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SEAT
adjustable height seat padded seat
BACKREST
Adjustable angle
ARMRESTS
Adjustable height and width lift up armrests
FOOTRESTS
Adjustable height fold up footrest
REAR WHEELS
are 180mm diameter, and puncture proof.
FRONT WHEELS
are 150mm diameter, narrow profile solid rubber.
BRAKES
are electromagnetic
CONTROLS
The wheelchair is operated via a joystick control which can be mounted on the left or right armrest. There is also a variable speed indicator. The chair automatically slows down from high speeds when cornering.
BATTERIES
Phosphate base biodegradable lithium iron battery located under a fibreglass housing behind the front wheels. Rapid recharge within three hours
BATTERY CHARGING
is achieved by connecting the charger provided to a mains power point and plugging it into the chair at the marked charging terminal under the control box.
TRANSPORTING
the chair is facilitated by removing the seat, then separating the rear wheels, from the front wheel and battery section.
FREEWHEELING mechanism is operated by a lever at the rear of the chair base.
FOOTPLATE is a single piece, height adjustable and fold up. Limited forward / back adjustment.
Factors To Consider
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.
