Short Description

A battery powered wheelchair with a folding steel frame. It uses a rear wheel drive and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. It features a programmable controller, swing away removable legrests, removable armrests and a folding backrest The wheelchair folds for transport.

Models

Only one model available.

Additional Dimensions

Wildcat
Depth Overall............. 1100 mm
Height Overall............ 1010 mm
Diameter of Rear Wheel.... 318 mm
Dameter of Castor..........200 mm
Weight of Heaviest Part... 38.6 kg - chair minus batteries, cushion and legrests
Weight Overall (kg)....... 63.3 kg
Weight (kg)............... 23 kg - of battery pack (each battery 11.5kg)
Speed (km/hr)............. 6 km/h
Range (km)................ 32 km - depending on load and terrain
Climbing Grade (degrees).. 12 degr

More Details

Frame
* Folding powder coated steel frame
* Single cross brace
* Removable rear anti tip bars with rollers

Upholstery
* Nylon cordura upholstery

Seat
* Slung style nylon cordura
* Nylon covered foam cushion with waterfall front edge, attaches to the base via hook and loop strips

Backrest
* Slung style nylon cordura with top half padded
* Solid padded insert or solid back, backrest cushion
* Folds down for transport midway between seat and push handles
* Push handles with textured rubber grips

Armrest
* Desk length
* Height adjustable
* Padded
* Swing back
* Integrated clothing guard

Legrest
* Swing away removable legrests
* Calf strap

Footplates
* Two piece, lift up, composite footplates

Wheels
* Solid rubber heavy duty rear wheels
* 318mm diameter

Castors
* Solid rubber wide profile front castors
* 200mm diameter

Controls
* Dynamic joystick control
* Proportional and programmable
* Speed selection, battery indicator and horn

Batteries
* Two 12V, 36AH batteries
* 5 amp off board charger
* Charging point located on the front of the controller

Motor
* Two 24V x 320Watt x 4600rpm motors
* Motors are disengaged via levers located near the inside of the rear wheels

Transport
* Folds for transport - remove legrests, remove seat cushion, unplug and remove batteries, release tension on battery frame, take hold of the webbing straps on the seat and pull upwards bringing the sides of the wheelchair together

Brakes
* Electromagnetic brakes
* Toggle hand brakes are located low on the frame near the rear wheels

Factors To Consider

This item should be trialled in the user's own environment to ensure maximum safety and independence. Environmental considerations include eg: kerbs, footpaths, tram and railway crossings, street crossings, etc.

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.

Maintenance

* All wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings

Place Of Manufacture

Unknown

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
www.ilcnsw.asn.au/home/assistive_technology/standards

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 Motor Accidents 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.