Alerta Medical Crash-Tested Car Transit Wheelchair
For a wheelchair to be suitable for transit in a vehicle, full crash-testing is necessary, as well as comfort and adjustability to allow safe and efficient entry/exit. The Alerta Medical Crash-Tested Car Transit Wheelchair has been certified for crash safety to ensure suitability for use in ambulances and other vehicles, and is designed for maximum reliability, comfort and peace of mind during transit.
What's Included?
- 1 x Wheelchair
- 1 x Seatbelt
- 2 x Detachable Footplates
- 1 x User manual
Key Features and Benefits
- Fully-compliant wheelchair suitable for use in vehicles
- Dropdown armrests provide optimal comfort
- Swing-away detachable foot rests for convenience during transfers
- Puncture-proof tyres for durability and safety
- Detachable components for easy storage and portability
- Crash-tested to ensure safety during travel
- Foldable design for easy storage
- Wheelchair has anchor points for ambulance transport
- Features a rear-wheel break for added safety
Who Can Use the Alerta Medical Transit Wheelchair?
Even mobility-friendly vehicles will require a wheelchair to be crash-tested and equipped with anchor points in order for a passenger to remain in their chair during transit. The product meets these requirements, and is fully adjustable to allow easy and comfortable transfers. The Alerta Transit Wheelchair suitable for use in:
- Community transportation ambulances
- Minibuses
- Community transport vehicles
- Other mobility-friendly services
Is a Crash-Testing Certificate Available?
Yes, click the link below to download the crash-testing certificate. The test certifies the chair under EN ISO 7176-19:2008, as amended by EN 12183:2014.
How Comfortable Is the Alerta Car Transit Wheelchair?
The Alerta adjustable wheelchair features a comfortable and adjustable design. The footrests are both designed to swing away for easy entry and exit from the chair, as well as being detachable for storage. The footrests also flip up for further versatility, while drop-down padded armrests add extra comfort.
How Do I Transport the Chair in a Vehicle?
We recommend that, where possible, the user transfers to a vehicle seat when in transit. However, when this transfer is not practical or possible, we recommend the following:
- Ensure that the vehicle is suitable designed, insured and equipped to transport a passenger seated in their wheelchair
- Remove any accessories or any other part of the wheelchair that can be easily detached prior to departure
- Ensure the wheelchair is in a forward-facing direction. Rear facing is only acceptable if the passenger's head can be supported by a suitable bulkhead
- The vehicle must have a strap that goes across the user to create a traditional three-point belt harness
- We recommend the wheelchair is secured within the vehicle using the four-point webbing tie-down system with carabiner (as shown below)
Alerta Car Transit Wheelchair secured at four anchor points during testing
How Durable Is the Alerta Wheelchair?
This wheelchair will last a long time and stay working at its highest capacity due to its durable design. Equipped with a stable and robust powder-coated steel frame, this chair will stay rolling for as long as you need it to. With its rear 12" puncture-proof tyres, the Alerta wheelchair is safe and supportive.
Is 'Crash Tested' Displayed On the Wheelchair?
Ambulances, minibuses and other mobility-friendly vehicles will only allow a wheelchair to be used while in motion if it bears the crash-tested markings. The wheelchair has been fully certified as crash-tested, and a clear marking can be found on the frame of the chair.
Why Is Crash Testing Important?
Crash testing is important as it helps to ensure that the wheelchair is suitable for use as a seat in a vehicle during transportation. This chair is sure to keep you safe while travelling.
How Hygienic Is the Alerta Crash-Tested Wheelchair?
The seat and back of the chair are made from a wipeable PVC. This ensures that the chair can be wiped clean in between use, helping to maintain hygiene.
User Instruction Manual
For detailed instructions regarding the use and maintenance of your Alerta Vehicle Wheelchair Transit Chair, click the link below to download the full user manual:
Technical Specifications
- Rear Wheels: 30cm
- Front Wheels: 20cm
- Distance Between Front Wheels: 16.9cm
- Distance Between Seat and Floor: 45cm (approx.)
- Full Width Wheel-To-Wheel: 60cm
- Seat Dimensions: 40cm x 43cm
- Maximum User Weight: 115kg (18 stone)
- Folded Dimensions: 72 x 28.5 x 98cm
- Weight: 15kg
VAT Relief - Information and Exemption Forms
This product is eligible for VAT relief. Please visit our VAT relief page for more information.
How to Claim Your VAT Exemption
VAT exemption can be claimed in two ways – either when placing your or order or claiming back the VAT on a purchase that you have already made.
Claiming VAT Exemption When Ordering
To remove the VAT from your order when placing your purchase, simply select the option for VAT relief on the Basket page (see below for an example of how this looks).
If you select this form on the basket, there will be extra information you will be required to provide on the checkout to confirm your elligibility.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are buying multiple products that are available with VAT relief, please ensure that all of these are selected when placing your order.
Claiming Your VAT After Placing Your Order
If you did not claim VAT relief when placing your order but would like to receive VAT relief, don't worry, this can be done after your order has been placed. To do this, simply fill in the form below.
Or alternatively you can print out a paper copy of the form below:
VAT Relief Form
Please send the completed form to us by post at the following address:
Health and Care
Unit 6, Union Court
Union Road
London
SW4 6JP
Delivery - Free UK Mainland Delivery
Delivery is free of charge on all items at Health and Care when delivered to a mainland UK address.
Please call our Health and Care customer care team on 020 7720 2266 if you have any questions about the delivery of this item.
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