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Frame
* The wheelchair frame is folding
Seat
* Slung style seat with black upholstery
Backrest
* The backrest is slung style and folds down for transport
Armrests
* The armrests are removable and lift up, and height adjusted
Legrest
* Elevating leg rests are optional
Footplates
* Swing away, removable height adjustable footplates come standard with the wheelchair
Wheels
* The rear tyres are 305mm diameter, the front castors are 230mm diameter, flat free
* Anti tip wheels come standard
Controls
* The controls feature an On-Off Button: This button turns on the joystick controller, Battery Gauge, Maximum Speed Indicator, Horn Button, Speed Decrease Button, Speed Increase Button, and Joystick
Batteries
* The Shoprider folding power chair is designed to operate on two U1(2 x 33/34/36 Ah) gel, or sealed lead acid, maintenance free batteries
* Hook and loop (Velcro) plastic carrying straps are provided to assist in fitting or removal of the battery
* The duration of the batteries can be affected by temperature, terrain and the weight of the user
Freewheel Mechanism
* The drive/freewheel mechanism is situated to the rear of the chair near the motors
* The lever disengages the drive mechanism and enables the power chair to be pushed by an attendant
Transport or Dismantling
* The wheelchair folds and is suitable for transporting once the batteries have also been removed
Brakes
* Electromagnetic brakes
Method Of Use
Folding the wheelchair
To fold the wheelchair, it is necessary to remove certain components
* Park the chair on a level surface
* Ensure the wheels are in drive mode
* Fold up footplates and/or remove the entire legrest assemblies
* Disconnect the black and red connectors situated under the seat
* Carefully pull out the first rear battery out of the basket by using the lifting strap (battery is heavy). Then pull out the battery basket by lifting up
* Slide the second battery forward and repeat step five to pull out the second battery and basket
* Remove the seat cushion, place hands under the seat bottom and give a sharp pull upward. This will pull the entire frame together
Adjusting the armrests
* The armrests are height adjustable and can lift up out of the way for side transfers
* To adjust the height, pull the knob outward and lift the armrest up or down to the desired position. The adjustments are in 38mm increments
Swing away, removable legrests
* The swing away leg rests are removable
* To remove the legrest, remove the Velcro strap, push the silver lever inward, swing leg rest outward and lift up
Place Of Manufacture
Asia
Price Guide
Price is from ILS
Considerations
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 maximum length 1250mm, maximum width 750mm, maximum turning circle1500mm and maximum 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.
Occupied Wheelchair in a Car
A person sitting in a wheelchair within a car or van requires certification and RTA approval for the wheelchair and occupants restraint system where the wheelchair or occupant are restrained to the vehicle structure. RTA approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness, that is only attached to the wheelchair and not to the vehicle.
Wheelchair Restraints
When transporting a person in a wheelchair in a car or van, both the occupant and the wheelchair require an RTA approved restraint system. The wheelchair and the occupant need to be separately secured to the vehicle itself.
RTA approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness, that supports the user in the wheelchair but is not part of the vehicle restraint system.
The use of a headrest is not legally required but strongly recommended. Easily detachable, folding headrests which fit a wheelchair with standard push handles are available. Refer to section Wheelchair, Scooter, Cushions, ramps / Postural Supports - Seating System: Restraint+ Head+Back+Seats.
