Drive Medical Sentra HD 500 - Drive Medical Heavy Duty/High Weight Capacity Wheelchairs

Sentra HD 500

4.4

32 reviews 97% of reviewers recommend this!

Best value for a 500 lb. weight capacity chair with great standard features.

Overview
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Features
- Best value for a 500 lb. weight capacity
- Durable, heavy gauge, reinforced upholstery
- Padded armrests provide added patient comfort
- Standard dual axle provides easy transition of seat to hemi-level
- Precision sealed wheel bearings ensure long lasting performance and reliability
Key Specs
- Quick-Release Axles: No
- Weight capacity: 500 lbs.
- Weight: 56 lbs.
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Overview of the Sentra HD 500

Overview

The Sentra HD 500 is built to last! If you have been searching for a wheelchair that caters to a clientele who desire a higher weight capacity, the Sentra HD 500 is the wheelchair for you! The spacious wide seat can be ordered in two different widths: 22" or 24." The seat is built with reinforced vinyl upholstery that remains supportive, even after extended use. This chair comes standard with desk length armrests that can be removed for transfers in and out of the chair. Desk length armrests allow the user to sit at a comfortable distance from most tables, while full length allows the user to maximize arm support. The Sentra HD 500 comes equipped with heavy duty, aluminum footplates that offer maximum support.

Why We Like it

The Sentra HD 500 from Drive Medical is the ultimate heavy-duty wheelchair. It 's reinforced gussets at all the weight-bearing joints, dual crossbraces and heavy-duty casters; allow this chair to hold up to 500 lbs!. The upholstery is reinforced to keep it from sagging after extended use. It also has heavy duty, flat free, 8” front casters that are adjustable in three positions to ensure your ride is adjusted to your liking. The crossbraces that connect the frame allow the chair to be collapsed to a mere 13" wide, for easy storage.

What You Need to Know When Ordering

The Sentra HD 500 wheelchair will ship with standard curbside delivery to the location of your choosing. This unit ships in one package. The package contains the Sentra HD 500 wheelchair, and contains the swing-away legrests. The legrests must be attached to the wheelchair.

Measuring Guide

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Seat Depth¹

Measure from the most posterior point of the body to the inside of the knee, minus at least two inches. Some prefer more leg overhang to make room for their hand when lifting their leg.

Back Height²

Measured from the seat base to the top of the wheelchair back. Depends on how much upper back support is needed, and also affects freedom for the upper body to rotate.

Rear Seat to Floor³

Measurement from the ground to the rear seat edge. Relative to the front seat-to-floor dimension, this determines the rearward slope ("dump" or "squeeze") of the wheelchair seat.

Hanger Angle⁴

Determines how far the toes extend away from the body, measured from the horizontal. A tighter angle allows the wheelchair to turn around in less space. Depends in part on ability of the knee to bend towards the perpendicular.

Seat Width⁵

Determined by the widest point of the body from knee to hip, plus an inch to ensure room to move. Consider bulk of clothing, particularly a heavy winter coat, if relevant.

Wheel Camber⁶

Angle of the wheel relative to the vertical. More camber improves stability and agility, but also limits ability to pass through narrow spaces. A typical daily wheelchair uses three degrees of camber.

Front Seat to Floor⁷

Measure the leg from the back of the knee to the sole of the foot. Then subtract the thickness of the cushion when it is compressed. Next, add a minimum of two inches for footrest clearance. Do not add the footrest clearance if the wheelchair will be foot-propelled.

Footrest Width⁸

Measure from the inside of each legrest tubing the distance or desired distance between legrests.

Center of Gravity⁹

Measure from the front of the seat back post to the center of the rear axel.

Seat to Footrest Length¹⁰

Measure from the edge of the seat upholstery to the top rear of the footrest.

Backrest Angle¹¹

Measure the the angle of the back post to the floor. Ninety degrees will be perpendicular to the floor, to approximate the angle from the back post to the seat, subtract two degrees from measurment for every .5" of dump.

