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* Series 7 is based on the S6 but has a sprung rear suspension system to provide a softer ride
* This is especially useful for people with Osteo Genesis Imperfecta and people who cannot tolerate sharp jolts common in other makes of wheelchairs
* Glide 6 & 7 powered wheelchairs can have both a battery powered adjustable height seat and battery powered tilt in space on the one chair

Frame
* Stainless steel main frame with aluminium housing at the front of the chair under the seat
* Auto paint on the body work - available in grey as standard or in a range of colours

Seat
* The standard seat is padded and upholstered with lumbar and lateral contouring
* A safety lever and button, both under the front seat need to be released together for the seat to be removed
* Any type of seating system can then be fitted
* The standard seat comes with manual recline either with a strut and bolt lock style reclining mechanism as standard, or option of a manual hand wheel
* Power recline is also an option
* Recline range - 5 degrees to 45 degrees. Reclines from vertical
* Backrest can fold forward
* Seat width is adjustable from 370mm - 520mm
* Seat depth is adjustable from 370mm - 460mm
* The seat is able to be slightly tilted and height adjusted at the Glide factory

Armrests
* Full length and fully upholstered
* Height can be adjusted and armrests can drop down to seat for transportation
* Optional flip-up armrests

Legrests
* Swing away and removable with lift up metal foot plates
* Power elevating legrests are optional
* Calf strap provided as standard

Controls
* Programmable controller can be mounted on the left or right hand side and has a proportional joystick control
* There is a push button on/off switch with a LED battery charge indicator
* For electric recline back, there are up and down (arrow) button for recline and tilt
* Control unit can be choosen for individual need

Batteries
* Two 24 or 38 amp/hr gel batteries are housed under the frame and removable with basic tools

Motors
* Can be disengaged by turning a knob in the centre of each rear wheel

Brakes
* Electro-dynamic brakes automatically stop the wheelchair when the joystick is released
* Manual brakes are on the rear wheels

Wheels
* Rear - 300mm x 80mm pneumatic
* Front - single or dual castors 200mm pneumatic. Rear anti-tip wheels

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 an 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

WA Australia

Price Guide

Call supplier for pricing
Price on application from Active Mobility Systems

Options

* Powered reclining backrest (160 degrees seat to back angle)
* Manual reclining backrest (using hand wheel or changing nut and bolt position)
* Powered tilt in space seat
* Powered vertical seat lift
* Attendant / dual control, Chin control
* Joystick module with horn / split system
* Tray control
* 24 or 38 amp/hr batteries
* Elevating legrests / power elevating legrest
* Larger aluminium footrests
* Moulded headrest extension
* Adjustable swingaway thoracic supports and hip guides
* Heel loops
* Armrest trough
* Tray: lift away and fold down
* Tray: slide in
* 320mm x 55mm rear wheel
* Dual front wheel castors (200mm)
* Stump supports
* Skirt guards for drop down arms
* Quick release seat frame for lifing seat off base to transport wheelchair
* The series can be converted to front wheel drive

Seating options:
* Plush Seat & Back Upholstery
* Basic Foam on Ply Upholstery (can be provided uncovered to enable custom modification by seating professionals)
* Normal vinyl slung upholstery
* Basic Frames for mounting off the shelf backrests or combinations of any of the above

Additional Dimensions

Complete chair:
Overall length 1140mm
Overall height 1000mm
Weight Overall 78.5kg
Diameter-Castors 250mm
Diameter-Wheels 300mm

Backrest Height 500mm

Performance Specifications:
Batteries 2x12v 24 Amp or 38 Amp dry cell sealed.
Speed range 0 - 7 kph

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

Registration 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.