Description
The Ezee Life CH1097 is a 20 inch lightweight folding wheelchair from Canadian Med Healthcare. Westin Healthcare sells it and delivers it for homes in Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. This is a standard wheelchair with 24 inch rear wheels and pushrims. The person in the seat can self-propel, or a caregiver can push from the handles.
Ezee Life's current CH1097 page lists a 20 inch by 16 inch seat, a 20 inch seat height, a 300 lb weight capacity, and a 35 lb aluminum frame. Front casters are 8 inches. Tires are solid and flat-free. Arms flip back and lift off. Swing-away footrests are standard.
Who this chair is for
This chair is for a person who wants a 20 inch seat and a lighter aluminum frame, and who may still self-propel on 24 inch wheels. Families usually call us when a steel 20 inch chair feels heavy to lift into the car, or when a transport chair with small rear wheels would leave the person unable to wheel themselves.
If you only need a companion-pushed chair with small rear wheels, look at a transport chair such as the Drive 20 inch BTR20 instead of this CH1097. If you want the same aluminum chair in 18 inches, see the Ezee Life CH1096. If you want another everyday self-propel frame, see the Drive Cruiser X4 and the rest of our standard wheelchairs.
- A 20 inch seat and a 300 lb rating
- Someone who may self-propel, or who may be pushed
- A lighter aluminum fold for the car or a closet
Design and build
The CH1097 is an aluminum folding frame with a dual cross brace. Pull up on the seat to fold it for the car or a closet. The rear wheels are 24 inches with pushrims, which is how the person self-propels. Front casters are 8 inches. Tires are solid, so there is no inner tube to flatten.
Arms are desk length. They flip back for a table or a side transfer, and they lift off when you press the pin. Footrests swing away and come off. The back folds down. Ezee Life also lists a calf strap, a seat belt, and extended brake handles. The user manual shows anti-tippers. Upholstery is PVC vinyl. Ezee Life describes this model as suitable for everyday all-day use and for off-the-shelf seating products.
- Folding aluminum frame with a dual cross brace
- 24 inch rear wheels with pushrims
- 8 inch casters and solid tires
- Desk-length flip-back arms that also lift off
- Swing-away, removable footrests
- Fold-down back, seat belt, and calf strap
Ezee Life CH1097 specifications
These figures are for Westin SKU CH1097.
Seat 20 inches wide by 16 inches deep. Seat height 20 inches. Back height 17 inches. Arm height 9 inches. Footrest length 17 to 21 inches at a 60 degree hanger. Overall 40 inches long, 27 inches wide, 38 inches high. Folded width 11.5 inches. Chair weight 35 lbs on Ezee Life's current CH1097 page.
Warranty for the original purchaser is one year against manufacturing defects, faulty materials, and workmanship. Wear, accident, misuse, and improper assembly are not covered.
Choose Legrest
Use Choose Legrest to set the hangers.
- SWING AWAY: the standard removable swing-away footrests
- ELEVATING LEGREST: elevating hangers when the order needs them
This model is a standard wheelchair. Transport chairs use small rear wheels and are companion-pushed only. The CH1097 has 24 inch self-propel wheels.
Funding help for a manual wheelchair in Ontario
Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) can fund 75% of the cost of a manual wheelchair when the need is long-term and the chair is prescribed through an assessment by an ADP-registered occupational therapist or physiotherapist, and some income-support programs cover the full cost. Not every chair qualifies, so talk to us before you buy. March of Dimes Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), and community programs can also help. Westin Healthcare's staff work with these programs every week and will point you to the right route for your situation. Visit our funding page or call (905) 451-7743 to talk it through.
Delivery and setup in Brampton and the GTA
Westin's own team delivers and sets up this chair across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. We bring it in, unfold it, and show you the brakes, the fold, and the footrests before we leave.
We have three stores in the Brampton and Toronto area if you would rather see a chair first. For a scheduled in-home setup, call (905) 451-7743 and we will book the next date that works. Same-day delivery is offered through our hospital bed rental service; purchased chairs are delivered and set up on a scheduled date.
If the chair is going outside the GTA, ask us for a freight 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
- Ezee Life CH1096, the 18 inch aluminum sibling
- Ezee Life CH1091, a 22 inch heavy duty steel chair if 20 inches is tight
- Drive Cruiser X4, another folding self-propel wheelchair
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.
