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$11,550
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Why Light Drive Power Assist?
- The power add on unit is easy to unhook from the manual wheelchair making it an in- expensive power device to transport via a vehicle – no need for an expensive adaptive van for transportation.
- Provides wheelers with extra power while maintaining exercise, muscle tone, strength and energy.
- Avoids the need to switch to a heavy power chair.
- Can be fitted to kids’ manual wheelchairs with minimum width of 40 cm between wheels.
The features of the Light Drive Power Assist!
LIGHTWEIGHT
AND EASILY
TRANSPORTABLE
ADAPTS
TO ALL
WHEELCHAIRS
INSTANT
INSTALLATION
INDOORS /
OUTDOORS
CAN BE
TRANSPORTED
BY PLANE
COLOUR OF
YOUR CHOICE
MADE IN
FRANCE
REMOVABLE
AUTONOMY
15 TO 18 KM
Who uses the Light Drive Power Assist?
- People with disabilities (all ages)
- Elderly
- Existing power wheelchair users
People with the following conditions:
- Stroke
- Heart condition
- Cerebral Palsy
- Hemiplegia
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myopathy
- lower-limb amputations
- Spastic diplegia or Little’s Disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Parkinsons
Turn your manual wheelchair into an ultra light power chair in 20 seconds!
The Light Drive powers the existing (self propelled) wheels on your wheelchair and does not alter the dynamics.
Now with your added power, you’ll be able to face almost all terrains including climbing hills with no effort.
Climb hills with no effort, coast across grass, sweep along gravel paths and uneven roads.
The unit hooks onto the rear and is simple to operate, meaning your journeys become much easier to complete.
Transporting your manual wheelchair with the Light Drive unit is effortless when traveling by vehicle. All parts to the Light Drive detach from your manual wheelchair which is a huge advantage over fixed power electric wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
Attaching the Light Drive Power Assist can be done in 4 steps
Attaching the unit to your rigid or folding manual wheelchair takes 20 seconds!
Using two pre-installed plates (on the rear of the manual wheelchair), attach the Light Drive power assist unit by hooking onto these then fasten by pulling the two locking handles outward.
1. Place the power add-on onto the hooks at the rear of your wheelchair.
2. Slide the battery rack on the support, the connection is automatic.
3. Attach the controller to the supplied bracket on your wheelchair.
4. Attach the anti-tip wheel.
Advantages of The Light Drive Power Assist
The Light Drive power assist is controlled with a joystick and yet remains as manoeuvrable and as easy to use as a manual chair.
By releasing the clutch you can free wheel giving you the freedom to choose when to use it.
The Light Drive power assist gives you the independence to go where you want at your own pace – climb hills with no effort, coast across grass, sweep along gravel paths and uneven pavers – in short, most things pedestrians can do.
User Controller Operation
User Operated
- The Light Drive power assist is controlled using a joystick controller that attaches to a bracket, mounted to the side of your wheelchair
- Turn your manual chair into an ultra-light power chair in seconds
- Transports easily in any vehicle
- Independence to go where you want
- By releasing the clutch you can free wheel giving you the choice when to use it
An extended colour range!
Classic
- Black
- White
- Blue
- Red
- Khaki
Metallic
- Midnight Blue
- Grey
- Silver
- Copper
- Champagne Gold
Trendy
- Sky Blue
- Pink
- Green
- Yellow
- Orange
Tyres durable enough to last the journey
With the added power to your wheelchair, you’re likely to travel further distances facing many terrains.
If your wheelchair is not equipped with suitable tyres to handle these conditions, your tyres are likely to deteriorate quite quickly.
With optimum performance and puncture resistance material in mind, our choice of tyre is the Schwalbe Marathon Plus.
Am I Eligible For Funding Support?
MobilityCare is a registered NDIS provider and you may be eligible to receive funding support.
Your Occupational Therapist normally applies for this on your behalf through the NDIS or state agency.
To see if you’re eligible for funding support through the NDIS, visit the NDIS checklist.
Your Occupational Therapist will also need a quote from us during the application lodging process.
Specifications
Technical Data
| Adaptable wheelchairs | Installation possible on virtually all chairs with minimum width of 40cm between wheels. |
| Maximum weight advised | Approx 100kg (16 stone) for optimum performance, but can go up to 120kg (19 stone) |
| Weight of unit | Motor 9kg, battery 5kg, brackets & joystick 500g |
| Climb | 20% (12°) for a person weighing 70kg (11 stone). |
| Speed | Adjustable between 0-10 km/h (0-6mph). |
| Range | 14 to 20 km |
| Tyres | 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. |
| Front castors | We recommend castors no smaller than 6’’ in diameter |
Light Drive Vs. Smart Drive MX2
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHT DRIVE | SMART DRIVE MX2+ | |
| Manufacturer | Benoit, France since 1994 | Max Mobility, USA since 2010 |
| User Profile | Strength or pain impaired | Active |
| Wheelchair Modification Needed? | No | No |
| Most Often Used On | Folding wheelchair | Rigid Wheelchair |
| Control | Joystick (Programmable) | Push tracker and Bluetooth Bracelet |
| Drive | Both wheels | Mid point on wheelchair |
| Starting | Joystick | Tap |
| Direction Control | Joystick, all directions | Manual, no reverse |
| Freewheel Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Stopping | Motor is powerful brake | Tap and manually brake |
| Top speed | 10 km/hr | 10 km/hr |
| Climbing | 20 degree gradient | 6 degrees at least |
| Range | 14-16 km | to 19km on constant flat |
| Terrain | All terrain | Most terrains excluding some rough. |
| Max Occupant Weight | 120kg - terrain dependant | 150kg - terrain dependent |
| Colour | 8 Attractive colours | One colour, dark grey. |
| Heaviest Part | 8.8 KG | 5.7 kg |
| Batteries | Lithium | Lithium |
| Air Travel | Yes | Yes |
| Putting On And Taking Off | 20 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Technology | Robust, Stable | Constantly developing in recent past. |
| Special Minor Requirements | Schwable marathon tyres | Folding chair adaptor |
Demonstration Video
Documents
User Manual
Catologue
Testimonials
Stéphanie
Jean-Claude
Will this fit my wheelchair?
The Light Drive power assist add on can be fitted onto any self-propelled wheelchair except those with suspension or those with wheels smaller than 20 inches.
If you’re unsure whether the Light Drive power assist add on is suitable to fit your manual chair, feel free to contact us.
Call (03) 9568 8383WILL THIS FIT MY WHEELCHAIR?
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