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2.0. safeTy poinTs
for your safety, the following should always be observed:
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The VELA Blues 100 is for indoor use only. It should only be operated on level surfaces in places where
the user feels confident.
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Always turn the VELA Blues 100 off before entering or exiting the chair, as moving the joystick
inadvertently can cause the chair to move.
•
Never stand on the footplates when entering or exiting the chair as this can cause the chair to tip
over.
•
Always lower the electric seat lift to the lowest position before negotiating obstacles and before
moving at high speeds.
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Always lower the electric seat lift to the lowest position before negotiating sloping surfaces.
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Never drive sideways or diagonally on a sloping surface as this can cause the chair to tip over.
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The chair must never be subjected to rain or extreme moisture as moisture can damage the
electronics.
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Never cover the battery charging unit during recharging as it produces heat. The battery charging unit
must be placed on a firm, well-ventilated surface.
•
Electric wheelchairs must not be charged in a wet or damp environment.
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When moving backwards and when operating the electric functions, make sure that other people are
well out of the way.
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The wheelchair can be configured for use as a passenger seat during transport, but only as a specially
configured version (see item 7 re. transport)
Warning!
The VELA Blues 100 is not approved as a passenger seat for use in cars, buses or trains.
The chair is not designed to be lifted during transport.
3.0. seT-up
assisTanCe When exiTing The Chair
The electric seat lift can help in connection with entering and
exiting the chair.
for instance, the electric seat lift can be placed in the highest
position before sliding out over the front edge of the seat with
legs as stretched out as possible.
The reverse procedure can be followed when entering the
chair.
The self-locking conical guideways in the armrest bars ensure
that the armrests cannot be pushed down unintentionally.
Thus, it is safe to use the armrests as support when entering
and exiting the chair.
siTTing posiTions
A correct sitting position is achieved when the chair back is
placed with approx. three fingers of space between the front
edge of the seat and the hollows of the knees. The chair back
can be moved (using tools) forwards and backwards above the
seat to adjust for seat depth. The armrests are in the correct
position when the user is sitting up straight with elbows in
to the body and arms resting comfortably without lifting the
shoulder blades.
arMresT adJusTMenT
The height of the armrests can be adjusted by loosening the
hand screw in the armrest bar.
The distance between the armrest can be adjusted by loosen-
ing the hand screw under the seat.
remember to tighten the hand screws again.
seaT lifT
The VELA Blues 100 has, as standard equipment, a seat lift. It
is operated by pressing the bottom left function button.
To raise the seat, press the left function button while pushing
the joystick forwards.
To lower the seat, press the left function button while pushing
the joystick backwards.
