Description
The Helio C2 carbon fiber ultralightweight wheelchair by motion composites provides the ease of portability of a typical folding wheelchair with the great benefits of ultralightweight rigid chairs. Highly configurable, ultralight and super-adjustable, the Helio C2 ultralightweight wheelchair can be easily customized to fit your active lifestyle.
What makes this different
The Helio C2 features a rigid unibody frame, which provides added strength and durability to a standard two-part frame while also cutting down on maintenance. This tough, high-end design allows for the chair’s reduced weight while maximizing the chair’s propulsion efficiency. In addition, the symmetrical cross-brace of the Helio C2 is made of ultralight carbon, which increases the energy distribution of the chair and reduces the torsion, allowing you to spend less effort on the go.
Why we like it
With the 12-pound transport weight and 28 pounds starting weight, the ultralight carbon frame of the Helio C2, is built to last with its high strength-to-weight ratio. Designed with weight reduction in mind, every Helio C2 ultralightweight wheelchair component is made to be as light as possible while maintaining high performance. The C2’s castors feature a durable, embedded caster housing, which allows you to make simple and precise adjustments to your casters. In addition, the Helio C2’s HD package raises the chair’s weight capacity to 350 pounds while adding just 6 ounces of overall weight to the trim frame.
General manual wheelchair maintenance recommendations
- Daily maintenance recommendations:
- Wipe off any visual dirt and debris and clean
- Ensure parts are in working order and engaged adequately, especially wheel locks
- Weekly maintenance recommendations:
- Disinfect the wheelchair as needed
- Check tire pressure and inflate if needed
- Check wheel locks
- Monthly maintenance recommendations:
- Remove hair from casters
- Inflate tires if needed
- Check all hardware, and tighten as needed
- Quarterly maintenance recommendations:
- Check wheel locks after inflating tires
- Free spin all wheels and casters to check bearings
- Clean all parts while performing thorough maintenance
- Check cushion and backrest, including padding/hardware/covers
- Yearly maintenance recommendations:
- Have the wheelchair inspected by a qualified technician
Don’t hesitate to contact one of our team members to get a quote or advice.
Features
26% lighter than the competition.
The Helio C2’s outstanding performance and unrivalled lightness have positively changed how people think about wheelchairs. With a transport weight of only 12 lbs. (5.4 kg), the Helio C2 is at least 9 lbs. (4 kg) lighter than any other wheelchair in its category.
The lowest seat-to-floor height.
The innovative frame design lets you achieve a super low 13 1/2” (34.3 cm) seat-to-floor height with a 4” caster on a standard frame. That’s the same frame that can go up to 21 1/4’’ (54cm).
Better design for better mobility.
Even an ultra-lightweight carbon fibre frame can get weighed down without the right components. That’s why every single accessory, bolt and bracket of the Helio C2 is designed with weight reduction in mind. From the Flip-Back Convertible Armrests to the forged aluminium axle plate, lightness is a top priority.
The lightest heavy-duty wheelchair in the world!
350 lbs. (159 kg) maximum weight capacity, up to 22” (55.9 cm) wide.
By using an extra-large carbon fibre weave to reinforce the Helio C2 HD cross-brace, we’ve significantly beefed up the maximum weight capacity while adding minimal weight to the chair.
The Helio C2 HD can handle up to 350 lbs. (159 kg) with only a 6-oz. (176 g) weight increase over the standard Helio C2. Heavy-duty without the HEAVY.
Get more mileage out of your energy.
Everybody benefits from an easy to use wheelchair. The entirely Symmetrical Molded Crossbrace, oval-shaped tubes and oversized pivot axles work in concert, while our unique Ultrarigid Folding System maximizes frame rigidity and energy conservation.
Technology
High-Modulus Carbon T700— The lightest and most rigid material available, also renowned for its vibration dampening properties.
Rigid Unibody Frame— A unibody frame is much stronger and needs less maintenance than a standard two-part frame. It also reduces weight while maximising propulsion efficiency.
Symmetrical Molded Crossbrace 3D— Entirely symmetrical carbon fibre cross-brace for reduced torsion and better energy distribution throughout the frame.
Ultra rigid Folding System— High-precision tolerances and oversized pivot axles for best-in-class propulsion efficiency.
Forged Vertical Axleplate + — Offers the industry’s most precise rear wheel adjustability. In addition, the vertical mounting maximises rigidity and responsiveness.
Evolve Caster Housing— Embedded inside the frame for rock-solid durability; the Evolve Caster Housing offers easy and precise infinite adjustments.
Flip-back Convertible Armrest— Easy to adjust and made of composite materials for strength and reduced weight, it is the only armrest that converts from flip-back to single post without tools.
Parts and accessories are designed to be lighter, with improved functionality and excellent style.
Anti-Flutter System– Minimise flutter with a simple twist of a screw.
Documents
Download: 247Medical-HELIO-C2
