A battery-powered riser recliner chair lets you operate the adjustments without staying permanently plugged into a socket. It is useful when the chair is used in several places around the home or when the cable would run across a walkway. The battery, however, does not make the operating time unlimited and does not drive the wheels: in Sollevita it powers the motors that drive the functions. To choose well, you need to consider three things together: where the chair is used, who manages the charging and what to do when the available energy is not enough.
In brief
Sollevita’s lithium battery powers the adjustments and lets you use the motors without a continuous connection to the socket; it does not drive the wheels. Operating time, indicators and charging depend on the system and on how it is used, so they should be clarified for the configuration delivered. Organising where and how to charge makes the function more useful, while keeping an alternative in place during a power cut or when the available charge is not enough.
What the battery powers and what it does not do
In an electric riser recliner, the battery supplies energy to the movements the product provides. It is not the same thing as a wireless remote control and does not mean that every cable has disappeared. The handset connection, the internal wiring and the cable used for charging may still be there.
Sollevita has a built-in lithium battery and from 5 to 8 independent motors, depending on the weight capacity. The manually moved wheeled base has a separate role: whoever is accompanying the person uses it for the short indoor moves that are permitted. The wheels are not driven by the battery. [1]
When you compare products, ask what exactly “battery-powered” means. A power source you can use for everyday adjustments and a reserve intended for a limited function are not equivalent. Do not automatically assume that Sollevita works like another system you have seen online: how it behaves should be checked in the documentation for the proposed configuration.
When a battery-powered riser recliner chair is genuinely useful
The most tangible benefit comes when the preferred spot is not next to a convenient socket. A person may prefer to be where the conversation is, to read in a brighter spot or to join in at mealtimes. The battery makes it possible to consider these spots without constantly depending on the length of the cable.
Consider a simple scenario: in the morning the chair is in the living room and at lunchtime it is moved closer to the table. The value lies not in moving it often, but in preventing the power supply from dictating a single location. Feasibility still depends on the route, the floor, doorways, manoeuvring space and the help available.
The functions and features of Sollevita should therefore be considered together. A battery does not make a narrow corridor suitable; the wheels do not cross every threshold; a clear room does not by itself tell you where and how to charge. The choice works when these elements are organised before use.
Plugging in and moving the chair are two separate steps
Before moving the chair, you need to follow the manufacturer’s procedure for the power supply, the handset, the wheeled base and the person’s position. It is not enough to pull out a plug and set off: a cable may remain in the way or a button may be pressed accidentally during the manoeuvre.
Ask to be shown which connections you handle and which must not be touched. In particular, disconnecting from the mains and switching off a battery power supply are not the same operation. The instructions you receive must relate to the actual system, without extrapolating a sequence from other models.
Once the destination has been reached, the chair must be returned to the stable condition specified for the next activity. To get into or out of Sollevita, the chair must rest on its feet, not on the wheeled base. The advantage of the battery concerns the energy available after the move; it does not change the rules for getting into and out of the chair. [1]
How to set up a practical charging point
The charging point must be usable without running the cable across a walkway or moving heavy furniture every time. Whoever plugs in the charger must also be able to reach it easily. The socket, the charger and the connections involved must remain accessible according to the instructions.
Choose a time when charging can be supervised and fitted into the routine. Do not automatically assume that overnight charging is the universal solution. For lithium-ion batteries, the Swiss Fire Prevention Information Centre (CIPI) recommends following the manufacturer’s instructions, using the appropriate charger and not leaving charging unattended. These general principles do not set the times or methods for the Sollevita battery. [2]
In families where several people take turns, it helps to name one person responsible and a stand-in. A note saying “charging handled by…” avoids the assumption that someone else has already taken care of it. You do not need a complicated log: the instructions you received and a record whenever the person in charge changes are enough.
The charging sheet to fill in at delivery
This sheet lists the information to ask the Sollevita Team for. It contains no preset values, because operating time, indicators and procedures must match the battery fitted. Keep the answers with the manual, without recording unnecessary health data.
| Item | Information to confirm | Family’s note |
|---|---|---|
| System supplied | Battery and charger reference | To be filled in |
| Connection | Accessible point and specified procedure | To be filled in |
| Charge level | Indicators actually present and what they mean | To be filled in |
| Routine charging | When and how to do it according to the instructions | To be filled in |
| Use while charging | Whether permitted and under what conditions | To be filled in |
| Periods of non-use | Applicable maintenance instructions | To be filled in |
| Insufficient charge | Expected behaviour and next step | To be filled in |
| Contacts | Person in charge, stand-in and technical contact | To be filled in |
Do not fill in the fields by trial and error, watching what happens when the battery is completely flat. The explanation must come before the experiment. Likewise, an indicator shown in a promotional photograph does not prove that it is identical to the one on the chair delivered.
