Hi guys Tom here from out and about healthcare.
I'm going to talk to you about the companion folding Electric Wheelchair.
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As it stands, the companion tips the scales at 23kilograms.
With a lightweight aluminium frame and removable plane safe lithium batteries.
The lithium batteries pop just out like so.
To be removed and they come in at just 1.5kilos each.
The batteries will get you roughly 15kilometres on a charge, 100percent safe for aeroplanes
and cruiseships.
The companion has a very quick and easy folding system a single clip release at the back.
All you need to do is flip the armrests back, like so.
Each armrest will hold up to 75kilos of weight, very strong to transfer in and out of the
chair.
The footplate folds up like so.
The final step to folding and unfolding the companion, there is a single release clip
at the back.
Click the two taps in towards each other and fold the backrest forward, then click it into
place.
Rest it down and fold the backrest into place and flatten the machine.
Now he's nice and flat and compact.
easy to fit in the boot of the car or if need be bring it up onto the anti tip wheels to
wheel around as a suitcase.
For storage there is a kickstand in the rear of the companion.
Simply bring the kickstand out like so.
From there should you wish to store the companion simply stand it up.
and lever it wherever
you need to.
To unfold the companion it's all very very simple.
Even more simple than folding it in the first place.
We will bring the kickstand back in.
Push the end of the companion apart and bring the backrest up until the machine clicks into
place.
From there your companion is ready to operate.
There are a number of adjustments one can make to the companion, to turn it into the
right machine for you.
For starters the companion has a pressure care, foam gel topped cushion.
If need be this cushion is velcro into place and can be taken off and replaced with anytime
of pressure care cushion you may need.
The backrest is a foam top canvas strapped backrest.
The canvas strapping is a nice easy to adjust system allowing you to loosen or tighten the
strapping as need be.
It can be loosened or tightened to fit each individual body type.
For people who are left handed, the companion has a quick release joystick designed to come
off as such and moved to either the left or righthand side, depending on the person using
the chair.
The controller itself is very very simple to use.
We have five basic functions here on the controller, you've got your on button, we have your horn
your plus and minus here, which allocate your speed.
five different speed settings.
The more lights you see the faster your going.
We have your battery gauge down the side here.
Green for full and red for empty.
Finally at the bottom here you have your off switch.
Your joystick here has a full 360 degrees of motion allowing you to move in any direction
you want.
Even if this is your first time using electric wheelchairs, the companion will be nice, slow
and gentle so that you can take your time and get used to driving around.
It also has front suspension in its casters This will provide a smoother ride when going
out along footpaths.Now, we are going to look at the rear end of the companion, down here
the anti tip wheels are set on a quick release like so allowing them to be extended out to
make the machine more capable when going up slopes.
The motors are a very high quality, durable, powerful motor designed to take you up steep
surfaces up to eight degrees.
These wheels are a solid tyre completely puncture proof and long lasting, they require no maintenance
whatsoever.
Also, at the rear here we have your free wheeling system with a single click of these two tabs
at the rear of the machine you are now in free wheel.
The companion can be pushed around, much like a normal wheelchair.
This allows you to use the chair, even while there is no battery.
Another feature that we have on the companion are the quick release thy guards.
With a single turn here at the sides we have thy guard that comes up to protect clothes
from dropping down into your wheels and they will help keep you inside and more stable
within the companion.
Naturally we have a front basket here underneath, for you to keep your bags and your shopping.
And of course the companion comes with a two point safety hip belt.
To keep you safe and secure, in the machine at all times.
Usage optional.
The companion itself is rated up to 115 kilograms, in that it can take a person who weighs up
to 115 kilograms as a load.
If this is not enough, we also have a 150 kilogram model, known as the Companion 150.
Now there are a few small subtle differences between the companion and the companion 150.
For starters the Companion 150 has a deep contoured armrest.
Stronger motors at the rear to handle that extra weight.
It's got larger batteries so that it achieves the same distance the companion does and of
course, it's just a little bit larger and more spacious all around.
Moving on, we have some extra accessories which can be fitted to any of the companions,
to suite a variety of different body types and structures.
As you can see with this companion we have a pair of manual elevating leg rests, which
can be swung to the side as such and easily removed, to make the machine lighter, easier
to lift into the car or to get out of the way so that you can transfer into the companion
with ease.
As easy as they are to remove they are as easy to put on as such.
Completely adjustable in both leg length and in leg angle with the tab here on the side.
We unwind the tab and raise the legs as need be.
Next up we have an example of one of the accessories which really sets the companion apart from
the competition.
This is an attachable carer control mount, which allows the controller to placed on the
rear so that you can easily drive the chair from behind for your loved ones.
It's set to a quick release, much like it was earlier, making it easy to switch between
carer and user control.
So there you have it, the KD Companion folding electric wheelchair from Out and About Healthcare.
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