Merits Mercury Electric Powerchair

The Merits Mercury Powerchair is a versatile, lightweight wheelchair designed for comfort and functionality and is available in 16”, 18”, and 20”. This electric powerchair has intelligent, regenerative, electromagnetic brakes for enhanced safety. Ideal as an indoor wheelchair with a 23” turning radius for comfort and ease of use in confined spaces, and the adjustable flip-up armrests, swing-away footrests, and optional leg rests allow for close access to objects.

R36,225

Features
  • Foldable battery bracket: Easily allows for improved portability
  • Lightweight and foldable: For easy handling, storage and transportation
  • Rugged heavy-duty casters: Allow for durability
  • Adjustable armrests and footrests: The height flip-up armrests and swing-away footrests enable close access to objects
  • 23” turning radius: Allows for excellent manoeuvrability in confined spaces
  • Optional pneumatic casters and drive wheels
  • One-year warranty on the frame
Technical Specifications

Weight Capacity: 136kg
Max. Speed: 6.4km/hour
Range: 28km
Turn Radius: 58cm/ 23”
Ground Clearance: 12cm/ 4.8”
Motor: DC 24V, 180W (Rating) / 630W (Max)
Controller: PG VSI 50
Battery: 36AMP 12V/ U1 x 2pcs
Charger: 5A off-board
Gradient: 12°(250lb) / 10°(300lb)
Caster: 8” (200×50) PU tire
Drive Wheel: 12-1/2” X 2-1/4” foam-filled tyre
Brakes: intelligent, regenerative, electromagnetic brakes

Dimensions and Weight
Weight 70 kg
Dimensions 109 × 60 × 92 cm
Refunds and Return Policy
Our refund and returns policy lasts five days. If five days have passed since your purchase, we can’t offer you a full refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. For the welfare of others we regret that we cannot allow bathing products and commodes to be returned for hygiene purposes.

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