Vehicle Access

Greater Mobility

Mobility Adaptations& Vehicle Modifications

VEHICLE ACCESS

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Compact on the outside,big on the inside

Greater Mobility

Low Advance PaymentInterchangeable driver and passenger seats

Drive from wheelchair or travel as up front passengerRemote operated tailgate and ramp

6 speed semi-automaticDiesel economy delivers over 58mpg (Extra Urban cycle)

For more information or to arrange a free nationwide home demonstration

Telephone 01626 853050www.gmcoachwork.co.uk

Drive-from wheelchair and Up Front Passenger


GM Coachwork Ltd, Teign Valley, Trusham, Newton Abbot TQ13 0NXT: 01626 853050 E: [email protected]

www.gmcoachwork.co.uk

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Mike StockmanTel: 01626 855055

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VEHICLEACCESS



Six way power base:

The 6-way Power Transfer Seat™ from Ricon makes transfers from wheelchair to driver's or

passenger's seat convenient and easy. It saves you valuable time, too. At the touch of a fingertip, the fully automatic Power Transfer Seat™ swivels 90 degrees to allow carefree transfers. Individual controls for front to rear travel and height give you complete control and comfort. And with Ricon's quality commitment, you'll have dependable freedom for years to come.

Power Transfer Seat™

Advantages:

Fingertip Control Fits Most Full-Size Vans Adaptable to Most Seats Adjustable to Rotate Left or Right Completely Automatic Rotation All functions are independent for maximum flexibility

Autoadapt 6 way base:

The Autoadapt 6-Way Base is designed with focus on the safety of the driver It goes without saying that you, as a wheelchair user, should benefit from the same safety standards as any other driver.The Autoadapt 6-Way Base is crash tested according to global and European standards for vehicles. When seated at the wheel you use the vehicle’s original seat belt. The seatbelt

receptacle in the 6-Way Base has been thoroughly tested including crash testing.

We know that you - as a car owner - wish to keep the vehicle interior looking as neat as possible, despite any adaptation product installed. Our goal has been to design a 6-Way Base which blends well with the vehicle’s

interior design.

Stable and functional

It is essential that a driver has stable seating, which doesn’t sway when making turns or wobble on rough roads.

The construction of the Autoadapt 6-Way Base is designed to eliminate sway and to provide complete stability.

Tail-lift supply and installation: Ricon inboard tail lifts are available in a variety of sizes and designs the most common designs GM install are:

K-Series options (Klearview)

Clearway:

S-series:

Braun:

Braun Century XTThe Century XT has a stacking telescopic platform that extends to a longer platform when lowered to the ground.

The lift is fully hydraulic using two lifting cylinders. The wheelchair occupant can control the operation by using the switches on the upper side of the pump module, on-lift controls placed on the handrail or the hand held wired control.

The Century XT has an inboard barrier, a spring-loaded automatic outboard barrier and handrails.

Braun MillenniumThe solid lift platform is available in four standard models with two platform widths and various lengths.

The lift is fully hydraulic using two lifting cylinders. The wheelchair occupant can control the operation by using the switches on the upper side of the pump module, on-lift controls placed on the handrail or the hand held wired control.

The Millennium has an inboard barrier, a hydraulic automatic outboard barrier, a side entry feature and handrails.

Braun Vista SplitThe Vista Split platform automatically folds aside when the platform is stowing, allowing clear access for both passengers and cargo.

The lift is fully hydraulic. The wheelchair occupant can control the operation by using the switches on the upper side of the pump module, on-lift controls placed on the handrail or the hand held wired control.

The Vista split lifts have an inboard barrier, a spring-loaded automatic outboard barrier and handrails.

Braun Vangater IIThe Vangater II trifolding platform, in stowed position, leaves plenty of room for passengers to enter the vehicle.

The lift operation is fully electric. The wheelchair occupant can control the operation by using the hand-held control or the on-lift control.

The Vangater II has an inboard barrier and a automatic mechanical outboard barrier.

Braun Swing-A-WayThe Swing-A-Way allows you to board parallel to the vehicle, which is very useful in tight parking situations.

The platform extends as you enter it and you can hold on to the handle in front of you when being lifted and lowered.

Once the platform reaches floor level, the single post design allows the platform to swing into the vehicle, where it stores flat on the vehicle floor.

The lift operation is fully electric for in out movement and hydraulic for up and down. The wheelchair occupant can control the operation by using the hand-held wired control or the on-lift control.

