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Start M5 Comfort

Otto Bock Start M5 Comfort Wheelchair

A self propelled rear wheel drive wheelchair with a folding, aluminium frame. Multiple adjustments are possible including axle position, camber, seat width, seat depth, backrest height, backrest tension and legrest length. All main components are connected by screws. A range of options and accessories is available. Available in adult sizes.

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Features: Folding, Customisable, One Arm Drive

Options

* Height adjustable push handles
* Crutch holder
* Anti tippers
* Elevating legrests
* Stump support
* Brake lever extensions
* Attendant controlled brakes
* Cushions (Cubic Foam, Combi Foam, Contu...

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Approximate Price: $1274
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Frame
* Folding with double cross brace
* Epoxy coated, aluminum oval shape tubing
* Rear tipping levers
* Optional rear anti-tippers
* Width from 570 mm to 670 mm
* Length 1040 mm (rear axle position)

Seat
* Slung style seat with synthetic upholstery
* Five seat widths from 380mm to 480mm in 250mm increments
* Seat depth can be adjusted from 400mm to 460mm
* Seat Rear Height from 370 mm to 520 mm
* Seat Front Height from 380 mm to 520 mm
* Optional cushions available: Cubic Foam; Combi Foam; Conturgel; and Evolight

Backrest
* Backrest height ranges from 400mm to 475mm
* Back support can be adjusted using hook and loop strapa\s that run horizontally across the backrest frame posts.
* Backrest consists of a thin, foam cushion covered by synthetic fabric cover. * 8 * This cover attaches onto the seat with hook and loop.
* Push handles are standard peg style with contoured grips

Armrests
* Lift up
* Desk length, padded and upholstered armrests with plastic clothing guards.
* Optional T-style, full length, removable, height adjustable armrests.

Legrests
* Swing in and away, removable, height adjustable legrests
* Optional elevating legrests
* Optional stump support

Footplates
* Two piece, lift up, plastic footplates
* Heel loops

Wheels
* 609mm diameter microcellular polyurethane (MCP) rear wheels with spokes
* Aluminium push rims:
* Quick release axle
* Multi axle position allows vertical and horizontal movement of axle.
* Camber can be adjusted from 0 to 2.5 degrees
* Optional 560mm or 610mm pneumatic tyres

Castors
* Uniform castor forks for all wheel sizes.
* 140 mm diameter, narrow profile, solid rubber wheel with plastic spokes
* Optional 8" solid rubber or 5.5" soft rubber castors available

Brakes
* Push on, lever style brakes with knob grip
* High mounted
* Optional brake lever extensions
* Optional attendant controlled, bicycle style brakes for the rear wheel

Factors To Consider

Wheelchair Restraints
When transporting a person in a wheelchair in a car or van, both the occupant and the wheelchair require an RTA approved restraint system. The wheelchair and the occupant need to be separately secured to the vehicle itself.
RTA approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness, that supports the user in the wheelchair but is not part of the vehicle restraint system.
The use of a headrest is not legally required but strongly recommended. Easily detachable, folding headrests which fit a wheelchair with standard push handles are available. Refer to section Wheelchair, Scooter, Cushions, ramps / Postural Supports - Seating System: Restraint+ Head+Back+Seats

Disclaimer

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.

Suppliers

Supplier Location Contact Website
Aidacare (Ingleburn) Ingleburn, NSW Sales: 02 9618 5000
Fax: 02 9618 5111
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
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Aidacare (Northmead) Northmead, NSW Sales: 02 8706 2330
Fax: 02 9890 8711
Toll Free: 1300 133 120
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GTK Rehab Seven Hills, NSW Sales: 02 9620 9177
Fax: 02 9620 9081
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Otto Bock Healthcare Pty Ltd (importer/manufacturer only) Baulkham Hills, NSW Sales: 1300 136 057
Fax: 1300 557 676
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Specialised Wheelchairs and Rehab Equipment Brookvale, NSW Sales: 02 9905 5333
Fax: 02 9905 2208
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