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Frame
* Rigid frame with limited suspension
* Rear Anti tip wheels
* Heavy duty plastic base cover in red or blue

Seat
* Folding. Lifts off base
* Moulded plastic with padding and synthetic cover
* Seat height adjustable to two heights in 25mm increments. The adjustment requires the removal of the battery box

Upholstery
* Synthetic fabric

Backrest
* Solid padded
* Folding

Armrests
* Full length, width adjustable, padded, removable

Footplates
* One piece. Lift up
* Plastic

Wheels
* Solid rear wheels and rear anti tip wheels

Castors
* Solid front castors

Controls
* Joystick
* Proportional
* On / off key, speed increase and decrease buttons, maximum speed indicator, battery indicator, horn

Batteries
* 2 x 12v, 12 amp/hr. Off board battery charger, 2 amp
* Battery is housed in a box with a handle. The box can be lifted off the base when the seat has been removed

Motor
* Twin motors for traction and precision handling

Dismantling / Transport
* Breaks down to four parts for transport

Considerations

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 max. length 1250mm, max. width 750mm, max. turning circle1500mm, and max 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.

Place Of Manufacture

USA

Price Guide

Price is from Active Mobility Systems

Models

Two models available:
* Go Chair
* Go Chair - New Generation (check separate item)

Options

* Double bag that fits on armrest

Additional Dimensions

Overall length 760mm
Overall Height 830mm
Width between Armrests 500mm
Wheel diameter 200mm
Castor diameter 125mm
Rear anti tip wheel diameter 50mm
Weight of Heaviest Part 16.5kg (rear)
Weight of battery pack 9kg
Weight of standard seat 13.5kg
Maximum speed up to 5.6km/h

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.