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Melrose Rhino Rugby Wheelchair

ILC Reference NO 43:27:004
Item sourced from ILC VIC database

Melrose Rhino Rugby Wheelchair

Short Description
A New Zealand made, rigid frame wheelchair for playing rugby which can be fully custom made in attacker or blocker styles. This wheelchair is made from aluminium or titanium and is built to the user specifications including size, rake and camber. It has fixed camber bars and adjustable back height and footplate length. Single or double swivel anti tips are available.


Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.


More Details
Gazzelle tennis wheelchair.
Orion Basketball Wheelchair.

·Frame
Rigid frame with powdercoat finish in a number of colors.
Choice of pick bar styles.
Wing options available up to two tier. Individual designs for wings can be accommodated.
Fixed camber bar between 12 and 17 degrees.

·Seat
Adjustable tension, padded, slung seat upholstery.
Foam cushion.
Fabric skirt guards.
Seat dimensions including rake (angle of seat to backrest), seat width, seat depth and seat height are made to user specifications.

·Backrest
Tension adjustable slung, padded back upholstery.
Adjustable back height in fixed position.

·Footplates
Fixed footplate hangers which are height adjustable.

·Wheels
Quick release, 24 inch spoked wheels as standard with high pressure tyres.
25 inch and 26 inch rear wheels are optional.

Castors
Double Rollerblade castors as standard.



Options
Standard or attacker spoke guards
An additional lower wing designed to avoid the attack from low pickbars
Fixed or removable push handles
Harness and waist strap
Non slip cushions
ABS on footplate
Single or double anti tips
Detachable bumper bar
Custom powder coat
Rubber coated push rims
Wheel bag to accommodate two or four wheels




Warranty
5 years on the frame.


Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.



Standards
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Place Of Manufacture
Melrose (New Zealand)




Supplier Information
Name:  Melrose
Price:  POA
Address:
  13 Blenheim Avenue
  Glen Waverley
  Vic  3150

Phone:   (03) 9561 8478
FAX:  (03) 9561 8338
Email:   brycealman@optushome.com.au
Website:  www.wheelchairs.co.nz
Notes:
  Will visit clients by appointment (does not have a formal showroom currently).
   Will cover metropolitan, country and interstate locations on request.



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