Portable Wheelchair Ramp
$ 124.00
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* Although wheelchair ramps provide users with increased mobility, they need to be used with care as they can be dangerous to use.
* Do not purchase a ramp until you have familiarized yourself with all the potential pitfalls and safety implications.
* Due to length limitations, portable ramps are most often used to overcome smaller obstacles or for vehicle access.
* If your ramp is inclined too steeply there is a very real danger that your wheelchair can tip over backwards.
* Long wheelchair ramps with a gentle slope are easier to use and are a lot safer as well.
* You may be surprized to hear that to climb a height of 1 foot, you need a ramp that is at least 12 feet long.
* It's a good idea to test your wheelchair on ramps with varying inclines to determine the optimum incline that you are comfortable with.
* All ramps for wheelchairs must have a level landing surface at both the top and bottom of the ramp.
* If your ramp does not have a level landing area at the top it may not be possible for you open a door at the top.
Wheelchair Lift Ramp
$ 289.00
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* If your wheelchair ramp doesn't have a level landing area at the bottom you may have difficulty in stopping to make a turn, particularly if the ramp is steep.
* For very long or steep ramps you may need to have an intermediate landing area so that you can rest half way up the ramp.
* Not all ramps are made to transport both the wheelchair and the user, so be sure to check this out before you buy.
* Some ramps for wheelchairs are designed to only transport an empty chair and this may not be what you require.
* A number of ramps are made to carry only specific types of wheelchair and you need to check that it is suitable for your type.
* You should check your wheelchair ramps specifications to see if it is capable of handling the combined of you and your chair.
* Buying the cheapest ramp is not usually a good idea as you are likely to end up with a ramp that may not be of any use to you.
* The requirements for wheelchair ramps designed for public use are far more stringent than those for personal use, because they have to cater for all types of wheelchair users.
* Care must be taken to ensure that portable ramps do not become detached during use.
Folding Wheelchair Ramp
$ 525.00
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* Do not purchase a portable wheelchair ramp that is not fitted with some form of edging to prevent the wheelchair from veering off the ramp.
* Make sure that the caregiver or companion is capable of erecting the portable ramp without difficulty.
* Some cheaper portable ramps are constructed badly and their rough finishes can cause injury during erection or damage to the wheelchair.
* Handrails on a ramp are desireable but not essential. They can be used to help pull the wheelchair up using both hands.
* Without raised edges on a ramp there is always the danger of the wheelchair coming off the ramp and causing a serious injury.
* Generally speaking, portable wheelchair ramps can be classified as either platform ramps or track ramps.
* Track type portable ramps usually consist of two long narrow tracks and have the feature of being easy to collapse or fold for transporting.
* For the elderly or people with limited physical strength an incline of 1 in 20 would be suitable in most cases.
* Extra caution needs to be taken when using a wheelchair ramp in bad weather conditions with wind, rain or snow.
Suitcase Wheelchair Ramp
$ 149.00
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* To prevent slipping, you can purchase a ramp with a surface that is made with a high friction material.
* Not all platform type portable ramps are able to be folded and allow the wheelchair to traverse their large flat area.
* If your ramp is too steep then you will not be able to safely propel your wheelchair up or down the ramp.
* The biggest mistake users make when purchasing a ramp is that they underestimate the length of ramp required.
* For buildings or accesing public areas a permanent wheelchair ramp is usually the best choice of ramp.
* It's important that the material used in your ramp is suitable for the weight and other demands that will be placed on it.
* Permanent ramps constructed from concrete is ideal for both it's strength and the grip provided by the rough surface.
* Wheelchair ramps can be constructed from aluminum, steel, concrete or even wood.
* Some people attempt to build their own ramps. Unless you are a competent diyer and know exactly whats required, you should avoid doing this yourself and leave it to a an experienced specialist.
Car Wheelchair Ramp
$ 999.00
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* Purchasing a modular ramp and trying to install it is not a good idea unless you know what you are doing and have all the necessary installation tools.
* Portable wheelchair ramps are for general use where you may have to overcome obstacles that you have no prior knowledge of.
* Portable ramps are not really suitable for overcoming large obstacles and you should consider a permanent or semi-permanent ramp instead.
* Because portable ramps need to be light, they are frequent made from very lightweight materials such as aluminum.
* Some types of portable wheelchair ramps come in telescopic sections that allow the ramp to packed into quite a small package.
* It's not a good idea to buy a ramp that is fitted with tracks as this restricts the use of the ramp to only wheelchairs that have the same size.
* Ramps can be constructed from a variety of materials, each of which have their own advantages and disadvantages.
* The length of your ramp compared to the height you want to climb will determine the slope of your ramp.
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