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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.



Item Details

Afikim Breeze Three and Four Wheeled Scooters

ILC Reference NO 43:43:073
Item sourced from ILC QLD database


Afikim Breeze Three and Four Wheeled Scooters

Short Description
A powered scooter suitable for outdoor use. Three and four wheeled models available, as well as a golf and wide seat model. It has the appearance of a motorbike. Features wide tyres and motorbike style suspension. Fully adjustable swivel seat and tiller. Headlights and indicators are standard. A range of accessories is available.

Additional Information
Sections 288 and 289 of the Queensland road rules state that scooters with a tare weight of over 110kgs (tare is weight of scooter without user seated on it), are restricted from riding on paths and nature strips. Motorized scooters that use the footpath, cross roads or drive on the side of the road where the footpath is unsuitable must be registered.

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


More Details
UPHOLSTERY: Black vinyl seat.

SEAT: Adjustable seat depth, width, height. Headrest is standard. Has a swivel and slide mechanism. Slide lever is located under the right hand side of the seat, while the swivel is activated by lifting the lever located under the centre of the seat.

ARMRESTS: Height and width adjustable, flip up.

CONTROLS: The control panel features display lights that indicate battery charge, lights on off, indicators, hazard lights, and full or half speed. The lights, hazard lights and indicators are located on the left steering handle. To disengage the indicators move the lever half way to the opposite indicator side. To free wheel the scooter when it is turned on, press the lever located on the top of the right hand side steering handle. When the scooter is not turned on, the lever located under the right hand rear wheel cowling is used to disengage the motor.

WHEELS: Alloy, pneumatic tyres.
Front: 890 mm x 1530 mm
Rear: 880 mm x 2500 mm

FEATURES: Obstacle climbing up to 120 mm, therefore can manage most gutters.

ADJUSTMENT: The tiller can be adjusted to three positions by pulling out the lever located on the right hand side of the tiller


TRANSPORTATION: Does not fully dismantle for transportation. Requires a ramp to transport into low floor vehicle as the scooter is long, and high.

POINTS TO CONSIDER: The space allowed on public transport for carrying mobility equipment is an area of 800mm x 1300mm.

SAFETY: If accelerator is fully depressed, motor will cut out.

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


Factors to Consider
Queensland transport requires medical documentation in the form of a doctors letter stating the reason this device is required for the user.

Dimensions
Breeze 3W
Seat Width........................................ 405 mm
Clearance Under Base.............................. 120 mm
Overall Width..................................... 680 mm
Overall Length.................................... 1450 mm
Overall Height Folded............................. 900 mm
Overall Weight (kg)............................... 148 kg, [with batteries]
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 160 kg
Speed (km/hr)..................................... 10, 12 or 15 km/h, [6km reversing speed]
Range (km)........................................ 50 km
Climbing Grade (degrees).......................... 11.85 degr
Turning Circle.................................... 1400 mm

Breeze IV
Seat Width........................................ 450 mm
Clearance Under Base.............................. 120 mm
Overall Width..................................... 680 mm
Overall Length.................................... 1540 mm
Overall Height Folded............................. 900 mm
Overall Weight (kg)............................... 155 kg, [with batteries]
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 160 kg
Speed (km/hr)..................................... 10, 12 or 15 km/h, [6km reversing speed]
Range (km)........................................ 50 km
Climbing Grade (degrees).......................... 11.85 degr
Turning Circle.................................... 1800 mm

Breeze IV for Golf
Seat Width........................................ 450 mm
Clearance Under Base.............................. 120 mm
Overall Width..................................... 880 mm
Overall Length.................................... 1540 mm
Overall Height Folded............................. 900 mm
Overall Weight (kg)............................... 155 kg, [with batteries]
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 160 kg
Speed (km/hr)..................................... 10, 12 or 15 km/h, [6km reversing speed]
Range (km)........................................ 50 km
Climbing Grade (degrees).......................... 11.85 degr
Turning Circle.................................... 1800 mm

Breeze IV Wide Seat
Seat Width........................................ 800 mm
Clearance Under Base.............................. 120 mm
Overall Width..................................... 880 mm
Overall Length.................................... 1740 mm
Overall Height Folded............................. Unknown
Overall Weight (kg)............................... 155 kg, [with batteries]
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 200 kg
Speed (km/hr)..................................... 10 or 12 km/h, [6km reversing speed]
Range (km)........................................ 50 km
Climbing Grade (degrees).......................... 11.85 degr
Turning Circle.................................... 1800 mm


Place Of Manufacture
Israel

Display Item On Loan From
Not on display.
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 licence is not required for a rider in an exempt motor chair (electric wheelchair or scooter) which is limited to a maximum speed of 10km/h. The rider of the scooter is considered a pedestrian and road rules apply as for pedestrians.

All motorized scooters need to be registered. This also includes scooters that use the footpath, cross roads or drive on the side of the road where the footpath is unsuitable.
A scooter must be registered to be eligible for third party insurance which is optional.

For further information contact your nearest Department of Transport.


Standards
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
ELITE SCOOTERS,   BALLAN, VIC
SCOOTERS AND MOBILITY - GOLD COAST,   SOUTHPORT, QLD
SCOOTERS AND MOBILITY - HERVEY BAY,   PIALBA, QLD
SCOOTERS AND MOBILITY - SOUTH EAST,   CAPALABA, QLD
SCOOTERS AND MOBILITY - SUNSHINE COAST,   KAWANA, QLD
SCOOTERS AUSTRALIA - BRISBANE,   GEEBUNG, QLD

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