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1.3. DriVing

1.3.1. Vr2 ControL Box

VELA Blues 1100 is as a standard, fitted with a control box type VR2. 

The power chair is switched on and off with the I/0 button.

To operate a tilt/seat height function, push the button 
on the joystick with a symbol of a chair. 
To operate a function the joystick is moved forwards (up) or 
backwards (down)

the speed up button increases driving speed: 

Push repeatedly 

on the button and you will see the light indicator move to the right.

the slow button reduces the speed: 

Push repeatedly on the but-

ton and you will see the light indicator move to the left. 
The control box has a hooter. 

It is not possible for the user to re-program the control box.

Force to mange the joystick:
Forward/backward: 1.3Nm
Sideways: 1.0 Nm

1.3.2. r-nEt ControL Box (optionAL)

As an optional feature, the powerchair can be equipped with a R-Net 
control box. The powerchair is turned on and off on the I/0 button. 

The mode button allows you to switch between the various functions: 
Press the mode button once and immediately move the joystick to the 
side. You will note that various indicator lights on the control box 
show which (of up to five possible) functions are activated: electric 
lift, seat tilt, chair back tilt, footrest right, footrest left. Every time the 
joystick is moved to the side, it changes to a new function. To operate 

a function, push the joystick forwards (UP) or backwards (DOWN).

Speed: The first option is to adjust speed. When the number in the 
display flashes, you can increase your speed by pushing the joystick 
forwards or decrease it by pushing the joystick backwards. (The speed 
will appear as a number from 1 to 5 on the display.)

When you want to move again, press the mode button and the 
powerchair will return to the drive position where the joystick is 
pushed forwards to move forwards.

Force to manage the joystick:
Forward/backward: 1.3Nm
Sideways: 1.0 Nm

 

Sitting height  

and back tilt 

 

1.5. pLACEMEnt oF thE ControL Box

1.5.1. pArALLEL Fittings

The control box is mounted on either the right or the left side 
according to customer specifications.

The VELA Blues 1100 is delivered with parallel fittings as standard, 
making it possible to slide the control box along the armrest so 
that the chair can come all the way up to a table.

Be careful with your fingers when sliding the control box back/for-
ward using the parallel fitting.

1.6. hip strAp

It is possible to equip the chair with a hip strap. This can be fitted to 

the chair as shown in the accompanying guide.

Summary of Contents for Blues 1100

Page 1: ...U K u s e r m a n u a l VELA Goeteborgvej 12 DK 9200 Aalborg SV Denmark Tel 45 96 34 76 00 mail vela dk www vela eu VELA Blues 1100 UK January 2012 VELA Blues 1100 rear wheel driven VELA Blues 1100 f...

Page 2: ...el drive Max speed 10 km h Range 30 km Max gradient 12 Obstacle max 8 cm 6 cm Turning radius 67 cm 99 cm Driving properties VELA Blues 1100 Front wheel drive VELA Blues 1100 Rear wheel drive Sitting h...

Page 3: ...n of the steering of the power chair 11 1 3 5 Driving over obstacles 12 1 3 6 Driving on slanting surface 12 1 3 7 Braking 12 1 3 8 Electro brake 12 1 3 8 1 Friction coupling 13 1 3 9 Stationary and p...

Page 4: ...t by unauthorised service technicians VELA provides service on weekdays 6 0 Transportation The height of the powerchair can be reduced to approx 85 cm by folding the chair back across the seat Loosen...

Page 5: ...or to your local recycling installation VELA reserves the right to make amendments 5 20 Part Maintenance rried out by Maintenance Interval Wheels User Check that the tyres are not worn and that stones...

Page 6: ...th Do not use an abrasive or rough sponge or brush The seat and back rest are cleaned by vaccuuming or with a brush The cover is normally a polyester product for your comfort and dry cleaning is recom...

Page 7: ...our safety the power chair is fitted with an automatic safety circuit which reduces speed to 50 when the electric lift is raised 7 cm or higher over the bottom position 3 1 2 BATTERY CHARGER Charging...

Page 8: ...erated from the tilting switch normally placed on the same side as the control box 1 2 5 NECK SUPPORT standard chair The height and position of the neck support optional are adjust able By loosening b...

Page 9: ...ne is well familiar with VELA Blues 1100 is as standard not approved as a passenger seat during car bus or train transportation The chair is not designed to be lifted during transport Always make sure...

Page 10: ...five possible functions are activated electric lift seat tilt chair back tilt footrest right footrest left Every time the joystick is moved to the side it changes to a new function To operate a funct...

Page 11: ...y and in certain cases in each their direction This will make the chair move in one path in the desired direction NB By changing the driving direction the chair s flywheel must change position they wi...

Page 12: ...hair s stability with danger of tipping over The power chair must not be driven at an angle or sideways on a slanting surface as tilting to the side can cause overturning 1 3 7 BRAKING Driving is inte...

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