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Permobil C500VS Power Stand Up Wheelchair

Overview

Short Description

A front wheel drive battery powered wheelchair with a powered stand up mechanism. Additional powered functions are tilt in space, adjustable height seat, reclining backrest and elevating legrests. The chair can be driven from standing. It has a rigid steel frame and adjustable suspension and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Available in adult and junior (child) sizes.

Models And Options

Options

C500 chassis:
* Battery 73 amp hour
* 10 amp battery charger
* Seat stabiliser
* Luggage basket
* Lights
* Trelleborg tyre (coarser tread)
* Solid or pneumatic tyres (on drive wheels)
* Cover
* Transport brackets
* Running time metre
* Support wheel set (anti tip wheels)
* Permolock Plunge (provides better ground clearance)
* Permolock C (lockdown plate)
* Switched ESP (Enhanced Steering Performance)
* Alternative drive systems - chin controls, head array, sip & puff system, Mini joystick, finger control, I-button control, Tablet control (including holder or table) and more
* Oxygen holder
* Crutch holder
* Base colour choice
* Anti tip wheels

VS Seat:
* Armrest kit - fabric, leatherette or no pad in 250, 300 or 350mm lengths
* Armrest mount - low or high
* Armrest bag
* Backrest with reclining armrests included in fabric, leatherette or no cushion in 550 or 620mm heights
* PLG panel holder (for electronics)
* Table
Adjustable angle
Small
Swivelling with central or side cutout
* Bag hook set
* Belt with quick release lock
* Mirror including bracket
* Co - Pilot (attendant control)
* Backrest reinforcement
* Back handle set
* Chest roll, adjustable
* Manual footplate fold / lock
* Foot strap with plastic lock
* Foot strap with padding
* Side support - inside and outside
* Adjustable headrests
* Armrest raising set
* Calf rest
* Inflatable lumbar support
* Range of seat and back cushions
* Hub cap with reflector
* Shaft, armrest bracket
* Back set 550mm or 620mm height (340, 390 and 440mm widths)
* Seat widening (500mm for Junior model; 550mm for adult model)
* Seat extension set

Models

C500 VS Stand Up powered wheelchair with Corpus seating
* Also available in a junior size - C500 VS Junior Stand Up powered wheelchair with Corpus seating
* This chair is suitable for indoor and outdoor use but has a strong chassis built for outdoor use.
* The C500 VS can be driven from standing.

C400 VS Stand Up powered wheelchair with Corpus seating
* Also available in a junior size -- C400 VS Junior Stand Up powered wheelchair with Corpus seating
* This chair has an intermediate chassis for slightly smaller areas than the C500 model. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use
* The C400 VS cannot be driven from standing.

Dimensions

Specification Standard
Backrest Height 550 or 620 mm
Legrest Length From 90 mm to 180 mm
Load Capacity (supplier stated) 120 kg (100kg for Junior size)
Seat Depth From 450 mm to 600 mm (in 25mm increments)
Seat Height Unknown
Seat Width 430 or 480 mm
Weight (kg) 155 kg (including batteries)
Width 620 mm

Additional Dimensions

Length..............1215 mm
Seat Front Height...........640 mm or 640 - 845 mm with electric seat lift
Backrest Angle..............90 - 180 degrees
Legrest angle...............90 - 175 degrees
Max speed...................7.5 or 10 km/hr
Range...................... 30 - 45 km
Obstacle clearance......... 70 mm

Additional Info

More Details

Frame
* Rigid frame
* Suspension - adjustable
* Choice of coloured shroud

Seat
* The Corpus seating system with contoured padding. Modules allow for changes to be made.
* Powered seat elevation and tilt in space. Favourite positions can be saved.

Upholstery
Synthetic

Backrest
* Padded, contoured ergonomic back
* In built, adjustable lumbar and trunk supports. Electrically adjustable angle (reclining)

Headrest
This is an optional accessory. Adjustable in height, depth and angle. Comes in fabric or vinyl

Armrests
Lift up. Adjustable height. Fabric or leatherette

Legrest
* Adjustable height
* Optional electrically adjustable

Footplates
Optional two piece footplate or single footplate

Wheels
Solid (flat free) or pneumatic

Castors
Solid

Controls
R-Net electronics with ICS Intelligent control system. Various programmable options can be set on the joystick control panel or the ICS board switches (located behind the joystick).
* Three stand up options:
horizontal to standing
reclining to standing
sitting to standing
* The standing angle can be programmed to stop anywhere between 90 and 180 degrees.

