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Ibis Car Seat Access System
ILC Reference NO 51:20:001
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Factors to Consider
On removing the mounting plate and post, no visible traces are normally seen, which is an advantage when the car is re-sold.
Short Description
A floor mounted car hoist suitable for most 4 cylinder, 4WDs, most vans. It lifts an occupant in and out of a car or van on the passenger side, or via the rear or side doors of a van. The boom and spreader bar can be customised to suit different cars and individual requirements. A specialised sling is supplied for use with the hoist. The Ibis can be also be wall mounted for use in houses and caravans.
More Details
Method of Use
1. Place hoist lift unit on mounting pins.
2. Place boom to mounting pin.
3. Place spreader bar to mounting pin.
4. Fit sling to occupant.
5. Fit sling buckles side and central attachment points.
6. Depressing upper button on controller unit raises occupant.
7. Occupant assists self, or is assisted by carer, to move laterally between wheelchair and car seat.
8. Depressing lower button on controller unit lowers occupant into desired position.
Operation
Lift is powered by a 12 Volt motor, and can be connected to a 12 Volt car battery or to mains power via a 12 Volt/240 transformer.
Lift is connected to car battery by a push-in jack attachment located under the dashboard.
Operation is by a small hand-held control with push buttons for raising and lowering the occupant.
A magnet on the back of the control allows it to be attached to the hoist when both the carer's hands need to be free.
The sideways movement in and out of the car is done manually by the carer
Installation
The hoist attachment bracket is mounted under the dash, close to the door wall post.
The hoist unit, lift arm, and spreader bar can be lifted off its mounting post when not in use and dis-assemble for transporting.
The lift arm of the hoist is available in a range of lengths to accommodate variations in door aperture and height between car models.
Indoor use
A console is fixed onto the wall where the lift is to be used.
The lift holder on the wall console can be adjusted to different height.
Extensions are available to make it possible for the lift arm to cover a wider area.
Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian or other Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard (s).
Warranty
12 month warranty on all parts.
Models
Ibis Access System
Dimensions
Ibis Access System
Weight of Heaviest Part........................... 11 kg
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 110 kg
Place Of Manufacture
Para Mobility (NSW)
Supplier Information
Name: Healthcare Lifting Specialists
Price: POA
Address:
3 and 4 Argent Place
Ringwood
VIC 3134
Phone: (03) 9872 5999
FAX: (03) 9872 5288
Email: sales@healthcarelifting.com.au
Website: www.healthcarelifting.com.au
Notes:
Please phone to make appointment to visit the showroom, generally open Monday to Friday.
Can arrange home trials by appointment.
Name: ParaMobility
Price: POA
Address:
5 Chadd Street
Galston
NSW 2159
Phone: (02) 9632 6299
FAX: (02) 9653 3719
Email: paramobility@bigpond.com
Website: www.paramobility.com.au
Notes:
Delivery of products in 2 weeks from placement of order
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