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Frame
* Rigid stainless steel and cast aluminium chassis
* Adjustable rear suspension system
* Front suspension system includes a central pivot point to assist with curb mounting and dismounting

Seat
* MX seating system
* Choice of 4 seat widths (10", 12", 14", 16")
* Choice of 4 seat depths (10", 12", 14", 16")
* 8" power seat elevate
* Power seat-to-floor

Backrest
* Manual backrest recline from 85 degrees to 105 degrees
* Choice of 2 backrest options - MX solid backrest and PS junior back canes
* Choice of 3 MX solid backrest sizes (10"W x 14"H, 12"W x 16"H, 14"W x 20"H)

Armrests
* Choice of two armrest options - MX or PS junior (depending on backrest selection)
* MX armrests offer height and angle adjustability and can flip back
* PS junior armrests offer height, angle and pitch adjustability and can flip back
* Choice of 4 arm pad lengths (8", 10", 12.5" and 13")

Legrest
* Centre mounted manual elevating leg rest from 90 degrees to 125 degrees
* Automatically adjusting angle to allow for power seat-to-floor function

Footplates
* Choice of small or large aluminium, angle adjustable, flip up footplate

Wheels
* 12" x 4" drive wheels
* Choice of pneumatic or flat free tyres

Castors
* 8" x 2.5" castors
* Choice of pneumatic or polyurethane castors

Controls
* R-Net electronics coupled with Intelligent Control System (ICS)
* LED joystick with battery indicator, mode and profile button, speed selection and horn

Batteries
* 2 x 60amp (Group 34) batteries
* 8amp battery charger

Motor
* 2 x two pole motors
* Single pull lever disengage mechanism

Transport
* Front and rear transit approved tie-down points

Colours
* Choice of 6 shroud colours

Brakes
* Electromagnetic brakes

Standard accessories
* Bodypoint non-padded hip belt

Considerations

Transport Accessibility
The space allowed on public transport for carrying mobility equipment is an area of 1300mm by 800mm.

Wheelchair spaces
All new Sydney buses feature special 'kneeling suspension' and a ramp to provide easy access for less mobile passengers.

There are spaces for two wheelchairs on the new buses. These will accommodate most manual and electric wheelchairs with maximum length 1250mm, maximum width 750mm, maximum turning circle1500mm and maximum weight 200kg.

For safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs are advised to face the back of the bus, bracing their wheelchair against the side of the space, applying the brakes and securing the seat belt of the wheelchair.

Wheelchair accessible buses display a blue and white wheelchair sign on the front of the bus, and on the easy access door.

Occupied Wheelchair in a Car
A person sitting in a wheelchair within a car or van requires certification and RMS (formerly RTA) approval for the wheelchair and occupants restraint system where the wheelchair or occupant are restrained to the vehicle structure. RMS approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness, that is only attached to the wheelchair and not to the vehicle.

Wheelchair Restraints
When transporting a person in a wheelchair in a car or van, both the occupant and the wheelchair require a Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) approved restraint system. The wheelchair and the occupant need to be separately secured to the vehicle itself.
RMS approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness that supports the user in the wheelchair but is not part of the vehicle restraint system.
The use of a headrest is not legally required but strongly recommended. Easily detachable, folding headrests which fit a wheelchair with standard push handles are available. Refer to section Wheelchair, Scooter, Cushions, ramps / Postural Supports - Seating System: Restraint+Head+Back+Seats

Place Of Manufacture

Permobil (Sweden/USA)

Models

Only one model available

Options

Frame
* Anti-tip wheels

Seat
* Power tilt-in-space from 0 degrees to 45 degrees
* Choice of leatherette or black mesh cushion

Backrest
* MX lateral thoracic supports
* Stealth swing away lateral thoracic supports

Leg rests
* Hip and thigh support pads

Footplates
* Foot strap kit
* Anti-skid overlay
* Bodypoint ankle huggers

Headrest
* Mini-Flex headrest
* Leatherette headrest
* Universal headrest adaptor plate

Controls
* LCD joystick with
- colour screen
- battery indicator
- mode and profile button
- speed selection
- horn
- 3.5mm mono jacks
* Optional joystick knobs
* Swing away joystick mount
* Omni control module with infra-red
* R-Net Bluetooth mouse module
* Attendant control joystick
* Co-pilot attendant control
* Remote stop system
* LED lighting package
* Alternate drive systems
- compact joystick
- compact lite joystick
- compact advanced joystick
- mini joystick
- manual and powered chin boom
- sip 'n' puff, total head array
- proportional foot control
- proportional head control
- tablet control
- VIC proportional finger control

Transport
* Permolock C3 locking base and dual locking pin kit

Optional accessories
* Self-leveling cup holder
* X-grip phone holder
* Bag hooks
* Push handles
* Tray
* Fixed ventilator tray
* Bodypoint padded hip belt
* Retractable hip belt
* Bodypoint shoulder harness
* Chest harness

Additional Dimensions

Maximum speed.......8km/h
Range...............27km
Length (overall).....890mm
Turning radius.......710mm
Maximum slope........10 degrees up / 10 degrees down
Seat elevator........200mm
Tilt 0 degrees.......45 degrees (power)
Recline..............85 degrees 105 degrees (manual)
Elevating leg rest...90 degrees - 125 degrees (manual)

Maintenance

All wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Refer to User Manual for specific details.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.

Licence & Insurance Requirements

In NSW, motorised wheelchairs that weigh less than 110 kg and cannot travel at more than 10 km/h do not have to be registered, provided they are being used by a person with mobility problems. A person driving a motorised wheelchair under these circumstances is defined as a pedestrian under the Australian Road Rules and is permitted to travel on a footpath or nature strip adjacent to the road.

Vehicles exempt from registration are covered by the nominal defendant scheme (administered by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority) if they are at fault in an accident in NSW on a road or road-related area and cause injury to another person. However, this cover is only valid in NSW.