Alerta Car Transit Wheelchair, Crash Tested, Drop-Down Arms, Puncture-Proof Tyres
- ISO 7176-19 Crash Tested - certified for secure car transport; drop-down arms fold flat for vehicle entry and allow side-transfer access, combined with a lap belt for restraint during transit.
- Puncture-Proof Tyres - 30cm rear wheels and 20cm front wheels with puncture-proof tyres for smooth, maintenance-free mobility across both indoor and outdoor care home and hospital environments.
- Swing-Away Detachable Footrests - footrests swing away and detach to minimise approach footprint during transfers, supporting MHOR 1992 safe patient handling and reducing carer postural strain.
- CQC Regulation 10 - padded arm pads, heel loops and lap belt support dignified, comfortable transport; compact folding design simplifies vehicle loading and storage between care settings.
Alerta Car Transit Wheelchair - Crash-Tested Wheelchair for Care Home and Assisted Transport
The Alerta Car Transit Wheelchair is a carer-propelled transit chair certified to ISO 7176-19 for secure use during car transport. The crash-test certification distinguishes it from standard transit chairs and makes it appropriate for care home residents who travel by adapted vehicle or private car without a separate transport restraint frame. Drop-down arms fold flat to allow side-transfer access from a standing or bed position and to facilitate vehicle entry; swing-away detachable footrests minimise the chair's approach footprint during transfers. Puncture-proof tyres on all four wheels deliver smooth, maintenance-free performance across the full range of indoor and outdoor care environments.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Propulsion Type | Transit (carer-propelled) |
| Crash Test Standard | ISO 7176-19 (wheelchair transport in motor vehicles) |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 30cm (puncture-proof) |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 20cm (puncture-proof) |
| Arm Type | Drop-down with padded arm pads |
| Footrests | Swing-away and detachable |
| Restraint | Lap belt included |
| Additional Features | Heel loops, folding frame |
Regulatory Compliance
The Alerta Car Transit Wheelchair holds ISO 7176-19 crash-test certification, the international standard for wheeled mobility devices used as seats in motor vehicles. This certification is required for wheelchairs used in adapted vehicles, patient transport services and care home minibuses where the chair is occupied during travel. CQC Regulation 10 (Dignity and Respect) applies to all mobility aid selection in care homes; the drop-down arms, padded pads and lap belt support a dignified travel experience for care home residents. MHOR 1992 (Manual Handling Operations Regulations) is addressed by the swing-away detachable footrests, which reduce carer reach and postural strain during transfers. The Equality Act 2010 places a duty on care providers to facilitate accessible transport; specifying a crash-tested transit chair is part of meeting this duty for residents requiring assisted vehicle transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ISO 7176-19 crash-test certification mean for a transit wheelchair?
ISO 7176-19 is the international standard that tests wheeled mobility devices for use as a seat position in motor vehicles. A wheelchair certified to this standard has been subjected to simulated frontal and rear impact forces equivalent to those experienced in road traffic incidents at defined speeds. The certification confirms the chair and its attachment points can withstand these forces without structural failure. For care homes using adapted vehicles or patient transport services, specifying an ISO 7176-19 certified chair is the correct approach for managing duty of care during vehicle transit.
Is this chair suitable for indoor use as well as transport?
Yes. The Alerta Car Transit Wheelchair is designed for both everyday indoor and outdoor care home use and for vehicle transit. The puncture-proof tyres on 30cm rear wheels and 20cm front wheels provide smooth performance across care home floor surfaces, outdoor paths and car parks. The compact folding frame allows the chair to be stored in a vehicle boot or care home storage room when not in use.
Part of our specialist Mobility Aids range. Wheelchairs provide safe, comfortable mobility solutions for care home residents and home care clients requiring assisted or self-propelled transport.
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- ISO 7176-19 Crash Tested - certified for secure car transport; drop-down arms fold flat for vehicle entry and allow side-transfer access, combined with a lap belt for restraint during transit.
- Puncture-Proof Tyres - 30cm rear wheels and 20cm front wheels with puncture-proof tyres for smooth, maintenance-free mobility across both indoor and outdoor care home and hospital environments.
- Swing-Away Detachable Footrests - footrests swing away and detach to minimise approach footprint during transfers, supporting MHOR 1992 safe patient handling and reducing carer postural strain.
- CQC Regulation 10 - padded arm pads, heel loops and lap belt support dignified, comfortable transport; compact folding design simplifies vehicle loading and storage between care settings.