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Specs

Specifications for the Sentra HD 500

Quick-Ship:	Yes
Overall Width:	31" to 32.5"
Legrest Options:	Swing Away Elevating
Seat to Floor Heights:	17.5" to 19.5"
Frame Type:	Folding
Seat Widths:	22" 24"
Seat Depths:	18"
Hemi Height Option:	Yes
Back Height:	18"
Angle-adjustable Back:	No
Fold-down back for easy transport:	No
Reclining Back Option:	No
Rear Wheel Size:	24"
Pneumatic (air-filled) tire option:	No
Quick-Release Axles:	No
One-Arm Drive Option:	No
Armrest Options:	Height Adjustable Removable
Removable Legrests:	Yes
Expedited Shipping Available:	No
Product Weight:	56

Approximate Shipping Dimensions and Weights

Product Weight:	56 lbs.
Box 1
Shipping Weight:	62.00 lbs.
Length:	33.07"
Width:	12.99"
Height:	38.19"

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Sentra HD 500 Reviews

4.4
Rating Breakdown

Rating Breakdown

5 star

62%

(20)

4 star

25%

(8)

3 star

9%

(3)

2 star

3%

(1)

97% of reviewers recommend this!

Features

(4.2)

Quality

(4.6)

Ease of Use

(4.6)

Meets Expectations

(4.4)

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Warranty
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Warranty Information for the Sentra HD 500
Drive Medical Limited Lifetime Wheelchair Warranty
If you have a problem with your wheelchair, simply call one of our expert customer service representatives; SpinLife.com will have the parts shipped to you - free of charge. Every effort will be made to return your wheelchair to working condition in the shortest time possible.

The following parts will be repaired or replaced at our discretion, free of charge, for the following allowable time periods from the date of purchase.

Lifetime:

All Durable Parts

Exclusions:

Tires, Upholstery, other non-durable parts

All of the previous parts are covered for defect in material and/or workmanship. Any abuse or intentional misuse of the wheelchair will void the warranty.

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Returns
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SpinLife Return Policy for the Sentra HD 500
Please inspect your product upon delivery. If the product is damaged or is not the correct product, please refuse the delivery. If your item was delivered without a signature and is damaged or incorrect please call SpinLife Customer Service.
- After 30 business days in-stock wheelchairs are no longer returnable
- Custom built wheelchairs are made by the manufacturer to fit your specific needs and body measurements and are therefore non-returnable.
Once accepted, the following conditions apply:
- This item has a 15% Restocking Fee.
- You are responsible for the cost of return shipping and the product must be in the original packaging.
- The item must be in new condition; unused. Indications of use include, but are not limited to: Dirty wheels (if applicable), scratches on frame, scratches to the remote (if applicable).
- All accessories include in the box must be returned. EX. Leg rests, arm rests and carry bags.
- Items canceled after the product has already shipped will be considered a return.
- Unfortunately, delivery service fees, including Next-Day and Overnight shipping fees, Inside Delivery, White Glove Delivery and Tech Set-Up are not refundable.
Don't Know If You Ordered a Stock or Custom-Built chair?

Generally speaking, chairs that shipped in 1-2 days were in-stock. Chairs with the word Custom in their names that took 10-30 days to build before they were shipped were custom-built chairs. SpinLife's Customer Service Team can help. Please call them at 1-800-850-0335, option 1.

Return Process:
- Request an RA (Return Authorization) from SpinLife within 30 days of delivery acceptance.
- Once the RA has been issued from SpinLife, ship the item back to the address noted on the RA within 14 days.
- Once the product is received it will be inspected for damage and signs of use. If item shows any signs of use, SpinLife is unfortunately not able to issue a refund. In the event your item is not returnable we will contact you and you can decide if you’d like it shipped back. You will be responsible for shipping fees to get the item back to you.
- Once approved, your refund, minus any restocking fees, will be refunded to your original form of payment.
If you have questions about this item please call a SpinLife Expert at 1-800-850-0335.
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