General Details

Extra product information

Test you can drive the power scooter safely and with ease before buying. 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 consideration include, kerbs, footpaths, tram and railway crossings, street crossing etc.

Caution: Powered Wheelchairs & Scooters

This item should be trialled in the user's home environment to ensure maximum safety and independence. Environmental considerations include kerbs, footpaths, road, railway crossing, etc.
Users should take care when riding a scooter or powered wheelchair and observe the following safety guidelines:
• Users who intend to use scooters or powered wheelchairs must ensure they have the necessary physical and cognitive skills to operate and manoeuvre them safely
• Stay within the legal speed limit of 10km/h
• Be aware that taking medication or driving under the influence of alcohol may affect the user's judgement
• Always make sure that you are clearly visible, particularly at night or on dull days-use the lights and reflectors and install a reflective flag high enough to be seen by motorists
• Wear a bicycle helmet whenever possible
• Slow down when you are near other people, especially pedestrians and cyclists
• Avoid stopping or driving on inclines greater than your scooter or powered wheelchair is designed for
• Use footpaths if possible. If there are no foot paths, plan to user quieter roads
• Plan your trip and avoid uneven surfaces, dips and potholes
• Ensure if you are carrying parcels that the load will not over-balance your scooter or powered wheelchair and the parcels do not interfere with your controls or vision.

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

Taiwan

Warranty

Contact supplier for details

Websites

• Shoprider - Four Wheel Scooters - http://www.shoprider.com.au/products-4-wheeler.asp

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.

Controls

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

Frame

• Powered Scooter cowlings:
  • ABS plastic

Seat

• Powered Scooter Seat:
  • contoured
  • height adjustable
  • padded
  • slides back and forth by pushing the lever at the front under the seat
  • swivels by pushing down on the lever at the side under the seat

Backrest

• Powered Scooter backrest:
  • angle adjustable
  • captains style

Headrest

Armrests

• Powered Scooter armrests:
  • lift up
  • width adjustable

Wheels

• Powered Scooter tyres:
  • foam filled
  • pneumatic

Brakes

• Powered Scooter brakes:
  • electromagnetic

Batteries

• Number of batteries:
  • two

Motor

• Motor disengagement / freewheeling:
  • lever(s)

Colour

Optional Accessories

Lights

Suspension

• Powered Scooter suspension:
  • both front and rear wheel

Controls

• Powered Scooter controls:
  • angle adjustable steering tiller
  • battery level indicator
  • horn
  • speed selection

Accessories

• Powered Scooter accessories:
  • basket

Transport and Dismantling

• Powered Scooter transport:
  • Can be transported on public transport eg. maxi taxi, bus and train
  • can not be dismantled