Batteries
* 8 amp battery charger
* 2 x 73 amp/hr batteries in all models

Motor
* Four pole motors 2 x 300 watts

Transport or Dismantling
* Wheelchairs do not dismantle
* Front and rear tie down points for transporting

Brakes
* Automatic

Factors To Consider

Caution should be exercised prior to trial or purchase of a Stand Up wheelchair. Medical clearance by a doctor is recommended before standing. Assessment of the person's cognitive ability to safely use the Stand Up wheelchair is an important consideration. There may be concerns for a person who has not stood for a period of time in relation to
* Heart conditions
* Fluctuating blood pressure
* Orthopaedic disorders
* Brittle bones
* Osteoporosis
* Hip, knee and ankle contractures
* Assessment by a physiotherapist is also recommended before trial or purchase of a Stand Up wheelchair.

The space allowed on public transport for carrying mobility equipment is an area of 1300mm by 800mm.

Wheelchair spaces
All new Sydney buses feature special 'kneeling suspension' and a ramp to provide easy access for less mobile passengers.

There are spaces for two wheelchairs on the new buses. These will accommodate most manual and electric wheelchairs with maximum length 1250mm, maximum width 750mm, maximum turning circle1500mm and maximum weight 200kg.

For safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs are advised to face the back of the bus, bracing their wheelchair against the side of the space, applying the brakes and securing the seat belt of the wheelchair.

Wheelchair accessible buses display a blue and white wheelchair sign on the front of the bus, and on the easy access door.

Setup And Maintenance

Maintenance

All wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Refer to User Manual for specific details.

Requirements

Licence & Insurance Requirements

In NSW, motorised wheelchairs that weigh less than 110 kg and cannot travel at more than 10 km/h do not have to be registered, provided they are being used by a person with mobility problems. A person driving a motorised wheelchair under these circumstances is defined as a pedestrian under the Australian Road Rules and is permitted to travel on a footpath or nature strip adjacent to the road.

Vehicles exempt from registration are covered by the nominal defendant scheme (administered by the Motor Accidents Authority) if they are at fault in an accident in NSW on a road or road-related area and cause injury to another person. However, this cover is only valid in NSW.

Standards

For some types of equipment, specific Australian or other Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard(s).

Place Of Manufacture

Sweden

Suppliers

Permobil Australia Pty Ltd
Unit 312
14-16 Lexington Dr
Bella Vista
NSW 2153
Sales: 1300 858 424
Fax: 02 8883 2356
Contact Person: Michael Shiner
Email: Owen.Dawes@permobil.com
Website: http://www.permobil.com
ILS (Independent Living Specialists - Wentworthville
Shop 6, 15 Bransgrove St
Wentworthville
NSW 2145
Sales: 02 9633 1155
Fax: 02 9427 4338
Contact Person: Damien Borg (OT)
Toll Free: 1800 008 267
Email: damien@ilsau.com.au
Website: http://www.ilsau.com.au
ILS (Independent Living Specialists - Lane Cove)
Showroom
67 Mars Rd
Lane Cove
NSW 2066
Sales: 02 9427 4995
Fax: 02 9427 4338
Contact Person: Peter Reid / Ian Farquharson
Toll Free: 1800 008 267
Email: peter@ilsau.com.au
Website: http://www.ilsau.com.au
ILS (Independent Living Specialists - Randwick)
204 Alison Rd
Randwick
NSW 2031
Sales: 02 9398 9263
Website: http://www.ilsau.com.au
ILS (Independent Living Specialists - Castle Hill)
Unit 4 / 7-13 Victoria Ave
Castle Hill
NSW 2154
Sales: 02 9659 9750
Fax: 02 9659 8526
Email: natice@ilsau.com.au
Website: http://www.ilsau.com.au