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Item Details

Glide Comfort Plus

ILC Reference NO 43:29:007
Item sourced from ILC WA database


Comfort Plus Deluxe with optional head rest

Short Description
A rigid framed, steel wheelchair with a tilt function and an adjustable angle backrest. It comes standard as a transit chair, and is available in six standard and customised seat widths. Two models - the Comfort Plus that has fully upholstered contoured seating, and the Comfort Plus Custom that can adjust to accommodate all types of seating and postural supports. A full range of options and accessories are available.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing

More Details
The chair has a rigid steel frame which features a push bar and adjustable seat to back angle (spanner required). Two press down, foot operated levers located between the rear wheels operate the tilt function (left lever) and braking (right lever).

The Comfort Plus features a deluxe seat consisting of a sprung base with foam overlay and vinyl insert, and a deluxe backrest consisting of spring inserts with foam overlay, backrest side wings and fabric insert. It has 300mm (12") rear wheels, height adjustable armrests, waterfall arm pads, and swing away legrests. It is available in six seat widths and has an adjustable seat depth - providing seven seat depth measurements .

The Comfort Plus Custom allows upholstery and frame types to be mixed and matched. Configurations include a basic base with no backrest frame for mounting of seat modules; a plush backrest with a seat board for mounting pressure or custom cushions; foam and ply backrest and / or seat; back fame with seat board to mount off the shelf back rests or positioning modules; and a back frame with slung seat upholstery.

The Custom is available in six standard widths with the seat depth individually adjustable up to 550mm (22") from the centre back.

The chair does not fold for transport but can be reduced to a more compact shape by removing the legrests and armrests, and either folding forward or reclining the backrest.


Features
REAR WHEELS are 300mm (12") wheel size with pneumatic tyres is standard but 559mm (22") is an option. The larger option permits some position change but not functional self propelling.

FRONT CASTORS are 180mm (7") microcellular.

FOOTRESTS are removable, height adjustable (spanner required) and swing away. Footplates are plastic. Elevating legrests and padded calf supports may be selected.

ARMRESTS - are removable and height adjustable with pads that can be moved forwards and backwards and dropped to seat height for sliding transfers. They are full length with a waterfall edge and padded side guard.

BRAKES - are foot activated by pushing down on the right rear lever and released by lifting the lever with your foot.


Options
Accessory Options
I.V. Pole
Oxygen Bottle Carrier
Push Handle, Adjustable height
Armrest Options
Swivel arm trough
Arm trough with fixed brackets
Flip up armrest
Castor Options
Castor, 7" Pneumatic
Drive Wheel Options
Wheel, 22" Wheel kit
Frame Options
Splayed front end
Legrest Options
Elevating legrests with calf pads
Footplate Interlocking kit
Backrest Options
Optional Vinyl insert for Deluxe backrest
Basic backrest - Foam over ply backrest with cloth or vinyl insert
Slung vinyl back upholstery
Seat Options
Optional plush insert for deluxe seat
Basic seat - Foam over ply seat upholstery with cloth or vinyl insert
Board seat - Vinyl covered
Slung seat upholstery - Vinyl
Support Options
Calf Panel, Medium (Standard)
Calf Panel, Medium (Padded)
Moulded headrest
Stump Support, 300mm
Pump up lumbar
Tray Options
Flip up and fold away
Slide in complete


Dimensions
Comfort Plus
Seat Width........................................ 370, 400, 430, 460, 490 or 520 mm
Seat Depth........................................ 370, 400, 430, 460, 490 or 520 mm
Seat Height....................................... 510 mm
Backrest Angle................................. From 90 degr to 135 degr
Overall Length...................................1140 mm
Overall Weight (kg)............................32 kg
Load Capacity (supplier stated)......100 kg
Tilt Angle............................................ 27 degr

Comfort Plus Custom
Seat Depth............................From 400 mm to 550 mm
Seat Front Height.................Unknown, Can be customised. Depends on seat selection
Backrest Height....................Unknown, Can be customised. Depends on backrest selection
Seat to Top of Backrest.......370, 400, 430, 470, 490 or 520 mm
Overall Weight (kg)...............32 kg
Load Capacity (supplier stated)....100 kg


Warranty
Glide provides a three year warranty on the frame and 12 months on the upholstery covering defects in materials or workmanship.





Standards
This product has been tested and complies with AS 3695 - 1992 Wheelchairs - Product requirements with a user weight of 100kg.

Place Of Manufacture
Western Australia

Display Item On Loan From
Glide Rehabilitation Products (Lendal Park) (460mm seat width with headrest displayed at Independent Living Centre of WA - Nedlands)

Display Information
ILCWA may have this item on display. If you want to view or trial this product, please contact ILCWA on 08-9381 0600 to ensure that it is still on display prior to your visit.

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

Additional /images
Optional gas operated recline back   Tilted seat   Comfort Plus custom and options  
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