Stannah 420 stair lift?

Seat or footrest not folding properly
Seat or footrest not folding properly
Common Causes:

Obstructions: There may be items obstructing the folding of the chair or the footrest.
Mechanical Failure: The folding mechanism might be worn out or broken.
Solutions:

1. Remove obstructions:
No objects should block the seat or foot rest. Remove all objects that could be obstructing them.
2. Manual adjustment:
Carefully attempt to manually fold and unfold the seat or footrest. Sometimes the problem can just be that the chair is stuck.
3. Check the mechanism:
Look for any obvious signs of wear or damage related to the folding operation. If damaged or broken, it is best to consider involving a professional to fix it or replace it appropriately.

From:

https://mymobilityuk.co.uk/stannah-stairlifts-problems/?srsltid=AfmBOoqrJnGdtEXMSDclbymTviWSpDAPkl8ViLrCHqau9TK16UJTHIV_#Problem_5_Seat_or_footrest_not_folding_properly

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March 2026