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Colours Little Dipper Wheelchair

ILC Reference NO 43:33:033
Item sourced from ILC VIC database

Colours Little Dipper

Factors to Consider
The Growth Kit allows the wheelchair to change in size to accommodate any growth of the user. This can be ordered at the time of purchase or when an updated wheelchair is required.
Can use removeable parts such wheels, castors, armrests and footplates to assemble updated wheelchair.

Short Description
A lightweight rigid manual rear wheel drive wheelchair designed for children between the age of 4 to 12. This wheelchair has the ability to be customised and has a variety of accessories to select from. The backrest angle and backrest height is adjustable and has multiaxle wheel positions to accommodate growth. A Growth Kit is also available as an option.

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

More Details
Model
One model available

Frame
Rigid
Adjustable for growth
Epoxy coated aluminium
· Welded
· Rear anti tip wheels optional
· Frame protectors optional
· Range of colours

Adjustment
Contains an optional Growth Kit with the following items:
Wheelchair frame
· Upholstery
· Footrest
· Rigid backrest
· Tools
· Can use other removeable wheelchair parts to assemble new wheelchair.

Seat
· Slung style
· Foam cushions optional. 4 types available varying from 1 to 4 inch (25 - 100mm)
increments in height.
· Curve cushion optional
· Cushions covered in nylon upholstery. Attached to the seat base with hook and loop
(velcro) strips.
· Available in 3 seat widths of 2 inch (50mm) increments.
· Available in 4 seat depths of 2 inch (50mm) increments.
· Seatbelt optional

Upholstery
· Nylon

Backrest
· Solid back with tension adjustable straps
· Adjustable backrest angle
· Height adjustable
· Folds down for transport at seat level with a lock located at base of the backrest.
· Back lock is optional
· Standard model has no push handles
· Fixed push handles optional
· Quick release push handles optional

Armrests
· Standard model has no armrests
· Swing away armrests are optional
· Bolt on and removeable clothing guards are optional

Legrest
· Fixed single legrest unit
· Calf strap

Footplates
· One piece footboard
· Fixed

Wheels
· Pneumatic
· Quick release wheels
· Solid wheels are optional
· Two wheel sizes are available with radial spokes.
· Spinergy sports wheel optional in one size only.
· Twister spoke wheels with a heat treated rim available in two sizes.
· Spoke guards optional
· Anodised grey pushrims standardly available
· Projection, powder, foam and plastic coated pushrims are optional
· Multiaxle wheel positions with an amputee setting optional
· Wheel camber can be 0 to 12 degrees
· Push to lock and scissor wheel locks are standard

Castors
· Quick release
· Micro castors standard
· 5 inch solid castors
· 6 inch pneumatic castors optional
· Frog legs optional
· Basketball roller optional



Models
Little Dipper

Dimensions
Little Dipper
Seat Width........................................ From 255 mm to 355 mm
Seat Depth........................................ From 355 mm to 480 mm
Backrest Height................................... From 200 mm to 510 mm
Backrest Height (from seat)....................... From 200 mm to 510 mm
Seat to Top of Backrest........................... From 200 mm to 510 mm
Wheel Diameter (Rear)............................. From 500 mm to 550 mm
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 90 kg
Weight (kg)....................................... 7.6 kg

Warranty
Lifetime warranty on all rigid parts

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
Colours Wheelchairs (California, USA)



Supplier Information
Name:  The Northcott Society
Price:  POA
Details:  Little Dipper $2,500.00 Date Effective 17/01/2006
Growth Kit $1,500.00 Date Effective 17/01/2006
Address:
  The Northcott Centre
  1 Fennell Street
  North Parramatta
  NSW  2151
Postal Address:
  PO Box 4055
  Parramatta
  NSW  2151
Phone:   (02) 9890 0100
FAX:  (02) 9683 2827
Toll Free:  1800 506 071
Email:   enquiry@northcott.com.au
Website:  http//.www.northcott.com.au


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