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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
Otto Bock Skippi Power Wheelchair
ILC Reference NO 43:51:002
Item sourced from ILC QLD database
Short Description
A rear wheel drive, rigid framed, battery powered wheelchair designed for children. Manufactured from aluminium with a powder coated finish. Skippi is able to be disassembled for transport and features highly adjustable seating. It has a tilt in space function. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. A range of options and accessories are available. The chair can be customised for individual needs.
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
Powder coated aluminium frame available in 4 colours (silver metallic , red, blue or yellow). Dismantles into 3 pieces for ease of transport. Frame features rear wheel anti tippers. Detachable bumper bar can be added to front of frame as optional extra.
UPHOLSTERY
Padded tension adjustable back upholstery. Available in two colours (black/blue).
COLOURS
Frame available in 4 colours (silver metallic, red, blue, yellow). Mud guards and cushion available in black.
SEAT
Standard seat is slung upholstery with hip guides. Skippi's seat width as well as the seat and back position may only be set and changed by the dealer. All other settings such as: seat depth, seat and back angle, armrest height and lower leg length, as well as the disassembly of the footrests and armrests can be done by the user with the tool kit, which is optionally available, or by hand. Skippi can ?t seating systems including popular Leckey Squiggle, Mygo and many other seating systems. Seat tilt available as optional extra. Seat tilt mechanism can be electric or with a gas compression spring. Electric tilt operated via control console. Gas compression tilt in space operated via release lever on push handles. Removable height adjustable push handles need to be fitted to chair to enable gas compression tilt in space. Removable height adjustable push handles are an optional extra.
HEADREST
Optional.
BACKREST
The Skippi has a standard padded backrest, with an adjustable backrest angle. There are height adjustable push handles for the attendant. Backrest height range from 350-460mm.
OPTIONAL
Electric backrest angle adjustment is an optional addition.
ARMRESTS
Armrest style full length, padded, height adjustable and removable.
LEGREST
Standard legrests included with swing away, swing up and removable features.
Legrests are length adjustable (range is 15-38 cms in increments of 1 cm.)
Legrests are removable, adjustable in length.
Elevating legrests are manually operated or powered as an optional extra.
Standard legrest hanger angles at 70,80 and 90 degrees.
FOOTPLATES
Footplates available as individual footrests, single panel footrests and elevating footrests. Individual footplates flip up and are standard. Single panel and elevating footplates are available as optional extras. Single panel flip up footplates are available as optional extra.
The footplate material is aluminium. Heel loops are also available.
WHEELS
Standard- Puncture resistant tyres for swiveling front wheels/castors. Pneumatic tyres for rear wheels standard. Puncture resistant rear tyres available as an optional extra.
See Specifications for wheel measurements.
CONTROLS
The Skippi's controller is from Curtis. It is the enAble50 model. It features five driver profiles. The standard control consists of joystick, LCD display and 7 buttons with symbols displayed.
Optional extras include controller for attendant, protective bow for control panel, adapter cable USB/Serial, and positioning fork for hand to allow accessibility to control unit.
BATTERIES
Two 31 amp hour C 20 gel batteries.
MOTOR
Two pole motor.
TRANSPORT
To disassemble the Skippi for transport the footrests, control panel and side panels are removed. The backrest is folded down and the drive unit is loosened from the seating unit. The two batteries can then be placed into the drive unit sustainer to save room during transport. The height adjustable push handles are then pushed down as far as possible. Transport tie down points are located at the front and rear of the wheelchair.
BRAKES
Electromagnetic brakes, manual park brake standard.
OPTIONS
• Tray
• Control for attendant
• Bumper bar
• Single-panel footrest with aluminum footplate
ACCESSORIES
General accessories include: additional lights, manual horn, tray that swings away to the users side, pennant, and tool kit with tyre pump. Joystick accessories for alternate access include golf ball, soft ball and fork.
Models
Wheelchair is available for purchase with two options for electronic features. Otto Bock Skippi can be purchased with two powered options (ie seat tilt and elevation). Or wheelchair can be purchased as Otto Bock Skippi plus which features three powered options (ie seat tilt, elevating seat and legrests).
Dimensions
Otto Bock Skippi
Seat Width........................................ From 260 mm to 380 mm
Width bet.Armrests................................ From 260 mm to 380 mm
Seat Depth........................................ From 300 mm to 370 mm
Seat Angle........................................ From 81 degr to 120 degr 10 degree increments
Tilt In Space Range............................... From -6 degr to 12 degr (standard) (0-28 degrees optional)
Height of Seat.................................... 430 mm
Backrest Height................................... From 350 mm to 460 mm
Backrest Angle.................................... From 81 degr to 120 degr Adjusted in increments of 10 degrees
Armrest Height (from seat)........................ From 160 mm to 270 mm
Armrest Height (from ground)...................... From 590 mm to 700 mm
Legrest Length.................................... From 150 mm to 380 mm
Legrest Hanger Angle.............................. 70 degr
Overall Width..................................... 570 mm
Overall Length.................................... 850 mm
Overall Height.................................... 900 mm
Wheel Diameter (Front)............................ 200 mm
Wheel Diameter (Rear)............................. 317 mm
Wheel Width....................................... 50 mm front (63mm rear)
Overall Weight (kg)............................... 68 kg
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... 50 kg
Turning Circle.................................... 520 mm
Place Of Manufacture
Germany.
Warranty
Frame - 4 years
Motor/Gear Box - 4 years
Electronics - 4 years
Batteries - 6 months
Display Item On Loan From
Townsville Display Centre:
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.
Brisbane Display Centre:
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 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. In the instance of a paediatric client using a powered wheelchair the client's parent/guardian would be required to register the wheelchair on behalf of the client. Organizations registering motorized wheelchairs may include nursing homes, shopping centers, education institutions and hire companies. A motorized wheelchair 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
For some types of equipment, specific Australian or other Standards are applicable to the materials used in, and the manufacturing and 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 an item as to its compliance with the relevant Standard(s).
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
MYLESTONES MOBILITY (FORMERLY ETS),
GEEBUNG, QLD
OTTO BOCK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD,
BAULKHAM HILLS, NSW
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