The lift has an automatic outboard barrier, a telescoping platform and a handrail.

Braun UVLThe UVL is mounted underneath the vehicle and remains out of sight until you need it. The UVL offers maximum interior space, and free vision and easy access.

The aluminium cassette is fully enclosed to be weather tight.

The lift’s in and out cycle and roll stop is operated electrically, while the up and down

cycle is hydraulic. The wheelchair occupant can control the operation by using the wired hand-held control.

The lift has an electrical automatic outboard barrier.

Ratcliff:

PLS:

AMF: The Amf Under floor cassette lift stows under the side-load door of the vehicle. Refer to GM’s Colorado DFW as a guide to design and usage.

For installation onto vehicles such as the Transporter T5 a fitting Kit would be required,

This will include a replacement fuel tank. Exhaust, modification plus any additional brackets etc.

These lifts have been installed onto such vehicles as The Ford Transit, The Peugeot boxer (low ground clearance on this vehicle). The Mercedes Sprinter.

Please refer the Amf for specifications as to installation on to any vehicle. If installing this onto an unknown vehicle please discuss with the workshop as to modifications required.

In most instances look over vehicle prior to costing.

Guide Costs installed on Vw T5 £8500.00 - £9000.00 + vat (To include fitting kit etc.)

2nd hand options may also be available discuss this with mike as this may be a cost effective alternative for the customer.

Some vehicles will purely require repositioning of items beneath. I.e. Fuel tank, exhaust etc. so fitting kits may not be required but fabrication and install time may increase.

Tail-lift servicing: GM offer a full onsite Tail-lift service throughout the southwest of England costs are

based on Postal codes these are.

TBC

(Prices are based on a standard service and do not include parts).

Joey platform lift The joey platform lift can be installed into a variety of vehicles This product is designed to be installed into a variety of vehicles such as the Kia Sedona, the ford galaxy or van styled vehicles

Guide costing installed £

The Carony 12/24”

Carony Evo

Awning installation

Info to follow…….

2 corner & 4 Corner Air suspension systems: This product is vehicle dependant and the price can vary depending on the specification required average costing can range between £3000.00 to £5000.00 + vat

This price is purely a guide and exact costing must be determined with the product manufacturer prior to final figure being decided.

Installation time can take on average between 15 and 27 hours. (Guide Timescale).

Swivel seat supply and installation: There are numerous versions available: (please see below).

Manual Elap swivel seat: A basic manually operated swivel seat to include a new seat to replacing the factory seat.

Total Guide Cost supplied and installed £1000.00 /£1500.00 + vat

Manual Turnout: A Swedish version of the manual swivel seat identical almost in every way just designed and engineered in Sweden

Total Guide Cost supplied and installed £

Turnout E: The electric version of the turnout seat for use when the passenger or driver is looking to aid themselves in getting out of the vehicle with less work involved.


Turny 300: This seat is designed to not only turn out the vehicle but also deploy over the door sill plus raise and lower. (This has a total drop of 300mm)


Turny 395: As per the above specification but the lowering facility is greater. This is designed for vehicles with a higher sill and has a total drop of 395mm.

Total guide cost supplied and installed £

Turny Evo: This latest innovation in turn out seat solutions the Evo has programmable features to allow greater clearance within a wider variety of vehicles. Allowing the installation team the ability to set the seat for best possible use within a vehicle.


Turny HD: Identical to the 300/395 model but has a manual turn function with and electrical out and down motion.

Guide Costing installed: £

Discovery seat: The discovery seat is the original programmable seat and works in very similar way to the Evo the mounting platform will take up an entire front and rear foot well within a standard vehicle but this seat has the ability to be programmed for maximum efficiency whilst in use.

Total Guide price supplied and installed £

Up and out seat

Adapty seat

Power barn doors: The most commonly used product for this solution is the ricon system they can be

switch controlled or even automated via a wireless remote control system.

Guide cost installed £

Automatic Tailgate: This system can be wired in many ways from a simple switch on the dash to a fully wireless control system when the switch or remote in activated the tailgate will automatically open or close. The user will have control over the system when an electronic actuator is used for this purpose. When the switch is released the actuator will stop.

When an air system is being used the tailgate utilises the original gas struts to open the vehicle fully an air ram will start the process by pushing the tailgate past the point where the gas struts will automatically push the tailgate open.

On closing the tailgate with an air system the user will depress the button the on handset or dash until the tailgate is closed. The weight of the tailgate will automatically help to close once past approximately the half way point.

