Description
The Motion Composites Helio A7 is a Category 3 folding wheelchair in 7005 T6 aluminum, built to a prescription. Westin Healthcare configures it in Brampton for homes across the Greater Toronto Area. It is an ADP-eligible Category 3 device. An assessment by an ADP-registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist comes first. ADP can fund 75% of the approved price for eligible clients. Ontario Works, ODSP, and ACSD clients may be funded at 100% of that approved price. Westin and the authorizer then complete the Motion Composites Ontario order form. The chair is not a boxed, off-the-shelf cart item.
Motion Composites' current Helio A7 card lists a 7005 T6 aluminum folding frame, a 265 lb user weight (350 lb with the HD kit), seat widths 14 to 22 inches, and seat depths 14 to 20 inches. The same card lists a 16x16 transport weight of 14.8 lb without rear wheels, armrests, cushion, anti-tippers, and footrests, and a lightest functional configuration of 25.1 lb. The forged vertical axle plate sets centre of gravity from 1 to 3 3/4 inches. This is a folding ultralight, not a tilt-in-space chair.
Who this chair is for
This chair is for a person who will self-propel a fully adjustable folding Helio, who fits a 14 to 22 inch seat, and who needs Category 3 centre-of-gravity, quick-release, and anti-tipper features. The A7 is the 7000-series aluminum Helio: lower back starts (from 9 inches), a wider centre-of-gravity range than the A6, Evolve caster housings, and a growth kit in the first five years.
If the authorizer wants the more affordable 6061 aluminum Helio, see the Helio A6. If they want T700 carbon, see the Helio C2.
- ADP Category 3 folding ultralight, prescription-built
- 7005 T6 aluminum, growth kit in the first five years
- Seat 14 to 22 inches wide, 14 to 20 inches deep, 265 lb rating (350 lb HD)
Design and build
The A7 is a folding unibody frame in 7005 T6 aluminum with a symmetrical hydroformed cross brace and the Ultrarigid Folding System. Hybrid geometry covers hemi through standard seat-to-floor heights. Evolve caster housings are built into the frame. An anti-flutter screw settles the casters.
The forged vertical axle plate is how the therapist sets rear-wheel position and centre of gravity. Composite armrests convert from flip-back to single post without tools. Hangers, camber (0, 3, or 6 degrees), quick-release axles, anti-tippers, and WC-19 transit hardware are written on the Ontario order form.
- Folding 7005 T6 aluminum unibody
- Centre-of-gravity axle plate, 1 to 3 3/4 inches
- Evolve caster housing and anti-flutter screw
- Convertible flip-back / single-post armrests
- Optional quick-release axles and anti-tippers
Helio A7 specifications
These figures are for Westin SKU WM0001020, the Ontario device code Motion Composites still prints on the June 2026 Helio A7 Ontario order form. The specification tab holds the stored values. Use the current Motion Composites Helio A7 product page. Ignore a 250 lb capacity line or a tilt-in-space range if those still appear on the tab. Those are not A7 facts.
Seat 14 to 22 inches wide (21 and 22 inch with the HD kit) by 14 to 20 inches deep. Front seat to floor 13 to 21.5 inches. Rear seat to floor 12.5 to 20.25 inches. Back 9 to 24 inches. Armrest height 6 to 14 inches. Camber 0, 3, or 6 degrees. Centre of gravity 1 to 3 3/4 inches. Overall width 20.75 to 33.5 inches. User weight 265 lb, or 350 lb with the HD kit.
Canada warranty for this aluminum chair, first user: 5 years on the aluminum frame and aluminum cross-brace, 1 year on Motion Composites-made components, 30 days on listed wear items. The Ontario form also prints a free growth kit in the first five years (aluminum crossbraces, links, seat sling, back upholstery, footplates).
Colour, seat width, and seat depth
Frame colour, seat width, and seat depth are written on the Helio A7 Ontario order form with Westin and the ADP authorizer. They are prescription choices. Transport weight is a specification, not a size you pick.
- Color: the Motion Composites frame finish on the order (same Helio palette as the A6, including matte Khaki Green and Desert Sand)
- Seat Width: 14 to 22 inches in 1 inch steps (21 and 22 inch with HD)
- Seat Depth: 14 to 20 inches in 1 inch steps
Back height, hanger angle, armrest style, rear wheel size, camber, centre of gravity, HD kit, transit, and anti-tippers are also set on that order form. Do not buy this chair before ADP approval if you need the program to pay its share.
ADP funding for a Category 3 wheelchair in Ontario
This chair is an ADP-eligible category device. Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) pays 75% of the approved price for eligible clients, and clients receiving Ontario Works, ODSP, or ACSD support can be covered for the full cost. The route starts with an assessment by an ADP-registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist, who confirms the need and the right category before anything is ordered: a chair bought before approval is not reimbursed. Westin Healthcare works with ADP authorizers and submissions every week, configures the chair to the prescription, and walks you through the paperwork. Visit our funding page or call (905) 451-7743 to start the conversation.
Delivery and setup in Brampton and the GTA
Westin's own team delivers this wheelchair across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area after it is built to the approved order. We bring it in, check the fold and the wheel locks, and show you the setup the therapist specified before we leave.
We have three stores in the Brampton and Toronto area if you would rather see a Helio folding frame first. For a scheduled delivery, call (905) 451-7743 and we will book the next date that works. Same-day delivery is offered through our hospital bed rental service; a purchased custom wheelchair is delivered on a scheduled date.
If the chair is going outside the GTA, ask us for a shipping quote. Inside Toronto and the GTA, White-Glove Delivery (bring-in, unwrap, test, take packaging away) is described on the shipping policy. Any charge is confirmed on your order.
