinges & would swing out.
Hi Jerry. Yes, you would think that Acorn could have made the access a little easier. Now that you have done it once, it will be quite easy next time. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you for this very useful video. I was able to replace the batteries myself. Stairlift is working again.
You're welcome, Carol. I'm glad that your lift is working again.
Good job. Ordered my two 12v, 7Ah batteries and will do this as soon as they arrive. Stairlift is over 6 years old on original batteries.
Good that you ate changing the batteries. Thanks for the comment!
many thanks sir ,last time i changed the batteries i lifted the seat off ,now i can leave seat on thanks to your video.
much easier.
Anthony Mcguigan You're welcome, Anthony. The reason I made this video is because I couldn't find good information on how to easily change the batteries. I'm glad you found it useful.
Thanks! My dad's chairlift needs new batteries, and you just saved me a repair bill.
You're welcome, it's a fairly easy job. Thanks for commenting!
@TomandJulieMineExploring Hi, would you have a solution as to why my father's stairlift is bleeping as if it's in sleep mode? The code states A1. Thanks
Thanks for your precise and easy directions on replacing chair batteries!!
Hi Lisa. You're welcome. I hope you got them changed and your machine running!😊
Now wait a minute. Both you and Julie hike to high places in the desert and explore mines, climbing everywhere. I once did considerable hiking and climbing myself, but can't any more. 7 heart surgeries and knee replacements took care of my hiking days. I'm the one that needs a stairlift, as I'm beginning to have problems getting to my 2nd floor photo studio (out of control hobby).
Your description and video pretty much convinced me that Acorn is the brand that I want. I have only just started looking. I will need one a bit more complicated, since I have a landing and 90 degree right turn and 3 more steps to reach the bottom. Thanks for posting this.
Sorry to hear of your heart attacks and knee problems, Charley. This machine is my mother's. She is 95 years old and mostly uses it to haul her laundry to the second floor. Her setup has two chairs as her house is a split level. It was installed for her late husband, my step father, after he had a stroke. We make a small number of 'how to' videos. I can't really vouch for one lift chair brand over another. Thanks for looking at this one and commenting! 👍
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thanks, Tom. That explains my question well. Long live your mom. My mom died in 1981 at 67 years. I'm 80 now, and a bit surprised that I'm still here.
Great video thank you for all your explanations you are a great teacher
You are welcome, Gerardo. Thanks for commenting!
Excellent tutorial, thanks!
Who the heck would down vote this video…sheesh!!
Thank you. I'm guessing that at least some of the down votes are from repair people that don't like DIY videos. Just a guess though.
Mangy, in my opinion, Acorn Stairlifts, that’s who.
Thank you for a great video. I'm about to buy a pre-owned unit and the owner told me she was quoted $250 for the batteries to be replaced 😳. I was 99% sure that was a rip-off move from a technician. Thank you for confirming my suspicions.
$250 seems a little high. I know they need to make a profit but many people that own these units are elderly folks who may not have a lot of income. Thanks for the comment!
hi,is there a video showing battery replacement on a medicare 950 minivator please
@@TomandJulieMineExploring
@@rayhodges3071 I'm not able to find a video on that model for the battery replacment, Ray. I will try and look into in the morning.
Thanks for the video. Am about to change the batteries on my Mum's stairlift. And glad to see how best to access the innards. Would like to add though people be careful with the metal straps when putting the batteries in. Those 12v batteries can throw out a good lot of sparks when shorted even when low. And if continuously shorted will cause a fire. So make sure the battery terminals are clear and secure.We use these batteries in alarm panels and have seen burns, eye injuries, blown equipment and fires due to sloppy installation.
That's always good advice when working around batteries. The good news is that 12 volts is not enough to give a person a serious shock. Good luck with your machine and thanks for your input on the shorting of the batteries, Grant.
Very thorough. This will come in super handy. Thanks for posting!
You're welcome. It's not a very tough job.👍
Thanks to your excellent video my sister now has a fully functioning stairlift once again, many thanks for posting this!
Glad that you got your sister's lift working, Rab. Thanks for the comment!
A million thank you's to you. Thank you so much. You saved me $300 in a service call. Thank you sooooooooo much. Excellent video.
I live comments like this. Glad that you got the machine fixed, Sandra!
Great video my friend. Thanks from your friends in England.
Thank you, David! You're welcome and good luck with your machine! 👍😊
This was so helpful and easy to do thanks to your video! The explanation, details and camera work were perfect and spot on! Thank you!
