Before using your winch, please read the relevant information below. If you haven't used a powered wheelchair winch before, we would suggest perhaps trying it first with an empty wheelchair, just to gain a bit of experience and confidence in using it. If you have any questions or concerns at all about using a winch, please contact us. We are always happy to give any help or advice - ask away!
ATOM 250 Winch
Download PDFATOM 250 Quick-Release Mounting Plate
Our new quick-release mounting bracket is supplied as standard, as part of our wheelchair winch kit. The real benefit of this bracket is you don't need any tools at all to remove (or re-fit) the winch from the vehicle floor! It also allows the winch device to pivot in line with the pull of the wheelchair. This prevents any potential distortion damage to the winch body and eliminates ride-up of webbing onto the reel.
The following steps below show you how to use it.........
Winches provide support to those who need extra powered help, getting a wheelchair and passenger up an access ramp and into a wheelchair accessible or adapted vehicle.
Check that the winch belt isn’t twisted or frayed and is stored correctly. Examine the belt closely and ensure it is clean and does not present any signs of wear or tear.
Check the winch is performing as it should - does it winch IN and OUT correctly when you press the appropriate button? Check the body of the winch and the mounting plate for indications of damage, distortion or any loose fixings.
As with any vehicle or product, you should refer to your manufacturer’s handbook for recommendations of regular checks you should carry out. All our winches are provided with a user manual which must be kept in a safe place, so you can refer to it when you need to. If any elements of your WAV or wheelchair winch are not working, or you need additional support, please contact your us or your original WAV supplier.
Things do go wrong from time to time so here is a little checklist of things for to you to inspect, should your winch stop working.....
Unresponsive remote control
check/replace the fuse
(small remote 12 27A large remote 12v 23A)
Unresponsive winch
check/replace the fuse
Winch trips out unexpectedly
check the safe working load has not been exceeded
check the incline of the ramp
check for any obstructions on the path of the wheelchair
Please always adhere to the safe working practices listed in our user guide (supplied with all of our winch kits and available upon request) and contact us if you are unsure about anything at all.
We have devised the graphs below to help you see, at a glance, how the incline of the vehicle ramp affects the safe working load of our wheelchair winches. If you are not sure what degree your ramp is, please contact us and we can help you determine this.
250kg Safe Working Load Winch
Unit 6, River Technology Park
Brewery Street
Keighley
BD21 4JQ
Tel: 01535 66 55 77
Email: sales@accessibleproducts.co.uk
ATOM 250 WINCH
12v electric powered wheelchair winch.
250kg safe working load - on a 12º ramp incline.
Small and compact with a low profile.
The ideal choice for any wheelchair accessible vehicle.
ATOM 500 WINCH
12v electric powered HEAVY DUTY wheelchair winch.
500kg Safe working load - on a 12º ramp incline.
Ideal for larger wheelchair acccessible vehicles with bariatric needs
PORTAWINCH 250
Battery powered wheelchair winch.
250kg safe working load - on a 12º ramp incline.
Portable winch furnished with an onboard battery.
No installation or wiring required - instantly ready to use.
Transfer between vehicles as and when needed or store away.
PORTAWINCH 500
Battery powered HEAVY DUTY wheelchair winch.
500kg safe working load - on a 12º ramp incline.
Portable winch furnished with an onboard battery.
No installation or wiring required - instantly ready to use.
Transfer between vehicles as and when needed or store away.