| An electric wheelchair is a chair powered by a motor. | | | | the first two models, a semi-reclining seat is optional, |
| It is also called a power wheelchair. These motorized | | | | while for the last one it is standard. The weight |
| wheelchairs are ideal for people who need to use a | | | | capacity also varies between the three electric |
| wheelchair all the time. The average price of an | | | | wheelchair models. The M-50 and M-51 have a |
| electric wheelchair is about $3000. Some power | | | | maximum weight limit of 300 lbs, while the M-71 has a |
| wheelchairs are made for indoor use only and using | | | | limit of 250 lbs. Jazzy 1103 Ultra with NP Controller |
| them outdoors is rather dangerous. Things to look at | | | | This electric wheelchair is designed both for indoor and |
| when buying an electric wheelchair | | | | outdoor use. It can be use by someone between 5'0" |
| When buying an electric wheelchair, there are a lot of | | | | and 5'10" high. Like the Invacare electric wheelchair |
| things to consider. You have to find a chair that fits | | | | models listed above, it also has a mid-wheel drive. The |
| your needs. Some of the features you should look at | | | | Jazzy 1103 Ultra with NP Controller has a maximum |
| when purchasing a wheelchair are its weight, whether | | | | speed of 4 mph. It has a power elevating swivel seat |
| it is designed for indoor or outdoor use, its weight | | | | and an 18 inch turning radius. This electric wheelchair |
| capacity, the power source etc. | | | | weighs 71 pounds and has a maximum weight limit of |
| To get an idea you can take a look at the electric | | | | 300 lbs. |
| wheelchair reviews posted below. These chairs are | | | | Other electric wheelchair manufacturers are Permobil, |
| designed by lead wheelchair manufacturers. Invacare | | | | Redman Power Chair, Pride, Quickie, Falcon etc. |
| Pronto M-50, M-51, M-71 series | | | | Electric wheel chairs have been out for a while now |
| These electric wheelchair models are small and easy | | | | helping people get where they want and need to go, |
| to use especially indoors. They are recommended for | | | | but when buying one you should take the time to |
| indoor and limited outdoor use. The fact that they are | | | | research and test it before you buy. The thirty minutes |
| small (38" x 25") and have a mid-wheel drive makes | | | | of research might save you a couple hundred to a |
| them easy to manipulate indoors, whereas the wider | | | | couple thousand dollars. |
| casters and the SureStep suspensions allow them to | | | | When looking for a certian chair you may want to |
| pass small obstacles. | | | | consult a person who has used on before there is a |
| All three models have a maximum speed of 3 mph, | | | | forum at my website that you may be able to share |
| which is low for very active persons, but enough for | | | | or get some information please feel free to help |
| home and nursing use. The seat is 17" or 18" deep. For | | | | yourself or others. |