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Item Details
Glide Power Assist
ILC Reference NO 43:40:008
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
The Power Assist is a simple system of a small electric motor in each rear wheel powered by an on board battery. It is designed to attach to the Glide G2 range of wheelchairs. The assistance is determined by the amount of effort applied to the pushrim. It comes in two versions. Type A and Type B.
Price Guide
Approx Price: $7,000.00
Price Date: 20/12/2005
Price from Special Wheelchairs & Rehab Equipment
More Details
A Power Assist System consisting of two battery operated quick release wheels with motors in the hubs. The pressure sensitive push rims detect the degree of propelling force and automatically send the right amount of drive power to the wheels. The lightweight battery pack sits on the back of the chair.
The more effort applied the greater the assistance and vice a versa.
BATTERY
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery - Quick charge, lightweight, long lasting
KEY BENEFITS:
Reduced stress on shoulders
Reduced heart rate whilst propelling
Increased independence
Increased Mobility
Models
Type A - For people having difficulty covering long distances but still have reasonable shoulder and hand function such as a person with a lower spinal cord disorder
Type B - Recommended for those people who have restricted hand and shoulder function - cervical vertebra disorder. This version also comes with plastic coated pushrims.
Place Of Manufacture
Japan
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
GLIDE REHABILITATION PRODUCTS (MANUFACTURER),
BALCATTA, WA
SPECIALISED WHEELCHAIRS & REHAB EQUIPMENT,
BROOKVALE, NSW
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