Merits Health P-301 Gemini Power Wheelchair - New
Starting At $3,206
Merits Health P-301 (Gemini)
The Gemini heavy duty powerchair by Merits Health seamlessly combines comfort with functionality. With highly adjustable features, a unique suspension system, and excellent maneuverability, this chair is ready to perform while keeping you comfortable. The Gemini is designed to be highly adaptable, so whether you’re using it at home or roaming about town, this chair is up to the challenge. The Gemini navigates obstacles with ease. It has a tight, 21 inch turning radius that’s perfect for getting around small spaces so it’s ideal for indoor use. If you’re tackling more rugged terrain, you can rest easy; the Gemini has an impressive 4 inch ground clearance, a ten degree incline rating, large 14 inch foam-filled drive tires, and a suspension system to get you through any situation.
Options
- Elevating Legrests
- Oxygen Tank Holder
- Power Seat Lift
- Cane & Crutch Holder
- Rear Foldable Basket
- Walker Holder
- Canopy
- Weight capacity: 450lbs
- Unique suspension system and high-density foam seat provide a smooth and comfortable ride
- The sophisticated controller coupled with 14" aluminum cast drive wheels offer excellent maneuverability
- Comfortable 22" (20" with seat elevator) wide captain seat has swivel and folding capabilities with adjustable head and backrest
- Aluminum footplate with flip-up height and angle adjustability provides various comfort positions
- Programmable controller with a wide range of selections to suit the needs and demands of different users
- Non-programmable controller also available
- Colors available: Red, Blue
- Options: swing-away joystick, elevating legrests, oxygen tank holder, power seat lift, cane & crutch holder, rear foldable basket, walker holder, canopy
| Model | P-301 | P-301 with Seat Lift |
| Weight Capacity | 450 lbs | 350 lbs |
| Maximum Speed | Up to 5 mph | Up to 5 mph |
| Range | Up to 20 miles | Up to 20 miles |
| Ground Clearance | 4" | 4" |
| Turning Radius | 21” | 21” |
| Overall Length | 41" | 41" |
| Overall Width | 24” | 24” |
| Overall Height | 45" | 45" |
| Seat Width | 22" | 20" |
| Seat Depth | 22" | 20" |
| Seat Height | 22"-24" | 24"-29" |
| Seat Backrest Height | 22" | 20" |
| Motor | DC 24V, 240W | DC 24V, 240W |
| Controller | Dynamic Shark 60A/PG VR2 60A | Dynamic Shark 60A/PG VR2 60A |
| Casters | 9" foam filled tires | 9" foam filled tires |
| Drive Tires | 14" foam filled tires | 14" foam filled tires |
| Brake | Intelligent, regenerative, electromagnetic |
Intelligent, regenerative, electromagnetic |
| Total Weight Without Batteries |
168-lbs | 168-lbs |
| Total Weight | 242-lbs | 350-lbs |
| Weight of Heaviest Piece |
126-lbs | 126-lbs |
| Battery Requirements | 12V/22NF(50AH) x 2pcs | 12V/22NF(50AH) x 2pcs |
| Battery Charger | 5 Amp Off Board | 5 Amp Off Board |
| Gradient | 10° | 10° |
General Frequently Asked Questions about New Power Wheelchairs
If you are hoping to invest in a new power wheelchair, it is important to understand the unique features and capabilities of the different types of drives for power wheelchairs. This includes Front-Wheel Drive, Mid-Wheel Drive, and Rear-Wheel Drive. In this Q&A, we define the different types of drives and explain the benefits and functionality of the features.
Q: What are the different types of drives for power wheelchairs?
A: Front-Wheel Drive, Mid-Wheel Drive, and Rear-Wheel Drive.
Q: What is a Front-Wheel Drive?
A: Front-Wheel Drive is where the main drive wheel is the first point of contact on the ground. Front-Wheel Drive power chairs have great traction for climbing over small objects and work great outdoors. These units need a few more inches in general for turning than a Mid-Wheel Drive chair but do perform much better outdoors. These can also be used indoors.
Q: What are some of the popular models of Front-Wheel Drive Power Chairs that you would recommend?
A: Some Front Wheel Drive Power Chairs include: Jazzy Select, Elite HD, Permobil F3, Jazzy Select 14, Jet 3 Ultra.
Q: What is a Mid-Wheel Drive?
A: Mid-Wheel Drive is where the main drive wheel is at the center of the chair. On all Mid-Wheel drive units, you will have two caster wheels in front and two in the rear or the main drive wheels. Mid-Wheel drive units are the best for indoors due to needing the smallest amount of space to turn as compared to Front-Wheel Rear Wheel drive chairs.
Q: Are there any downsides of a Mid-Wheel Drive Chair in comparison to other options?
A: The downside to a Mid-Wheel Drive chair is that if you do take it on soft surfaces outside, the front caster wheels can dig into the ground and can cause the Main-Drive wheels to spin in place. This is not very common, but it has a better chance of getting stuck in a front or rear-wheel drive unit.
Q: What type of Mid-Wheel Drive Power Chairs would you recommend?
A: Mid-Wheel Drive power chairs are very common such as the following: Jazzy 600 ES, Quantum ilevel, Jazzy Air, Jazzy Air 2, Permobil M3, Permobil M300, Quickie QM710, Pronto (M51, M61, M91, M94, M41). Most units that have electric seat lifts will be a Mid-Wheel Drive designed for maximum stability. Mid-Wheel Drive chairs are also the easiest to load into a side door entry mobility van, due to the sharpest and tightest turning radius on all the power chairs.
Q: What is a Rear-Wheel Drive?
A: The Rear-Wheel Drive is a unit that performs best outdoors. One of the downsides is that it does not perform well inside. This unit can climb higher objects and tracks the best for outdoor use, but it does not turn smoothly like a mid or front-wheel drive unit. This would not be a unit you would want to use inside unless you have a large open floor plan. An example of a rear wheel drive would be a Quantum Rival, Quickie P222, Hoveround RWD.