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1.
The seat can be swiveled fully through 360° and can lock into
any one of eight positions. This allows a variety of different positions
if you need to sit at a table etc. Swiveling it within 90° allows easy
entry and exit. The lever is located on the right hand side of the seat.
When the lever is released make sure the seat locks into place (Fig 3.1).
2. The seat adjustment lever located at the front of seat allows the seat
to be adjusted forward or backward (fig 3.2).
3. The Backrest Adjustment lever located at the RH side of the seat
allows the backrest to be adjusted for comfort.
4. Both armrests can be adjusted for angle, by use of turnwheel located under the armrest. The headrest can be
made higher simply by pulling gently upwards. To lower there is a small lever located on the top of the seat at the
base of the left hand headrest support. Simply move the lever and adjust to preferred height.
5. The Seat Height is adjustable and can be reset by removing the seat and top cover (see previous instruction).
You will see the seat post and a bolt going through it from right to left. Remove the bolt and pull up the inner seat
post. You will see several adjustment holes. Select the one of your choice and refit.
5. DRIVING
Before driving make sure that the Battery is fully charged, check that the tyres do not appear to be soft, see
Maintenance section for details of monthly checks and tyre pressures. Check that the Key is switched OFF before
entry. When comfortably sat, ensure that the seat lever has locked the seat secure. Ensure that the armrests are in
the down position and fasten seat belt.
1. Set the Vita speed to slow. Hold the Tiller with both hands and gently pull the right control lever towards you to
move the Vita forward. The more you pull the lever, the faster you will go. Always come to a stop before changing
H or L speeds, or forward and reverse.
2. Releasing the control lever automatically operates the brakes to slow down and stop. Once stopped, the parking
brake will automatically come on.
3. Use the Tiller to steer.
4. To negotiate from pavement to road, or road to pavement, you should try to find a suitable slope. The Vita will
mount, or go down kerbs 12cm high, but you should approach a kerb at right angles (90°). You should stop just
short of the edge and:
If you are going up; select the high speed setting then drive until both front and back wheels are on the
pavement, then immediately lower the speed.
If going down, proceed slowly on low setting until on the road, then switch to a suitable higher speed to cross the
road safely. Do not attempt kerbs higher than 12cm and do not go up or down at an angle, always 90°. Do take
extra care and if you are going from pavement to road, make sure the road is clear. Anything different to the
above could result in an accident and injury.
5. The Vita is suitable for road use BUT great care must be taken and at the maximum speed of 8 mph, you may
present a hazard to other faster moving road users. (See safe driving tips at the rear of this manual.)
6. Watch your Battery Indicator. The distance you can travel depends on many factors, the more slopes, the less
distance you can travel. We recommend that you gradually explore going further each day.
