Merits Vision CF
A front-wheel drive power chair that turns inside 17", which is the tightest in the Merits range. It weighs 154 lbs., carries up to 300 lbs. and travels up to 18 miles on a charge.
A 17" turning radius and 154 lbs. on the scale.
Front-wheel drive gives this chair the tightest turn Merits builds. Up to 18 miles on a charge, 300 lbs. of capacity, and it is the lightest full-size chair in the range.
Built for real life
What stands out
Turns inside 17"
The tightest turning radius Merits builds. Front-wheel drive pulls the chair into a turn, so the front goes where you point it and the back follows round.
154 lbs., and the heaviest piece is 62.7 lbs.
The lightest full-size chair in the range, and it breaks down, so a vehicle lift has less to carry.
Captain or pan seat, three widths
16", 18" and 20" wide, all at the same price, with the depth adjustable from 16" to 20" in 1" steps and a recline to 135 degrees.
9" knobby drive tires
Foam-filled drive tires up front and 6" foam-filled wheels at the back, with 2.4" of ground clearance for pavement, packed paths and a kerb cut.
Bluetooth programming and diagnostics
The Dynamic LiNX 40A controller is set up over Bluetooth, so a change to speed or acceleration is a settings change rather than a service visit.
Up to 18 miles on a charge
Two 33 Ah U1 AGM batteries and a 4A off-board charger come with the chair.
The Vision CF is the one to look at when the house is the problem rather than the ground. Front-wheel drive puts the drive wheels ahead of you, so the chair is pulled into a turn instead of pushed round, and the turning radius is 17", which is the tightest figure in the Merits range and tighter than most full-size chairs anywhere. The seat also drops to 16.5" off the floor, which is low enough to transfer across from a standard dining chair and to get your feet flat on the ground. At 154 lbs. it is the lightest full-size chair Merits builds, and it comes apart with a 62.7 lbs. heaviest piece, so a vehicle lift has an easier job. What you give up is speed and ground. Top speed is 4 mph rather than 5, clearance is 2.4" and the climb rating is 6 degrees, so a steep driveway or a rough path is better suited to the Regal. Front-wheel drive also feels different outdoors, because the back of the chair swings wider than you expect until you are used to it. And it comes in red only.
Straight talk
Is it right for you?
A good fit if you
- have a tight home, this is the tightest turn Merits builds at 17"
- want the seat to sit low, it goes down to 16.5" off the floor
- weigh up to 300 lbs. and want a 16", 18" or 20" seat at the same price
- want the lightest full-size Merits chair for a vehicle lift, it weighs 154 lbs.
Look elsewhere if you
- want to go faster than 4 mph, the Vision Sport and the Regal both reach 5 mph
- cross rough ground or climb a steep slope, clearance is 2.4" and the climb rating is 6 degrees
- want a color choice, Merits Health builds this chair in red only
- need more than 300 lbs. of capacity
Getting the size right
Not sure it will fit you?
Five measurements, taken at home with a tape and a firm chair, tell you whether a seat will suit you. The guide opens right here with a printable worksheet.
Specifications
Speed and range vary with rider weight, terrain, temperature and battery condition.
What to expect after you order
After you place your order, we place it with Merits Health and track it to your door. The carrier schedules the delivery window with you in advance, so you are never left guessing when it will arrive.
This power wheelchair ships one way. Here is what that includes.
This option works best if you have help on hand and want the lowest delivery cost.
We schedule with you
The carrier calls ahead to set a delivery appointment that works for you.
Your power wheelchair arrives boxed
It comes on the delivery truck in its protective packaging.
Dropped at your curb
The driver brings it to your curb, driveway, or garage entrance.
You take it from there
Moving it inside and unboxing it is up to you or someone helping you.
Warranty and returns
The Merits Vision CF is covered by Merits Health's own limited warranty, published by Merits Health as follows.
| What is covered | How long |
|---|---|
| Base frame | 5 years |
| Joystick, power module and controller | 13 months |
| Motor, gearbox and brake assembly | 13 months |
| Transaxle | 13 months |
| Circuit boards, angle sensor and electrical harnesses | 13 months |
| Charger | 13 months |
| Batteries | 13 months |
| Metal seat frame, seat post and seat mount | 13 months |
| Caster beam and caster forks | 13 months |
| Anti-tipper assembly | 13 months |
| Footplates | 13 months |
| Joystick mounting bracket | 13 months |
| Armrest bracket, metal part only | 13 months |
What is not covered
Wear items are not covered. Those are tires and tubes, fuses and bulbs, battery cases, plastic and rubber parts, motor brushes, brake pads, upholstery including the seat and the arm pads, and painted surfaces including the shrouds and the fenders.
