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Pool Wheelchair
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Pool Wheelchair

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Cotenda's mission is to design products that promote active and healthier lifestyles, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful design in technology to empower people. The focus is on creating indispensable products, akin to eyeglasses for vision impairment.
Product Overview: Aquatilt Wheelchair
The Aquatilt wheelchair is designed for versatile and inclusive pool-side access, compatible with Poolpod 2.0 and 3.0. It caters to a wide range of users, including those with higher dependency, children, and larger individuals. Key features include adjustable seat, back, and leg supports, tilting up to 30 degrees, self-propel or assisted propel options, concealed restraints, flip-up armrests, and resistance to pool water and cleaning agents.
Design Features
The Aquatilt includes several design features to enhance user comfort and safety, such as a height-adjustable cushioned footplate and head support, contoured back support with adjustable height, a neatly concealed 7-point harness, and easy transfer with AquaParallel design for clear pathways.
Safety and Technical Benefits
Safety features like AquaLock and AquaBrake ensure secure use, especially when submerged. The wheelchair is designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, with replaceable pads and corrosion-proof ceramic bearings. The chassis is made from 316L stainless steel for durability.
Return on Investment
The Aquatilt is positioned as a product that can attract new clients, particularly from the disabled demographic, potentially increasing revenue for facilities. An example calculation shows significant additional annual income from increased user numbers.
Additional Products
Other products in the Poolside Mobility Range include Aquaactive and Aquabed, designed for different user needs and environments. Accessories like AquaFloat assist with water transfers.
Conclusion
The document emphasizes the importance of inclusive design in poolside mobility solutions, highlighting the Aquatilt's adaptability and safety features as key benefits for users and facilities alike.
Specifications
The document mentions specific measurements and angles, such as 22, 9M, M, 251MM, and 12 degrees, which could relate to the dimensions or operational parameters of the product.
Maintenance and Liability
Periodic maintenance of critical components is recommended for optimal quality. The document disclaims any implied guarantees beyond what is expressly stated and limits liability for incidental or consequential damages.
Contact Information
For more information, contact details are provided, including a website, email, phone number, and physical address in Glasgow.
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Catalog excerpts

Pool Wheelchair-1

Compatible with Poolpod 2.0 and Poolpod 3.0

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Pool Wheelchair-2

I became an engineer and designer because I always believed that good, thoughtful design can change lives. Technology has the potential to enable and empower people, though ineffective technology can often hinder opportunities and create disadvantages and disabilities. In a previous age, many people with impaired vision would have been at serious disadvantage through their disability. The simple and effective invention of eye glasses means that impaired vision is now rarely given a second thought. Our goal at Cotenda is to produce products so effective that, like glasses, they become taken for...

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Pool Wheelchair-3

The problem with other pool wheelchairs is that they are suited and optimised to a small subset of peoples needs. “I only use a wheelchair occasionally for longer distances or when I feel tired” “We need a child size wheelchair” Available here... • “I need extra help and am only comfortable in a tilted wheelchair” Universal Wheelchair Available

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Pool Wheelchair-4

Freedom to Swim Aquatilt helps all take advantage of the benefits of the water. AquaStand feature is perfect for ocasional wheelchair users. Tilting up to 30 degrees creates a comfortable platform for users with higher dependency. One size fits all - with adjustable seat, back and leg supports. Aquatilt suits many users from larger people to smaller people and children and people with secific support needs. AquaParallel completely clear path for parallel transfers to other seats, pool hoists and using the WC. For swimming pool and showering use. Self propel or assisted propel Concealed restraints...

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Pool Wheelchair-5

Transfers Made Easy The Aquastand design means you can swing back the foot support without reaching down. The foot rest tucks back neatly under the seat so that the front of the wheelchair remains completely clear. Then move your feet to a comfortable position and push against the hand rests to rise to a standing position. Harness concealed to be completely clear. Arm rest rotates completely clear Flat and smooth seat edge profile Wheels set back completely clear Arm rest to push against. Brakes positioned completely clear. Footrest release button within easy reach. Clear foot placement area...

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Pool Wheelchair-6

Aquatilt accomodates a wide range of proportions using continuously adjustable leg length, seat depth and back supports meaning the seat can be set in a comfortable position for you. Maximum length back rest Reduced length back rest Reduced seat depth Enlarged seat depth Enlarged leg support. Put an end to poolside transfers*. Many people consider poolside transfers to be unsafe, they also put extra demands on pool staff, can be undignified and ultimately off putting for swimmers. Using your Aquatilt with a Poolpod platform lift means wheelchair users can roll straight onto the platform with...

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Pool Wheelchair-7

Features Overview: Easystand feature: Operable without reaching down, the footrest swings back to allow you to rise to a standing position more easily. Concealed waist belt: The waist belt is conveniently concealed behind the lumbar support. Simply peel back the seating pad and pull out the strap. All parts of the Aquatilt can stay permanently attached so they won’t get lost. Seat Pads: Wipe clean, wipe dry contoured seat pads in a variety of colour schemes Back support: Adjustable height back support features. If sitting in an upright position, gravity pushes down on the body, if you have low...

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Pool Wheelchair-8

Safety First: Restraints to Suit all Users. Safety features to maximise independence and protect you. • Restraints to support a wide range of sizes and support needs. AquaLock: This feature ensures that the wheelchair cannot ride off the edge of compatible pool platform lifts from our range. When the door of the platform lift closes it acts to gently grip the wheelchair to hold it securely in place. This is particularly important when the wheelchair is submerged to prevent the wheelchair being lifted off by movement of the water, buoyancy or being pulled in by a user. AquaHarness: The harness...

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Pool Wheelchair-9

Technical Benefits: • Many Environments: • • Some leisure facilities are not welcoming to all users due to inappropriate pool-side equipment. others with mobility restrictions will opt to use one to enter Aquatilt has appeal across this excluded demographic and will attract new clients. It is easy to operate, fast and desirable. The visitor-growth effect can be further increased as disabled people are often accompanied by family, assistants or carers. Example calculation of return on investment: Number of disabled users attracted = N (Typically 3) Average number of friend or family coming with...

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Pool Wheelchair-10

Aquatilt Dimensions: • Upright: • Tilted at smallest setting: • Front elevation: • Tilted at largest setting: Manoeuvring onto the Poolpod a platform lift:

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Pool Wheelchair-11

• The Aquaactive is a lightweight wheelchair with a fixed frame ideal for pool and wet leisure activities. The Aquaactive may be self propelled using the 20 inch rear wheels and push rails or pushed by an assistant. • The framework is a fully welded 316 stainless steel construction. Chest and lap straps are provided for those that need them. The foot rests swing to the sides to allow users to more easily reach a standing position. • Pivot brakes as easily applied at each side and the wheelchair features the AquaLock design which provides increased safety when using the wheelchair with our pool...

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Pool Wheelchair-12

Colour Options & Updates: • AquaFloat: Target Release Date: July 2024 • Transferring to the water is easier with an Aquafloat flotation mat. The Aquafloat is in position on the wheelchair, as you enter the water the Aquafloat gently lifts you out of the chair. Please always make sure that you are adequately assisted. • Contoured Seat Release Date April 2023 • The contoured inserts are retained by Velcro in between the seat pad and the seat back to change the shape of the seat. This allows the seat shape to be changed in order to provide more support. • Check our website for updates, options and...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.