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Item Details

Glide Series 1 Front Wheel Drive Wheelchair

ILC Reference NO 43:24:004
Item sourced from ILC QLD database


Glide 1 Front Wheel Drive Whlchr

Short Description
A manual wheelchair with a folding stainless steel frame. It is self propelled using a front wheel drive action and is suitable for adults. The wheelchair is available in three seat widths and has a single axle position. There is a choice of armrests. A range of accessories is available.

More Details
FRAME: Standard: Folding frame made from stainless steel. Single cross brace.
Options: Extra heavy duty construction, anti tip bars with rollers.

UPHOLSTERY: Standard: Blue padded and ribbed vinyl.

SEAT: Standard: Slung style. Available in three seat widths.
Options: Solid seat (padded or non padded).

BACKREST: Standard: Slung style. Peg style push handles.
Options: Backrest height of 460mm, curled push handles, backrest upholstery tightener, backrest extension (100, 200, 300 or 400mm), solid back (padded or non padded).

ARMRESTS: Standard: Padded, full length, removable. Fixed height.
Options: Desk length, height adjustable armrests (full length or desk length), armrest trough.

LEGRESTS: Standard: Fixed. Adjustable height.
Options: Stump support (230, 300 or 400mm), elevating legrests, calf strap, calf sling.

FOOTPLATES: Standard: Two piece, lift up.
Options: Heel loops.

WHEELS: Standard: Large front wheels (610mm) with pneumatic tyres. Steel rim with spokes. Stainless steel push rims.
Options: Rear wheel diameter of 510mm, lightweight wheels with aluminium rims, heavy duty wheels with aluminium rims, push rims with thumb grips, spoke guard, solid rubber tyres, puncture resistant tyres, quick release wheels with quad lever release, puncture resistant tyres, capstan push rims, BMX (standard and quick release).

CASTORS: Standard: Narrow profile, solid rubber castors at rear.
Options: Microcellular polyurethane (MCP) wide castor tyres.

BRAKES: Standard: Toggle style operated with a lever. Can be mounted on the front or rear of wheels. Push to lock.
Options: Brake lever extension (100mm)

COMMENTS: More manoeuvrable indoors than a rear wheel drive wheelchair.
Large front wheels may affect ability to transfer.
Large front wheels may make it harder to get close to a bed or toilet.

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

WARRANTY: Twelve months.


Models
One model is available in three seat widths.

Options
Seat belt (plastic buckle or car type buckle)
Carry bag (rear or under seat)
Oxygen bottle carrier
Tray and mounts
Crutch/walking stick holder
Wool covers
Anti-tip rollers
Tray (slide in, complete, frame only, arm brackets, flip up and fold away)


Dimensions
Standard Model
Seat Width........................................ 400, 430 or 460 mm
Seat Depth........................................ 400, 430 or 460 mm
Seat Front Height................................. 510 mm
Backrest Height................................... 400 mm
Armrest Height (from seat)........................ 200 mm
Legrest Length.................................... From 400 mm to 520 mm
Overall Width..................................... 600, 630 or 660 mm
Overall Width Folded.............................. 300 mm
Overall Length.................................... 1080 mm
Overall Height.................................... 910 mm
Wheel Diameter (Rear)............................. 610 mm
Castor Diameter................................... 175 mm
Overall Weight (kg)............................... 16.5 kg
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 100 kg, AS3695 tested to 100kg.


Place Of Manufacture
Western Australia

Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian 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 specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Australian Standard(s).

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ABILITY IN MOTION (FORMERLY WOWSPD),   BRENDALE, QLD
ACTIVE MEDICAL SUPPLIES,   CANNON HILL, QLD
ADL HEALTH PTY LTD,   HYDE PARK, QLD
CONDOR HEALTHCARE,   TOWNSVILLE, QLD
GLIDE PRODUCTS,   BALCATTA, WA
PHOENIX PRESCRIPTION AND MEDICAL (PREVIOUSLY CALVARY PHARM),   CAIRNS, QLD

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