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Zippie® GS™

Zippie® GS™
Item #: 4679 | Sunrise MedicalSKU: 087WM70

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Quick Overview

Full-length adjustable-height armrests
Designed to adjust to your child's growth spurts

$1,449.00
Sugg. Retail: $2,740.00

Shipping: FREE /
Leaves Warehouse In: 1-2 Days

Description

The Zippie® GS™ is designed to grow with kids, eliminating the need for expensive replacement wheelchairs every time your child shoots up a few inches.

The chair's ability to adapt is rooted in it's unique Built-in Growth System. The dual seat rails allow the seating system and accessories to be securely mounted without interference within the same small space. The chair's durable hub is now stronger than its ever been, enabling the wheels to lock securely into place and eliminating dependence on the rear wheel's tire pressure for a safe, locked position. Minimal adjustments are needed and cables are conveniently kept out of the way, making engagement of the hub lock a breeze. The locking mechanism provides multiple mounting positions for quick and easy access.

A fully adjustable, universal axle plate allows the GS to be set up in standard or reverse wheel configurations and provides half-inch vertical and horizontal adjustments for increased wheel access, without sacrificing growth potential.

Features

Full-length adjustable-height armrests
Designed to adjust to your child's growth spurts
Extremely durable hub lock
Fully adjustable, universal axle plate allows the GS to be set up in standard or reverse wheel configurations
Light spoke wheels significantly lighten the overall load and are a great option for easy maneuverability
Swing-in/Swing-Out Footrests are excellent for confined spaces and are ideal for reduced hand dexterity
Optional One-Arm Drive with Dual Handrims is a proven design that's easy to maneuver and offers trouble-free durability
Designed to interface with a wide variety of seating systems

Included

Zippie® GS™
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Specifications

Weight Capacity	165 lbs.
Weight (folding, without footrests)	25 lbs.
Weight (rigid, without footrests)	29 lbs.
Shipping Weight	50 lbs.

Seat Width	10" - 18"
Frame Depth	11" - 20"
Height	14" - 20.25"
Overall Width	19" - 27"

Caster Options	3" - 8"
Rear Wheel Options	12", 16", 20", 22", 24"

Medicare HCPCS Code	1238 (folding) / E1237 (rigid)

General Return Policy

30 Day Return Policy

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. Items damaged during delivery or sent incorrectly will be fixed at 1800wheelchair.com's expense. You may return your purchase within 30 days of receipt - see below for exceptions. To qualify for a return, please note the following:

Product must be unused, clean and not damaged
Original packaging and materials intact. Drive brand products must remain in their retail packaging, cannot be opened.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. Refused deliveries are subject to a 5% return shipping charge.

Restocking Fees: A 10% restocking fees applies to the following category of products: Power Wheelchairs, Electric Scooters, Stair Lifts, Wheelchair Cushions and Karman products, which have a 10% restocking fee. Please navigate to the specific product page for exact policy. A 15 % restocking fee applies to lift chairs and adaptive strollers. Golden Technologies lift chairs with heat and massage upgrades and premium fabric options are nonreturnable.

Refused deliveries are subject to a 5% return shipping charge

No Returns: There are no returns on the following categories of products: 'built to order' items, hospital beds, ultra lightweight wheelchairs, custom wheelchairs, lift chairs, wound care, incontinence items, wheelchair scales, nutritional products, Invacare cushions, Tempur-Pedic cushions, Invacare 9000 series reclining wheelchair and bath all safety products. Please navigate to the specific product page for exact policy.

Roll-A-Bout: Return must be made within 5 days of receipt.

Return Process: To return a product, the above conditions must be met. Furthermore, we require that all returns follow these instructions for proper processing:

Call or email request to Return Authorization Number (RA)
Warehouse must receive item within 15 days of an RA# being issued
Report via phone or email a tracking number to customer service
Items sent without an RA number cannot be credited

Refunds: All credits will be given after receipt and warehouse inspection approval.

Cancellations: If you cancel your order after it has already shipped we consider it a return and the above policies apply.

Model Choice

Frame Color

Frame Style

Frame Width

Seat Options

Backrest Options

Armrests

Armrests are mostly a matter of personal choice, but most often users without much mobility appreciate armrests to help alleviate shoulder and back stress. Armrests also provide additional stability for users with limited upper body balance and are helpful when navigating in and out of the wheelchair. Additionally, armrests allow users the ability to do pushups, helping relieve pressure as well as protecting clothing from the wheels.

When armrests are not fitted properly the wheelchair can become more difficult to push. Not all armrests are adjustable. Height should be fitted to allow the forearm to rest fully on the armrest without pushing up on the shoulders. For users who sit at a table or desk, swing-away armrest can beneficial.

There are four basic types of armrests:
1. Full length, fixed height (entire armrest is padded with a non-adjustable height)

2. Full length, adjustable height (entire armrest is padded with various height seetings)

3. Desk length, fixed height (partial armrest is padded for easier access with tables, non-adjustable height)

4. Desk length, adjustable height (partial armrest is padded for easier access with tables, various height seetings)

Armrest that can be easily removed or flip up and down gives users the choice of when to use the armrests.

Stroller Handles

Footrests

While not all footrest options are available on all chairs, there are three typical styles of leg/foot rests:

1. Swingaway, Removable Foot Rests swing aside to allow easy access in and out of the chair as well as unobstructed use with tables and desks. Removable footrests also help to make the wheelchair more manageable when traveling.

2. Elevating Leg Rests are used when better circulation is needed or there is limited mobility in the leg. They raise the foot, straightening the leg. A calf pad is usually included.

