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Frame
* Rigid aluminium frame
* Folding backrest
* Swing away, removable legrests
* Adjustable rear wheel suspension
* Anti tip castors on rear
* Load capacity of 160 kg
Seat
* Solid padded seat
* Adjustable seat base which can be set to different widths and length using an Allen key to release bolts
* Powered seat elevation up to 300 mm above normal position
* Backrest angle can be manually adjusted using an Allen key
* Seat belt as standard
Upholstery
* Fully upholstered seat and backrest
* Padded desk length armrests
Backrest
* Removable backrest cushion
* Backrest frame folds by manually releasing lever located at the lower end of the backrest
Armrest
* Full length and padded
* Height and width adjustable
* Removable lift up armrests
* Clothing guard
Legrests
Removable swing away legrests
Footplates
* Two piece foldable footplates
* Fixed angle
* Heel loops
Wheels
* Pneumatic tyres on drive wheels
* Aluminium wheel hubs
* Rear anti tipping wheels
Castors
* Solid puncture resistant castors
Controls
* R Net programmable joystick control with LCD display
* Buttons include on/off, hazards, horn, right and left indicators and speed settings
* Mode button for tilt in space, seat elevation, and backrest recline options. To change mode settings, press mode button and move joystick side to side to select
* Profile button for three speed options, Outdoor Active set to a maximum of 6 km per hour, Indoor passive with a maximum of 4 km per hour and Indoor at 2km per hour
* Can be locked
Brakes
* Electromagnetic brakes
* Rear brake light comes on when wheelchair stops
* Manual lever breaks on each drive wheels
Batteries
* Two 12 volts 75 amp sealed lead acid cycle batteries
* Charging point is located under the control
* Batteries are on a telescopic track and can be pulled out by removing rear cowling and loosening the two wing bolts manually
Motor
* 300 Watt motor
* Can be disengaged by pulling safety lever and pressing clutch lever forward
* Both safety and clutch levers are located under the right side of the seat
Transport of Dismantling
* Back support can be taken off and back frame can fold
* Does not dismantle
Customisation
V Track seating support system which offers a variety of seating support options
Factors To Consider
* The seat height adjustment allows for the user to reach higher surfaces such as benches, tables and workstations whilst seated
* The driving speed of the Viper Plus is reduced to approx. 20% of the maximum speed to lower the risk of tipping when the seat is in elevated position
* The anterior tilt creates a lower floor height clearance that might be helpful in standing transfers
* The headlights and rear brake lights may be helpful for the user to see paths and be seen by others when travelling outdoors during night time when limited light is available
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 RTA approval for the wheelchair and occupants restraint system where the wheelchair or occupant are restrained to the vehicle structure. RTA 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 RTA approved restraint system. The wheelchair and the occupant need to be separately secured to the vehicle itself.
RTA 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
