Way To Power Wheelchair

2002 - Volume #26, Issue #4, Page #10

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Power can be added to nearly any manual wheelchair with this new PowerTrike attachment, marketed by American Wheelchair, Pinellas Park, Florida.
    PowerTrike is an add-on front fork that includes handlebars, a wheel, electric motor and battery pack. It can be attached to virtually any standard folding or sports wheelchair. Once attached, the chair has the power to "go boldly where few manual wheelchairs have gone before," the company claims. This includes traversing across fields, firm sand, gravel roads, and even dirt paths.
    "The sturdy 150-watt brush motor can propel rider and chair to speeds of up to 11 mph. The 20-in. front wheel allows the chair to handle rough terrain.
    The PowerTrike assembly includes a docking device, which attaches to the wheelchair frame. Once it's in place, the Power Trike handlebar, wheel and motor assembly can be attached or detached in a matter or seconds.
    A battery condition indicator mounts on the handlebars, so you'll know when the battery is low or ready to go. The lead acid gel maintenance-free batteries can be fully recharged in 1 to 4 hours. On a full charge, PowerTrike has a 15 to 20-mile range.
    The PowerTrike frame is made of aircraft-grade lightweight aluminum and weighs, without batteries, just 24 lbs. It has twin dual caliper brakes, with a parking brake lock on the right lever and a power cut-off on the left lever. Speed control is a twist grip. It has a turning radius of 53 in. The company says PowerTrike is easy to use, but adds that it might take a little getting used to, so cautions against heading off-road right before logging some time on a hard surface.
    You can order a free video on the PowerTrike by calling American Wheelchair at their toll-free number (800 449-8991) or from their Website: www.american wheelchairs.com/powertrike.shtml.
    Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, American Wheelchairs, 6550 102 Ave. N. Ste #6, Pinellas Park, Fla. 33782 (ph 727 549-0604 or toll-free 800 449-8991; fax: 727 549-0614; Website: americanwheelchairs.com).

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Way To Power Wheelchair MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Handicapped Equipment 26-4-10 Power can be added to nearly any manual wheelchair with this new PowerTrikeÖ attachment, marketed by American Wheelchair, Pinellas Park, Florida. PowerTrike is an add-on front fork that includes handlebars, a wheel, electric motor and battery pack. It can be attached to virtually any standard folding or sports wheelchair. Once attached, the chair has the power to "go boldly where few manual wheelchairs have gone before," the company claims. This includes traversing across fields, firm sand, gravel roads, and even dirt paths. "The sturdy 150-watt brush motor can propel rider and chair to speeds of up to 11 mph. The 20-in. front wheel allows the chair to handle rough terrain. The PowerTrike assembly includes a docking device, which attaches to the wheelchair frame. Once it's in place, the Power Trike handlebar, wheel and motor assembly can be attached or detached in a matter or seconds. A battery condition indicator mounts on the handlebars, so you'll know when the battery is low or ready to go. The lead acid gel maintenance-free batteries can be fully recharged in 1 to 4 hours. On a full charge, PowerTrike has a 15 to 20-mile range. The PowerTrike frame is made of aircraft-grade lightweight aluminum and weighs, without batteries, just 24 lbs. It has twin dual caliper brakes, with a parking brake lock on the right lever and a power cut-off on the left lever. Speed control is a twist grip. It has a turning radius of 53 in. The company says PowerTrike is easy to use, but adds that it might take a little getting used to, so cautions against heading off-road right before logging some time on a hard surface. You can order a free video on the PowerTrike by calling American Wheelchair at their toll-free number (800 449-8991) or from their Website: www.american wheelchairs.com/powertrike.shtml. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, American Wheelchairs, 6550 102 Ave. N. Ste #6, Pinellas Park, Fla. 33782 (ph 727 549-0604 or toll-free 800 449-8991; fax: 727 549-0614; Website: americanwheelchairs.com).

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