Ezee Life manufacturer warranty
Ezee Life covers the original purchaser for one year against manufacturing defects, faulty materials, and workmanship. The user manual names Factory Direct Medical as the warranty desk. We handle the claim with you. Ask us if an extended warranty is offered for your order.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CH1097 a transport chair or a standard wheelchair?
It is a standard wheelchair. Ezee Life titles it a 20 inch lightweight wheelchair and lists it with the lightweight models, not with the transport chairs (those are CH1041 to CH1044). The 24 inch rear wheels and pushrims are the giveaway. A transport chair has small rear wheels and is pushed by a companion only.
Who can self-propel this chair?
A person who can reach the pushrims and has the arm strength for their own terrain can self-propel. A caregiver can still push from the handles. Ezee Life writes that this model provides independent or dependent mobility. If nobody in the seat will ever push the rims, a lighter transport chair may be easier to lift.
What are the pushrims for?
Pushrims are the metal hoops on the 24 inch rear wheels. The person in the seat holds those hoops to roll, slow, or turn the chair. They are the difference between a self-propel wheelchair and a companion-only transport chair.
Will this chair fold into a car trunk?
The aluminum frame folds, and the back folds down. Ezee Life prints a folded width of 11.5 inches and 35 lbs for the chair. That is lighter than the steel 20 inch CH1094. Flip the footplates up, or take the footrests off, before you lift. Come into a Brampton or Toronto store if you want to try the fold on your vehicle.
How should the 20 inch seat fit?
Measure the person's hip width and leave a little room on each side. Ezee Life lists 20 inches wide by 16 inches deep. If 20 inches is tight, ask us about the 22 inch CH1091. If 20 inches is too wide, look at the 18 inch CH1096.
What is the weight capacity?
Ezee Life lists 300 lbs for CH1097. If the person is near 300 lbs, tell us before we book delivery so we can confirm the chair is the right class.
Why 24 inch wheels instead of 12 inch transport wheels?
24 inch wheels with pushrims let the person wheel themselves and roll more easily over small thresholds. They make the chair a little wider and harder to lift than a transport chair. Choose 24 inch wheels when independence matters. Choose a transport chair when a companion will always push and you want a lighter lift.
Can I get elevating legrests on the CH1097?
Use Choose Legrest if the order needs elevating hangers instead of the standard swing-away footrests. Ezee Life's aluminum manual describes the 60 degree swing-away footrests that ship on this chair. Call (905) 451-7743 if you want us to confirm the hanger style before delivery.
What is the warranty on the CH1097?
One year against manufacturing defects, faulty materials, and workmanship, for the original purchaser. Wear, accident, misuse, and improper assembly are not covered. Westin Healthcare processes the claim. Details are on our service and repairs page.
Does funding help with this wheelchair in Ontario?
Some Ontario routes can help with mobility equipment, and eligibility depends on the person's situation and assessment. Call (905) 451-7743 or use the funding page before you buy. We will point you to the right path for your case.
Can I rent a wheelchair before I buy?
Westin Healthcare rents chairs for short-term needs. See the folding wheelchair rental page and the transport wheelchair rental page. A rental chair may be a different model than the CH1097. Call (905) 451-7743 to check what is on the floor.
What is included with CH1097?
You get the 20 inch aluminum folding wheelchair with flip-back arms, swing-away footrests, a seat belt, and a calf strap. Use Choose Legrest if the order needs elevating hangers. A cushion is not listed as included on Ezee Life's page.
Specifications
| Colors | Black |
|---|---|
| Seat Height | 20" |
| Seat Width | 20" |
| Seat Depth | 16" |
| Brands | EZee Life |
| Warranty | 1 year against manufacturing defects, materials, and workmanship |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs |
| Caster Size | 8" |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Product Weight | 35 lbs |
| Wheel Size | 24" |
| Wheelchair Type | Standard Chair |
| Handle Height | 38" |
| Overall Length | 40" |
| Overall Width | 27" |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Arm Height | 9" |
| Foot Rest Length | Adjustable 17" to 21" |
| Folded Width | 11.5" |
| Overall Height | 38" |
Documents
- User Manual EzeeLife CH1096 CH1097 User Manual
- 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.
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?
Talk to a local specialist today. We will help you find the right equipment and the funding to cover it.