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Item Details

AC Mobility Lynx Powered Wheelchair

ILC Reference NO 43:42:042
Item sourced from ILC QLD database

Lynx Indoor/Outdoor Powerchair

Short Description
A powered wheelchair with a rigid steel frame. The wheelchair is available in a number of seat widths and is suitable for large children and adults. Tilt in space and backrest recline are an option and there is a choice of armrests. A range of control options and accessories are available. Can be customised.

Additional Information
The motorized wheelchair is to be used only by the registered operator who:
1) Has a doctor's certificate stating that due to movement impairment they have a need to use the wheelchair for assisted travel.
2) Is capable of safely operating the wheelchair.
3) Will abide by the Queensland road rules.

More Details
FRAME: Standard: Rigid frame made from steel.
Options: Manual push base.

UPHOLSTERY: Vinyl or fabric.

COLOURS: Six standard colours: Teal, Blue, Claret, Silver, Metallic and Black.
Options: Other colours.

SEAT: There are five seat styles available which are also designed for growth.
1. The Basic Recliner can be fitted with a padded or slung seat. It can also be fitted with a seat board to accommodate a custom cushion. The seat can be fitted with powered or manual tilt in space.
2. The Basic Lift Out can have a slung seat, a padded seat, or a seat board to accommodate a custom cushion. This seat can be fitted with powered or manual tilt in space.
3. The Quick Release seat can be padded, slung style or fitted with a seat board to accommodate a custom cushion. Can be fitted with powered or manual tilt in space.
4. The Flexi Seat provides maximum flexibility and is designed for use as an assessment chair or for temporary use by a variety of clients. Quickly adjusted in seat width (400 - 500mm) and seat depth (400 - 500mm). Also comes with a seat board to accommodate custom cushions.
5. The Deluxe Seat is a contoured padded seat or can be fitted with slung upholstery or a seat board to accept a custom cushion. Can be fitted with powered or manual tilt in space. Provides strength and durability and allows easy customisation.

BACKREST: The backrests provided by the five seat styles available are as follows:
1. The Basic Recliner can be fitted with padded or slung backrest upholstery. It incorporates a manual recliner and can be fitted with a powered recliner.
2. The Basic Lift Out includes a lift out backrest which is useful for transportation. It can be fitted with slung or padded upholstery.
3. The Quick Release Seat has a folding backrest. It can be fitted with slung or padded backrest upholstery. Will accept most custom backrests.
4. The Flexi Seat can be fitted with slung upholstery or can use a wide variety of custom backrests.
5. The Deluxe Seat has a padded backrest. Manual recline is standard however a powered recliner is an option.

HEADREST: Options: Headrest which is adjustable in height, depth and angle.

ARMRESTS: Four armrests are available which are height and width adjustable and also forward position adjustable. The four styles are: 1. Deluxe style with clothing guards. 2. Low Profile. 3. T Post which can be dropped down to seat level. 4.Lift Up.

LEGRESTS: Standard: Swing away and removable. Length adjustable and heavy duty.
Options: Manual elevating legrests, powered elevating legrests, calf strap, calf pad, stump support, vertical legrests (90 degree angle), tapered legrests.

FOOTPLATES: Standard: Two piece, lift up. Moulded plastic.
Options: Heel loops, heavy duty aluminium footplates, one piece footplate.

CONTROLS: Standard: Dynamic DX G80 Split Control System. Can contol powered tilt in space, powered backrest recline or powered elevating legs.
Options: Dynamic DX G80A which accepts audio/single switch inputs, or G80T for toggle switching. Both allow links to environmental control and specialised control options including chin, attendant, Sip N Puff, scanner, finger, head, tray and attendant controls.

PROGRAMMING: Programmable features - forward, reverse, turning, acceleration and decelertion speeds, load compensation, damping of motor braking.

BATTERIES: Two 36 amp batteries.

WHEELS: Pneumatic tyres. Adjustable wheelbase length.
Options: Mid wheel kit, puncture resistant tyres.

