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Seat
* Adjustable height seat padded seat

Backrest
* Adjustable angle

Armrests
* Adjustable height and width lift up armrests

Footrests
* Is a single piece, height adjustable and fold up. Limited forward / back adjustment

Rear Wheels
* 180mm diameter, and puncture proof.

Front Wheels
* 150mm diameter, narrow profile solid rubber

Brakes
* 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

Transportation
* 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

Considerations

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.

Place Of Manufacture

Taiwan

Price Guide

Price is from Unicare Health

Models

* Shoprider Venice UL8-W

Additional Dimensions

Overall length 725mm
Overall Height 850mm
Overall weight with Batteries 32kg
Seat with controller 8.2kg
Front Chassis with batteries 11.3kg
Rear Chassis with drive 12.5kg
Turning Radius 700mm
Gradient 8 angle
Max Speed 6.5 kph
Max Range 16 km
Maximum Speed 6.5 kmp/h

Maintenance

* All wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Refer to User Manual for specific details

Standards

Standards
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 more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.

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 State Insurance Regulatory 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.