Q. Can the joystick be mounted on either side, left
-handed or right-handed?
A. Yes, the standard DX-REMG80 is interchangeable. The slide
in mounting stem may be unbolted to swap to either side.
Q. Can I have Driving Lights?
A. Yes, the standard DX-REG80-5 may be fitted to operate
front and rear lights or the optional
DX-REM34 may be fitted to operate front and rear lights as well as
turn indicators and hazard flashers.
Q. Can I go faster or have more power?
A. No, the Extreme 4X4 has been optimized for it’s speed,
torque and battery range characteristics using current technology.
To change any of these would mean to reduce one of the others. Magic
Mobility strives to keep ahead of the latest advances in technology
and incorporate them into our products.
Q. Can the Extreme have Power Tilt-In-Space Seating or
a Power Reclining Backrest?
A. Yes, various power options are available including Power
Tilt-In-Space, Power Reclining Backrest and Power Elevating Leg rests.
(However, we can not offer the Tilt-In-Space with the Power
Reclining Backrest)
Q. Can the Extreme be pushed manually?
A. Yes, although it is definitely not a lightweight chair,
each of its four motors may be individually disengaged and the chair
moved by an attendant.
Q. Will I be able to use my existing seat cushion
(e.g. JAY)?
A. Yes, a model of our standard MPS seat is available with a
flat board seat base to take an external seat cushion or
alternatively our new Modular Seating Unit is also available to take
an external seat cushion and a clamp on backrest.
Q. Are there alternative control systems available to
drive the Extreme?
A. Yes, a wide range of controls is available from Hand
Control Joysticks with external switches to chin and head controls.
Ask your supplier for a complete listing.
Q. Is the Extreme waterproof?
A. No. While the electronics systems used in the Extreme are
certified to the International Standard IP54, an environmental
standard, getting the Extreme 4X4 wet may damage the electronic
components and is not recommended. It is possible to drive the
Extreme through shallow puddles of water without concern provided
caution is used.
Q. Will the Extreme drive on snow?
A. Yes, the Extreme has been used successfully on snow,
although on steeper snow covered and icy tracks it is possible for
the knobby tires to lose traction.
Q. What sort of suspension does the Extreme have?
A. The Extreme does not need any suspension. It features
special low-pressure (4-psi) tires that provide it with all the
flexibility and ride absorption that you’ll ever need.
Q. Will it really drive on beach sand?
A. Yes, with the average 154 to 176 lb. adult the Extreme 4X4
can easily cope with soft beach sand. The actual performance, speed
and battery life are quite variable when being used on surfaces that
require a great deal of power from the chair so these can vary
considerably.
Q. How steep an incline can it climb?
A. With a 165 lb. user the Extreme can climb a slope of 1:3.5
or 15 degrees. The performance is improved on the higher speeds but
caution must be used so as to not endanger the user.
Q. What colors does it come in?
A. The Extreme 4X4 standard colors are Royal Blue, Burgundy,
Forest Green, Jet Black, Hardwoods
HD, Hardwoods Green HD, and Max 4TM HD
Q. I am a quadriplegic and cannot hold a normal ball
joystick, are there other options available?
A. Yes, we have a number of joystick ends available including
a quad paddle specifically for this use.
Q. Can the Extreme have swing-away leg rests?
A. No, due to the size and required placement of the front
driving wheels using swing-away leg rests was impractical. To clear
the front wheels when they swing-away meant having the footplates
out a further 12" than standard and it was not then possible to rest
your feet on them. It is quite practical to use the standard lift
off types and simply flip up the footplates to stand up.
