 | My mother is elderly and we have a regular wheelchair at home, but is very heavy and ackward getting in and out of the car when we go to the store or mall. The Aircraft Portable Transport Wheelchair is only 16 pounds! Can it be used to stroll her through the store or mall? She can walk, but gets easily out of breath due to COPD. Some store don't have a wheelchair available. I guess I'm looking for a local travel alternative to carting the full sized on around. |  | Yes, this chair will serve your purpose perfectly. It is designed for air travel so that people can carry it to aircraft and to roll patient anywhere out of town or country. To use it in a store or mall is a much easier task. |
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| Is this travel wheelchair DOT approved? Or does it need to be approved to use it in an airline? | | The chair does not have DOT approval. Many customers used it for air travel and they never had any problem. It is designed for air traveling. |
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| What is the total width when ready for use? | | The overall widths are 24", 24.5" or 27" depending on the model you choose as shown on the specifications. |
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| where i can see and buy sl-8580 at new york city thanks | | The product is not available to display at new york city. It will be shipped to you free of shipping charge from our warehouse in California. |
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| Please confirm price and avialability | | It is available. The price is on our website. Shipping is free within continental USA only. It is not available to ship internationally. |
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| What does the 15", 16" and 18" signify? | | These signify the widths of the chairs. |
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| I have a handicapped daughter of 27 years and I live in Colombo, Sri Lanka. I have been looking for a light weight wheel chair and found the aircraft portable transport wheelchair weight 18 lbs would be good. Could you send me a quote for delivery to Colombo, Sri Lanka by airfreight or DHL?
I thanks you very much.
Shaheem Razee | | Sorry, the product is only available for shipping within the US. If you have an address in the US, we can ship it there free of shipping charge. You have to be responsible to take it to your country. |
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| What is the weight of this unit? | | The weights are listed on our website depending on the model you choose. |
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| Can I lock the wheels when I sit down/stand up? | | Yes, the rear wheels have lockers. The person who pushes the wheelchair can lock it from behind. Since it is a transport / companion wheelchair, the person who sits on the seat can not reach the lock. |
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| Is the carry bag delivered in same package as the wheelchair? How is a cushion ordered and is it delivered along with the wheelchair?? | | The carry bag will come together with the wheelchair. If you order together, the cushion will come in the same package too. |
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| What are dimensions and material of wheelchair cushion? | | The chair back and seat are made of nylon. The cushions are all 15 3/4" deep and 2 1/2" thick. The width varies with the model. For the 15", 16" and 18" models the widths of the cushions are 15 1/2", 16" and 18". |
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| What is the height from the ground of the back push bar on SL-8580 -- same for all models? | | The overall height from the top of the back and the floor is 35.25" as shown on the website. |
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| Is the SL580 delivered fully assembled? No assembly required by recipient? | | Yes, it is delivered assembled. It can also fold to fit in a carrying bag for easy transportation. |
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| Is it possible to use this as a walker, user pudhing from behind, with additional weight to balance the seat of chair? | | Yes, the wheels are solid rubber. There is no need to fill it with air. You can use it as a walker although it is not designed for that purpose. It helps more effectively for a patient with less mobility than those who use walkers. |
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| what is the seat to floor measurement? | | The seat height is 19". |
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| We are the wheelchair service provider for LAX Tom Bradley Int. Airport.
We are researching equipment to transport people with reduced mobility within the airport. Aisle chairs are a main focus. | | What can we do for you? The specifications of the wheelchair are listed on our website. |
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| Perhaps a silly question but, is the carry bag pictured on your web site the bag that comes with the chair? (Strap, zipper, sewn-in handles etc.) Thank you. | | Yes, it is. |
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| on the 18" wheelchair in a bag is the weight only 200 lbs. SL8580A do you have the same that goes to 250lbs | | The model SL-8580 aircraft wheelchair holds up to 200 lbs. If you want 250 lbs weight capacity please consider the following model that is also foldable and lightweight:
http://ucanhealth.com/goto.php?page=detail.php&graph1=SL-9512J-P |
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| Does the rear wheels have bearings? What size for woman 5'2" about 130lbs? How much to ship to Hawaii? | | For model 8580 and 9512 , the ball bearing come with wheel, and you can order extra set of wheels.
For model 8580 , the front wheel (5") with bearing is $ 29 / pc. and Rear (8") wheel is $32 / pc.
Shipping to Hilo Hawaii is approx $125.90.
For medel 9512, the front wheel (8") is $32 / pc, and rear (12") is $48 / pc, Shipping to hilo Hawaii is approx $155.50. |
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| is the 8580 aproved by Delta Airlines?
What would it cost to ship second day?to Miami, Florida. or do you have an outlet in Miami, where I can pick one up? | | The wheelchair is not approved by any specific airlines but it has been used many customers for different airlines without any problems. Patient can use it until going on board and then give it to the flight attendance who will put it away in the closet. We do not have an outlet in Miami. Second day shipping costs $79.95 and can select this shipping method when you order online. |
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| how do you move this seat...do you move your feet? is there a battery...or does it just apply if you have someone to push you? thank you | | This is a manual travel transport wheelchair that mean it needs some one to push from behind. The key is its portability. It can be folded and carried in the bag that comes with it. |
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| When traveling can this be used as a shower chair. The material looks durable enough. I would not use it as an everyday shower chair. I have one already. | | It is not designed and not recommended to use for shower. |
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| what is the distance from the front edge of seat to the footplate? | | About 6" horizontally; about 15" veritcally; 17.5" straightly between the two points. |
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| Hello, Does thecarry bag have wheels? If not, do you sell a bag with wheels? | | Sorry, the bag does not have wheels. We do not have wheelchair bag with wheels. |
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| Do you ship one wheelchair to Norway, Europe?
