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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

Glide 3 Reclining Backrest Wheelchair

ILC Reference NO 43:29:004
Item sourced from ILC WA database


Glide RB

Short Description
A modified version of the Glide 3 adult wheelchair which has a reclining backrest. This self propelled wheelchair features a folding, stainless steel frame available in a range of sizes and a complete range of options.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing

More Details
The wheelchair has a folding frame with slung vinyl upholstery. The headrest extension comes in a range of heights, and the seat in a range of widths.

The sling backrest and sling headrest extension have 6 angle adjustments and reclines to 60 degrees. The mechanism is operated by bike style brake levers and cables connected to the hinged backrest.

The backrest extension is removed to fold the chair.


Features
UPHOLSTERY is a blue vinyl slung seat and backrest.

REAR WHEELS are 610mm(24") diameter pneumatic tyres with stainless steel push rims.

FRONT CASTORS are 180mm(7") diameter disc castors.

ARMRESTS are padded, removable.

LEGRESTS elevate to 90 degrees, swing away and are detachable.

BRAKES are stainless steel toggle brakes.

FRAME Stainless steel with an extended wheelbase. The square aluminium tubing crossbar folding mechanism has a lock out action to maintain the tautness in the seat and backrest upholstery. Tipping bars at rear.

BACKREST A removable aluminium framed headrest slots into the backrest. The backrest reclines using cable operated levers beneath the push handles. The backrest will remain fixed in any position once the cable brakes are released.


Models
RB34 RB37 RB40 RB43 RB46 RB49 RB52
- all have varying seat widths and seat depths.
- the number after RB refers to the seat width


Options
- Heavy duty wheelchair
- Detachable footrests
- R or L stump support
- Elevating telescopic legrests
- Heel loops
- Full length padded arms
- Desk arms
- Armrest trough
- Thorn resistant tubes
- Aluminium rims
- Solid rubber tyres
- Rear anti tip bar
- Brake extension
- Backrest extension
- Microcellular wide castors
- Back upholstery tightener
- Tray


Dimensions
Seat Width...............................340, 370, 400, 430, 460, 490 or 520 mm
Seat Depth..............................350 or 400 mm 350mm -RB34 RB37 and 400mm(16") RB40 - RB52
Seat Height..............................500 mm
Backrest Height.......................460 mm Extension allowed
Backrest Angle........................From 90 degr to 135 degr
Overall Width...........................640 mm
Overall Length.........................1200 mm
Overall Weight (kg)................. 20 kg
Load Capacity (supplier stated)...100 kg


Place Of Manufacture
Western Australia

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Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
CAPE ABILITIES,   BUSSELTON, WA
DAILY LIVING PRODUCTS,   SHENTON PARK, WA
GLIDE REHABILITATION PRODUCTS (LENDAL PTY LTD),   BALCATTA, WA
GREAT SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT,   ALBANY, WA
INDEPENDENCE AIDS,   BUSSELTON , WA
MANDURAH MOBILITY (MANDURAH),   MANDURAH , WA
MIDWEST ABILITY PRODUCTS,   TARCOOLA BEACH, WA
SEAVIEW ORTHOTICS,   BUNBURY , WA
SUN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CENTRE,   MIDLAND , WA

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Rear anti tip bar  
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