Mobility accessories and power add-ons
Wondering which mobility accessories and power add-ons are grabbing mobility companies’ attention? Each month, retailers in the mobility industry highlight one product that has stood out for them and why…
Retailer’s Choice: Empulse R20 Powerpack by Sunrise Medical “The standard wheelchair powerpack has been around for many years, and is a popular choice for our clients. However the Empulse R20 Powerpack overcomes the obstacle of folding a wheelchair with the powerpack attached. “It has a lithium battery making it extremely lightweight, at less than 5kg. “With a maximum load of 190kg and covering seat widths of 320mm-600mm it is compatible with a wide variety of manual wheelchairs,
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including tilt-in-space. It’s really simple to use and has a handy display showing the speed and battery gauge. “The R20 can even remain in situ if the user wants to self-propel. “We’ve been really impressed by this model of powerpack and hopefully it will be a good product for the upcoming summer season.” www.classicmobility.co.uk
Lauren Bromfield Director of Classic Mobility