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Frame
* Folding, compact aluminium frame
* Side thigh supports are removable to allow chair to be folded

Seat
* Fixed
* Seat belt included
* Under seat net carrier included
* User uses own cushion of choice

Upholstery
* Synthetic fabric

Backrest
* Fixed
* Padded push bar at top

Headrest
* Not available

Armrests
* Lift up and back for ease of transferring on/off the wheelchair
* Full length with curved (waterfall) front edges. Firmly padded.

Legrest
* Fixed

Footplates
* Single lift up footplate

Wheels and castors
* (From June 2014) Pneumatic, front and rear rubber wheels 20cm x 5cm so the chair can be used for lawn bowls.
* Rear anti tip wheels are nylon 5cm x 1.5cm

Brakes
* Electro magnetic brake
* There is a free wheeling motor disengage leaver on each brake. Most users however, will fold the wheelchair and pull it along like a suitcase.

Controls
* Proportional joystick control with pushbutton speed selection, horn and battery level indicator

Batteries
* 2 x 24V 10 AH lithium (included)

Motor
* 24 volt brushless motor

Transport
* To fold: disconnect controller and power lead from wheelchair battery and removed from wheelchair), lift armrests up and back, remove side struts, lift up footplate and release mechanism on back to fold backrest forward onto seat and legrests fold under seat. The folded wheelchair can be pulled along on the rear wheels.
* Can be carried in a car boot
* Lithium batteries can be carried on an aeroplane
* The wheelchair is not designed to be occupied while being transported in a vehicle

Considerations

* This wheelchair is not designed to be occupied while being transported in a vehicle

* It is recommended that this wheelchair be trialled before use. Please note that there is only one 400 x 400mm seat size. The measurement between the armrests is wider than the seat but anyone who weighs more than 115kg must not use this wheelchair.

Place Of Manufacture

Suzhou KD Medical Appliance Co Ltd, China

Models

Only one model available

Options

* Cushion of choice
* Calf strap

Additional Dimensions

Weight.............20.4kg without batteries
Weight.............23kg with batteries
Height.............850 mm
Travel range.......up to 15km
Folder size........330 x 590 x 750 mm

Maintenance

All wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Refer to User Manual for specific details.

Standards

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

TGA
Many of the items on the ILC NSW website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.

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.