Independent Living Centres Australia Inc
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Birt Towbar Mounted Wheelchair Carrier
ILC Reference NO 51:23:013
Item sourced from ILC SA database
Short Description
A towbar mounted manual wheelchair carrier which can be tilted sideways to allow the wheelchair to be loaded using leverage, minimising lifting.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier information for pricing details.
Features
The carrier consists of a mounting plate which can remain bolted onto the towbar and a framework which slides into this, secured by a ring pin, which supports the wheelchair. The frame work is made from zinc plated tubular steel and can either be folded up or removed from the towbar when not in use.
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 it's rear wheels and either pulling or pushing it in.
Tiedown points have been incorporated into the design.
Options
Child's T bar - fits onto the bottom of the carrier to enable a child's wheelchair to be carried. The T bar can be removed when a larger wheelchair is necessary.
Additional Brace - to enable carrier to be used on a second vehicle.
Models
Standard Model - for self propelling wheelchairs
Transit Model - has a plate to hold transit wheelchairs.
Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standards are applicable to the materials used in, and the manufacturing processes applied to 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.
Supplier Information
Name: Birt Wheelchair Carriers
Price: $290.00 - $360.00
Date: 9/10/2008
Details: Standard Model $290.00 plus freight
Transit Model $360.00 plus freight
Mail/Phone/Website Ordering available
Additional parts
Child's Insert $44.00
Tie Downs $ 6.60
Ring Pins $ 1.20 each
Extra Base Plate $132.00
Address:
6 Thompson Way
BULL CREEK
WA 6149
Postal Address:
6 Thompson Way
BULLCREEK
WA 6149
Phone: (08) 9332 7353
FAX: (08) 9332 7353
Email: enquiry@birt.com.au
Website: www.birt.com.au
Name: Walk on Wheels - Plympton Park
Price: From $375.00
Date: 16/07/2008
Address:
550 Marion Road
PLYMPTON PARK
SA 5038
Postal Address:
550 Marion Road
PLYMPTON PARK
SA 5038
Phone: (08) 8293 5444
FAX: (08) 8293 5777
Contact Person: Darrin Field
Email: dfield@walkonwheels.com.au
Website: www.walkonwheelsadelaidesouth.com.au
Notes:
Opening Hours:
12:30 - 5:00 Monday (Closed Monday mornings for home deliveries)
9:00 - 5:00 Tuesday - Friday
Home demonstration and deliveries available.
Name: Xtra Care Equipment
Price: From $375.00
Date: 16/07/2008
Address:
622 - 624 Regency Road
BROADVIEW
SA 5083
Postal Address:
622 - 624 Regency Road
BROADVIEW
SA 5083
Phone: (08) 8266 7000
Mobile: 0408 367 204
FAX: (08) 8266 7111
Contact Person: Peter Kelsh
Email: peter@xtracareequipment.com.au
Website: www.xtracareequipment.com
Notes:
Opening Hours:
8:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday
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