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Frame
* The wheelchair features a steel frame which has been built with a low centre of gravity to enable all six wheels to remain on the ground for stability

Seat
* The wheelchair features interchangeable seating systems. The seating system can be adjusted in relation to the power base to change the centre of gravity and help limit the pitching forward effect

The seating systems include:
* Synergy seat - with a curved padded back and seat base board, adjustable for growth and able to be fitted with most seating products. Manual recline and tilt are optional. The seat has a sliding centre of gravity or weight shift tilt system, up to 65 degrees of tilt
* TRU-Balance Power Positioning - includes the following options: power tilt, power recline, power seat lift or elevation (enables the seat to be raised vertically 180mm), and power elevating foot platform or legrests. TRU-Comfort seating is available including a padded, contoured seat and backrest
* The wheelchair can also be fitted with a range of commercially available seating systems and products

Controller
* The controller is programmable and features flush on, off and mode switches, proportional joystick, battery charge indicator and speed control
* It can be mounted on the left or right armrest. A Q-Logic controller is standard

Batteries
* The chair is powered by two 12 volt, 70 amp, deep cycle batteries located within a cartridge style battery box under the frame
* The batteries can be recharged using the off board, 8 amp battery charger
* The battery charging point is located underneath the controller

Centre Wheels
* The mid wheels are 355mm (14") diameter, wide tread and pneumatic

Front and Rear Castors
* 150mm (6") diameter, solid, omni castors on the front and rear
* The omni wheels are spherical and designed to raise and lower to compensate for changes in terrain

Suspension
* It features Active-Trac suspension with extra stability (ATX) and integrated, rear, dual strut suspension with an articulating castor beam

Motors
* The motors are 450 to 700 watt, high torque, four pole hammer motors
* The motors can be disengaged and the chair free wheeled by turning levers, located next to each rear wheel, towards the middle of the chair
* The motors feature Accu-Trac tracking, which assists the wheelchair driving in a straight line on slopes

Armrests
* The armrests are full length, padded, removable and height adjustable

Footplates
* The footplates are solid and flip up as standard. A range of options are available

Legrests
* Standard legrests are swing away and removable with a hanger angle of 70 degrees
* A range of legrest options are available, including elevating legrests

Brakes
* The brakes are electromagnetic, regenerative disc brakes

Option Details
* Elevating legrests (power or manually operated)
* Synergy seat (manual tilt or recline)
* TRU-Balance power positioning system (tilt, recline, or tilt and recline combined)
* TRU-Balance power elevating seat
* TRU comfort seating system
* Manual or powered elevating legrests
* Manual or powered backrest recline
* Powered anti-shear recline
* Manual or powered tilt in space
* Angle adjustable footplates
* Desk length armrests
* Flip back armrests
* High mounted foot platform
* Residual limb supports
* Contoured medium back or high back
* Contoured seating with solid seat pan
* Calf straps or pads
* Gel adductor pads
* Lateral trunk supports
* Range of frame colours: metallic red, metallic black and metallic silver

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 and the United States of America

Price Guide

Contact supplier/s for pricing information.
Price on application from GTK Rehab.

Models

Only one model available.

Options

* Solid tyres
* Swing away joystick
* Multi-axis joystick mount
* Elevating legrests
* Oxygen bottle carrier
* Neoprene leg rest sleeves
* Gel adductor buttons
* Vent trays
* Synergy seat
* Power positioning system
* Power elevating seat
* Comfort seating system
* Backrest recline
* Anti shear recline
* Tilt in space
* Attendant controls
* High speed motors
* Angle adjustable footplates
* Desk length armrests
* Flip back armrests
* Lap belt
* High mounted foot platform
* Residual limb supports
* Contoured backs
* Contoured seating
* Calf straps or pads
* Gel adductor pads
* Lateral trunk supports
* Range of frame colours

Additional Dimensions

Length Overall............ 965 mm (914 mm without foot plates)
Height Overall.............1000mm to 1076mm
Diameter of Mid Wheel......356 mm
Diameter of Castor.........152 mm (front & rear)
Weight of Heaviest Part... 67 kg for the base, 17.2kg for small battery, 24.3kg for large battery
Weight Overall.............113kg
Speed (km/hr)............. 9.6 or 12.9 km/h
Range (km)................ 32 km
Backrest recline angle.....85 to 120 degrees

Maintenance

All power wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Please refer to the 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.