Short Description

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.

Method Of Use

* The user propels themselves in the wheelchair up the loading ramp onto the Scout Crawler and secures their manual wheelchair to the base
* It is operated using a standard joystick

Models

Only one model available

Additional Dimensions

Standard
Length Overall (mm).......1000 Weight....................60 kg
Speed (km/hr).............6 km/h
Range (km)................12 km (maximum)
Climbing Grade (degrees)..17 degr

More Details

* 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

Factors To Consider

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 User Manual or supplier for specific details

Place Of Manufacture

United States of America

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.