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Frame
* Reinforced and features a double crossmembers on W88 model

Upholstery
* Slung vinyl

Armrests
* Full length and removable

Backrest
* Fixed

Footplates
* Lift up and are height adjustable

Legrests
* Swing away and removable

Rear Wheels
* 610mm diameter wheels with pneumatic tyres (W78) and polyurethane tyres (W88)

Front Castors
* 200mm diameter and are solid

Brakes
* Push on, lever style

Application
* May be suitable for bariatric use (up to the specified load capacity)

Considerations

Wheelchair Restraints
When transporting a person in a wheelchair in a car or van, both the occupant and the wheelchair require an RMS (formerly RTA) 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. Refer to section Wheelchair, Scooter, Cushions, ramps / Postural Supports - Seating System: Restraint+ Head+Back+Seats.

Place Of Manufacture

Taiwan

Models

* W78 - Has a 500mm seat width and is a self propelled model
* W88 - 600mm seat width and is available in a self propelled model only. Features a double cross bar

Options

* Elevating legrests
* Oxygen bottle carrier
* I.V. pole
* Anti tip bars
* Attendant operated hand brakes
* Polyurethane solid rear tyres on W78

Additional Dimensions

W78
Length..................... 1110mm
Height....................... 890mm
Width......................... 710mm
Seat Front Height..... 500mm

W88
Length...................... 1110mm
Height......................... 890mm
Width...........................810mm
Seat Front Height...... 500mm

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.