Light Drive

Light Drive

Product catalog summary
Technical Specifications Overview
Components:
  • Motor Tube: Houses the motors equipped with electromagnetic brakes.
  • Battery Rack with Charger: Supports different battery models with varying weights, autonomy, charge times, and lifespans.
  • Joystick: Two types available - VR2 and VSI, both compatible with foldable wheelchairs.
  • Anti-tip: Ensures stability and safety.
Motors:
  • Standard Version: 2 x 24v x 100w, weight varies with joystick type (VR2: 8.4 kg, VSI: 7.8 kg).
  • Lightweight Version: 2 x 24v x 80w, intended for users under 55 kg, reduces motor tube weight by 600 g (VR2: 7.8 kg, VSI: 7.2 kg).
Battery Specifications:
  • Lead 10Ah 24v: 8.5 kg, 7-9 km autonomy, 10h charge time, 200 cycles lifespan.
  • NiMH 8Ah 24v: 3 kg, 6-8 km autonomy, 4h charge time, 600 cycles lifespan.
  • NiMH 13.5 Ah 24v: 6 kg, 10-15 km autonomy, 7h charge time, 600 cycles lifespan.
Miscellaneous:
  • Adaptability: Compatible with most wheelchairs from 25 cm seat width.
  • Maximum Weight: Optimal performance up to 100 kg, maximum 120 kg.
  • Climbing Capability: 20% incline for users weighing 70 kg.
  • Speed: Adjustable between 0-10 km/h.
  • Tyres: Recommended Marathon Plus from Schwalbe for traction; solid tyres not compatible.
  • Front Castors: Recommended minimum diameter of 6 inches.
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Catalog excerpts

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‘Light Drive’ – Technical Specifications 1. 2. 3. 4. Motor tube Battery rack with charger Joystick Anti tip 4 Controller : 2 types of joystick A pair of hook plates and a joystick bracket are fixed to the wheelchair. The wheelchair can be folded as normal. The motors The ‘Light Drive’ motors are equipped with electromagnetic brakes Total weight according to joystick VR2 : 8.4 kg VSI : 7.8 kg VR2 : 7.8 kg VSI : 7.2 kg Standard version: 2 x 24v x 100w Lightweight version* : 2 x 24v x 80w *The lightweight version is intended for people weighing less than 55 kg (8 _ stone) who use their wheelchair on ‘normal’ terrain. This reduces the weight of the motor tube by 600 g. Battery racks Model Lead 10Ah 24v NiMH 8Ah 24v NiMH 13.5 Ah 24v Lifespan 200 cycles (1 to 3 years) 600 cycles (2 to 7 years) 600 cycles (2 to 7 years) *dependent on conditions such as terrain, temperature and weight of the user. Miscellaneous Adaptable wheelchairs Maximum weight advised Climb Speed Tyres Front castors Installation possible on virtually all chairs from 25 cm seat width (9 _ inches). Approx 100 kg (16 stone) for optimum performance, but can go up to 120 kg (19 stone). 20% (12°) for a person weighing 70kg (11 stone). Adjustable between 0-10 km/h (0-6mph). We recommend Marathon Plus from Schwalbe as they offer excellent traction with our system and have a very thick layer of puncture resistant material. Solid tyres are not compatible. We recommend castors no smaller than 6’’ in diameter.

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