You're welcome, Lori. I'm glad that you found the video helpful and that you were able to get the job done.👍👍
Excellent video. Very well explained and demonstrated. I do a lot of diy repairs and maintenance. Thank you for giving me the confidence to tackle this project and for taking the time to make this video.
Hi Robert. You're welcome, and thanks for the nice comment. I'm confident that you will have no problem doing this battery swap. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Many thanks for the clear instructions. Allowed me to have everything I need before making the 650 mile round trip to do this for my Mum-in-law.
You're welcome, Colin!
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Those metal battery securing bands are just itching to short a battery out. Would suggest anyone to have a little insulating tape handy to put temporarily on the terminals to help prevent that while threading the batteries out and in.
Sounds like good advice.
Thanks for the great video. I am no longer afraid of replacing my Dad's.
You're welcome, Robert. It's really not a difficult job.
Thank you, Tom, for this very detailed video. It was posted perfectly timed for my needs. Our 2008 version needed those new batteries as we approach a medical need in the family. In 2008 it helped aging mothers and us as caregivers. I'm so glad you mentioned Batteries Plus for then I immediately knew where to go. They had not arrived in our town when we last used the lift in 2011. One curiosity was that my installation was a mirror image of yours. Good exercise for the brain! Thanks again.
Ole Olesen Thanks for the nice comment and I'm so glad you found the video helpful.
P.S. As a native Minnesotan where there are many Scandinavians I like your name.
Forgot to tell you my original batteries lasted 12 years. Shocking isn't it. It doesn't get a lot of use. Could be why. Thanks again sooooooo much!!
I think the original batteries in this one lasted 8 or 9 years. Glad you got them changed! Thanks for commenting, Sandra.
Very informative. Thanks for doing this video and saving me and mom a lot of money.
You're welcome, Scott. Hope you get your machine fixed.
Great video! Clear and articulate. I wonder if the process is much different for the 130 model.
I don't think it would be much different. Please let us know the difference when you do the job.
Thank you, Tom. It will be fixed properly.. unfortunately Acorn doesn’t care about breaking the bank..
I need a stair lift and decided to learn all I can about it before buying one. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
You're welcome, Fay. The batteries are rated to last around 4 years, although you might get more out of them, so replacing them is something most people will have to do at some point. Thanks for watching!
Acorn chargesb75 with a service contract to replace these even within battery warranty
They aren't cheap that's for sure.
You have just saved me a fortune! Thank you.
You're welcome.. Hope you get your machine fixed, Allan.
Thank you, Tom...another watcher with successful replacement!!!
You're welcome! I'm happy that you were successful. Thanks for the comment.
Well done! Thanks for sharing your experience changing the batteries. If I need to do so on mine I will know what to do. very clear and concise.
You are welcome, sir.
Very clearly shown steps and excellent commentary - perfect!
Thanks, Anthony!
Absolutely awesome video thank you so much for the step-by-step demonstration I was able to follow you ,take apart and put back together this chair lift with your instructions .....again thank you so much🤗
I'm very happy you found the video helpful, Angel. It's comments like yours that make putting the effort into making these videos worth it.
Thanks for helping me save hundreds of dollars. Great vid and exactly what I needed!
You are welcome, sir. That's the comment I love to hear.
Fantastic video. Thanks for the great demonstration. Very helpful.
Thanks for watching and for the nice comment, Joe!
Hello Tom, I watched your video last night. I'm mechanically inclined, and felt I was up for the task ( Also I'm CHEAP ) Didn't want to pay the $250.00 service call. Then the replacement charges with parts extra. The total that I was quoted was north of $365.00 Well I'm B R A G G I N G, but I had the chair apart and batteries off in 5 - 6 minutes, and the reassemble maybe 4 - 5 minutes. I could have been faster, but I was patting myself on the back TOO much... LOL. I found that Amazon has a pair of batteries for $34.95 with FREE shipping. I didn't want to wait two days so I went local, and only paid $20.45 EACH. Tom T H A N K S again for the EXCELLENT video. You made my job easy, and my 91-yrs old BEST fishing BUDDY very HAPPY.
Well Paul, I have to say I like your enthusiasm. You making your 91 year old fishing buddy happy, makes me happy. Thanks for the comment!
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Just wondering...i was gifted an acorn stairlift-straight 130 and there are no re-installation instructions.....any ideas or videos ?
@@donnathomas9769 No videos, but I would guess you can find some installation instructions somewhere online.
did you have to charge the batteries before putting on the stairlift if so what kind of charger did you use. Thanks you did a great video.
If you buy new batteries they should come already charged. Thanks for the comment, Paula!