Accidents, acts of nature, loss and theft are not covered either. The warranty is void if the chair is altered or serviced by anyone Merits Health has not authorized, if the serial number is removed, or if the chair is misused, neglected or kept in unsuitable conditions. Labor, service calls, freight and any other cost of fitting a warranty part are the owner's.
If something goes wrong
Call us first at 1-855-HIELINE. We file the claim with Merits Health for you and get the covered part sorted out rather than handing you a phone number.
Returns
This power wheelchair may be returned within 30 days of delivery if it is unused and in the original packaging. Contact us before starting a return. See our return policy for complete details.
This power wheelchair has a 20% restocking fee.
Return shipping to us is yours to arrange, and the shipping we paid to deliver it to you is deducted from your refund along with that fee.
Common questions
The drive wheels sit ahead of you, so the chair is pulled into a turn instead of pushed round. The front goes exactly where you point it, which is why the turning radius is 17". The thing to get used to is that the back of the chair swings wider than you expect, so give the rear corners room for the first week.
The captain seat is the padded high-back seat with a headrest, and it is what most people order. The pan seat is a flat base you put your own cushion on, which is the one to pick if a therapist has specified a pressure cushion. Both cost the same and both come in 16", 18" and 20" widths.
Sit upright, have someone measure the widest part of your hips, then add about two inches and round up to 16", 18" or 20". The depth then adjusts from 16" to 20" in 1" steps once the chair is with you. If a therapist has measured you, their numbers win over anything here.
On pavement and packed paths, yes, on 9" knobby drive tires. Ground clearance is 2.4" and the climb rating is 6 degrees, so a steep driveway, deep gravel or soft ground are past what this chair is built for. The Regal has 3" of clearance and a 12 degree climb rating if that is your ground.
It breaks down and the heaviest piece is 62.7 lbs., which is lighter than most full-size chairs. That is still a two-person lift for most people, or a vehicle lift.
Red only. Merits Health does not build this chair in another color.
Yes. We offer CareCredit financing with plans from 6 to 60 months. Use the payment estimate near the price to see monthly options and prequalify with a soft credit check that does not affect your score.
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See how this power wheelchair compares
Pick another power wheelchair in the same category and see a clear, side by side look at the specs that matter. Every figure on both sides is published by the manufacturer.
Merits Health builds this power wheelchair in one color.
More about the colors.What does this mean?
Merits Health builds this chair in red only, so there is nothing to choose.
Select one.What does this mean?
Two decisions here, and the width is the one worth taking time over.
Type. The captain seat is the padded high-back seat with a headrest, and it is what most people order. The pan seat is a flat base you put your own cushion on, and it is the one to pick if a therapist has specified a pressure cushion.
Width. Sit upright, have someone measure the widest part of your hips, then add about two inches and round up. All three widths cost the same.
Depth is not a separate choice, because it adjusts on the chair in 1" steps once it is with you.
If a therapist has measured you, their numbers win over anything here. If nobody has, use the measuring guide on this page.
Select one.What does this mean?
This sets how the joystick is held, and it is separate from which side it sits on. You choose the side in the Joystick position step, at no charge.
In-line is the standard mount and the joystick stays fixed at the end of the armrest.
Swing-away lets you push the joystick clear so the chair pulls all the way under a table, a desk or a kitchen counter.
Select one.What does this mean?
This is the armrest the joystick sits on. Most people choose the side of their stronger hand. Both sides cost the same.
Select one.What does this mean?
The fixed footplate is one piece across the front and it is what the chair is built with. It keeps the chair shorter and there is less to maintain.
Elevating legrests swing away to the side and raise, so a leg can be held out straight and supported. Pick these if you have swelling that is helped by raising the leg, or a knee or a hip that does not bend far.
Included.What does this mean?
Curbside delivery is free on this chair. The carrier calls you to arrange a window and brings it to your curb, driveway or garage entrance on a lift gate truck.
Included.What does this mean?
The warranty is included and there is nothing to add. Five years on the base frame and 13 months on everything else, from the date you buy it. The full list is in the Warranty tab further down this page.
