Short Description

A rear wheel drive, four wheeled scooter with front and rear suspension and large solid wheels. Designed for outdoor use and on uneven terrain. Features a wrap around tiller handle with finger or thumb control levers, LED dual bulb headlight, LED rear light, tie down points, front basket and rear view mirror as standard. Available in red or silver.

Models

Only one model available.

Options

* Rear basket
* Safety flag
* Walker holder
* Weather cover
* 70 amp battery
* Two frame colours: red and silver

Additional Dimensions

Seat height from foot platform.460mm
Height Overall.................1300mm - headrest in low position

More Details

Frame
* Long wheel base
* Stainless steel chassis with fibreglass cowling
* Anti tip wheels at rear
* Coiled spring suspension on front and rear wheels

Upholstery
* Water resistant vinyl

Seat
* Standard deluxe captain seat
* Foam padded with vinyl upholstery
* Extra padded layer on top
* Contoured and padded headrest
* Swivel levers found under seat on left side
* Seat is on a sprung pole

Backrest
* Adjustable angle via lever
* Vinyl covered and padded
* Extra contoured padded layer
* Folds down to seat level

Armrests
* Full length, flip up armrests
* Vinyl upholstered and foam padded

Wheels
* Non marking and threaded
* 330mm diameter, 100mm width, low profile pneumatic tyres on the front and rear

Controls
* Thumb control and finger control
* Programmable and proportional mechanism
* Speed levers initially set to right hand drive control but can be programmed for left hand drive control
* Speed selection button
* Battery indicator light
* Headlights and indicator button
* Horn button

Batteries
* Two 12 volt deep cycle batteries
* AGM or gel cell type required
* 55 amp is standard with an option of 70 amp
* Charging points is on the tiller
* 5 amp separate charger for 55 amp batteries

Motor
* Direct drive mechanism
* Motor disengagement is via a yellow lever located at rear of scooter on the right side

Transport and dismantling
Seat backrest is folding
Seat is removable
Tiller can fold along the length of the base
Tie down points for transport of unoccupied scooter

Materials
* Fibreglass cowling
* Aluminium wheel covers
* Platform and footrest is textured rubber

Headrest
* Contoured and foam padded
* Vinyl upholstered

Brakes
* Dual braking system - electromagnetic, regenerative and electromechanical

Lights
* LED dual bulb headlight and rear light. Brake light at back

Suspension
* Front and rear suspension
* Seat is on a sprung pole

Factors To Consider

Transport Accessibility

The space allowed on public transport for carrying mobility equipment is an area of 1300mm by 800mm.
Overall length of this scooter ...........1353 mm
Overall width of this scooter ........... 640 mm

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.

Factors applying to all scooters
* 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
* Users should take care when riding a scooter or powered wheelchair and observe the following safety guidelines:
* Users who intend to use scooters or powered wheelchairs must ensure they have the necessary physical and cognitive skills to operate and manoeuvre them safely
* Stay within the legal speed limit of 10km/h
* Be aware that taking medication or driving under the influence of alcohol may affect the user's judgement
* Always make sure that you are clearly visible, particularly at night or on dull days-use the lights and reflectors and install a reflective flag high enough to be seen by motorists
* Wear a bicycle helmet whenever possible
* Slow down when you are near other people, especially pedestrians and cyclists
* Avoid stopping or driving on inclines greater than your scooter is designed for
* Use footpaths if possible. If there are no foot paths, plan to user quieter roads
* Plan your trip and avoid uneven surfaces, dips and potholes
* Ensure if you are carrying parcels that the load will not over-balance your scooter and the parcels do not interfere with your controls or vision

Maintenance

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

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.html

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.