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TRANSPORTING the scooter is facilitated by removing the tiller, the seat and batteries. The base dismantles to two sections.
FREEWHEELING mechanism is operated by a lever situated under the rear cowling
BATTERY CHARGING is achieved by connecting the charge lead from the scooter to a mains power point.
BATTERIES 2 x 12 volt gel batteries are stored in separate fibreglass boxes under the seat, held in place with webbing straps.
WHEELS are 250mm diameter, pneumatic. Small anti tip wheels behind front wheels for added stability.
FOOTSPACE There is sufficient room to place feet either side of the tiller base.
SEAT Adjustable height. Swivels and locks into position at 45 degree stops (lever is beneath seat and can be on right or left side). Folding backrest.
ARMRESTS lift up, removable, angle and width adjustable
TILLER: Adjustable angle. Top is separately adjustable in angle. Tiller is removable by unplugging lead and lifting out with one hand.
CONTROLS Located on top of tiller. On/off key switch. Variable speed control. Battery power indicator. Head light (front) switch. Parking lights switch. Clock. Hazard lights switch. Dual horn buttons. Thumb operated levers for acceleration and reverse functions, a speed control knob with fast/slow indicators, an illuminated display for battery status and an on/off power switch or key operated.
BRAKES Automatic
BASKET attaches to the front of the tiller
APPLICATION may be suitable for bariatric use up to the specified load capacity
Conversion to powered wheelchair
. The foot platform, front wheel and steering column can be removed and replaced by a smaller 2 wheel addition with a semi-circular footplate and side positioned tiller or joystick.
. This conversion allows the individual to use the vehicle in confined areas in the home - with the small 4 wheel base - or on rougher terrain outside - with the longer 3 wheel base.
. No tools are required to convert the rascal to a wheelchair and the
procedure is quick and simple.
Factors To Consider
This item should be trialled in the users home environment to ensure maximum safety / independence. Environmental considerations include kerbs, footpaths, road / railway crossings, etc
Overall length...........1170mm
Overall width............640mm
The space allowed on public transport for carrying mobility equipment is an area of 1300mm by 800mm.
State transit will only carry scooters with an unladen weight of less than 200 kg and which can be driven onto the bus, and manoeuvred to fit wholly within the designated wheelchair space under their own power. Any such scooters carried must also comply where relevant with the rules applying to wheelchairs.
Three wheeled mobility aids of any kind are unstable in normal bus operations and will not be carried because of the safety risk.
Accessible buses display a blue and white wheelchair sign on the front of the bus, and on the easy access door.
