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Seat
* The chair has a padded removable plastic seat
* Available in two seat widths (445mm and Junior push chair 400mm)

Backrest
* 3 PVC straps form the support area of the backrest

Armrests
* Are made from tubular steel and lift up for access for side transfers

Footrest
* The chair is available with either a plastic sliding footrest or adjustable lift up, swing away, removable footplates which have a plastic foot piece

Castors
* Are water resistant, 125mm in diameter with step on brakes on the front castors

Wheels
* Self propelling wheels with moulded reinforced nylon spokes.
* Wheel diameter 560mm
* Wheels are flush (level) with the seat height and there is a choice of 3 wheel positions

Brakes
* Push on, lever style brakes
* The folding model is folded by removing the backrest and folding the remaining frame
* All models may be fitted with a bedpan carrier for use as a commode

Place Of Manufacture

K-Care (WA) Australia

Models

* KA120SR Rear Wheel Drive, Non Folding
* KA130S Rear Wheel Drive, Folding
* KA120SF Front Wheel Drive, Non Folding

Options

* Reinforced plastic padded open or closed front
* Machine made padded open or closed front
* Hand made padded seat with customised size and shape
* Pommel
* Side seat opening
* Backrest extensions
* Bolt on head rest
* Fixed, curved, padded back
* Tie on padded seat, tie on padded back (200mm high)
* Padded seat (with velcro attachment for extra padding)

Armrests
* Folding safety arms (provide a support across the front of the armrests)
* Lockdown arms
* Dropside armrests
* Removable armrests
* Padded armrests
* Gutter support armrests
* Shortened lift up armrests

Legrests
* Elevating legrests
* Stump support
* Single leg extension

General
* Bedpan carrier with bedpan
* Bowl carrier & bowl with lid and carry handle (fit all models)
* Castors: - all stainless steel
* Castors: - 4 braking
* Front or rear castor extension to increase stability
* Oxygen bottle carrier (positioned on the rear of the chair)
* I.V. drip stand
* Anti tilt bar
* Wheelchair push back (with hand grips)
* 1, 2 or 3 strap extended high backrest (removable)
* Brake extension lever (extends lever 150mm above seat)

Additional Dimensions

Height 1000 mm
Length 945 - 1015 mm
Backrest height 365 mm
Armrest height 240 mm
Castor Diameter 125 mm
Wheels Diameter 560 mm

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.

Approved to AS 3973-1991.