CASTORS: Pneumatic tyres.

BRAKES: Electrodynamic disc. Manually operated parking brake.

FREEWHEELING: To disengage automatic brakes and convert to a transit/push chair turn both levers on gearbox at bottom rear of chair.

PORTABILITY: Due to the heavy weight of the base it would exceed the abilities of most people to lift the chair into a vehicle. To transfer the wheelchair into a vehicle it is advisable to use portable ramps or some kind of lifting device (e.g. wheelchair loader/lift or boot/trunk lifter).

CUSTOMISED FEATURES: Seat width, seat depth and backrest height can be customised.

COMMENTS: This wheelchair was previously called the Jaguar.

MAINTENANCE: All wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Refer to User Manual for specific details.

WARRANTY: Lifetime warranty on wheelchair frame. Twelve months warranty on motors, controllers and upholstery.

Options
An Outdoor Kit is available, upgrading to 300x100mm rear wheels + 260x85mm front wheels.

Accessories include oxygen bottle carrier, lateral supports, seat belt, tray (acrylic or Lexan, slide in or swing away, torso cut out if required), rear carry bag, side carry bag, lateral trunk supports, crutch/walking stick holder.

Method Of Use
One model is available in five styles of seat and backrest and in many combinations of seat width and seat depth and backrest height.

Dimensions
Lynx Powered Wheelchair
Seat Width........................................ 350, 400, 430, 450, 480 or 500 mm, Can be customised
Seat Depth........................................ 350, 400, 420, 440, 460, 480 or 500 mm, Can be customised
Seat Angle........................................ From 5 degrees to 30 degrees
Tilt In Space Range............................... 25 degrees
Seat Front Height................................. 510 mm
Backrest Height................................... 460 or 510 mm,
Standard height is 460mm.
Reclining backrest height is 510mm., Can be customised
Armrest Height (from seat)........................ 100 mm, Can be customised
Legrest Length.................................... From 220 mm to 480 mm
Legrest Hanger Angle.............................. 107 degrees
Overall Width..................................... From 645 mm to 660 mm, depending on seat width
Overall Length.................................... 1040 mm
Overall Height.................................... 1000 mm
Wheel Diameter (Rear)............................. 320 mm
Wheel Width....................................... 90 mm
Castor Diameter................................... 220 mm
Castor Width...................................... 82 mm
Weight of Heaviest Part........................... 29 kg
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 125 kg, AS3695 tested to 125kg.

Place Of Manufacture
Western Australia

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Please be aware that this device may be available upon request for an individual consultation. A general consultation fee may be required for this service. Please contact LifeTec Queensland for more details.

Licence & Insurance Requirements
A license is not required for a rider in an exempt motor chair (electric wheelchair) which is limited to a maximum speed of 10km/h. The rider of the wheelchair is considered a pedestrian and road rules apply as for pedestrians.

All motorized wheelchairs need to be registered. This also includes wheelchairs that use the footpath, cross roads or drive on the side of the road where the footpath is unsuitable. Motorized wheelchairs may be registered to an individual or to an organization. These organizations may include nursing homes, shopping centers, education institutions and hire companies. A scooter must be registered to be eligible for third party insurance which is optional. There are no fees for registration or compulsory third party (CTP) insurance for motorized wheelchairs.

When registering a motorized wheelchair for the first time, the applicant must provide a doctor`s letter/certificate/statement stating that due to severe movement impairment they need the use of a motorized wheelchair for assisted travel. A doctor's certificate/letter/statement must be provided each time a different motorized wheelchair is registered.

For further information contact your nearest Department of Transport.

Standards
Full compliance with AS3695:1992 (11-Jan-2000)

For some types of equipment, specific Australian Standard(s) are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes applied to, and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specified Australian Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Australian Standard(s).

Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.

Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
MYLESTONES MOBILITY (FORMERLY ETS), GEEBUNG, QLD

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