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Frame
* Check with supplier for details

Seat
* Height adjustable and removable saddle seat

Backrest
* Backrest is integrated with the table

Controls
* A midline proportional joystick with bright yellow ball handle

Wheels
* Compact front wheel drive base
* Large front wheels
* Smaller rear swivel wheels

Foot base
* Stable platform with slip resistant base to support feet
* Built in handles to aid in loading/unloading from vehicle

Battery
* Rechargable

Considerations

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

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. Contact the supplier or refer to section Wheelchair, Scooter, Cushions, ramps / Postural Supports - Seating System: Restraint+Head+Back+Seats

Place Of Manufacture

Unknown

Models

Only one model available

Additional Dimensions

Overall height...... 723 mm to 930 mm
Overall depth ..........635 mm
Overall width .......... 491 mm
Overall weight ......... 23 kgs
Backrest angle ......... 2.3 dgrs
Ground clearance ...... 250 mm
Chair weight ................ 23.6 kgs (including batteries)

Maintenance

From the manufacturer:

Maintenance
* Batteries and storage
* Do not store the Explorer Mini in areas with condensation and moisture on the surfaces, for example laundry rooms
* Refer to supplier manual for further information on maintenance and storage

Cleaning
* Regular care and maintenance will prevent unnecessary wear to the Explorer Mini
If the Explorer Mini belongs to more than one child, we recommend that you do the cleaning procedure after each child has used the wheelchair
* Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners
* Only use the cleaning methods described in this user manual
* If the cushion is very dirty or if the surface finish is damaged, contact
Permobil for information

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.