3. Fixed Riggings are attached to the wheelchair frame and are not collapsible or removable, but the height of the footplate can be adjusted to the proper fitting.

For optimum comfort and safety, leg rests should provide a proper foundation for the legs and feet. The bottom thigh area should be fully supported by the seat while the soles of the feet are supported by the foot rests.

Discomfort, stress and poor posture can be caused when the legs and feet are left hanging without the support they need or when the foot rests are too high. Poorly fitted leg rests can have a destablizing effect on the chair, making it more difficult to push and navigate due to improper weight distribution.

Removable and fixed footrests are available at different angles depending on the users needs. A lesser angle allows the feet to extend further in front of the wheelchair for people who do not bend well at the knees. It also allows the heels of the feet to avoid the wheels when using larger diameter casters. A higher angle will bring the feet closer to your body and the wheelchair, shortening the overall wheelbase, allowing the wheelchair to turn in tighter spaces.

Footplates

Extension

Axle Plate

An axle plate is a bolt-on, adjustable plate that receives the rear wheels and allows for vertical and horizontal adjustment of the chair's center-of-gravity. The farther forward you move a rear wheel the easier it is to push, but this will change the center of gravity making the chair easier to tip backwards. In addition to the standard option, axle plates can also come as:

Offset Axle Plate: This style combines the standard rectangle and curved shapes. Other than this stylistic difference, this option functions just like the standard axle plate.

Amputee axle: This offsets the axle behind the backrest for enhanced rearward stability. This changed center of gravity corrects any imbalance resulting from the amputee’s lack of forward body weight. Note that with this option the overall length of the chair is extended.

Curved Axle: Unlike the rectangle axle plate, the curved axle plate is curved. This allows the chair to be configured to more seat-to-floor heights. In most cases, the customer will just specify their required seat-to-floor height. The manufacture, while building your chair on the factory floor, will appropriately choose between the curved and standard axle plates in order to accommodate your preferred seat-to-floor height.

Axles

Rear Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Tires

Caster Options

Casters are the smaller front wheelchair wheels. The caster fork attaches the caster wheels to the stem of the wheelchair and comes in a variety of options, including:

Multi position fork: Typically, caster forks have two positions for the caster/wheel height. The multi position fork has an added number of positions allowing for extra adjustments. This is useful for future seat height adjustments, or future changes of caster size.

Fork pin locks: The fork pin lock is a lock that can be used to lock the casters in place. Commonly used while transferring the user in and out of their wheelchair, the lock prevent the casters from rotating.

Frog legs: Frog legs are suspension forks that are spring loaded. This sporty looking option is especially useful if jolting is painful to the wheelchair user, as the suspension will absorb and cushion the bumps.

Quick release caster stems: This is a button placed where the caster fork attaches to the chair, called the stem. Through pressing this button, the whole fork assembly, casters included, comes off. Good for traveling.

1.5 longer fork stem bolt: This is another way of adjusting the seat-to-floor height. Through choosing different fork stems, you can appropriate the seat-to-floor height you prefer.

Casters

Easy to overlook, casters are critical to the performance of a wheelchair.

Casters are the small front wheels of the wheelchair. They allow the wheelchair to steer and turn in any direction by rotating on its vertical axle.

Casters typically come in sizes from 3" to 8". The smaller the caster the better the maneuverability of the chair and the less likely it is to shimmy. But smaller casters on unpaved surfaces, riding in and out of elevators, or passing over street grates can be more problematic. Smaller casters are typical of chairs used for sports like basketball, which is played on an even, hard surface, yet their maneuverability makes them popular for everyday use. 3" casters require the most riding skill and may not be the best choice for a first time wheelchair user.

The large 8", pneumatic (air-filled) caster provides the softest ride and easily rolls over bumps and raised surface, yet makes propelling the chair more difficult. Because of their size, 8" casters can be an obstruction coming into contact with furniture or the rider's foot. Pneumatic tires need to be kept inflated with the correct pressure, and are capable of going flat.

4" to 6" casters offer a good combination of maneuverability, performance and ease of riding over surface obstructions. Composite (airless) casters offer better durability and quicker ride, while pneumatic casters provide a softer, slower experience.

Handrims

Spoke Guards

Wheel Locks

Wheel locks also known as brakes are used to keep the wheelchair in a stationary position, for example while traveling on public transportation and for safe transfers in and out of the chair. Using wheel locks as a braking device can cause injury and excessive tire wear and should never be used in this manner.

There are various types of wheel locks available:

1. Push-to-lock wheel locks are the most common. The break is engaged by the rider pushing forward and applying pressure with the palm of their hand until the lever snaps into position.

2. Pull-to-lock wheel locks work in the same manner as the push-to-pock except the lever is pulled forward. For some riders, it may be easier because it does not require as much upper body mobility needed to push the lever away from the body.

3. Swing-away, low-mount and under-mount wheel locks work in different ways depending on the style. These wheel locks help you avoid hitting your thumbs when pushing directly on the tires by mounting the wheel locks away from this range of motion. Due to its location, some riders with limited mobility may not be able to engage these wheel locks.

Wheel lock extensions provide a greater lever arm to apply and remove the locking mechanism, making the wheel locks easier to engage for a rider with decreased upper strength.

Anti-Tippers

Side Guards

Positioning Belts

Hubs

Projections

Footrest Options

Accessories

Folding Growing Zippie GS

All Zippie GS models grow in width and depth.

Rigid Growing Zippie GS

All Zippie GS models grow in width and depth.

Standard Configuration

All Zippie GS models grow in width and depth.

Reverse Configuration

All Zippie GS models grow in width and depth.

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Stars and Stripes

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Short Frame