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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

Birt Towbar Mounted Wheelchair Carrier

ILC Reference NO 51:23:013
Item sourced from ILC SA database


Towbar Mounted Wheelchair Carrier

Short Description
A towbar mounted manual wheelchair carrier which can be tilted sideways to allow the wheelchair to be loaded using leverage, minimising lifting.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier information for pricing details.

Features
The carrier consists of a mounting plate which can remain bolted onto the towbar and a framework which slides into this, secured by a ring pin, which supports the wheelchair. The frame work is made from zinc plated tubular steel and can either be folded up or removed from the towbar when not in use.

On removal of a securing pin, the framework can be tilted towards the ground to allow the wheelchair to be loaded by tipping the chair back onto it's rear wheels and either pulling or pushing it in.

Tiedown points have been incorporated into the design.


Options
Child's T bar - fits onto the bottom of the carrier to enable a child's wheelchair to be carried. The T bar can be removed when a larger wheelchair is necessary.

Additional Brace - to enable carrier to be used on a second vehicle.


Models
Standard Model - for self propelling wheelchairs

Transit Model - has a plate to hold transit wheelchairs.



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
Western Australia.

Display Information
This item is currently on display at the ILC

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
BIRT WHEELCHAIR CARRIERS,   BULL CREEK, WA
WALK ON WHEELS - PLYMPTON PARK,   PLYMPTON PARK, SA
XTRA CARE EQUIPMENT,   BROADVIEW, SA

Additional /images
Transit Wheelchair Carrier (folded)  
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