What exactly is a riser recliner chair we hear you ask? Well, riser recliners are basically motorised armchairs. They can recline and help lift you up from the chair all with the touch of a button. If you are elderly, disabled or simply find it difficult to get up out of your chair, riser recliners can be a great help.

 

Here at www.osullivansaids.ie we have a huge selection of riser recliners to choose from. In this article we will guide you through the different chair types that are available to you, explaining the differences between single motor and dual motor chairs.

The Fundamentals

All Riser Recliners are powered by at least one motor. The vast majority of these chairs have a metal frame. When this frame is either pushed or pulled by the motor this results in the chair being moved in the required direction.

The electric motor in the riser recliner plugs into a standard mains wall socket. This is done using a transformer which reduces the voltage to a safe level.

The user operates the chair using a remote control that is linked to the motor, allowing him/her to control the chair whilst seated. The remote control usually contains at least two buttons, one to recline and the other to raise the user up from the chair. The user can stop the chair in any position so that an optimum level of comfort can be found to suit the unique needs of the user. In this regard, the user is in complete control.

Single Motor Riser Recliners

As the name suggests, single motor riser recliners work off of a single motor.The motor is used to move the footrest and backrest. When the user raises the footrest, the backrest reclines at the same time. When the footrest arrives at its highest point the backrest will continue to recline.

Single motor riser recliners do not fully recline. The vast majority of these chairs will recline to an angle of about 45 degrees (see picture below). Our customers usually find this a very comfortable position and ideal for watching the television. However, if you are looking for a chair that you intend to sleep on also, we recommend that you search for a chair that reclines fully almost like a bed.

 

Dual Motor Riser Recliners

The fundamental difference between these and the single motor variety is that the footrest and backrest can be moved independently. For example, you can move your feet while at the same time keep your back straight.This allows for an infinite number of seating positions. In a nutshell, the dual motor riser recliner allows you to find your perfect seating position! If you want to sleep in your chair, this is no problem. The dual motor riser recliners fully recline.

There are usually more buttons on the remote control of the dual motor chair, normally about four. The layout of the remote ensures that the chair is simple, safe and easy to use from the first day that we deliver your new chair.

 

 

We hope that this guide will help you on your journey to finding your perfect chair. With our headquarters in Cork, we are Ireland’s leading provider of high quality and affordable Riser Recliners. We would be delighted to assist you on your journey. We also offer next day FREE DELIVERY on all in stock wheelchairs, nationwide. You can check out our range of chairs here. Alternatively, visit our main store at http://www.osullivansaids.ie