Thank you for the video. We replaced the batteries because we were getting the battery not charging code. It does the same with the new batteries. The charger contacts on the rails all look good, transformer has good output. Any other ideas? Much appreciated. Thank you.
I probably won't be much help. A fuse, bad switch, broken wire or terminal come to mind.
THANK YOU! Now I will venture to undertake this when my batteries run out. I think its a matter of days! Where to get the replacement batteries ? I am in voorhees NJ Thanks.
You're welcome. The batteries should be readily available. I got mine at Batteries Plus. I have heard that some people have ordered them through Amazon. Just be sure to get the same size and rating as what you have in there now.
Than you for a great video Tom. I actually did this about 3 years ago but for the life of me couldn't remember how I did it.
Glad that I could help you remember how you did it.
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AKingZWldAQu33nZUnVZ Thanks for taking the time to leave me your awesome comment! I couldn't find a good video on how to change the batteries so I made one myself and I hope it helps others save some time and money.
I have a 130 Acorn I need installed in Ky area
This is very informed info of changing batteries
I’m in a wheelchair and I’m not able to I stall it’s the straight type no curves any Indio would help on a installer thanks
I'm so sorry I have no information on any installers. There are installation manuals, and other information about installing a lift, available by googling "Acorn 130 installation manual" I do hope that you get your machine installed and thanks for the comment.
Good and informative video. I need to replace mine, now I can. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment, Ed. Good luck with your fix.
At 5:45 min. Do not like how close the band clamp gets to the battery terminals even if bat are very low...(Use electrical tape/caps to protect batteries first, Could avoid a short)
and be very careful for some sharp edges that could cut you.
I did enjoy the video...Thanks my friend and I gave it a thumbs up.
Good advice, Luis. Thanks for your input.
My husband has a Caresta Stairlift and I never find video or manual about it, I will check if it's similar to yours, thanks for sharing. God bless you.
I don't know much about that brand. Thanks and good luck, Luli.
Great video, thanks. Saved me a fortune by not having to get an Acorn tech out.
Thanks, Kevin!
Exellent video...any idea on how to change the rocker switch on a bruno model sre-3000? cant find any info on it..thanks so much!
Thanks for the question but I don't think I can be much help on your Bruno, Mary. I'm confident you will get it sorted out, though.
Hello Tom. I have a chair like the one in the video that went down halfway down the track, stopped, waited a few minutes, started it up again and it only managed to move forward and down a little more, stopping before the end of the track. It doesn't want to go up at all. I know that there is a way to move the chair manually, removing the cover that you explain in your video and using a round handle that is an accessory that comes with the chair. In your footage I could see that the round handle with manual operation must fit that hexagonal tip on the engine (that silver cylinder). But the manual says that we must first disconnect the cable from the batteries and the handle is only meant to be turned a little, just for the chair to move about 1 inch to remove any obstruction in the rail. I suspect that the batteries were insufficiently charged (perhaps because it had been out of the charging contact position for a while) and therefore the batteries are insufficiently charged to move the chair to the top at the end of the rail. I wonder if the handle can be turned continuously with care and patience, so that the chair gradually manages to reach the top at the end of the track, to reach the charging contact. Have you ever needed to use this round handle and would you know if it can be turned continuously, moving the chair much longer than just 1 inch?
I have moved the chair manually. It is a very slow and tedious procedure. I don't know why you couldn't move it as much as is necessary to get to a charge point except that it's slow.
Thanks Tom my wife and I are going to have one installed how long does the batteries last and why will it not run when it is still plugged in and the batteries are dead
The electrical connections are just to run the battery charger. The motor does not run on 120 volts. The batteries are only rated for 4 or 5 years but they usually last longer. They get recharged everytime you park the lift in the charge position. Good luck getting your lift and thanks for watching the video.
Kim the stairlifts run on battery power only. Plugged in just keeps them charged. The batteries should last 3-4 years with average use.
This is incorrect...3 years on batteries unless an hd model
An exceptionally well done video, very thorough and clear. Thanks for taking the time to do this!
You're welcome, Harry! Thanks for the nice comment.
Great video!! Very precise, articulate and clear. I followed your instruction step by step and it worked perfectly. Well done mate. Thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Glad that you were able to get the job done and thanks for the comment!
Hello. Great video! Thanks! Do you know if there is a way to manually move the chair along the track? My good friend has an acorn curved unit and it was left in a position not quite to the top so it didn't charge and the batteries are exhausted. Hopefully the batteries are still ok. I just have to get them recharged. Thanks!!
