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Frame
* Folding
* Anodised aluminium
* Fixed rear anti tip bars with rollers
Seat
* Slung style padded nylon cordura upholstery
Back Support
* Slung style padded nylon cordura upholstery
* Backrest upholstery does not cover entire length of upper backrest frame leaving two hand holds, enabling the chair to be pushed if needed
Arm Supports
* Full length, padded and upholstered armrests
Leg Supports
* Swing away or elevating
* Removable
* Calf strap
Foot Supports
* Two piece, lift up
Rear Wheels
* Pneumatic
Front Castors
* Solid microcellular polyurethane (MCP)
Controls
* VR2 50Amp joystick controller - standard on right, but can be fitted to left
* Proportional, programmable
* Hi / low speed selection, battery indicator, horn
Batteries
* 2 x 12V 20-22Ah batteries, lithium or standard available
Charger
* 5 Amp off board charger
Motor
* 2 x 80W 2-pole motors
* Motor disengagement is by lever on each motor
Brakes
* Electromagnetic brakes
Transport or Dismantling
* Dismantles into five pieces for transport - seat unit, base unit, battery box, footplates x 2
Place Of Manufacture
Heartway USA, United States of America
Price Guide
$4100.00 with lithium batteries
$3500.00 with standard batteries
Considerations
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 RMS approval for the wheelchair and occupants restraint system where the wheelchair or occupant are restrained to the vehicle structure. RMS 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 a Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) approved restraint system. The wheelchair and the occupant need to be separately secured to the vehicle itself.
RMS 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
Lithium vs Standard Batteries
Lithium batteries
* Are more expensive but have a greater life expectancy than standard batteries and out perform standard batteries.
* Can be fully drained without harming the battery
* Can be carried on an aeroplane
* Require less maintenance
