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Howard Wright Pacific Shower Trolley

ILC Reference NO 11:20:001
Item sourced from ILC VIC database

Howard Wright Pacific Shower Trolley

Short Description
A mobile, electric, height adjustable, bed style shower trolley which can be raised and lowered to form either a tub with sides or a flat surface for transfer. The tub is upholstered and padded and is designed to enable a person to be showered or bathed in the lying position. The person can be transferred whilst horizontal or hoisted onto the trolley. Available in one size.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

More Details
Frame
The shower bed framework is made from rust protected steel.
Other components of the trolley are made from stainless steel.
Push handles at either end of the trolley.

Frame Finish
Powder coated finish.

Sides
The sides of the trolley lower to become flush with the platform for easy transfers.
Sides are lowered via a push button hand held control.

Top
The top of the trolley is made from seamless, reinforced, stretch vinyl and urethane fabric with foam padding and rounded edges.
Comes with waterproof pillow.

Castors
The mobile base has four 125mm(6") swivel castors.
Three of the castors have lockable brakes and one castor has a track lock brake to assist with the steering of the shower trolley in a straight line.
Rounded ends and a buffer rail around the perimeter protect the trolley during transportation.

Filling and Drainage
The tub has a plug allowing up to 120 litres to be retained in the tub to allow the user to be bathed.
Water is drained from the trolley through a long, flexible 50mm drain hose.

Height Adjustment
Platform height adjustment via hand held control.
Tub sides height adjustment via hand held control.
There is a small lip once the inside of the trolley has been completely raised.

Battery
The trolley is powered by a 24V battery located underneath the trolley.
The battery is protected from water and knocks in a hide-away compartment behind the tub skirt.
Battery charge time - 6 hours (max).
Number of full load cycles, using a new and fully charged battery, approximately 30.
Time to raise or lower platform - 30 seconds.
Time to raise or lower tub sides - 30 seconds.


Models
Only one model available.

Dimensions
Pacific Shower Trolley
Clearance Under Base.............................. From 70 mm to 125 mm
Overall Width..................................... 775 mm
Overall Length.................................... 2165 mm
Overall Height (Max).............................. From 600 mm to 1155 mm
Castor Diameter................................... 125 mm
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 200 kg
Weight (kg)....................................... 100 kg
Platform Width.................................... 480 mm
Platform Length................................... 1825 mm
Maximum Platform Height (drain end)............... 870 mm
Maximum Platform Height (head end)................ 900 mm
Minimum Platform Height........................... 525 mm
Maximum Tub Depth (drain end)..................... 210 mm
Maximum Tub Depth (head end....................... 180 mm


Warranty
1 year warranty.


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
Howard Wright (New Zealand).



Supplier Information
Name:  Howard Wright Cares
Address:
  Unit 1
  2 Production Rd
  Taren Point
  NSW  2229

Postal Address:
  PO Box 2786
  Taren Point
  NSW  2229

Phone:   (02) 9540 5118
FAX:  (02) 9540 4840
Website:  www.howardwrightcares.com

Name:  Lifehealthcare (previously L & R) Albury
Address:
  Shop 2
  826 David Street
  Albury
  NSW  2640

Phone:   (02) 6040 3444
FAX:  (02) 6023 2838
Toll Free:  1300 133 120
Email:   albury@lifehealthcare.com.au
Website:  www.lifehealthcare.com.au/hr

Name:  Lifehealthcare (previously L & R) Brunswick
Price:  $7,490.00
Date:  3/12/2008
Address:
  82 Albion Street
  Brunswick East
  VIC  3057

Phone:   (03) 9384 1846
FAX:  (03) 9384 2088
Toll Free:  1300 133 120
Email:   admin@lifehealthcare.com.au
Website:  www.lifehealthcare.com.au/hr
Notes:
  Showroom operates 8:30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and on Saturday 9:30am to 1pm.
  
  


Name:  Lifehealthcare (previously L & R) Cheltenham
Address:
  313 Warrigal Rd.
  Cheltenham
  VIC  3192

Phone:   (03) 9584 1644
FAX:  (03) 9584 0562
Toll Free:  1300 133 120
Email:   Lr@enternet.com.au
Website:  www.lifehealthcare.com.au/hr
Notes:
  Showroom operates 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

Name:  Lifehealthcare (previously L & R) Geelong
Address:
  74 - 76 Fyans St
  Geelong
  VIC  3220

Phone:   (03) 5223 2263
FAX:  (03) 5223 2269
Toll Free:  1300 133 120
Email:   Lr@enternet.com.au
Website:  www.lifehealthcare.com.au/hr

Name:  Lifehealthcare (previously Central Victorian) Bendigo
Address:
  51 Bridge St
  Bendigo
  VIC  3550

Postal Address:
  P.O. Box 2139
  Bendigo Mail Centre
  Vic  3554

Phone:   (03) 5441 8213
FAX:  (03) 5441 7762
Email:   bendigo@lifehealthcare.com.au
Website:  www.lifehealthcare.com.au/hr
Notes:
  Open Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm.
   Home trials may be arranged by appointment.



Additional Images
Trolley in raised and lowered positions   Protected "hide away" battery compartment   New Tub Shape  
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