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2.0. safeTy poinTs

for your safety, the following should always be observed:

  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.

   Always lower the electric seat lift to the lowest position before negotiating sloping surfaces.

   Never drive sideways or diagonally on a sloping surface as this can cause the chair to tip over.

   The chair must never be subjected to rain or extreme moisture as moisture can damage the 

 electronics.

   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.

   When moving backwards and when operating the electric functions, make sure that other people are 

well out of the way.

   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.

Summary of Contents for Blues 100

Page 1: ...w w w v e l a E U U K u s e r m a n u a l...

Page 2: ...ela Blues 100 3 1 0 Operation 4 1 1 Before operation 4 1 2 Operation 5 2 0 Safety points 8 3 0 Set up 9 4 0 Batteries and recharging 11 5 0 Maintenance and troubleshooting 13 6 0 Technical data 14 7 0...

Page 3: ...se read this manual carefully and keep it for later reference It must always be available to the user This user manual must always be kept on the chair The manual is also available on VELA s website w...

Page 4: ...he following The footrest is in place and both feet are placed properly on the footplate The electric lift seat lift is in the lowest position The electric tilt seat tilt is in neutral position Both m...

Page 5: ...and tilt Choose one of the functions by pressing the function button pushing the joystick forwards to move forwards or backwards to move backwards It is possible to change between the two functions b...

Page 6: ...ic fields that can affect its surroundings such as e g shop security systems Negotiating obstacles The VELA Blues 100 can handle a difference in surface level of up to 3 5 cm which makes it possible t...

Page 7: ...ocated on top of the motor blocks clockwise to Note It is not possible to operate the VELA Blues 100 powerchair electrically when the release function is in use Turn the two handles back to immediatel...

Page 8: ...loping surfaces Never drive sideways or diagonally on a sloping surface as this can cause the chair to tip over The chair must never be subjected to rain or extreme moisture as moisture can damage the...

Page 9: ...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 p...

Page 10: ...osition for the footplate is selected and the six sided bolt is tightened again The s footplate can be folded up when entering and exiting the chair Adjustment of chair back seat depth The chair back...

Page 11: ...electrical equipment must be deposited at an approved recycling centre according to the marking on the product Battery charge indicator The control box has a built in battery indicator For fully char...

Page 12: ...ous vapours can develop when flat batteries are recharged Call your VELA service technician 5 0 Maintenance and troubleshooting Cleaning Wipe wash the wheels as needed using mild soap and water Wipe t...

Page 13: ...that the rubber seal has not been damaged If this is not the case contact VELA Once a week Testing control box functions User 1 Check the on off switch 2 Check the horn 3 Check the speed try accelerat...

Page 14: ...ondition age of batteries checked Call a service technician to have the wiring to batteries checked 6 0 Technical data Chair identification number The serial number is found on the chassis between the...

Page 15: ...heels front 175 x 40 mm solid Seat size 35 x 45 cm 40 x 50 cm 44 x 44 cm 45 x 50 cm 47 x 49 cm 50 x 50 cm Sitting height 50 70 cm Seat height front edge no load 50 cm Height without seat 40 cm Back si...

Page 16: ...seat For the VELA Blues 100 200 300 to be used as the passenger seat in a car the chair must be configured as shown below in case of doubt please contact VELA SW seat and back system width 40 45 50 c...

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