If not, can you please give me contact info to the manufactoring plant or an european dealer?
Best regards,
Kjetil Eltervaag | | Yes, we do ship this product internationally. Please provide your shipping address for a quote of shipping cost. If you have a friend or relative in the US, we can ship it there with no shipping charge. This way he or she will bring it to you. |
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| is it available in Hong Kong? | | It's not available in Hong Kong. If you have a friend or relative in US, we can ship it to the US address free of shipping charge. |
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| I am 5'3' and have Parkinsons Will be needing this chair for New York & china
1. Can I get the chair in Houston before or by Wed Dec 12
2 I wiegh 105 lbs. Should I get the 15" or16' I will need the bag and a cushion. Is this a reasonably comfortable chair to sit in for long ? | | Regular shipping to Houston will take 4-5 business days. In order to receive it by Dec 12, you need to order 2nd day mail service. Either 15" or 16" should work for you. You can sit on a chair at home and measure which width will fit more your size to make your decision. This chair is designed for elderly and disabled travelers with high level of portability and comfort during travel rather than at home. |
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| is your travel wheelchair strong enough to carry fat people ? | | The chair is strong enough to hold up to 200 lbs. It is not for people weighing over this limit. Please also look at the dimensions on the page to determine if it is appropriate for the person. |
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| Do you have a potty chair like this one? When we Travel its hard to bring
his potty chair from home.
Thank you. | | We are sorry that we do not have potty chair like this model. But you can consider the following model that can be used for travel. http://ucanhealth.com/goto.php?page=detail.php&graph1=38051
Some people use this item for travel as it can be detached and folded to put in your luggage or in its original box that is smaller than many other potty chairs on the market. |
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| The photo suggests that this chair, when folded, can be pulled along, rolling on its rear wheels. Is this true? | | Yes, you can fold and roll the chair on its rear wheels but it is better to carry that with the bag since it may be too low (from ground to the handle) to roll when folded. |
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| What is the outside dimension of shipping box for product SL-8580S? We are going to ship it internationally. | | The shipping package is 25" x 25" x 11". If you want, we can ship it directly to the destination for you. |
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| Is that model Medicare Approved ? | | Medicare does not cover this type of item since it is not for basic medical needs. It is usually paid by customers themselves. |
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| What is the leg extension on the foot bar?
. is there a guarantee, what is it?
. how comfortable would this be for a 5'10" woman for travel? she is mobile, but uses a cane and tires easily. Would this chair be sturdy to take along on a trip? | | The seat height is about 19" and the leg extension is about the size. The frame is covered by 1 year warranty. It is sturdy enough for people weighing less than 200 lbs. It is very popular for elderly and disabled travelers. As far as the comfortable level for the 5'10" woman, it really depends on individuals. You can do a simple test to see if she feel comfortable on a chair with 10" seat height, 14.5" seat depth and 17" back height. You can also refer to the other dimensions of the chair on the website to determine if the chair is good for her. |
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| I am getting this wheelchair for my mother, who is able to walk, but not far. I am wondering whether I should get the 15" or 16" wheelchair. She is about 5'3" and 165 pounds. Please advise. | | The different models have the same seat height and different seat width. You can have her measure using any chair at her home to see if she feel more comfortable with 15" or 16" width. Most of our customers can make good decision this way. Usually adult people select the 16" model. |
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| Do this item come with carrying bag the 18" | | Yes, all of the models including the 18" one come with carrying bag. |
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| If going on trip overseas...if this is taken as luggage...how will it hold up (meaning can it be bent very easily) on the tranportation with the baggage? | | Yes, it is designed to fold easily - in seconds. You can take it on air trip as a carry-on luggage for many airlines. Just give it to the flight crew who will put is away for you until the end the trip. |
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| Please can you tell me if this wheelchair can be used over asphalt or concrete,without getting damaged? It's this wheelchair resistant enough to take a 110 lbs. elder lady for a ride around seven or eight blocks every day? Thank you. | | Yes, absolutely - this wheelchair can be used over asphalt or concrete and can hold up to 200 lbs. It is used by a lot travelers even in Europe and Asian where the road conditions are tougher than asphalt or concrete. |
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| I contacted you some time ago requesting info on the Aircraft Portable Transport Wheelchair. I live in Ontario, Canada.
Is it avilable to me and how? | | Yes, it is avaialble world wide. Please let us know the exact shipping address and the model of interest. Our service reps will let you know the total cost for you. |
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| I am interested in this wheelchair but have the following questions: 1. What is the diameter of the front wheels?
2. It look as if the arm rests swing up. Do they?
3. Can the armrests be removed?
4. Can the foot rest be removed? | | 1. As you can see from the product detail page, the diameter of the front wheelchair is 5".
2. Yes.
3. Yes, you can remove it with tools like screw driver.
4. Yes, you can remove it with tools like screw driver. |
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| Can this chair be used on sidewalks and gravel roads? Not great distances but at least a street length. | | Yes, it can be used on such rough road. Depending on the road condition, the patient may just feel a little bumpy. Of course, bigger wheels are always better for comfort. It is just a matter of balance between comfort and portability. |
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