Question 1

Do legs spread apart to fit power chairs?

Accepted Answer

No.  
My sister uses a Jazzy Air powered wheelchair and the LF1600's wheel spacing interferes with the wheelchair front outrigger wheels.  The lift must be staggered a bit to one side to allow its wheels to fit with one lift wheel inside the wheelchair outrigger and the other outside the wheelchair outrigger.  This makes for a difficult process for patients to lift themselves out of their wheelchair and hold a standing position until the lift seats are set.  My sister can make the maneuver, but it is not easy.   No problem with her commode, hospital bed or furniture chairs.

Question 2

We also have a very short patient and are interested in more information on modifying it for a proper fit.

Accepted Answer

The Lumex 1600 can be dangerous for short patients if used only with the seat pads, since they do not have locks.  Short people who can not sit on top of the pads are liable to fall out backwards when the seat pads bounce up when going over bumps or thresholds.

Question 3

What are the dimensions of base?

Accepted Answer

The base is not square.  The front width is 26" the back width is 17".  The length from front to back is 30".  Another measurement you might need is height of the small back wheels to slide under a recliner or bed, 5" clearance is needed.  Hope that answers your questions.

Question 4

do the front bars expand out to reach around chairs? I tried one at a med store, but it was twice as expensive.

Accepted Answer

No but the lower bars go under a chair. it is working great for my Daughter.  She is able to stand up with it. Goes from the bed to a wheel chair then back again. I use it to get my Daughter in and out of my car too.

ASIN	B002671WFC
Best Sellers Rank	#93,869 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #91 in Standing Aids & Supports
Date First Available	May 8, 2005
Item Weight	61 pounds
Item model number	LF1600
Manufacturer	Graham-Field
Product Dimensions	33.5 x 25 x 42.5 inches

Lumex LF1600 Stand Assist, Sit to Stand Patient Lift for Elderly Seniors, Chair Transfer & Standing Support Aid

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