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An electric hatch opener comes as part of the Abiloader but can be fitted on its own for people who find opening the hatch on any car or SUV too difficult.)

Both models have the following features
* Rapid 25 second retrieve or store
* Flick a switch to operate
* Totally automatic
* The car retains its original looks and fuel economy
* It operates in any parking space where you can open the drivers door wide
* Transferrable between cars
* Less stress on shoulders and arms
* The Loader may be used in cars with a high rear door, vertical or slightly inclined, such as estate cars, station wagons, minivans, MPV, SUV, off roaders or 4WD
* Chair unloading is driven by two industry standard, highly reliable electrical actuators driven from the car electrical system. A third actuator, mounted on the main base, is used to open the boot, where this is not already electrically controlled
* The wheelchair is released from the mechanism with the flick of a lever
* All car seats are retained for normal use, and the chair is always protected from rain and dust

Specifications
* Wheelchair weight: 25kg - normal load (up to 30kg - heavy load)
* Time of operation: 25 - 30 seconds (Trunk to driver's door or vice versa)
* Uses the car's 12 volt power

Suitable Vehicles
Refer to the vehicle suitability list on the Abiliquip website (see Supplier details)
, or ask an installer.

Considerations

* This solution is both very cost effective compared to a van with a wheelchair lift, where the wheelchair user does not travel in the wheelchair
* It can be used with a variety of vehicles

Place Of Manufacture

New Zealand

Price Guide

Call Supplier for Pricing.
Price on application from Freedom Motors

Models

Loader FX (Fixed Frame version)
* Wheelchair stores in line with car travel
* This goes deeper into the boot than the folding version, but leaves space at the side
* Fits when the rear door slopes strongly

Loader FO (Folding version)
* Wheelchair stores at 90 degrees to car travel
* This is the most compact, and fits a quite shallow boot but needs a wide opening
* Requires a more vertical trunk lid than the fixed frame version

Installation

All vehicles will be inspected by the installer for suitability. Some vehicles require additional support hardware or a false floor.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.