Description
WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT?
The Wheelchair Boot Slider assists with lifting a wheelchair into the boot of a vehicle. It was the winner of the People’s Choice Award on ABC television’s The New Inventors (2006).
People often experience difficulty lifting a wheelchair into a vehicle boot and may otherwise need to manually lift it. The Wheelchair Boot Slider is specially designed so that a wheelchair can be pushed into it from either side of the car.
It is suitable for collapsible manual (push) wheelchairs that fold side-to-side. It is generally not suitable for large, heavy electric wheelchairs that do not collapse, or wheelchairs that fold front-to-back. Please contact us if you are unsure.
Note: The names “Wheelchair Boot Slider” and “Wheelchair Trunk Slider” are used interchangeably depending on region.
The product comprises three parts:
All components are available as spare parts. If required, please contact us, quoting the relevant SKU.
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Boot Blanket – Padded section that protects the rear of the vehicle. Includes a thinner internal section that provides a low-friction surface to assist sliding the wheelchair in and out of the boot. (SKU: 580BB) |
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Slider Platform – Holds and guides the wheelchair during transfer. The cover secures the wheelchair using hook & loop tape at the top corners. Includes two detachable Stop Straps: a 35cm / 13.7″ blue strap for front wheels, and a 73cm / 29″ red strap for securing rear wheels on larger wheelchairs. The red strap may not be required for standard wheelchairs. (SKU: 580SC) |
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Ground Protector – Placed on the ground beneath the Slider Platform to protect it from dirt, moisture, and abrasion. It also helps keep clothing clean clothes clean when leaning the Wheelchair Boot Slider up against the thigh. A webbing strap connects it to the Boot Blanket to reduce the risk of misplacement and assist retrieval without bending. (SKU: 580GP) |
A Wheelchair Boot Slider Bag is also available for storing and transporting all components together.
WHO IS THIS PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR?
Suitable for people who need assistance lifting a wheelchair into the boot or trunk of a vehicle.
BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Lay the Boot Blanket across the boot area. Undo the hook & loop strap to open the Slider Platform cover. Position the folded wheelchair and secure it using the stop strap.
Lean the Slider Platform against the vehicle and lift using the front handles. The wheelchair weight is then supported on the boot edge, with the user taking remaining weight on the thigh. Step forward to allow the wheelchair to slide into the boot.
Removing the wheelchair from the boot is even easier. Lift the wheelchair onto the edge of the boot using the two small loops, then hold the front cover handles to slide the Slider and wheelchair, slowly, gently and safely down to the ground.
Refer to the demonstration video below for further guidance.
WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT MADE FROM?
Foam, wipeable material, nylon, plastic, hook & loop tape.
WARNING
This product uses the leverage of the vehicle boot edge to assist lifting. It does not reduce the weight of the wheelchair, and manual handling is still required. The wheelchair shown in demonstration materials weighs approximately 17kg / 37.5lbs.
Before ordering, please confirm compatibility with your vehicle. The maximum height from ground to boot lip is approximately 75cm / 30″.
Technical
STOCK KEEPING UNIT (SKU)
580K
SIZE
Slider Platform Size: 117cm x 91cm / 6″ Width, 36″ Height
WEIGHT
Slider Platform Weight (the part which contains the wheelchair): 3.5kg / 7.7lbs (Not including wheelchair)
GLOBAL MEDICAL DEVICE NUMBER (GMDN)
42047
GLOBAL TRADE ITEM NUMBER (GTIN)
9349145001321
PATENT NUMBER
2006 901 291
Cleaning
CLEANING METHOD
Wipe clean.
MAXIMUM WASHING TEMPERATURE
N/A
DETERGENT
Use a mild hospital grade disinfectant.
DRYING METHOD
Air dry in the shade.
CLEANING WARNING
Only use and store the product when it is dry. Test your cleaning chemicals on a discreet area to make sure it will not damage the material.
Important
Manual Handling Warning: Take guidance from your manual handling advisor or physiotherapist to make sure you use this product in a safe way. These products are design to help with manual handling tasks, and should never be relied on as an alternative to correct manual handling and techniques.
Note: This product comes with two Stop straps, which are hook & loop tape straps that stop the wheelchair from being wheeled too far forward on the platform part of the Slider. There is soft hook & loop tape on the opposite side of the Slider, which allows for the wheelchair to be pushed in from the other side.
Note: The Wheelchair Trunk Slider and Wheelchair Boot Slider product names and product terminology can be used interchangeably, depending on the region. The product is shipped using the Wheelchair Boot Slider name.