Yes, you can manually wind the chair by turning the motor. It goes very slowly and a tool, like a socket wrench or special winding tool, is needed. Here's the info:
www.manualslib.com/manual/1414794/Acorn-Superglide-130.html?page=20
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Thank you so much! I'm heading over to my friend's house tomorrow. I'll give it a try. Much appreciated!
Thank man really helped out , what size batteries did you get
You're welcome, Jay. I put the same size and type as the two I took out, only a different brand. I never thought to write down what the exact numbers on the batteries were.
They come with 12 volt 7.5 amp batteries. But to make it a heavy duty unit which can carry up to 350 lb you can put 12 volt 9 amp hour
Hi! What type of batteries are needed? Is it a size I would ask for? Thank you!! Trying to fix for my elderly mother! This video was the MOST helpful info I have found after scouring the internet
Put the same number battery in that you take out. If you bring it to the store with you they will get you the correct battery. Thanks and good luck, Nicki.
Thank you, I need to store a short stair lift and I needed to get the batteries out to look after them. I got them out easily with your assistance. I am assuming that I can keep them at room temperature and give them a trickle charge from time to time.
Yes, keep them at room temperature and fully charged to get the longest life out of them.
very helpful thank you very much saved me a bundle of money
You're welcome, George. Glad you got the machine fixed.
I looked at the code and states that the batteries are low charged. That could be defective battery or batteries, or the system is not charging. The transformer put 24 volts to the printed circuit board charger and pass it to the batteries. I guess you were lucky that the problems were the batteries. It couldt it been the transformer not putting the right amount of voltage (the codes still working) or the printed circuit board. I find it good that you show me how to remove the cover, I thank you for that. It would it been great to show how to test the transformer with a load to see if it had the right amount of voltage sent to the printed circuit board and if the batteries were receiving the right amount of voltage. Anyway you did a great job. I learned something from your video.
Hi Luis. This video is only about changing the batteries. I have to be careful trying to get people to do a more involved diagnosis as it is beyond the scope of most chairlift users.
Batteries are the number one issue with these lifts. If your batteries are more than about four years old, I would replace them.
Thanks for the comment, and good luck with your repair.
Thank you! Great job on the video! The batteries I took out were labeled 5/17 and it is now 12/21. Anyone have any idea how often these need replacing?
We had been experiencing alternating days of slow and medium operation. Now that we have 2 residents at home who need this to go to upstairs bedrooms, it quit just over halfway up on the 2nd passenger. Oops! I wonder if it is necessary to send the chair back to the base for charging when not in use overnight. Typically it sits on the base from about 6:30 AM to 10 or later PM (now the second person will likely go up and down 2 times a day). I thought that would be enough. Any thoughts?
Thanks again for an easy to follow video!
I think four years is about the average lifespan for the batteries. I would definitely charge them when not in use. Lead/acid batteries like to be fully charged as much of the time as possible.
Great Video Tom... After watching it, I'm going to attempt it myself. Spent $250 last year to have them come and fix it, my turn now. Happen to know the Battery Number you installed? I want to be prepared Before I do it myself
Since there are many different years and models of lifts, I did not put specific replacement battery numbers in the video. I would suggest you replace the batteries in your machine with the same type as are in there now. They should be readily available, depending on where you are. Thanks and good luck, Tim!
Mine didn't have the Zip Tie strap, but just FYI, with some Zip Ties, you can use a small flat blade screwdriver, and release the catch on the Zip Tie, so you can reuse it. Just my 2 cents, I'm sure this video has helped a lot of people, I figured it out by trial and error, I wish I had seen this video before I attempted, lol, but that was 10 years ago.
I don't think the zip tie is necessary, but I wanted to put it back the way I found it. I suppose the bolt on the band clamp could rattle loose. Thanks for your input!
@@TomandJulieMineExploring It can't hurt, I might consider one for mine.
Great video! Very detailed. These batteries have gone up in price. I just paid 106.00 for 2 at Batteries Plus. They were 9A. The unit called for 8.5A but these should work. Do you have any experience troubleshooting one of these? If so, I'd love to speak with you. This unit is not powering up. I'm getting 18VAC to the charging strips and the batteries have 12.8 and 12.7VDC.
I'm not an Acorn tech, I just didn't want to pay for the battery replacement when it's a fairly easy job. I know there are some safety sensors that can stick or otherwise tripped somehow. The seat can cause problems in certain positions. The fuse by the batteries could be bad. You can try resetting the board by turning the power off and then on again after a bit. There is a fair amount of information available online. Depending on what brand and model you have this can be handy.
User Manual - ACORN Stairlifts dmastairlifts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Acorn-Single-Digit.pdf
Thank you! This is very helpful.
