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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.



Item Details

Hippocampe All Terrain Wheelchair

ILC Reference NO 43:28:006
Item sourced from ILC NSW database


Hippocampe All Terrain

Short Description
A three wheeled rear wheel drive assisted all terrain wheelchair designed for use in outdoor conditions such as sand and snow. Frame can be easily dismantled for transfer and storage. Available in four sizes.

Price Guide
Approx Price: $5,350.00
Price Date: 16/03/2007


More Details
FRAME
Made of non corrosive alloy tubes with a foam coating. A push bar assembly attached to the rear of the chair and a draw bar assembly attached to the front wheel.

UPHOLSTERY
The upholstery is one piece seat made of water repellent closed cell foam.

SEAT
One piece seat and back made of compressed foam. Removable for washing in fresh water after each use.

BACKREST
Optional height adjustable back

HEADREST
Optional adjustable headrest. Covered in water repellent foam.

ARMRESTS
Optional. Flat surface. Folding and swivel so as not to hinder transfer to normal wheelchair.

FOOTREST
The footrest is made of compressed foam and slung between two non corrosive alloy tubes.

BRAKES
Brakes are optional. The chair comes without brakes, care is required when using slipways and on steeply sloping beaches

WHEELS
One low pressure buoyant steerable front wheel with wide tread
Two double all terrain back wheels. Pneumatic
Wheel axles: stainless steel with no ball bearings

DISMANTLES FOR TRANSPORTING
Dismantles via a clip system with no tools required. Removable push bar and wheels, Seat and backrest fold flat.

CLEANING
The chair is cleaned by hosing it down.

SIZES
S, M, L and XL

APPLICATION
The chair is suitable to wheel through water although the manufacturers recommend that it is to allow the user to enter the water up to the level of the seat but not designed to float with the user in the chair.


Models
Four model sizes small, medium, large and extra large

Options
Adjustable seat back
Head rest
Push bar and traction kit
Carry case
Harness (male or female)
Armrests
Back bag
Kit ski
Brakes


Standards
Specific Australian Standards or other Standard(s) may be applicable for materials, manufacturing processes, or installation of some types of equipment. 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
USA

Dimensions
Standard
Load Capacity (supplier stated) NSW............... 130 kg
Weight (kg) NSW................................... 14 kg
Seat Width NSW.................................... 670 mm
Seat Depth NSW.................................... 400 mm
Legrest Length NSW................................ Unknown
Backrest Height NSW............................... 400 mm (backrest available with adjustable height)
Armrest Height (from seat)........................ Unknown


Additional Dimensions
Length with handle 1730mm (S), 1830mm (M), 1930 (L), 2080mm (XL)
Width              670mm
Height             1000mm
Seat front height          360mm
Backrest height            400mm (fixed seat), 360 - 430mm (adjustable)



Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
NORTHCOTT EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS,   NORTH PARRAMATTA, NSW

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