A wheelchair carrier which carries a folded manual wheelchair at the rear of a vehicle. The base tilts so wheelchair can be lifted or pushed on at ground level. Two models for transit and large rear wheels.The transit model has a rectangular wire mesh base with raised sides.
Loading Guide:
1. Pull out the pin holding the carrier horizontal against the tow bar.
2. Let the carrier drop down diagonally.
3. Remove footplates of wheelchair if possible and also collapse the
wheelchair.
4. Holding the handles of the wheelchair, tip it on its back wheels and roll it against the lower end of the carrier.
5. Hold the wheelchair in place while walking round to the other end of the carrier.
6. Reach down over the carrier and pull the wheelchair, by the leg section, over the lower end of the frame.
7. Move to the other side again, at the back of the wheelchair.
8. With the right hand lift up the carrier to the horizontal position and
replace the pin with the left arm to secure the frame.
9. Use expandable straps (eg. bike straps) to secure the wheelchair
to the carrier.
10. When not in use, the carrier may be folded up against the tow bar (by removal of another pin in the frame) or removed from the tow bar
connection plate.
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
| Supplier | Location | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Able Rehabilitation Equipment (H/O Silverwater) | Silverwater, NSW | Sales: 02 9714 1100 Fax: 02 9714 1122 | |
| Able Rehabilitation Equipment (Smeaton Grange) | Smeaton Grange, NSW | Sales: 02 9714 1150 Fax: 02 9714 1155 | |
| AJM Home Health Care Equipment | Girraween, NSW | Sales: 02 8090 3636 Fax: 02 9896 5541 | |
| Alpha Rehabilitation Equipment ( Central Coast) | Gosford, NSW | Sales: 02 4321 1600 Fax: 02 4321 1622 | |
| Alpha Rehabilitation Equipment (Newcastle) | Cardiff, NSW | Sales: 02 4956 8100 Fax: 1300 257 422 Toll Free: 1300 257 421 | |
| Birt Wheelchair Carriers | Bull Creek, WA | Sales: 08 9332 7353 Fax: 08 9332 7353 |
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