You're welcome, Alycia. Good luck fixing your machine.
Im about to purchase one second hand. It needs batteries. Thanks for this easy to follow tutorial.
You're welcome. Good luck with your machine.
They certainly don't make it easy for the owner to replace the batteries but it's well worth going to the trouble as they would charge an arm & a leg to be called out to do the task. Great video, thanks for uploading.
It's really a fairly easy job even though it may be a bit intimidating at first. Thanks for the comment, Jay!
@@TomandJulieMineExploring You're welcome. BTW, if mine exploration is your thing you need to get to Cornwall, UK. We have hundreds of old tin & copper mines! I know because I collect minerals from their old dumps.
Yes, we are mine explorers.
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You've just saved me $250.oo.
Thanks
bobert4him You're welcome. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Good video,we purchased one 6 months ago and the battery led light stopped working don't know if it's charging or not, HELP, please
Maybe the user manual will help you. Here is a link to the 130 model.
user manual - Acorn Stairlifts www.acornstairlifts.co.uk/Acorn-Stairlifts-User-Manuals-130.pdf
Thank you
You're welcome!
Thank you that help me a lot I need to replace my batteries soon and I need to price them as well. Thanks again well done. all so see that you Don't have to take the seat off its so hard to get that seat off. Thanks again .
You're welcome, Bob. I hope you have an easy time when you change batteries. Please consider subscribing to my channel, too. Thanks, Tom
I’ve changed the batteries for a friend who has this same chair based on your video. Thanks! She now has a defective motor and wants me to swap it as well. Do you have any videos or information for replacing the drive motor?
I sorry I don't have any info on changing the motor, Dave. Maybe a little research on uour part will get you the information you need to do the job.
Great 👍 looks easy, going to enjoy doing this myself 😄
Yes, you should be able to do it and save some money. Thanks for the comment, Randy!
Thanks very much for this. I'm off to do my in-laws this evening. How long did it take to get the band clamp nuts in line for nipping up?
Not terribly long. In fact, if I remember correctly, the whole procedure is shot just about in real time. Let me know if you have any questions later and I'll try and answer them.
Well taught Tom, and some nice camera work, I wonder who was holding it??
You know her name. Thanks, Mick!
Excellent demonstration my friend👍 .. if it was mine I would have left off all the parts, so it be easier to do next time🤣... looks to me like, if the manufacturer cared, they could make that have a door that opened up and you could slide the batteries out. Thanks for sharing my friend
Thanks for the great comment, Yankee. It would make sense to leave an easier access door for the batteries, but then their service technicians wouldn't have anything to do.
@@andrewmiller8891 Actually it WAS charging, did you not see the LED display flashing "C5". The C codes are charge codes and go from 1 to 6 as it charges. Maybe research before having a go at someone who was kind enough to do this for us.
Tom, apologies for being unable to reply privately... thank you for all your help. Unfortunately I’m probably going to end up calling acorn- I’m not confident enough to try myself. Thank you!
You're welcome, Joanne. Hopefully you will get it fixed properly and not break the bank.
Thank you for sharing a great, precise, informative video explaining all the details clearly step by step that are necessary!! U just saved mE $250.000
You're welcome, Hunter. Good luck getting your machine running.
Getting smaller Philips tomorrow. most of my comment was taken from Ann! Thanks Ann...
I'm getting ready to change the batteries in my MIL's house. This is the perfect video to get this done. Is the connector on the batteries an F1 or F2 connector?
It's been a while, and I honestly don't remember much about the battery connection. I would guess F1, but do your own due diligence to determine which batteries your specific machine uses. It's a pretty simple job overall. Thanks for the comment 👍😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploring thanks for the response. I think it's an F1 too but when I google the battery replacement for the model 120 the results show both the F1 and F2 connections. I can't find the batteries in a retail store so I'll have to order them online and most of the time the batteries are not returnable. Worst case I can get the F1 to F2 adapters if needed.
@dbrown7604 You could take the cover off and look at the connectors. It's an easy job to remove the cover.
Thanks Tom!
How old is your system?
I JUST had a lift installed for my Father, less then two months ago, and it will not operate at all.
It worked well in the beginning, but it reads "F5" continuously.
I've read their instructions, and acted accordingly, but nothing is working.
Any ideas?
TII
An 'F' code has something to do with the motor, I think. Turning the key off for 30 seconds then back on resets the motor. It would be worth a try.
F codes are not just motor...
Very good and simple to follow
Thank you. Good luck with your machine.
Excellent video and very informative
Thank you, Vivienne!😊