Some modern vehicles have an electronic boot release as standard and in some instances this can be utilised. Alternatively an air or electronic solenoid can be used to release the lock prior to opening

Guide Prices installed £1800.00 + vat -£2200.00 + vat

Auto Tailgate:

Automatic Tailgate Opening Mechanism

Ideal for use on wheelchair accessible vehicles, where safety is paramount.

The mechanism has an electronic controller with a number of built in safety features.

Door operation is not limited in any way by the electrical system. If for some unknown reason the vehicle is without power, it is always possible to open and close the door manually by operating the handle in the normal manner.

In powered mode, the door is designed to stop immediately if it encounters an obstruction. The door can only be operated electrically when the vehicle is stationary

Technical Data System voltage – 12VDC Nominal current - 3AOperating temperature range from -30°C to 80°C Maximum vehicle permitted slope ± 20 degrees Duty cycle – 750,000 ±10,000 (open/close cycles) Electrical motor – DC with gear assembly Automatic and Manual control in both directions

AAD:

AUTOMATIC AXIAL DOOR It is a revolutionary system for automatically opening and closing the original front passenger door on a number of different commercial vehicles. As far as we are aware there is no other system of this type on the market. The system comprises a ram and motor and actuator which has been tested over hundreds of thousands of cycles. The system which is virtually silent operates electrically via either remote control or a button on the dash. Applications are numerous but six are:- • Front entry on a minibus after modifying the internal step and removing the Passenger seat to allow access • Disabled access • Situations where the driver does not want to continually get in and out of the vehicle to open and close the door. • Situations where security is an issue • Limousine type conversions • Taxis The door system can be overridden at any time by operating the door in the normal way and using the existing internal and external handles.

ASD:

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR It is a mechanism designed to automatically open and close the original standard side sliding door on a number of different commercial vehicles. The system comprises a chain driven gear assembly and actuator which has been tested over hundreds of thousands of cycles. Mercedes themselves asked for the tests to be carried out. The system which is virtually silent operates electrically via either remote control or a button on the dash. Applications are numerous but four are: Side entry on a minibus, Disabled access, Taxi Side Door (the driver can ensure that he does not have to keep getting in and out of the vehicle just because the passenger has not closed the door properly). Or even Parcel delivery vehicles

The door can be opened and closed manually.

Vehicle Winches: GM offer a range of vehicle winches to aid wheelchair access into the vehicle when using ramps

Simply connect the winch straps to the front of the chair pick up the handset and away you go the winch pull the chair up the ramp or aid exit of the vehicle.

Please Note:

Winch ropes and straps must remain tight at all times allowing the winch to recoil unaided can cause the rope the tangle.

Guide Costs Installed £

Manual kick out step: This product offers easier access into a higher sill vehicle and is designed to simply stow beneath the door sill. Simply pushing the step with your foot will deploy the step and enable the passenger to access the vehicle more easily.

The person operating the vehicle should look to then push the step back under the vehicle with their foot once the passenger is on board.

Please be aware that limitations can apply when installing this item as on some occasion there may be another item in the position were the step is be mounted. I.E Fuel Tank Exhaust system fuel pumps etc.

Guide costs for this item £650.00 + vat as a standard installation.

(Price can vary depending on step size)

Exact costing must be determined prior to installation.

Electric Entrance Step: This Item is as per the step above but this is an electrically operated version it can be wired to work with the vehicles door to open and close automatically

A variety of sizes are available.

Guide cost for this item £850.00 - £1000.00 + vat (vehicle dependant).

Transfer slide board manual: (Info required)

Transfer slide board electric Up/down:

GM step

Luxury Tip up:

Tail-lift servicing: GM offer a full onsite Tail-lift service throughout the southwest of England costs are

based on Postal codes these are.

TBC

(Prices are based on a standard service and do not include parts).

Access ramps: Ramps are available in a variety of versions and weight categories.

From a simple pair of telescopic ramps @ 7ft long tested up to 300kg capacity.

Through to a complete fold out ramp available in various widths and weight capacities.

Guide costs can vary between £400.00 – 1800.00 + vat.

2 piece folding options:

Telescopic Ramps:

Ricon handset relocation: For the occasions when the vehicle has passed through stage 1 and the headset has been mounted some were within the vehicle. If this requires repositioning then it can involve removal of vehicle panels and any products that may obstruct access. Average costing for this adjustment £50.00 to £150.00 + vat


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