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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
VTrak Comfort System
ILC Reference NO 43:66:021
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Factors to Consider
It is possible for the user to use the same backrest on various wheelchairs.
The interface can allow the backrest to be fit to angled backrest posts.
Alternative postural supports can be added including lateral supports and hip guides, if the adjustable contour does not provide sufficient support.
Short Description
A Welsh made removable wheelchair backrest made from aluminium, foam padding, ABS shell and webbing. The single piece backrest has adjustable contour for lumbar support. It can be attached to the backrest upright poles of most wheelchairs using quick release clamps. Its brackets can allow adjustment in seat width, seat depth, backrest height, backrest rotation and backrest angle. Four sizes are available which are suitable for adults. A range of options and accessories are available.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
Models
Standard size is available designed to support just below the shoulder blades.
Medium size is available designed to support the cervical or upper back.
Materials
It is foam padded on an ABS backrest shell with webbing straps allowing adjustment.
The bracket hardware is made from aluminium.
Cover
Standard cover is brush nylon lined with 4mm black foam.
The cover is removable for washing using a zip around the sides.
Adjustment
The bracket hardware allows for adjustable seat depth, seat width, backrest height, backrest rotation and backrest angle of recline. Tools are required to position the backrest.
By tightening and loosening the webbing strapping, the contour can be adjustable.
Dismantle
The backrest sections are attached to the wheelchair frame upright poles by two brackets.
To dismantle, there is a quick release lever on both brackets allowing the backrest to be lifted and removed from the wheelchair.
To put back on, the brackets have two parts which slot into the brackets on the wheelchair frame upright poles. The backrest can be locked in place by tightening the quick release levers.
Accessories
Swing away lateral supports which are width and height adjustable. These attach to the Vtrack mounting. The pads can be fitted in horizontal or vertical position. Two pad sizes are available.
Winged headrest can be adjusted laterally to open or reduce the angle on each side. It is adjustable in depth forwards and backwards, angle, height, rotation and position off centre.
Beanbag headrest is designed for comfort. It is adjustable in depth forwards and backwards, angle, height, rotation and position off centre.
Harness adaptors to anchor the belts.
Options are available to fit the brackets to different sized wheelchair frames.
Incontinence cover.
Models
V-Trak Comfort Medium
V-Trak Comfort Standard
Dimensions
V-Trak Comfort Medium
Overall Width..................................... From 380 mm to 430 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. 600 mm
V-Trak Comfort Standard
Overall Width..................................... From 380 mm to 430 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. 410 mm
Warranty
Twelve months.
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
Performance Health Products (Wales, UK)
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
AUSMEDIC/METRON,
CARRUM DOWNS, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) ALBURY,
ALBURY, NSW
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) BRUNSWICK,
BRUNSWICK EAST, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) CHELTENHAM,
CHELTENHAM, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY L & R) GEELONG,
GEELONG, VIC
LIFEHEALTHCARE (PREVIOUSLY CENTRAL VICTORIAN) BENDIGO,
BENDIGO, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - BENDIGO,
BENDIGO, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - GIPPSLAND,
SALE, VIC
LINDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - HALLAM,
HALLAM, VIC
SEATING DYNAMICS LIMITED,
SEVENHILLS, NSW
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