More Details

Attachment
* A small bracket is attached to the inside of the wheelchair frame to allow the powered wheels to be secured to the wheelchair

Controls
* The on/off switch is located on an adjustable mount on the right hand side of the chair
* The control panel is on the exterior surface of the battery
* The panel includes a battery level indicator and a push button to control the power level

Wheels
* Can be either pneumatic or pneumatic with solid inserts

Electronically Synchronized Wheels
* The Quickie Xtender features an automatic wheel synchronization system which compensates for any arm strength imbalance the user may have

Battery
* The batteries form the inner part of the wheel hub
* Each wheel hub houses one 24 volt battery
* A single 7 Ahr NiMH battery weighing 2.8kg powers the Quickie Xtender
* This battery has its own charger and only takes 2 - 3 hours to charge
* Additional backup batteries may also be purchased

Battery Charger
* Comes with an independent charger
* The battery takes 2-3 hours to charge

Brakes
* When the chair is brought to a stop, the wheels will not activate in the reverse direction
* In addition to providing a power assist going up hills, the motor and gearing also act as a break when traveling downhill

Dismantling
* The batteries and wheels are removed without the need for tools
* By pulling out the hub handle, the entire motor and wheel assembly is removed from the chair

Method Of Use

* When the wheelchair user applies force to the push rims, the motor engages and assists to propel the wheelchair

Place Of Manufacture

United States of America

Models

* Item number EIXT
* The first version increases the force applied to the handrims by a factor of 1.5
* The second version increases the force applied by a factor of 3
* The handrims are available in plastic or stainless steel

Additional Dimensions

Weight:......................................15.75kg
Weight of heaviest part............7.9kg
Battery Weight...........................2.8kg
Caster Options....................... 100mm; 120mm; 127mm(diameter) x 38mm (Width);153mm, 152mm x 38mm; 203mm; 203 x 51mm
Rear Wheel Options................600mm

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.