1.0. usEr MAnuAL
The initial driving attempts should be conducted in a place with free floorspace. Select a low driving
speed (press the “down” button a few times) until you have become used to the wheelchair.
1.1 BEForE DriVing
Before you start the wheelchair the following should be checked:
• The foot support is in place and you have both feet properly placed on the foot plate
• The electric lift (the seat) is lowered to the lowest position
• Electric tilt (seat angle) is in lowest position
• both motors are engaged
• The wheelchair is switched on by pressing the I/0 button.
1.1.1. gEtting on AnD oFF
Always switch off the wheelchair before getting on and off (the I/0 button)
1.1.2. Foot pLAtE
The footplate can be flipped up so that you can step onto the floor.
Warning!
Do not stand up on the footplate or foot support – the wheelchair will be able to tip up
and you risk losing your balance.
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On/off
Emergency lights
Directional right/left
Battery indicator
Speed indicator
Alert
Lights
Speed up
Speed down
Sitting height
and back tilt
4.0. MAintEnAnCE AnD trouBLEshooting
4.0.1. MAintEnAnCE
The wheels are wiped/washed when needed with mild soapy water.
The motor shield is wiped with a soft cloth. 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 recommended. Washing the cover is not recommended
due to shrinkage.
The control box is cleaned with a slightly damp cloth and possibly
a light sulphate solution. The arm rests are wiped with a damp
cloth and possibly warm soapy water. The arm rests are normally
covered in leather and do not tolerate organic solvents.
4.0.2. trouBLEshooting
Do not use the power chair if the chair is bahaving abnormal or
erratically.
Should breakdown of your VELA Blues 1100 occur, please first
check the following:
thE WhEELChAir CAnnot stArt
• both friction coupling handles are in operating position (see
photo)
• The battery indicator shows that power is on
• The overload cutout is disengaged: Push the safety feature home
• The seat is in driving position: I.e. either positioned forwards or
positioned backwards.
thE WhEELChAir DriVEs sLoWLy
• The seat is lowered to the lowest position
• Speed selection on the control box is selected to max.
thE WhEELChAir LoosEs poWEr
• The charging apparatus is correctly connected
• The charging process is normal (read LED’s on the charger’s
front panel)
• Call a service technician to check the batteries’ condition/age
• Call a service technician to check the power line to the batteries
