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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.

Factors To Consider

· The canopy may reduce wind blowing into the face, and this may be beneficial for those with respiratory issues.
· Due to being enclosed in this scooter, vision and hearing are impeded, so extra care for the safety of the user and others (including pets or children) needs to be taken when operating. Issues such as blind spots caused by the scooter frame, or hearing others on a footpath may be difficult.
· Removing the doors may improve hearing and reduce blind spots. The armrests are built in to these doors, so by removing them, balance may be an issue for some. Armrests that attach to the seat are optional, but could not be used with the doors on.
· The door has three hinge points that can be difficult to align when refitting to the frame. Each door weighs 9.8kg.
· The doors are long and hinged to the rear, so care should be taken when opening them, particularly when there is a wind. Their length may also make getting in and out difficult if little space is available.
· There are no window wipers on this scooter, so the manufacturer recommends a product such as Rainex so water may bead off the Perspex.
· There are no baskets, so items, such as shopping or walking aids need to fit inside the canopy.
· The programmable and proportional controllers may allow the speed to be set at a designated limit.
· A raised lip on the base may be a trip hazard for some.
· The slide window is compact in size, and may have difficulty reaching out, or reaching the tiller to push while the motors are disengaged.

Options

· Smaller batteries than standard.
· Armrests for when the doors are removed.
· Puncture resistant tyres.
· Tyre sealant.

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.

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FRAME
· Long wheel base.
· Epoxy coated steel frame.
· Fibreglass and aluminium body work with Perspex windows.
· Reinforced for increased strength.
· Spring and strut suspension.
· Carpet on ABS plastic base.
· The front window has a vent deigned to blow air when the scooter is moving.
· The lockable side windows slide open and closed.

SEAT
· Embossed leatherette upholstery is washable and water resistant.
· The seat is padded and contoured.
· Alternative seat height post.
· Seat levers can be fitted on the left or right side.

BACKREST
· Padded and contoured with embossed leatherette upholstery.
· Adjustable backrest angle, which can also fold forward to seat level.

ARMRESTS
· As standard, are built into the doors.
· Optional armrests can be attached for when the doors are removed.

WHEELS
· Pneumatic, wide profile, rubber tyres are standard.

CONTROLS
· Use programmable, proportional Penny and Giles controllers.
· Finger control levers that may be used with the thumb on the delta style tiller.
· Lever controls can be left or right hand operated.
· Speed selection knob.
· Battery indicator.
· Headlights.
· Tail lights.
· Indicators.
· Horn.

BATTERIES
· 50amp/hr sealed gel batteries.
· A separate charger is used and connects under the front bonnet.

MOTOR
· Direct drive.
· Has a motor disengagement lever at the rear base.

COLOURS
· Red.

BRAKES
· Electromagnetic brakes.

Manufacturer/Country

Shoprider/Taiwan

Warranty

2 years

Websites

• Shoprider Australia - https://www.shoprider.com.au/shoprider-products/mobility-scooters/rainrider/

Maintenance

Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

Models / Specifications

Features

Contact listed suppliers to confirm features, options and models available.

Accessories

• Powered Scooter accessories:
  • rear view mirrors

Controls

• Speed selection:
  • a twist dial on the control panel

Frame

• Powered Scooter cowlings:
  • fibreglass

Seat

• Chair seat:
  • height adjustable
  • padded
  • upholstered

Backrest

• Powered Scooter backrest:
  • contoured
  • padded
  • upholstered

Headrest

Armrests

Wheels

• Number of wheels on base:
  • four

Brakes

• Powered Scooter brakes:
  • electromagnetic
  • engage automatically when controller is released

Batteries

• Number of batteries:
  • two

Motor

• Motor disengagement / freewheeling:
  • lever(s)