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Frame
* The rigid frame is made from steel and has the option of eleven colour options for powder coating the frame
* It has independent suspension with the option of three settings, firm, medium or soft
* Transport tie downs are optional

Seat
* The seat base is adjustable in seat width and depth from 300mm to 550 in 30mm increments
* Glide offers the option of a spring seat base and powered options including, tilt (50 degrees) recline, and seat elevation with vertical lift from 490mm to 717mm above floor

Backrest
* Glide offers the option of a FX backrest which is available in all seat sizes and has quick release brackets from the backrest canes. However it is compatible with a large range of backrests
* The backrest has push handles to allow manoeuvrability when wheelchair is in manual mode

Headrest
* Glide offers a headrest as an option, however the wheelchair is compatible with many headrest options

Armrests
* The wheelchair comes with padded full length armrests that lift up

Legrests
* The wheelchair has the option of swing away removable legrests or powered elevating leg rests

Footplates
* The wheelchair can have lift up, height adjustable foot plates or can be customised on request

Wheels
* The wheelchair has a 14 inch mid wheel with the option of pneumatic or solid (polyurethane filled)

Castors
* The wheelchair has a solid 150 mm rear castor, and an 200 mm front castor with the option of pneumatic or solid.

Controls
* PG R-NET control system, with large screen (or 'smart screen'). The intuitive screen allows the user easier navigation of control commands and chair functions. R-NET is robust and easy to install. It provides a simple 2 module solution.

Batteries
* The option of 55 amp or 70 amp batteries is available

Motor
* Motor disengagement levers are at the rear of the mid wheel. The motor is two pole

Dismantling
* Seat module lifts off base

Safety
* Crash tested to AS 3696:19 and Full compliance AS 3695 175kg

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

Western Australia

Price Guide

Call supplier for pricing
Price on application from Active Mobility Systems

Models

Only one model available, fully customisable.

Options

Powered options:
* Tilt
* Recline
* Seat Elevation
* Elevation legrests
* Attendant control

Other options:
* Headrest
* Seat - Glide Spring or other
* Backrest - Glide FX or other
* Transport tie downs
* Lighting kit
* 8" rear castor

Additional Dimensions

Angle of Tilt.............4-50 or 0-46 degrees
Overall Length........... 900mm (foot plate removed)
Back Height (overall).... 1030mm Top of push handle (custom height available)
Chair Weight... ......... 82kg (without batteries and upholstery)
Rear Wheels.............. 150 mm
Front Castors............ 200 mm (50 mm width)
Drive Wheels............. 350 mm

Maintenance

* All wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Refer to the User Manual or supplier for specific details

Standards

Crash tested to AS 3696:19 and Full compliance AS 3695 175kg

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.