How Not to Install an Acorn 130 120 Stairlift: An Error E5 F6 F8 Story

**Description:**

Welcome to Rob's Worldwide Stairlift Repairs, where we share real-world repair stories to help homeowners avoid common mistakes when it comes to stairlift installations and repairs. In this video, we dive into a recent repair job involving a client who purchased three Acorn straight stairlifts for their townhouse. Each stairlift came at a significant price tag of around $225 CAD, but unfortunately, the outcome was far from ideal.

The first stairlift worked, but the second one—an Acorn 130 model—was paired with an Acorn transformer that produced illegal AC ripple, causing a variety of issues. Instead of contacting a professional like Rob’s Worldwide Stairlift Repairs, the client and their son-in-law attempted DIY repairs, which led to a series of botched fixes: incorrect wiring, damaged covers, faulty handwinder, motor brake failure, and a master switch problem. This mishandling resulted in error codes, including E5 F6 an F8 system lockout, and left the transformer in a dangerously unsafe state.

We also advised the client to permanently fasten the Class 2 transformer on the first stairlift to ensure their home fire insurance remained valid. Sadly, the third stairlift was not much better—missing essential wiring and key components, further contributing to the ongoing issues.

The key takeaway here is that these problems with the second and third stairlifts could have been easily avoided with proper professional installation and repairs. We hope this video helps guide you to avoid similar mistakes, and we encourage you to always reach out to Rob's Worldwide Stairlift Repairs for your stairlift needs. Safety, efficiency, and peace of mind should always come first.