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General Information

We have compiled this Wheelchair Compatibility Tool to enable you to easily find the most suitable for wheelchair for the size of CAPS II seating system. We supply either a Passive Locking Interface or Standard Levelling Board to enable the CAPS II or MiniCAPS Seating systems to be used with a wide range of wheelchairs and bases.

By selecting a wheelchair from the drop down box, it is possible to see that sizes of seating system that will fit into which size of that particular wheelchair.

You can browse all wheelchairs using the Wheelchair Browser. Click on the image to find out which size of seat is compatible with which size of wheelchair.

If you have decided upon or already know the size of the CAPS II or MiniCAPS Seating System, select the size from the drop down list. This will show you a list of compatible wheelchairs for that size of seat. Click on the image for further information. If you do not see a particular base listed for that size of seat, check through the Wheelchair Browser.

If a size is not listed, please contact us as it may be possible to interface the seat into a wheelchair or size that is not listed.


Standard Levelling Board

A Standard Levelling Board is suitable for use with a number of manual wheelchair models. It is very simple to fit and acts to ensure that the seating system is maintained in a horizontal position (hence the name of the interface).


Passive Locking Interface

A Passive Locking Interface will be fitted to the wheelchair or base with special brackets. The seating system will then lock into place onto the interface board.

There are generally three main types of Passive Locking Interface. A 'hook-type' interface will locate onto the wheelchair by hooking onto the wheelchair seat rails as the wheelchair unfolds, and is removed as the wheelchair is folded. It is therefore typically used on a wheelchair where the folding function is to be maintained. A 'clamp-type' interface may be used where the wheelchair may not need to be folded or where it cannot fold. It is more commonly used on powerchairs. The interface is secured to the seat rails using clamps attached to angle brackets. A 'flat-type' interface uses flat brackets that are often bolted from underneath the interface. It is used on wheelchair that have box or oval section seat rails, such as the Spectra Plus or Travvla Modular.


Specific Interface Recommendations

The use of a Passive Locking Interface should always be considered and is recommended for all powered wheelchairs. A Standard Levelling Board is not suitable for use with a wheelchair or base that has a tilt-in-space facility.

Specific recommendations that a wheelchair manufacturer makes about its products should always be checked, especially with regard to limitations or exclusions to use and weight limits (total combined weight of the seating system and the user should be considered).

Wheelchair stability should always be tested within the appropriate guidelines. Castor outriggers may be required to increase the stability of the overall system.

Since wheelchair manufacturers may change the design or specification of their products at any time, it is important to be sure that the interface is securely fitted in accordance with all instructions provided with an interface. If there is any query about the security of the fitting, please contact us.


Joint Compatibility Statements

We have made a Joint Conpatibility Statement with a number of manufacturers. These can be viewed through a wheelchair information page or you can view the complete list.