Brintal Ypush
Owner’s Manual and Service Record
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Thank you for purchasing the Ypush Carer Controlled,
Power-assisted Wheelchair. We really hope that our
unique hybrid wheelchair will help you to maintain and
enjoy your independence, visit old friends, travel to new
places, and make some great new memories.
The brief behind the development of the Ypush was
quite simple. There are many people who use a standard
type of manual wheelchair, but we noticed that you
never really see them out and about. Why was this? We
realised the big issue was although pushing a wheel-
chair may look easy, if you have tried, you will know
how physically demanding it is, in many cases causing
fatigue and injury to the Carer, and severely restricting
travel and activities. Whether you are a professional
Carer, a partner, a family member or a friend, it can
become a difficult and stressful situation.
It’s difficult enough to push someone on the flat, but
throw in a hill or a tricky surface, and it can be pretty
much impossible. If the Carer is struggling and the
occupant feels like a burden, no one is having fun, and
it’s not going to be a happy day for anyone. It becomes
easier for everyone, to just stay at home.
We wanted to create a solution that would ensure the
Carer and occupant could both enjoy access to places
and activities, and most importantly, could really look
forward to spending stress free quality time together,
choosing where they want to go, whether at home or
travelling away.
The Ypush had to be an integrated product like no
other, with seamless Power-assistance, no extra bolt
on bits, and be quick to set up. Moreover, as a medical
product, it would need to be incredibly safe and easy to
use. It took more than 5 years to develop all the unique
functions, features, new technology and mechanisms
that make the Ypush possible. We have also tried to
address some of the small details, to make it as
simple and fun to use as possible.
I would like to thank Chantal, my wife of 21 years,
our children Oliver and Darcie, our family, our team
of designers, engineers, manufacturers, consultants,
partners and investors, who have worked tirelessly
together to help us achieve our goal. It has really been a
team effort. Five years is a long time, and without your
patience, enthusiasm, focus, absolute belief and deter-
mination, the Ypush would still be a pencil sketch.
From all of us at Brintal, we hope you enjoy getting out
and about with the Ypush. Where to next?
Very best wishes to you and your family for a happy,
healthy and active life,
Brian J Harrison
Inventor/CEO Brintal Limited
Dedicated to my friend Patrick Tam
