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FRAME
Suspension system - enables the chair to climb obstacles up to 70mm high.
SHROUD
(coloured plastic motor cover) - can be quickly removed, to be replaced with another colour wheel base. Colours - red, blue, black, champagne
SEAT
Both mini and full sizes are available with captain seat, captain seat with solid seat pan, rehab seat and rehab CG tilt seat.
. The Captain Seat has two tone vinyl or cloth upholstery, padded seat and high back with adjustable headrest. The seat height is adjustable to 4 heights in 30mm increments with pin release, and the seat can be tilted using these adjustments. The reclining back can be adjusted to five positions. Seat has lap seat belt with quick release buckle. The seat can be removed from the base by releasing the two front catches, and lifting the seat forwards and up.
. The Rehab Seat is adjustable in width and depth within a range to accommodate changing consumer needs while maintaining the same seat pan. It is available off the shelf in 16 x 16", 18 x 16" and 18 x 18" seat sizes. Other sizes can be custom ordered in size from 14 x 14" to 24 x 20" in 1" (25mm) increments. A choice of seat upholstery or solid seat pan is available. The Aspire rehab seat-frame connects to the same seat posts as those used on the captain's seat.
. CG Tilt Seat (CG = centre of gravity) has a powered tilt module featuring 0 and 3 degrees of fixed pre tilt, and 50 degrees of centre of gravity power adjusted tilt. Off the shelf packages are available in 16 x 16", 18 x 16" and 20 x 18" seat widths / depths.
. All Rehab and Tilt seats feature Quickie style armrests and hanger / footplate assemblies
BACKREST
The Captain Seat has a reclining, padded backrest with vinyl upholstery and includes an adjustable height head rest. The lever to operate the recline mechanism is located on the left side, adjacent to the rear of the seat.
ARMRESTS
Lift up, height adjustable 205mm - 285mm and 76mm width. Removable
FOOTPLATE
Height adjustable one piece metal footplate or optional swing away legrests with lift up footplates..
DRIVE WHEELS
Puncture resistant solid centre drive wheels with alloy rims. Size - 360mm for full size, 254mm for mini
REAR CASTORS
127mm diameter, solid tyres for both models. Readi-Align castors are optional and bolt onto the castor fork.
FRONT CASTORS
152mm diameter, solid tyres for both models.
BATTERIES are group 22 or group 24 for full size model U1 or 40 AH for mini model.
CHARGER
On board The charging point located in the front of the chair under the seat.
CONTROL
Dynamic 100 joystick control, can be mounted on right or left armrest.
The M11 and F11 models are programmable to five settings. The controller features flush on / off and mode switches, integral joystick, battery charge indicator, horn, and speed control.
FREEWHEELING
The motor can be disengaged and the chair free wheeled by turning red levers, located at the back of the chair.
TRANSPORTING
The chair can be broken into components for transportation. The batteries are removed by removing the safety lock-out pin and pulling the two seat release levers upwards. The seat then slides forwards and lifts off. The battery access panel is removed by inserting a flat head screwdriver between the panel and main shroud at the word "open". Push the screwdriver forward until panel lifts off. Unplug and remove batteries from rear of chair by lifting up on battery straps.
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.