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Item Details
Birt Towbar Mounted Wheelchair Carrier
ILC Reference NO 51:23:013
Item sourced from ILC WA database
Short Description
A tow bar mounted wheelchair carrier which can be tilted sideways to allow the wheelchair to be loaded using leverage, minimising lifting. Suitable for self propelled and transit manual wheelchairs only. Customisation is available.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing
More Details
The carrier consists of a mounting plate which can remain bolted onto the tow bar and a framework which slides into this, secured by a ring pin, which supports the wheelchair.
The framework is made from zinc plated tubular steel and can either be folded up or removed from the tow bar when not in use. When the carrier has been removed leaving the mounting plate on the vehicle, the tow bar can be used normally.
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 its rear wheels and pulling the wheelchair into the frame, guiding it by the footplates.
Tie down points have been incorporated into the design.
Options
- A wire mesh base tray is used for the carrier for adult Transit Wheelchairs (Trans 7 - smaller wheels).
- Can be modified to take amputee wheelchair.
- Can be modified to for child's wheelchair.
Licence & Insurance Requirements
In Western Australia, Transport's Vehicle Examiners (Licensing Division) must approve modifications to vehicles, including installation of lifters and carriers. Providing the modifications meet all requirements, a modification permit will be issued and the cost of the permit may be waived for passengers and drivers with disabilities.
To ensure Insurance cover, the vehicle owner should advise their Insurance company of the approved vehicle modifications.
For further information telephone Transport 13 11 56, or Transport's Technical Section, Vehicle Safety, (08) 9351 1680.
Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standards are applicable to the materials used in, and the manufacturing and installation of 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 Item On Loan From
Birt Wheelchair Carriers (Self Loading Carrier 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
BIRT WHEELCHAIR CARRIERS ,
BULLCREEK, WA
BLUESKY HEALTHCARE MANDURAH,
MANDURAH, WA
MEDIHIRE AND SALES (EASTERN SUBURBS)***,
GUILDFORD , WA
MEDIHIRE AND SALES (NORTH OF THE RIVER),
BALCATTA, WA
MEDIHIRE AND SALES (NORTH OF THE RIVER)*,
WEMBLEY, WA
MEDIHIRE AND SALES (SOUTH OF THE RIVER) **,
APPLECROSS, WA
RIVER ABILITIES,
BENTLEY, WA
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