Mobi-Chair Floating Beach Wheelchair - Portarlington

Safety Information

• The beaches on the northern Bellarine Peninsula are not patrolled by lifesavers and you are responsible for your own safety.

• Bellarine Bayside employees cannot assist with the use of the equipment.

• The Mobi-Chair is well-suited for normal weather conditions and firm surfaces (e.g. sand, grass, footpaths). The Mobi-Chair is not intended for areas with current or strong waves. Please avoid using the Mobi-Chair in adverse weather and other poor conditions.

• The Mobi-Chair can be used in water levels up to the waist height of the support person/s. It must not be used in deeper water.

• Although the Mobi-Chair floats, it is not a boat. In normal conditions of use, the sitting position is stable; however, a life jacket should be worn by non-swimmers.

• Do not use the Mobi-Chair during adverse weather or poor/dangerous beach conditions.

• The Mobi-Chair is only safe and suitable for access to the water during daylight hours.

• The user must have at least one (1) support person on the day to operate the Mobi-Chair.

• The Mobi-Chair and user should not be left unattended or unsecured at any time.

• The maximum weight limit of the Mobi-Chair is 150kg.

• Do not use parts that can be detached, such as armrests, for support or any other reasons other than the intended purposes. Do not use them as a means for lifting the product, as they may be inadvertently released. This may result in injury to the user and/or support person.

• Avoid turning suddenly and never try to climb and descend a slope diagonally.

• Do not attempt to cross rocky/uneven surfaces while the wheelchair is occupied.

• The Mobi-Chair does not fit into the standard accessible toilet due to extra-wide wheels. It does fit into the Changing Places facility (MLAK key required to access).

• Care should be taken in hot weather as the metal frame can heat up and lead to burns.

• Adverse weather conditions or large swells can result in sand loss and erosion that may temporarily disrupt beach access (including cancellation of wheelchair hire). Bellarine Bayside monitors beaches regularly and will take all steps possible to notify upcoming hirers of any disruptions.

• Please contact Bellarine Bayside for enquiries or to report any damage or faulty equipment at [email protected] or 5254 4000.

Terms and Conditions of Hire

Upon making an online booking, the person completing the booking form indicates their agreement to the points below:

• I have read the Safety Information and watched the instructional video on how to use the equipment, and understand that the Mobi-Chair, beach access matting and Changing Places hoist are set up for use without assistance from Bellarine Bayside.

• In consideration of Bellarine Bayside allowing use of the wheelchair, I hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless Bellarine Bayside against any and all claims, demands, actions and proceeding caused by or associated with beach wheelchair use under my care in relation to any personal injury or property damage howsoever caused and shall indemnify Bellarine Bayside for any and all fees, costs, expenses incurred in respect thereof arising out of any negligent acts, errors or omissions.

• I agree to treat the beach wheelchair with care and return the equipment in the same condition at the end of my booking.

• I agree to rinse the beach wheelchair with fresh water after use.

• I agree to report any damage and maintenance requirements to Bellarine Bayside.

• The booking is for a maximum of 2 hours, including time required to rinse and return the chair to the hire location.

• Bellarine Bayside collects the information that you provide when booking a beach wheelchair for the purpose of confirming the identity of users of the beach wheelchair. You can request access to, and correction of, any personal information you provide. Requests for access or correction should be sent to [email protected].

• By making your booking, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Privacy Statement.