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Frame
* Rigid frame
* Can be disassembled
* The attachments are hooked and can use the frame release lever to lift the front section and the rear section
* Anti tip bars and Tiller are hooked to the frame

Materials
* Metal and plastics
* Contact supplier for more information

Seat
* Front frame mounted seat post
* Rotatable and height adjustable seat
* Contact supplier to inquire if there is seat suspension in this model
* Vinyl covered, padded, contoured
* Swivels through 360 degrees
* Seat rotation lever position is important to assemble and disassemble the seating system
* Standard seating option with 18 inch width and 17 inch depth
* Only one seating option available

Backrest
* Standard vinyl covered, padded, contoured backrest
* Foldable fixed angle and available in one height
* Folds down for transport (state level eg folds at seat level), removed as a whole seat unit

Headrest
* No head rest available

Armrests
* Width adjustable arm rests
* Padded and upholstered

Wheels
* Has 3 wheels and 2 anti tip wheels
* Puncture resistant solid tyre inserts

Controls
* The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive, including the key switch, throttle control lever, horn button, speed adjustment dial, and the battery condition meter
* Speed lever: Thumb control, left hand control, right hand control

Brakes
* Electromechanical disk park brake

Batteries
* Two 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries
* Sealed and maintenance free
* The battery condition meter indicates the approximate strength of the batteries
* The charging port is located in the Tiller

Transport or Dismantling
* Disassembles into:
Seat
Rear section
Front section
Basket
Battery pack
Battery shroud
* No tools are required to disassemble or assemble

Colours
* Available in 1 colour - Red

Accessories
* One basket
* Positioning Belt (optional)
* Auto-type positioning belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort.
* The positioning belt is designed to help support the operator so that he or she does not slide down or forward in the seat

Considerations

Caution: Load Capacity for Mobility Scooters
The load capacity of a scooter may change according to the type of ground the scooter is used on. The supplier stated load capacity may have been given for a scooter that has been tested on flat ground. However, the scooter's load capacity, performance and stability may change when the scooter is used on an incline. These factors, including the maximum gradient on which a scooter should be safely used, should be discussed with the supplier.

Transport Accessibility
The space allowed on public transport for carrying mobility equipment is an area of 1300mm by 800mm.
Overall length of this scooter ...........965 mm
Overall width of this scooter ........... 495 mm

State transit will only carry scooters with an unladen weight of less than 200 kg and which can be driven onto the bus, and manoeuvred to fit wholly within the designated wheelchair space under their own power. Any such scooters carried must also comply where relevant with the rules applying to wheelchairs.

Three wheeled mobility aids of any kind are unstable in normal bus operations and will not be carried because of the safety risk.

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

Factors applying to all scooters
* This item should be trialled in the user's own environment to ensure maximum safety and independence. Environmental considerations include eg: kerbs, footpaths, tram and railway crossings, street crossings, etc
* Users should take care when riding a scooter or powered wheelchair and observe the following safety guidelines:
* Users who intend to use scooters or powered wheelchairs must ensure they have the necessary physical and cognitive skills to operate and manoeuvre them safely
* Stay within the legal speed limit of 10km/h
* Be aware that taking medication or driving under the influence of alcohol may affect the user's judgement
* Always make sure that you are clearly visible, particularly at night or on dull days-use the lights and reflectors and install a reflective flag high enough to be seen by motorists
* Wear a bicycle helmet whenever possible
* Slow down when you are near other people, especially pedestrians and cyclists
* Avoid stopping or driving on inclines greater than your scooter is designed for
* Use footpaths if possible. If there are no foot paths, plan to use quieter roads
* Plan your trip and avoid uneven surfaces, dips and potholes
* Ensure if you are carrying parcels that the load will not over-balance your scooter and the parcels do not interfere with your controls or vision

Place Of Manufacture

Pride Mobility Products Corporation, USA

Price Guide

Contact the Importer for local suppliers.

Models

Two models are available:
* The new Go-Go ES 8 Three Wheel Scooter
* The new Go-Go ES 8 Four Wheel Scooter

Options

* Positioning belt

Maintenance

All scooters 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.