Short Description

TrackChair is a drive mechanism for rigid manual wheelchairs with two high grade plastic hand rims on each drive wheel. It has quick release drive wheels with an axle that allows the chair to be fully controlled by one hand. Other features include height and angle adjustable backrest, foam padded seat with tension adjustment, clothing guard and height adjustable one piece footplate. Dismantles into parts for transport. Other options and models available.

Method Of Use

Holding two rims together on one wheel.
* Both wheels can be driven and controlled by a single hand enabling the operator to carry items or open doors etc. with their free hand.

Holding two rims together on both wheels.
* The user can use their stronger arm to do more of the work if they need to compensate for a weaker arm.
* Gives the ability to drive over an obstacle on a straight line.

Models

2:1 Ratio stub axles- low gear operation
* Two stub axle that convert the drive to a permanent 2:1 drive requiring only half the force to drive and steer the wheelchair
* Requires two turns of the rim to achieve one turn of the wheel

Additional Dimensions

TrackChair
Overall Weight........... 19 kg, Can be customised. Approx. weight, will depend on options added.
Load Capacity ........... 115 kg (supplier stated)

TrackChair 15"
Seat Width............... 384 mm
Overall Width............ 645 mm

TrackChair 15" 16" 17" & 18"
Seat Depth............... 382 mm
Seat Front Height........ From 459 mm to 499 mm
Backrest Height.......... From 403 mm to 503 mm
Overall Length........... From 913 mm to 1043 mm
Overall Height........... From 783 mm to 932 mm

TrackChair 16"
Seat Width............... 409 mm
Overall Width............ 665 mm

TrackChair 17"
Seat Width............... 434 mm
Overall Width............ 695 mm

TrackChair 18"
Seat Width............... 459 mm
Overall Width............ 725 mm

More Details

Frame
* Rigid
* Lightweight aluminium
* Removable anti tip bars with rollers on rear
* Quick release mechanism
* Folding backrest
* Adjustable frame with seat cushion
* Centre of gravity adjustment
* A differential action enables the wheelchair to glide down ramps and around obstacles

Seat
* Adjustable height
* Adjustable frame widths 16, 17 and 18 inch
* Foam padded nylon cushion

Upholstery
* Nylon
* Foam padded
* Adjustable upholstery tension
* Washable.
* Water resistant

Backrest
* Adjustable backrest angle.
* Adjustable backrest height.
* Folds down to seat level for transport.
* Padded pram handle.
* Slung style with adjustable tension.

Legrests
* Adjustable in length

Footplates
* Plastic
* One piece platform
* Height adjustable and reversible

Wheels
* Pneumatic
* Double push rims
* Metallic spokes with guard
* Quick release, removable
* 24 inch and 26 inch wheel set
* Two hand rims on each wheel
* Differential action enables the wheelchair to glide down ramps and around obstacles

Castors
* Solid
* Height adjustable

One Arm Drive
* Double push rim on each wheel
* Both wheels can be driven and controlled by a single hand
* Holding two rims together on one wheel. User can use their stronger arm to do more of the work if they need to compensate for a weaker arm

Customisation
* Centre of gravity can be adjusted
* Adjustable backrest angle
* Adjustable backrest height

Dismantling for transport
* Dismantles into four parts: two wheels, seat and the axle
* The back rest folds down against the seat cushion by loosening two adjuster knobs and the whole can be then be put into a Station wagon type vehicle.
* To remove wheels, unclip the wheel claps on each wheel.
* Remove both wheels with Axle.
* Each wheel houses the mechanisms and weighs four kilograms each.
* Then slide each wheel off the axle.

Colours
* Grey frame
* Black upholstery
* Black nylon bag under seat

Headrest
* No headrest
* Refer to supplier for availability

Brakes
* Push to lock levers.
* High mounted in front of each wheel.

Axle assemble is available only to manufacturers
* TrackChair will not retrofit the axle assembly into an existing chair
* Also available to purchase as a manufacturer's kit to be fitted into other conventional manual wheelchair.

Factors To Consider

* Both wheels can be driven and controlled by a single hand enabling the operator to carry items or open doors, etc. with their free hand
* The differential action can help propel the wheelchair with half the force required compared to a conventional manual wheelchair

Maintenance

Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

Place Of Manufacture

Track Engineering Pty Ltd (Victoria, Australia).

Standards

Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.