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Frame
* Epoxy coated frame
* The wheelchair can travel up steps to a height of 50mm (2")

Upholstery
* A foam padded grey vinyl upholstered seat and a medium height backrest

Seat
* Seat swivels 360 degrees and has a seat belt as standard
* The seat can be folded down to facilitate transportation or is available as a semi-recline (up to 120 degrees) van style seat
* The seat can be lowered to a height of 19" (480mm) from the ground

Backrest
* Medium height

Armrests
* Padded, fixed height, flip up and come either as full length (330mm) or desk length (230mm)

Footplate
* LIft up, removable, height adjustable single footplate

Freewheeling
* The motor can be disengaged and the chair free wheeled by operating a lever located under the seat

Dismantling
* The wheelchair can be dismantled for transportation by removing the batteries

Controller
* Fully programmable Dynamix Mk 6 Joystick which can come with attendant controller or head controlled mechanism
* It can be mounted on the left or right side
* The controller features an on/off push button, battery charge indicator, horn and speed control knob

Batteries
* Two 12 volt batteries located underneath the seat
* A separate, off-board battery charger is provided and the charging point is located underneath the controller
* A second, slower battery charger is inbuilt, with charging achieved by connecting the inbuilt charger to a mains power point using the lead supplied

Front and Rear Castors
* 150mm (6") in diameter, 50mm (2") wide, solid tyres

Centre Drive Wheels
* 270mm (10.5") diameter, 90mm (3.5") wide tread, pneumatic tyres
* Flat free solid tyres are available

Brakes
* Electromagnetic

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

China

Price Guide

$3,000 to $3,500

Models

Only one model available

Options

* Powered seating (with tilt-in-space only)
* Semi-recline rehab or van seat
* Rear bag kit
* Retractable swing-away joystick
* Push button height adjustable armrests
* Swing away footrests
* Elevating legrests
* Flat free rear tyres
* In-car battery charger
* Folding drink holder
* Tray
* Heel loops
* Calf straps or pads
* Lateral trunk supports
* Adjustable headrest
* Oxygen bottle carrier
* Crutch / walking stick holder
* Stump support
* Two frame colours: metallic ruby or deep blue
* Tie down points

Additional Dimensions

Overall length....................970mm
Overall height....................1150mm
Maximum speed.....................7kph
Ground clearance..................65mm
Incline capability................9 degrees
Overall weight (incl batteries)...90kg

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.