Explorer Mini Getting to know your wheelchair
3.2.3 Performance
The performance values represent the extreme conditions under which the Explorer Mini could be operated in a controlled test
environment. However, information provided in chapter 5
Handling and driving
describes the safest, recommended conditions for
driving the Explorer Mini in the real world.
Range 3.4 mi
Maximum speed forward, including
in standing position
1.5 mph
Acceleration in standing position
2 ft/s²
Minimum braking distance from
maximum speed. The Explorer Mini
will stop immediately.
11.8″
Retardation in standing position
2.5 ft/s²
Braking performance in standing
position
Parking brakes facing uphill: 8°
Parking brakes facing downhill: 11°
Running brakes 0.7 ft. on horizontal surface
Hill-climbing ability
3°
Obstacle climbing
0.5″
Obstacle climbing 20" run up
1″
Obstacle climbing in standing
position
Forward with and without run-up: 1″
Backward with run-up: 0.7″
Backward without run-up: 0.4″
Obstacle descending in standing
position
Forward and backward: 2″
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