How much operating time to expect, without chasing generic figures
How long a charge lasts depends on the system installed and on how the adjustments are used. Different movements, frequency of use, load and battery condition make an isolated promise such as “a week without recharging” unreliable. The number of motors alone does not allow you to calculate the operating time.
To get a useful answer, describe a real day: which functions are used, roughly how often, and whether the chair is an essential part of the person’s day. The Sollevita Team can then relate this information to the configuration, without confusing a short demonstration with continuous use at home.
After delivery, report any clear changes compared with normal operation. A charge that seems to run out sooner is not a reason to open the battery, nor does it automatically identify the cause. The component reference and your observations about use are more helpful than a DIY attempt at electrical measurement.
During a blackout, the charge remains a finite resource
An adequately charged battery can allow the intended adjustments even when the power is off. It is not correct, however, to promise that every function will remain available for the entire duration of any outage. What counts is the energy still available and the behaviour of the system delivered.
Before it happens, clarify how to handle insufficient charge and whom to contact when the person cannot change position on their own. The plan must also take into account lighting and the other aids in use: the chair’s battery does not power everything needed for care at home.
Do not deliberately run the chair’s battery down with the person seated to check whether a reserve exists. Do not assume an automatic return to the upright position: an emergency function should be described and demonstrated by the service only if it is actually provided. If the person is in an urgent situation, get the appropriate help without waiting for the normal technical channel.
Charger, damage and replacement: which limits to respect
Use the charger specified for the system, not one that seems compatible because it fits the connector. Do not modify adapters, cables or fixings. Protect the whole set-up from moisture, heat and interference with the movements, as described in the manual. Do not cover the charger to hide it among the soft furnishings.
If the battery is deformed, the casing is damaged, or there are unusual smells or heat, stop using the chair and request technical support; do not attempt to charge or repair it. CIPI advises against using damaged batteries. If smoke or an immediate danger appears, move away and call the emergency services: do not handle the component to photograph it. [2]
Original Sollevita spare parts and the modular construction make it possible to work on the component concerned. The 5-year warranty applies according to the conditions of purchase; the Sollevita Team identifies the correct battery and explains how to replace it and check it before it is used again. [3]
When the battery matters less in your choice
If the chair is always used in the same spot and the socket is accessible without cables across walkways, freedom of placement may be less important. This does not mean the battery is useless, but that it should not become the only criterion for choosing.
In Sollevita, the battery is part of the complete product: there is no need to present it as an optional extra. The focus then goes back to measurements, activities and the ability to manage the functions you want. The comparison of movements and features helps you read the system beyond the power source alone.
The opposite mistake is choosing a battery to avoid having to organise charging. A technical advantage still requires a simple, clear responsibility: knowing where to plug in, when to do it according to the instructions and who steps in if something changes.
FAQ
Common questions
Does a battery-powered riser recliner chair move on its own?
No. In Sollevita the battery powers the motors for the adjustments, not the wheels. Moving the chair on the wheeled base is handled by the person accompanying the user, according to the instructions and along suitable indoor routes.
How many days does one charge last?
There is no figure that applies to everyone. You need to refer to the actual battery, the configuration and how often the movements are used. Ask for an indication that applies to your use; do not transfer the figures from another model.
Can I use the chair while it is charging?
Only if the instructions for the configuration allow it. Have this point clarified at delivery: it cannot be inferred from the presence of the charger or from the fact that it can physically be connected.
During a blackout, does the battery guarantee a return to the seated position?
Not unconditionally. Operation depends on the charge available and on the system provided. Clarify the procedures in advance and arrange a suitable alternative if the chair is essential for the person.
Do I have to charge it every night?
Do not adopt a universal rule. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and organise charging that can be supervised, not left unattended. Do not experiment with times, discharge cycles or settings taken from other devices.
Can the battery be replaced without changing the chair?
Yes, by identifying the spare part and following the procedure given by the Sollevita Team. Do not open or replace the battery pack yourself: the service team determines the correct component, the skills required and the checks needed before it is used again.
Sources and references
[1] Sollevita — Features and construction of the chair.
[3] Sollevita — Warranty and service.
Plan charging as part of the routine
Describe where you will use Sollevita and who will take care of charging. With the completed sheet, the Sollevita Team’s technical support can clarify the battery, the charger and the instructions for the configuration, making freedom from the socket a concrete, manageable advantage.
