A four wheeled powered scooter for adults that is suitable for outdoors and rough terrain. The scooter has front and rear adjustable suspension, automatic speed reduction, hand brake assist and tie down points for transport. Also included are a height adjustable and padded seat, flip up armrests, wrap around handlebar with finger and thumb controls, front and rear lights and speed reduction button. A Heavy Duty Model is available and has reinforced seat column, armrest, XL seat and improved suspension.
General Details
Extra product information
This scooter has an epoxy coated steel frame, moulded plastic cowlings and a slip resistant matting on the foot platform.
The scooter can be free wheeled by pulling out a lever located at the rear right hand corner of the base.
Seat has two release levers. The first allows the seat to swivel through 180 degrees, locking at 0, 45 and 90 degrees. The second allows the seat to slide forwards and backwards. Backrest can recline using a lever adjustment. The seat can also be adjusted in height, the armrests are lift up, height adjustable and width adjustable.
Steering column can be height and tilt adjusted and is controlled via a handle on the steering column. Steering column has left and right rear vision mirrors and basket attached to the front.
Front wheels are 330mm (12") diameter, pneumatic tyres.
Rear wheels are 330mm (12") diameter, pneumatic tyres.
Battery charging is achieved by connecting the scooter from the charger inlet located on the steering column to the battery charger then to a mains power point.
Batteries are two 12 volt, 75 Amp batteries. They are stored in separate boxes with carry straps under the seat.
Footrest is a flat platform between the steering column and battery cover.
Controls feature a key for turning the scooter on and off, a proportional lever speed control, a speed dial control, battery level indicator and soft touch control panel buttons that operate the horn, head lights, warning lights and indicator lights.
Brakes are electromagnetic.
Safety Features include:
Fault Warning - if the scooter detects a fault it will disable the motor drive, apply the park brake.
Reversing Beeper - a beeper sounds when the scooter is being reversed
Low Battery Warning - the scooter will beep every thirty seconds if the scooter is driven too long when the battery warning red light is on.
Hazard lights and indicator lights beeper - a beeper sounds when the scooters hazard lights or indicator lights are on.
Speed Reduction Button - reduces the speed of the scooter by half when pressed.
Automatic Speed Reduction on Bends - Reduces the speed of the scooter when turning to reduce the risk of tipping the scooter.
Safety Flag - Safety flag positioned at the back of the scooter to increase visibility of the scooter.
Braking - the scooter features a hand break on the steering column that can be used if the scooter needs to be brought to a stop more quickly.
Roadside assistance - If your scooter breaks down you can access the roadside assistance program offered through Invacare to transport you and the scooter to a nominated address. This is a free service for the first 14 months and costs $30 per year following this initial period.
Options
- Hour counter - records the number of hours the scooter has been operated for.
- Rear seat bag
- Lap belt
- Scooter cover
- Crutch and cane holder
- Walking frame holder
- Oxygen cylinder holder
- Seat cover
- Rear seat basket
- Drink holder
- Lockable storage box
- Electric seat raiser
Public Transport Requirements
Overall length..........1475mm
Overall width...........660mm
The space allowed on public transport for carrying mobility equipment is an area of 1300mm by 800mm.
Licensing and Insurance Requirements
You are legally required to advise your State licensing authority of any medical condition or disability that may impact on your driving. If not, you risk fines or legal action and your car insurance can be affected. You may need to provide medical reports or undergo driving tests. Modifications to your vehicle must be in line with the Australian safety and design rules. Fitting of wheelchair occupant restraints, child restraints and vehicle hoist ramps must meet relevant Australian Standards. Modifications should be done by suitably qualified vehicle modifiers. You will also need to inform your car insurer of any vehicle modifications. Your policy may become void if you do not do so. Contact the vehicle licensing / registration authority in your State for more information.
Powered Scooters - safety advice for use
Test you can drive the power scooter safely and with ease before buying it. Check local power scooter road rules and follow them. Only drive in areas scooter is designed for.
This item should be trialled in the user's own environment to ensure maximum safety and independence. Environmental considerations include e.g.: kerbs, footpaths, tram and railway crossings, street crossings, etc.
Caution: Load Capacity for Mobility Scooters
The load capacity of a scooter may change according to the type of ground the scooter is used on. The supplier stated load capacity may have been given for a scooter that has been tested on flat ground. However, the scooter’s load capacity, performance and stability may change when the scooter is used on an incline. These factors, including the maximum gradient on which a scooter should be safely used, should be discussed with the supplier.
