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.

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.

Public Transport Requirements

The space allowed on public transport for carrying mobility equipment is an area of 1300mm by 800mm.

Manufacturer/Country

Invacare / China

Warranty

See supplier for details

Websites

• Invacare Pegasus - http://www.invacare.com.au/index.cfm/1,93,942,40,html/Invacare-Pegasus-10kph-4-Wheel

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 cowlings:
  • ABS plastic
• Powered Scooter frame:
  • steel

Seat

• Powered Scooter Seat:
  • captains style
  • 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
  • upholstered

Backrest

• Powered Scooter backrest:
  • angle adjustable
  • captains style
  • contoured
  • padded
  • upholstered

Armrests

• Powered Scooter armrests:
  • full length
  • height adjustable
  • lift up
  • padded
  • width adjustable

Wheels

• Powered Scooter tyres:
  • pneumatic

Controls

• Powered Scooter controls:
  • finger or thumb lever controls
  • horn
  • speed selection

Brakes

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

Transport and Dismantling

• Powered Scooter transport:
  • Can be transported on public transport eg. maxi taxi, bus and train

Suspension

• Powered Scooter suspension:
  • both front and rear wheel

Optional Accessories