1.3.8.1. emergency Brake
The powerchair can be stopped immediately by turning it off: Press
the I/0 button.
Warning!
When the powerchair is turned off, the electric brake is
activated immediately. This will cause a very sudden stop. The chair
must therefore only in emergencies be turned off while it is still
moving. There is a risk of the user falling out of the chair! There is a
risk of the chair tipping over!
1.3.8.2. disengagement
Should it be necessary to manoeuvre the chair manually, the electric
brake and motor can be disengaged using the two disconnection
arms under the protective motor cover.
note!
It is not possible to operate the Blues 200 powerchair
electrically when the disengagement function is in use. Push both
disconnection arms back into the horizontal position immediately
after manoeuvring the chair.
Warning!
Do not attempt to manoeuvre the chair manually when
the motor is still in gear, when the chair is on a sloping surface, on
a landing or in a similar situation where the chair might start rolling
or run out of control.
1.3.9. standing still and parking
Always use the I/0 button to turn the powerchair off as soon as you
no longer want to drive it.
note!
When the chair is turned on, battery power is consumed. It
is therefore a good idea to turn off the chair when it is parked.
1.3.5. negotiating oBstacles
The VELA Blues 200 can handle a difference in surface level of up
to 4 cm, which makes it possible to cross e.g. doorsteps and many
types of ramps. Always drive as straight as possible when negotiat-
ing such obstacles. For abrupt changes in level, it helps to increase
the length and speed of your approach.
Warning!
The electric seat lift must be lowered to the lowest posi-
tion before negotiating obstacles as a raised seat reduces stability
and can cause the chair to tip over!
1.3.6. negotiating sloping sUrfaces
The powerchair has enough traction to negotiate standard house-
hold ramps.
(Max. gradient with load of 75 kg: 12°). When moving down
ramps, the chair must always move perpendicular to the sloping
surface and at a slow speed.
Warning!
The electric seat lift must always be lowered to the
lowest position before negotiating sloping surfaces as a raised seat
reduces stability and can cause the chair to tip over!
Warning!
The chair must never be driven diagonally or sideways
across a sloping surface as this can cause the chair to tip over!
1.3.7. Braking
To stop the powerchair, return the joystick to the central position or
let go of it.
1.3.8. electric Brake
The VELA Blues 200 is equipped with an electric brake that is
activated automatically moments after the drive motors stop. This
brake ensures that the chair is fully locked when entering and exit-
ing, parking on ramps etc.
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