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Frame
* Standard alloy rigid frame which is heat treated and tempered following welding to increase strength of materials
* Available in a range of epoxy coated colours
Upholstery
* Standard is a water resistant Dacron upholstery on back and seat with adjustable sling tension of the seat
* Backrest is padded and is tension adjustable
Backrest
* Standard is fixed at chosen height
* Optional backrests can include lift out and height adjustable
Front Hangers
* Standard is fixed tapered and bends at 80 degrees
* Optional front hangers include multiple degree bends at 60 to 90 degrees
Footplate
* Standard is a single piece adjustable alloy plate
* Optional extras are available with swing away and lift out detachable footplates
Rear Wheels
* Standard is 24' in diameter, large flange hubs with quick release axles
* Comes with alloy rims and push rims
* Options include an extensive range of wheels sizes (24" - 27"), push rims and Spinergy rear wheels with high pressure tyres
Front Castors
* Standard is a 72mm roller blade castor with high tensile castor forks which lock into a built in castor housing
* Options include larger roller blade wheels, castor locks and quick release castors and stainless steel forks
Rear Castors
* Mono or twin with a 72 mm roller blade castor with high tensile castor forks which lock into a built in castor housing
* Options include larger roller blade wheels, castor locks and quick release castors and stainless steel forks
Camber
* Can be fixed at any angle specified, though standard camber is between 12 and 22 degrees
Dismantling or Folding
Quick release wheels with optional quad axle buttons. Main frame is a rigid unit that does not fold. Quick release castors are available.
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