ProActive Medical Chariot IV K4 Wheelchair with Elevating Leg Rests
ProActive Medical Chariot IV K4 Wheelchair
High-Strength Aluminum-Steel Hybrid Frame Linked with Articulating Elevating Leg Rests
Optimize independent manual mobility, customized upper body posture, and advanced lower limb circulation with the innovative ProActive Medical Chariot IV K4 ELR Wheelchair Series. Classified as an elite, high-strength lightweight mobility platform, this masterfully engineered chassis utilizes an optimized aluminum and carbon steel hybrid frame. By shedding significant structural weight compared to traditional K1–K3 manual models, it provides an easier rolling signature for independent users to propel, lift, and load into car backseats or trunks for seamless travel transitions.
The defining advantage of the Chariot IV configuration centers on its highly versatile component clusters. Outfitted with removable, height-adjustable, flip-back desk arms, users can achieve precise torso alignment while rolling completely flush to standard office desks, activity tables, and counters. Concurrently, the articulating tool-free elevating leg rests raise, extend, and support the lower legs, making this premium wheelchair ideal for individuals managing edema, post-surgical recovery, casting, or limited knee flexion.
Key Features & Product Benefits
- High-Strength Lightweight Framework: Advanced aluminum and carbon steel hybrid construction drastically reduces propulsion fatigue and caregiver lifting strain.
- Articulating Elevating Leg Rests: Independent tool-free front riggings elevate and extend smoothly to accommodate cast placements or targeted vascular relief, featuring soft padded calf supports.
- Height-Adjustable Flip-Back Arms: Shortened desk-length armrest panels adjust vertically to match your precise arm height and pivot backward instantly for zero-barrier side transfers.
- Telescoping Seat Depth Extensions: Integrated adjustable frame rails allow you to expand the seat depth on the fly from 16 inches out to 18 inches as user needs evolve.
- Maintenance-Free Flat-Free Tires: Large 24-inch composite mag wheels run on solid urethane tires paired with 8-inch solid front casters for uncompromised outdoor and indoor tracking balance.
- Standard Safety Anti-Tippers: Arrives equipped with rear frame-mounted adjustable anti-tip wheels to ensure complete rearward stability on outdoor inclines and thresholds.
- Breathable Heavy-Duty Nylon: Premium flame-retardant black nylon upholstery distributes pressure evenly across the seating deck and clean-wipes effortlessly for reliable hygiene.
Equipment Specialist Insight: "The Chariot IV K4 ELR represents an exceptional milestone for independent users who require specialized lower limb elevation. Most high-strength lightweight wheelchairs omit advanced positioning features to save mass, but ProActive masterfully retains full adjustability without making the framework heavy or cumbersome. The true day-to-day benefit is the telescoping frame rail design paired with articulating footrests—it allows a specialist to easily expand the seat depth from 16 to 18 inches, ensuring the leg cushioning length tracks naturally with the user's leg anatomy as it elevates."
Technical Specifications
Review the comprehensive manufacturing metrics and certified performance data for this premium K4 layout:
- Brand / Master Vendor ProActive Medical / Chariot IV Line
- HCPCS Insurance Billing Codes K0004 + E0990 (High-Strength Lightweight Wheelchair Frame + Elevating Leg Rest Hardware)
- Structural Weight Capacity 300 lbs (136 kg) Across All Width Variants
- Growth-Adaptive Seat Depth Telescoping Adjustable Frame Rails from 16" to 18" Length Range
- Armrest Component Versatility Vertical Height-Adjustable (AH) Padding with Dual-Stage Flip-Back Seating Access
- Front Legrest Rigging System Tool-Free Articulating Elevating Leg Rests with Padded Calf Supports
- Wheel & Caster Array 24" Composite Mag Wheels with Flat-Free Urethane Tires | 8" Solid Front Casters
- Textile Material Composition Lightweight, Flame-Retardant Breathable Black Nylon
- Standard Safety Inclusions Frame-Mounted Adjustable Safety Anti-Tippers & Push-to-Lock Manual Wheel Locks
- Procurement Benefit Status Fully FSA and HSA Eligible Option
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How does a K4 high-strength lightweight framework compare to standard wheelchairs?
A: Standard manual wheelchairs (K1–K3 classifications) are typically constructed entirely from heavy carbon steel, making self-propulsion and vehicle trunk loading physically taxing. The Chariot IV utilizes an optimized aluminum and steel hybrid layout. This sheds significant dead weight to reduce self-propelling arm fatigue, while retaining the heavy-duty structural rigidity required for safe, daily multi-year use.
Q: What is the practical advantage of the telescoping adjustable seat depth frame?
A: Standard manual frames feature fixed dimensions, forcing you to purchase a completely new wheelchair if a user requires extra upper leg support. The Chariot IV integrates built-in frame extensions along the lower support rails. This allows a specialist to expand the seating depth from 16 to 18 inches, distributing weight across a larger surface to prevent painful lower thigh pressure points.
Q: How do height-adjustable, flip-back desk arms improve table roll-ins and lateral transfers?
A: Conventional fixed armrests protrude fully forward, blocking the wheelchair from rolling beneath standard table moldings. This model features shortened desk-length armpads that slide flush to active work surfaces, and they adjust vertically to match natural forearm alignment. For transitions, the arm panels unlock and swing completely back out of the way for zero-barrier lateral transfers.
📦 Master Variant SKU & GTIN Inventory Matrix
| Factory SKU | Seat Width | Armrest Configuration | Universal Product Code (UPC) | Weight Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCK416AHDAELR | 16 Inches | Adj-Height Flip-Back Desk | 5060488575556 | 300 lbs (136 kg) |
| WCK418AHDAELR | 18 Inches | Adj-Height Flip-Back Desk | 5060488575570 | 300 lbs (136 kg) |
| WCK420AHDAELR | 20 Inches | Adj-Height Flip-Back Desk | 5060488575594 | 300 lbs (136 kg) |
Retail Disclaimer: Technical specifications are subject to independent technical spec verification. Always ensure that telescoping frame extension bolts are tightened secure and safety anti-tippers are properly engaged prior to executing daily travel routing.