Manufacturer/Country
Invacare / USA
Warranty
2 years limited
Websites
- Invacare Comet - http://www.invacare.com.au/ass/content/941/977/brochure_leopegasuscomet.pdf
- Alpine Brochure - http://www.invacare.com.au/ass/content/1147/1196/comet-alpine-flyer_nz_final.pdf
- Heavy Duty Brochure - http://www.invacare.com.au/ass/content/1145/1194/comet-hd-flyer_aus.pdf
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Models / Specifications
Model Invacare Comet Alpine: One model only
- Width of Seat 510 mm
- Depth of Seat 480 mm
- Height of Backrest 500 mm
- Height of Seat from Ground 440 mm - 515 mm
- Width of Armrest 510 mm - 590 mm
- Load Capacity (supplier stated) 160 kg
- Clearance Under Base to ground 135 mm
- Width Overall 660 mm
- Length Overall 1475 mm
- Diameter of Front Wheel 310 mm
- Diameter of Rear Wheel 310 mm
- Range (distance) 55 km
- Climbing Grade (angle) 10 degrees
- Turning Circle 1630 mm
- Ampage of Battery 75 A
- Weight Overall 143 kg
- Weight of Heaviest Part
- Height Overall
Model Invacare Comet HD: Heavy Duty Model suited to users up to 220kg
- Width of Seat 660 mm
- Depth of Seat 530 mm
- Height of Seat 440 mm - 515 mm
- Height of Backrest 610 mm
- Width Overall 660 mm
- Length Overall 1475 mm
- Weight Overall 148 kg
- Load Capacity (supplier stated) 220 kg
- Ampage of Battery 75 A
- Voltage of Battery 12 V (2 Batteries)
- Turning Circle 3260 mm
- Range (angle) 10 degrees
- Range (distance) 50 km
- Speed 10 kph
- Height Overall
- Weight of Heaviest Part
Suppliers (20)
Select a state below to view suppliers located in that state. Some suppliers may distribute to other states or nationally. Please click the supplier's name for more information on that supplier.
All Suppliers
Everfit Healthcare (Caloundra Dc)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Fisher Lane Mobility (Abbotsford, Braybrook)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
HospEquip Pty Ltd (Belrose, Brendale, Canning Vale, Forestville, Keysborough)
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
HospEquip SA (Forestville)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Independent Living Specialists (ILS) (Adelaide, Ballarat , Ballina, Balwyn, Bathurst, Castle Hill, Coorparoo , Cove, Hoppers Crossing, Kogarah , Port Macquarie, Randwick, St Leonards , Wentworthville, Windsor Gardens)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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5150.0 (April 2017) | unknown | unknown |
Invacare Australia (North Rocks)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Lifestyle Mobility (Marion)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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4990.0 - 0.0 (18/3/2016) | unknown | yes | On shelf |
Medimart (Brighton North, Elizabeth Vale, Elizabeth Vale , Frankston , Reynella)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
Mobility Aids Australia (Springvale)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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SC-INV-Comet4W | 4490.0 - 0.0 | unknown | yes | On shelf |
Mobility Matters (Batemans Bay, Bega, Fyshwick)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Mobility SA (Nuriootpa)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Personal Aids Care Equipment (PACE) (Warrnambool )
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
Rapid Care Mobility (Marumba Downs, Morayfield)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Regional Rehab and Mobility (Bundaberg, Gladstone)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Riverina Scooters and Mobility (Wagga Wagga)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Scooters and Mobility Northern Victoria (Shepparton)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
Think Mobility (Garbutt, Paget, Toowoomba, Virginia )
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
Total Mobility (Heathcote)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Total Mobility ACT (Hume)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Xtra Care Equipment (Broadview)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
QLD Suppliers
Everfit Healthcare (Caloundra Dc)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
HospEquip Pty Ltd (Brendale)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Independent Living Specialists (ILS) (Coorparoo )
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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5150.0 (April 2017) | unknown | unknown |
Rapid Care Mobility (Marumba Downs, Morayfield)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Regional Rehab and Mobility (Bundaberg, Gladstone)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Think Mobility (Garbutt, Paget, Virginia )
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
VIC Suppliers
Fisher Lane Mobility (Abbotsford, Braybrook)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
HospEquip Pty Ltd (Keysborough)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Independent Living Specialists (ILS) (Balwyn, Hoppers Crossing)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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5150.0 (April 2017) | unknown | unknown |
Medimart (Frankston )
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
Mobility Aids Australia (Springvale)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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SC-INV-Comet4W | 4490.0 - 0.0 | unknown | yes | On shelf |
Personal Aids Care Equipment (PACE) (Warrnambool )
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
Scooters and Mobility Northern Victoria (Shepparton)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
Vic Suppliers
Fisher Lane Mobility (Abbotsford, Braybrook)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
WA Suppliers
HospEquip Pty Ltd (Canning Vale)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
SA Suppliers
HospEquip Pty Ltd (Forestville)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
HospEquip SA (Forestville)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Independent Living Specialists (ILS) (Adelaide, Windsor Gardens)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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5150.0 (April 2017) | unknown | unknown |
Lifestyle Mobility (Marion)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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4990.0 - 0.0 (18/3/2016) | unknown | yes | On shelf |
Medimart (Brighton North, Elizabeth Vale, Elizabeth Vale , Reynella)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
Mobility SA (Nuriootpa)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Xtra Care Equipment (Broadview)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
NSW Suppliers
HospEquip Pty Ltd (Belrose)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Independent Living Specialists (ILS) (Ballina, Bathurst, Castle Hill, Cove, Kogarah , Port Macquarie, Randwick, St Leonards , Wentworthville)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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5150.0 (April 2017) | unknown | unknown |
Invacare Australia (North Rocks)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Mobility Matters (Batemans Bay, Bega)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Riverina Scooters and Mobility (Wagga Wagga)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Total Mobility (Heathcote)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Victoria Suppliers
Independent Living Specialists (ILS) (Ballarat )
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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5150.0 (April 2017) | unknown | unknown |
ACT Suppliers
Mobility Matters (Fyshwick)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Total Mobility ACT (Hume)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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0.0 - 0.0 | unknown | unknown |
Queensland Suppliers
Think Mobility (Toowoomba)
Supplier Code | Price & Price Notes | Hire? | Repair? | Availability |
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P.O.A | unknown | unknown |
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 see http://www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation
Disclaimer
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