Short Description

A centre wheel drive powered wheelchair designed for indoor and outdoor use. A range of adult and children size seating can be fitted to the base. The drive wheels are set to the centre of the base with two sets of castors at the front and rear. Options are available including powered tilt in space, powered elevating legrests and powered recline. Customisation is available.

Options

. Seat can have weight shifting powered tilt in space
. Adjustable angle footplates for dorsiflexion, inversion, eversion.
three sizes.
. Puncture resistant options tyres and castors
. Controls: joystick, chin control, foot control, tray control, or attendant control.
. 73 amp hr batteries

Models

The TDX 5 model has the same base but with brushless gearless motors.

Additional Dimensions

Overall length...........1067mm
Overall(max) height.......972mm
Overall (min) height......870mm
Seat depth................280mm - 510mm
Seat width................255mm - 510mm
Tilt in space angle.......3 - 50 degrees
Diameter castor...........75mm
Diameter wheel............300mm - 355mm

More Details

It has a mechanism where the front castors lift vertically when they hit an obstacle. The rear wheels are designed to push down to remain on the ground which can reduce rocking.

FRAME
Rigid frame: This has its drive wheels mounted centrally which aims to reduce the turning circle. The drive wheel is set at the middle point of the base, and the seating can be fit so the user's centre of gravity is over this wheel. The base has independent suspension and is designed to remain stable without the use of anti tip bars. The rear wheels have a stability lock designed to prevent them raising off the ground. This aims to reduce rocking.

SEAT
Various seating options are available in adult and children sizes and interfaces. Standard solid padded foam seat allows adjustable seat width and seat depth. The seating has a solid seat insert and alternative cushions can be used. A variety of upholstery can be used including water resistant vinyl, and other fabrics. Seat can have optional weight shifting powered tilt in space. It can be customised.

BACKREST
Standard backrest is a solid padded back. This is adjustable in height. Backrest angle can be fixed, manually operated or powered recline. The backrest may be removable for transport. Adjustable height push handles are available on the children's seating.

ARMRESTS
Standard padded and upholstered armrests - adjustable in height and width, and removable. The standard armrests have two positions they can be fitted to on the frame. They can also be reversed. Armrests can be fixed or swing away.

LEGRESTS
Standard models are swing away and removable. Many options available including fixed, angle adjustable, manually and powered elevating legrests and stump support.

FOOTPLATES
Standard are two piece footplates. Many options are available including a one piece footboard, materials and sizes. Options include adjustable angle for dorsiflexion, inversion, eversion, depth from the base and height.

WHEELS AND CASTORS
Standard centre wheel drive wheels are pneumatic and are available in three sizes. Puncture resistant options are available. Front and rear castors pivot, are solid rubber and available in three sizes.

CONTROLS
Dynamic and DX controllers are used with this base as standard. Many options are available including joystick, chin control, foot control, tray control, or attendant control. Powered seat tilt, recline and elevating legrests can be operated from the controller.

BATTERIES
Two 50 amp sealed batteries are standard. Optional 73 amp batteries available. Charge point can be on the joystick controller.

MOTORS
Two or four pole motors. These can be interchanged on the same base. These motors have a lever on each side to disengage them.

DISMANTLING
Seating can be made to dismantle such as removing the backrest.

CUSTOMISATION
Available on the seating, frame and options. The parts are imported from USA and put together in South Australia.

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 max. length 1250mm, max. width 750mm, max. turning circle1500mm, and max 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.

Factors To Consider

Alternative seating systems can be added to this base over time. This may be Invacare or other brands.
Sure Step is a mechanism that powers the front castors independently when they hit an obstacle. This allows small castors to rise over higher obstacles and steps up to approximately 75mm. The front wheels need to hit an obstacle to rise over them. The seat may need to be tilted to do this if the footplates are too low.
Rear wheels have a mechanism to push onto the ground if they are about to lift. This can reduce any rocking.

Maintenance

Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

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.

Standards

Specific Australian Standards or other Standard(s) may be applicable for materials, manufacturing processes, or installation of some types of equipment. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard(s).

Place Of Manufacture

USA