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An all-terrain, chain drive power wheelchair base to accommodate a person sitting in their manual wheelchair. It is joystick operated and designed for use on snow, mud and grass.
* The base consists of a weather resistant track system
* The Scout Crawler can be traverse mud, grass, sand, snow and inclines to 17 degrees
* It is operated using a standard joystick
* The Scout Crawler can accommodate a range of rigid and folding wheelchairs
Batteries
* Two Lithium-ion batteries are cased in weather proof cell holders
* The batteries can be charged when on the Scout Crawler or independently
* The batteries have an eight hour charging time
Transporting
* It is possible to break the scout crawler disassembled into pieces for transport in a car with assistance from an attendant
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
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
| Supplier | Location | Contact | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Medical (NZ) | Sales: +64 9 415 1685 Fax: +64 9 415 1686 Toll Free: 0800 316 181 | ||
| Otto Bock Healthcare Pty Ltd (importer/manufacturer only) | Baulkham Hills, NSW | Sales: 1300 136 057 Fax: 1300 557 676 | |
| Scooters NQ | Cairns, QLD | Sales: 07 4035 6588 Fax: 07 403 565 66 |
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