Karma Ergo3 Lightweight Transit Wheelchair
£495.00
Find unparalleled comfort and convenience with the Karma Ergo3 Lightweight Transit Wheelchair, expertly engineered for both user and carer. This chair redefines mobility solutions with its globally patented S-Ergo Seating System, ergonomically designed to provide exceptional pressure relief and help maintain a stable, comfortable posture while reducing the risk of slipping. Its ultra-lightweight aluminium frame ensures effortless manoeuvrability for the attendant, while the compact, foldable design and quick-release footrests make storage and transportation simple.
Featuring attendant-operated brakes for enhanced safety and control, the Karma Ergo3 Lightweight Transit Wheelchair is perfect for daily outings. The upholstery is treated with an Aegis Microbe Shield, offering an anti-microbial barrier for improved hygiene. Combining innovative design with practical functionality, the Ergo3 provides a superior and dependable transit experience for all.
- Features the patented S-Ergo Seating System, ergonomically designed to reduce pressure, improve posture, and prevent the user from sliding forwards.
- Constructed from an ultra-lightweight aluminium frame, making it exceptionally easy for a carer to lift into a car boot or for storage.
- Equipped with attendant-operated cable brakes, allowing the person pushing the chair to maintain full control when navigating slopes or kerbs.
- Designed for easy transport with a half-folding backrest and quick-release, swing-away detachable footrests, ensuring a compact size when folded.
- Upholstery is treated with an AEGIS Microbe Shield, which helps to protect against bacteria, fungi, and odours for improved hygiene.
- Fitted with detachable anti-tippers as standard, providing extra stability and safety when travelling over uneven ground or on inclines.
- Description
- Additional information
- FAQ'S
- Specifications
Description
Discover the perfect blend of ergonomic support, lightweight design, and everyday convenience with the Karma Ergo3 Lightweight Transit Wheelchair. Expertly engineered for both the user and the attendant, this chair is an outstanding mobility solution for daily excursions and travel. At its core is the globally patented S-Ergo seating system, which is anatomically contoured to match the natural curves of the body. This innovative design provides superior pressure distribution, significantly reducing the risk of discomfort and sores during extended periods of sitting, while also helping to stabilise posture and prevent the user from slipping forward.
Crafted from a robust yet lightweight aluminium alloy, the Karma Ergo3 Lightweight Transit Wheelchair is remarkably easy to manage. Weighing just 12.8 kg complete, it folds into a compact form, making lifting it into a car boot or storing it at home an effortless task for a companion or carer. Functionality is enhanced by a suite of user-friendly features, including detachable, height-adjustable armrests and convenient swing-away footrests. These elements are vital for facilitating safer and more dignified side transfers, promoting greater independence for the user.
Comfort is further assured by the durable, breathable upholstery, which is treated with an Aegis Microbe Shield to inhibit bacterial growth, ensuring a hygienic and odour-free experience. For complete peace of mind, the attendant has access to reliable, easy-to-use brakes for excellent control and security. Paired with solid, puncture-proof tyres that deliver a smooth and maintenance-free ride, the Karma Ergo3 Lightweight Transit Wheelchair is a thoughtfully designed wheelchair that masterfully combines comfort, safety, and effortless portability for every journey.
Additional information
| Choose a Colour | Metallic Red, Silver |
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FAQ'S
FAQs for the Karma Ergo 3 Lightweight Transit Wheelchair
1. What is the S-Ergo Seating System and how does it help?
The patented S-Ergo Seating System is an ergonomically S-shaped seat designed to match the natural curves of the body. This helps to spread the user’s weight more evenly across the seating surface, which can reduce pressure, help prevent sliding forward, and promote better posture and all-day comfort.
2. How much does the Ergo 3 transit wheelchair weigh?
The Ergo 3 is designed to be exceptionally lightweight for easy handling. The total weight starts from approximately 11.9 kg (around 26 lbs) depending on the seat size. For lifting into a car boot, the heaviest part (once the footrests are removed) weighs only around 8 kg (17.6 lbs).
3. Will the wheelchair fit in a car boot? What are its folded dimensions?
Yes, the Ergo 3 folds down into a very compact size, making it ideal for storage and transport. While the exact folded height varies slightly by seat size, its folded width is typically just 24.5 cm (9.6 inches) and its folded length is 77 cm (30.3 inches). This compact shape allows it to fit easily into most standard car boots.
4. What does “Transit” mean and who controls the brakes?
A “Transit” wheelchair has smaller rear wheels and is designed to be pushed by an attendant or carer. The Karma Ergo 3 is equipped with attendant-operated brakes located on the push handles, allowing the carer to slow down, stop, and secure the wheelchair with ease, providing excellent control, especially on slopes.
5. Is the Ergo 3 safe to be used for transport in a vehicle?
Yes, the Karma Ergo 3 has been successfully crash-tested. This means it complies with the ISO 7176-19 standard and is safe to be used as a seat for an occupant travelling in a suitably adapted vehicle (when secured with the correct 4-point tie-down system).
6. What features make it easy for transfers and daily use?
The wheelchair includes several convenient features. It has flip-back armrests, which allow for easy and safe side transfers from a bed, chair, or toilet. It also comes with swing-away detachable footrests, which make it easier for the user to stand up from or sit down in the chair, as well as making the chair more compact for storage.
Specifications
| Model | Ergo 115 Transit |
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| Warranty | 12 Months |
| Frame | Aircraft Grade Aluminium |
| Brakes | Attendant & Parking |
| Leg Rests | Swingaway & Detachable |
| Footplates | Height Adjustable and Flip up |
| Rear Wheels | 14in / 35cm |
| Front Castors | 7in / 17.5cm |
| Seat Cushion | Padded Upholstery |
| Folding | Yes |
| Folding Back | Yes |
| Seat Width | 16,18 & 20in |
| Arm Rest | Fixed |
| Crash Tested | Yes |
| Chair Weight | 12kg / 26.4lbs |
| Max User Weight | 18st / 115kg |
| Colours | Red & Silver |