Related mobility products from Westin
- Helio A6, the 6061 aluminum Category 3 folding sibling
- Helio C2, the T700 carbon Category 3 folding sibling
- Sunrise Quickie 2, another Category 3 folding chair we configure
Service and warranty
When something on the chair needs work, you call the shop that set it up, not a distant parts desk. Westin Healthcare has a service and repairs department. Our technicians come to the home or workplace. ADP does not pay for repairs.
Motion Composites manufacturer warranty
For the original purchaser of an aluminum Helio A7 in Canada: 5 years on the aluminum frame and aluminum cross-brace, 1 year on Motion Composites-made components, and 30 days on listed wear items. The warranty is not transferable. The Ontario order form adds a growth kit in the first five years. We handle the claim with you. Ask us if an extended warranty is offered for your order.
Frequently asked questions
What does Category 3 mean on this chair?
Ontario dealers and authorizers treat Category 3 as a lightweight, centre-of-gravity-adjustable wheelchair with quick-release axles, anti-tippers, removable armrests, and specified footrests. The Helio A7 is a folding chair in that class, not a Category 5 tilt chair and not a Category 4 rigid.
Who may qualify for ADP funding?
Ontario residents with a valid health card whose disability needs a mobility device for 6 months or longer, after an assessment by an ADP-registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist. We cannot promise that a specific person will be approved. Call (905) 451-7743 or use the funding page before any order is placed.
How does the 75 / 25 split work?
For an eligible client, the ADP-registered vendor bills ADP 75% of the approved price for the device. The client pays the remaining 25%, plus any extras ADP does not cover. People on Ontario Works, ODSP, or ACSD can be covered at 100% of that approved price.
What is the assessment process?
An ADP-registered OT or PT examines the person, confirms the need, and helps complete the mobility-devices application. Westin finishes the Helio A7 Ontario order form with that authorizer and submits it. A chair bought before approval is not reimbursed.
How long does ADP take?
Ontario publishes a target of reviewing the application within 8 weeks of receiving it. Build time starts after the configuration is approved. Ask us for a current production estimate once the order form is locked.
Can I try a Helio A7 before we submit?
We can often show a Helio folding frame at a Brampton or Toronto store. A floor chair is not the finished prescription. Ask us what is on the floor this week.
How should the seat width be chosen?
The authorizer measures seated hip width and writes 14 to 22 inches on the order. Depth is 14 to 20 inches. Back height on the A7 can start as low as 9 inches. Do not guess from a clothing size.
Does the A7 tilt?
No. The A7 is a folding ultralight. It does not have tilt-in-space. If an older specification line still mentions tilt, treat that as a leftover from a different chair.
Who pushes the Helio A7?
The person in the chair, using the handrims. A companion can also push from the back. Engage both wheel locks before sitting or standing.
What is the warranty?
Five years on the aluminum frame and cross-brace, one year on Motion Composites-made components, 30 days on listed wear items, original purchaser in Canada, plus the five-year growth kit printed on the Ontario form. Westin processes the claim.
What happens if ADP declines the application?
Ontario sends a letter with the reason and how to follow up, including an appeal. We can look at the letter with you or point you to other routes on the funding page.
Is the Helio A7 still a current model?
Yes. Motion Composites still publishes the A7 product card and a June 2026 Ontario order form. It has not been replaced by the A6 or by HELIO Kids.
Specifications
| Brands | Motion Composites |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years aluminum frame and cross-brace; 1 year MC-made components; 30 days wear items |
| Weight Capacity | 265 lbs (120 kg); 350 lbs (159 kg) with HD Kit |
| Product Weight | 25.1 lbs (11.4 kg) lightest functional 16x16 with wheels, locks, footrests, upholstery, cushion |
| Overall Length | Seat depth + 12" (30 cm) |
| Overall Width | Seat width + 8" (20 cm) |
| Frame Material | 7005 T6 aluminum |
| Transport Weight | 14.8 lbs (6.73 kg) 16x16 without rear wheels, armrests, cushion, anti-tippers, footrests |
| Backrest Height Options | 9" to 24" |
| Folded Dimensions | H: 12.5" (32 cm), W: Seat width + 2" (5 cm), L: Seat depth + 12" (30 cm) |
| Seat Depth Options | 14" to 20" |
| Seat Width Options | 14" to 22" |
| Armrest Height Adjustment | 8 positions, 0.5" (1 cm) increments |
| Center Of Gravity Adjustment | 1" to 3.75" |
| Tilt-In-Space Range | Not applicable (folding ultralight; not a tilt chair) |
| Wheel Camber | 0, 3, or 6 degrees |
| Front Seat-To-Floor Height | 13" to 21.5" |
| Rear Seat-To-Floor Height | 12.5" to 20.25" |
Documents
- Brochure Motion Composites Helio A7 Brochure
- User Manual Motion Composites Folding User Manual
- Warranty Manual Motion Composites Canada Warranty
- Order Form Helio A7 Ontario Order Form
- All Forms and Documents Every form, brochure and document in one place.
Shipping and Delivery
We deliver and set up equipment across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. Our team brings the equipment in, sets it up and shows you how to use it.
Planning a rental? Rental equipment is delivered and picked up by our team within the same service area. Learn about rentals.
To schedule a delivery or ask about timing, call us at (905) 451-7743.
Warranty Details
Warranty Manual
We work with Ontario funding programs
We prepare and submit the paperwork so you get the equipment you need, sooner.
- Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- March of Dimes Canada
- WSIB
- Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
Questions about this product?
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