General Details

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.

Additional Specifications

Maximum safe gradient for mobility scooter is approximately 10 percent (approximately 6 degrees).

Extra product information

Frame
Aircraft grade polished and anodised aluminium
Short wheel base
Welded and reinforced joints
No suspension
No anti tip bars
Cane holders located at base of steering column or tiller

Upholstery
Smooth vinyl upholstery

Seat
Vinyl covered, padded and contoured
Lumbar support backrest
Does not rotate
No suspension
Can be customised to a bigger size, please contact supplier

Backrest
Removable
Partial lumbar support backrest
Padded and vinyl covered
Limited height and depth adjustment

Armrests
None

Footrests
Are tubular with a non slip surface
Located either side of the steering column just above wheel level
Footplates are able to be affixed

Wheels
Solid rubber wheels
Front is 190mm x 50mm
Rear are 190mm x 70 mm

Controls
On and off button on tiller or steering column
Right handed operation similar to a motorbike - twist the handle to accelerate
Turn control dial counterclockwise to move forward, clockwise to reverse
Bell positioned at top of tiller

Batteries
Lithium Ion battery
Rechargeable battery
Separate charger
Charging time is up to 5 hours for full capacity
Supplier states that this battery is approved for airline travel

Motor
On and off switch to activate motor
No other mechanism to disengage motor

Transport and dismantling
Breaks down into four parts for transport
Fits in carry bag which is supplied as standard
Can often be put in the back of an SUV/hatch/wagon with out being dismantled
See method of use for folding and unfolding instructions

Customisation
Alternate seat available for persons under 140cm in height, an alternate seat attachment is available to bring the set lower and closer to the handles (29-33cm above ground, backrest 30cm above seat, 33cm seat to handles)
Supplier states that seat and backrest dimensions can be modified to a larger size
Supplier prefers to be contacted to discuss this option

Colours
Black vinyl upholstery
Silver frame

Materials
Frame is made of lightweight aluminium
Footrests are made of tubular lightweight steel

Headrest
None

Brakes
Dual rear friction brakes operated via pressing hand brakes located on tiller
Dual parking brakes via levers on rear wheels

Supplier states that this product is TGA approved. ARTG# 228978

Manufacturer/Country

TravelScoot/Made in Taiwan, designed and developed in United States of America and Germany.

Warranty

3 year warranty on battery, 2 year warranty on motor

Websites

• TravelScoot International - https://www.travelscoot.com/scooters.html

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.

Frame

• Powered Scooter frame:
  • aluminium

Seat

• Powered Scooter Seat:
  • contoured
  • padded
  • upholstered

Backrest

• Powered Scooter backrest:
  • contoured
  • depth adjustable
  • height adjustable
  • padded
  • upholstered

Wheels

• Powered Scooter tyres:
  • solid

Controls

• Powered Scooter controls:
  • on/off switch
  • turn control dial

Brakes

• Powered Scooter brakes:
  • Dual rear friction brakes operated via pressing hand brakes located on tiller

Transport and Dismantling

• Powered Scooter transport:
  • can be dismantled for transport