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Frame
* Folding wheelchair frame with folding backrest, removable arm rest and spoke wheels

Material and finish
* Aluminium frame with a double brace construction

Seat
* Solid padded nylon seat with lap belt included
* Seat width options are available: 460mm and 510 mm

Upholstery
* Padded spill-proof nylon fabric

Backrest
* Foldable padded backrest for ease of transport

Headrest (optional)
* Contact supplier for details

Armrests
* Flip up removable padded armrest

Legrest
* Outward swinging removable leg rest

Footplates
* Height adjustable plastic footplates

Wheels
* Airless polyurethane tyres

Castors
* Solid front castors

Brakes
* The manual wheelchair model has pull-to-lock park brakes below seat level when engaged for easy side transfer
* The transporter wheelchair uses a drum hub brake system
*The hand brake has a park locking mechanism connected to hub brakes

Customisation
* Footplate height is adjustable

Colours
* Blue colour

One Arm Drive
* Contact supplier for details

Option Details
* Contact supplier for details

Considerations

Wheelchair Restraints
When transporting a person in a wheelchair in a car or van, both the occupant and the wheelchair require a Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) approved restraint system. The wheelchair and the occupant need to be separately secured to the vehicle itself.

RMS approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness that supports the user in the wheelchair but is not part of the vehicle restraint system.

The use of a headrest is not legally required but strongly recommended. Easily detachable, folding headrests which fit a wheelchair with standard push handles are available. Contact the supplier or refer to section Wheelchairs, Scooters, Cushions, and Ramps / Postural Supports - Seating Systems: Restraint, Head, Back, Seats

Place Of Manufacture

Unknown

Models

Two models available

* Freedom Excel Superlite Self-Propelled Wheelchair - AWC132-133
* Freedom Excel Superlite Transporter Wheelchair - AWC136-137

Additional Dimensions

Self-Propelled AWC133
Total Height ................ 950 mm
Total Length ............... 1070 mm
Total Width ................. 640 mm
Seat Height ................. 500 mm
Folded Width ............... 290 mm

Transit AWC136-137 - edit
Total Height ................ 950 mm
Total Length ............... 920 mm
Total Width ................. 690 mm
Seat Height ................. 500 mm
Folded Width ............... 290 mm

Maintenance

All wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Refer to User Manual for specific details.

Standards

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 about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.