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Otto Bock B500 Powered Wheelchair

ILC Reference NO 43:42:002
Item sourced from ILC VIC database

Otto Bock B500 Powered Wheelchair

Factors to Consider
This item should be trialled in the user's own environment to ensure maximum safety and independence. Environmental considerations include eg: kerbs, footpaths, tram and railway crossings, street crossings, etc.

Short Description
A powered wheelchair with a rigid aluminium tubular frame. It is a rear wheel drive wheelchair and is designed for indoor and outdoor use. The chair is suitable for adults and has the option of powered tilt in space and powered back angle adjustment. There are two seat widths available. The wheelchair does not dismantle for transport. A range of options and accessories is available. Can be customised.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

More Details
Frame
Aluminium.
Rigid.
10km/h speed is standard.
Vehicle tie down points are standard.
Tilt in space up to 20 degrees is optional.
Anti tip bars, which are adjustable and removable.

Seat
Slung seat is standard.
Foam cushion on seat pan is attached with hook and loop.
Contoured and Recaro seats are optional.
Available in two seat widths.

Upholstery
Nylon.

Backrest
Tension adjustable backrest in nylon fabric.
Angle adjustable - electric or manually operated.
Anterior tilt is an option.
Backrest can be folded down at seat level for transport if it has backrest angle adjustment (side panels and footrests also need to be removed).

Headrest
Holes on pushbar for optional headrest mounting kit are standard.

Armrest
Removable and height adjustable.
Clothing protector side panel on armrest column is standard.

Legrest
Manually operated elevating legrests are an option.

Footplates
Standard swing away, removable footplates.
Plastic with angle adjustment.
Can be height adjusted.
Swing away footrest holders.

Wheels
14 inch drive wheels with pneumatic tyres.

Castors
9 inch castor wheels with pneumatic tyres.
10 inch castor wheels are available as an option.

Control
Curtis Controls Enable 40 integral controller, 24volt 60 amp.
Consists of an LCD display with large symbols, button section and joystick.
Swing away controller is an option.

Batteries
Two 12 volt 60 amp hour wet cell batteries.
75 amp hour wet cell batteries are optional.

Motor
Swiss made.
Brake disengagement allows the wheelchair to be pushed manually. A red lever is located on the base of the wheelchair towards the front on either the left or right side. Firstly pull up the brake release bolt and push the lever down. To lock the brake pull the lever upwards until the bolt engages.

Colours
Ice blue matte.
Stainless steel silver.

Models
Otto Bock B500 powered wheelchair.
Otto Bock B500-S powered wheelchair.

Options
Frame
Control for attendant.
Electric lighting.

Seat
Contoured seat.
Recaro seats.
Electric seat raise of height to 400mm.
Abductor detachable or folding (only for standard seat, not in combination with seat tilt).

Backrest
Tilt in space - electric or with gas compression spring.
Back angle adjustment - electric or with gas compression spring.
Anterior tilt.

Headrest
Headrest mounting kit.

Legrest
Manually operated elevating legrests are an option.

Wheels
Curb climbing assist - is used to clear kerbs and steps of a maximum height of 100mm.
Castor swivel lock.
Drive wheel suspension.
Puncture proof tyres.

Castors
10 inch castors.
Castor wheel suspension.

Leg rest
Manually operated elevating leg rests with lateral leg pad.

Footplate
Single panel aluminium footplate.
Individual aluminium footplates.

Controller
Swing away controller is an option.
Control panel holder to enable the control to be moved upwards or downwards.
Joystick options.

Batteries
75 amp hour wet cell batteries.

Motor
4 pole motors.

Accessories
Crutch holder.
Tray.
Folding rear view mirror.
Lap belt.
Four ways chest strap kit.
Rear bumper.
Rear marker plate.
Detachable pannier bag.
Bag for accessories e.g. battery charger, tool kit.
Pocket for mobile phone.

Dimensions
Otto Bock B500 Powered Wheelchair
Seat Angle........................................ 0, 3 or 6 degr
Seat Front Height................................. 500 or 550 mm
Backrest Height................................... 450 or 550 mm
Backrest Angle.................................... From 0 degr to 30 degr
Armrest Length.................................... 260 mm
Overall Width..................................... 640 mm
Overall Depth..................................... 1050 mm
Overall Height.................................... 1030 mm
Weight of Heaviest Part........................... 95 kg
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 140 kg

Otto Bock B500 Powered Wheelchair Large Seat
Seat Width........................................ From 430 mm to 480 mm
Seat Depth........................................ From 420 mm to 500 mm

Otto Bock B500 Powered Wheelchair Small Seat
Seat Width........................................ From 380 mm to 420 mm
Seat Depth........................................ From 380 mm to 460 mm

Warranty
Two year warranty (wheelchair).
One year warranty (batteries, provided they have been charged properly).

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

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.

Place Of Manufacture
Otto Bock (Germany).

Display Information
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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
OTTO BOCK AUSTRALASIA PTY LTD, BAULKHAM HILLS, NSW

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