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Item Details

Rampboss Rampboss: Wheelchair And Scooter Ramp

ILC Reference NO 51:23:005
Item sourced from ILC SA database


wheelchair use

Short Description
A powder coated steel manually operated ramp with two aluminium folding flaps and a central stainless steel hinge. It can be fitted to the tow bar of a van, station wagon or four wheel drive vehicle. The ramp has a slip resistant surface and folds up and down using a gas strut and handle. An in built locking mechanism ensures the ramp does not fold down accidentally. Can be transferred between vehicles. A Wheelchair model and Scooter model (smaller) are available.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier information for pricing details.

More Details
It enables one person travelling in a wheelchair or scooter to access / leave the vehicle independently or with assistance. The ramp raises and lowers in seconds and does not require hydraulics or specialised electrics.

Materials: Aluminium with a slip resistant surface

Safety: Slip resistant surface strips. Gas strut controls folding action so that the force being lifted does not exceed 8kg.

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

Considerations for Use:
Side mirrors should be attached to the vehicle because the view out of the back window is partially obscured by the ramp.
· When the lower folding aluminium flap is folded it must be secured by the T bar latch provided.


Method Of Use
The ramp is secured to the tow bar of the vehicle.
A handle is pulled to lower the main body of the ramp.
The lower flap is undone by a T bar latch key.
The flap is folded out to contact the ground.
The upper flap is folded out to contact along the vehicles ledge.


Models
Two models are available:
1. Rampboss Wheelchair Ramp
2. Rampboss Scooter Ramp


Installation
Installation includes
Relocating the vehicles number plate to the back of the ramp with lighting.
Adjusting the ramps support feet to the correct height.


Dimensions
Wheelchair Ramp
Overall Length.............2470mm
Overall Width...............800mm
Gradient Maximum RATIO....1 in 4
Load Capacity...............300kg

Scooter Ramp
Overall Length.............1900mm
Overall Width...............700mm
Gradient Maximum RATIO.....1 in 4
Load Capacity...............200kg


Additional Comment
The Wheelchair Access model requires a rear floor height of no greater than 640mm to ensure that the ramp meets the Australian Standard in regard to the incline.

Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standards are applicable to the materials used in, and the manufacturing processes applied to 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 an item as to its compliance with the relevant Australian Standard(s).


Place Of Manufacture
Rampboss Pty Ltd, Queensland (Australia)

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
SUMMIT REHABILITATION SALES AND SERVICE PTY LTD,   EDWARDSTOWN, SA

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