A four wheel drive, powered wheelchair designed for use on rough, uneven surfaces such as sand, snow or farmland. Features include four large diameter, low pressure, knobby tyres, a contoured seat and backrest, and height adjustable armrests. Options include customised seating, powered tilt in space, powered backrest recline, seat elevation and high torque motors.
Only one model is available
* Power tilt in space
* Power backrest recline
* Power elevating footrests
* Powered seat elevation
* Customised seating and supports
* Alternate controls
* Alternate mounting systems
* Night lighting system
* Height adjustable headrest
* Rear luggage rack
* Tray
* Luggage straps
* Bumper rails
* Lift up (flip back) armrests
* Front wheel steering lock
| Specification | Standard |
|---|---|
| Armrest Height (from seat) | Unknown |
| Backrest Height | Unknown |
| Load Capacity (supplier stated) | From 155 kg to 182 kg Lower range applies to seat with power seat elevation |
| Seat Depth | Unknown |
| Seat Height | From 470 mm to 825 mm |
| Seat Width | 0 mm See Additional Dimensions |
| Width | 710 mm |
Seat Rear Height...............................425 mm
Seat Front Height..............................475 mm
Height.................................... Unknown
Speed (km/hr)....................................From 0 km/h to 10 km/h
Angle of Tilt........................................From 0 degr to 50 degr
Modular Seat
Seat Width........................................ From 340 mm to 610 mm
Depth of Seat (front to back)........... Unknown
MPS Seat
Seat Width........................................ From 410 mm to 610 mm
Depth of Seat (front to back)...........Unknown
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 circle 1500mm, 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.
Frame
* Powder coated, steel frame with a fibreglass body covering.
* Available in orange, dark blue, yellow and black.
* The seat frame can accommodate modular seats and backrests.
Seat
* Contoured and padded MPS seat
* Optional Modular flat board seats to accommodate pressure reduction cushions
* Seating can be customised
Armrests
* Standard wide, padded and full length armrests
* Adjustable in height and width
* Removable by lifting a small lever at seat height, then lifting out
* Armrests can be customised
Footplates
* Two piece lift up footplates
* Optional alternative footplates are available.
Controls
* Programmable Dynamic DX series or Penny and Giles controllers
* Various control options include joystick, t-bar, chin, and mouth controls
* An optional drop down controller is available to assist approach to tables
Battery
* 40 amp hr gel cell sealed batteries are standard
* 73 amp hr gel cell sealed batteries are optional
* An off board separate charger is used. This plugs into the control box.
Motors
* Four high torque 24 volt motors
Wheels
* Four black 355 mm pneumatic low pressure knobby tyres are standard
* Four grey wide tyres are available for outdoor terrain that requires less traction
Freewheel
* Pull two levers at rear of chair to disengage the automatic brakes
* The wheelchair controls will not function and the "status" light is on. The joystick will flash when the chair is in freewheel mode.
All wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Refer to User Manual for specific details.
Registration 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.
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 a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.
Victoria, Australia