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1.3. operation

1.3.1. vr2 control Box

The VELA Blues 200 will normally be equipped with a VR2 control 
box. The powerchair is turned on and off on the I/0 button.The 
‘speed up’ button increases operating speed: Press the button 
repeatedly and you will see the indicator light move up.

The ‘speed down’ button reduces operating speed: Press the button 
repeatedly and you will see the indicator light move down.

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orce to mange the joystick:

Forward/backward: 1.3Nm
Sideways: 1.0 Nm

Two of the powerchair’s functions are controlled from the control 
box (normally lift 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 by moving the joystick to the side). The 
control box has a signal horn.
It is not possible for the user to re-program the control box.

1.3.2. pilot+ control Box (optional)

As an optional feature, the powerchair can be equipped with a 
Pilot+ control box. The powerchair is turned on and off on the I/0 
button. The function button allows you to switch between the 
various functions: Press the function 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 function button and the 
powerchair will return to the Drive position where the joystick is 
pushed forwards to move forwards.
Force to mange the joystick:
Forward/backward: 1.3Nm
Sideways: 1.0 Nm

1.5. position of control Box

1.5.1. fixed sUpport

The control box is mounted on either the right or the left side 
according to customer specifications. The joystick is mounted as 
standard on a fixed support. Its position can be regulated forwards 
or backwards in relation to the armrest: Loosen the bolt on the slid-
ing bar and place the control box in the desired position.

1.5.2. catch Bolt fitting (optional) 

The easily adjustable catch bolt fitting makes it possible to lower 
the control box so that the chair can e.g. come all the way up to a 
table. The catch bolt is released by lightly pressing the polished lock 
handle forward. It can be operated either from the side or from the 
front. When the control box is pulled up and back into the operat-
ing position, the catch bolt automatically locks into place. 

The position of the control box can be regulated forwards or back-
wards in relation to the armrest: Loosen the bolt on the sliding bar 
and place the control box in the desired position.
 

1.5.3. parallel fitting (optional)

The powerchair can be equipped with a swivel parallel fitting that 
makes it possible to move the control box back along the armrest 
so that the chair can e.g. come all the way up to a table.

The position of the control box can be regulated forwards or back-
wards in relation to the armrest: Loosen the bolt on the sliding bar 
and place the control box in the desired position.

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.

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Summary of Contents for Blues 200

Page 1: ...www vela eu UK user manual...

Page 2: ...box optional 10 1 3 3 Steering with joystick 11 1 3 4 Description of the powerchair s controls 11 1 3 5 Negotiating obstacles 12 1 3 6 Negotiating sloping surfaces 12 1 3 7 Braking 12 1 3 8 Electric b...

Page 3: ...Maintenance and troubleshooting 4 0 1 Cleaning 19 4 0 2 Maintenance 19 4 0 2 Troubleshooting 19 5 0 Guarantee and service 21 6 0 Transport 21 6 0 1 Lashing rings 21 7 0 Technical data 7 0 1 Chair ide...

Page 4: ...air s control box or depending on the individual construction of the chair from a separate tilt switch The mid wheel drive permits operation in very narrow spaces After some getting used to it will qu...

Page 5: ...lace 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 motors are connected both disconne...

Page 6: ...e of the seat with legs as stretched out as possible The reverse procedure can be followed when entering the chair If the powerchair is equipped with a power tilt function tilting the seat can be very...

Page 7: ...e VELA Blues 200 powerchair can be equipped with folding armrests The height of the armrests can be adjusted by loosening the handle on the armrest bar Tighten again in the desired position It is poss...

Page 8: ...by adjusting the tilt pole behind the chair back The pole can be released from the ball shaft at one end and either extended or shortened by turning the ends in the middle piece The manual back tilt c...

Page 9: ...seat tilt Depending on how the powerchair is equipped it may have fixed seat tilt or electric seat tilt The fixed seat tilt can be adjusted by regulating the bar s support plate Request technical assi...

Page 10: ...ional As an optional feature the powerchair can be equipped with a Pilot control box The powerchair is turned on and off on the I 0 button The function button allows you to switch between the various...

Page 11: ...een the two wheels asynchronously and in some cases in opposite directions This will cause the chair to move on a path in the desired direction NOTE When changing directions the chair s swivel wheels...

Page 12: ...d 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 lowe...

Page 13: ...onnection 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 int...

Page 14: ...ootplate 1 4 3 Electrically operated W leg supports option al This type of leg support can be raised electrically to almost a hori zontal position They are operated from the tilt switch or from the co...

Page 15: ...e or from the front When the control box is pulled up and back into the operat ing position the catch bolt automatically locks into place The position of the control box can be regulated forwards or b...

Page 16: ...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 be...

Page 17: ...atteries extreme care must be taken to connect correctly Red wire to the pole Incorrect connection can damage the powerchair s electronics NOTE Batteries must not be disposed of with ordinary househol...

Page 18: ...ocket on the front of the un derside of the control box NOTE The chair cannot be turned on when the charging unit is connected 3 Plug the charging unit to the mains power 230 V and turn it on The yell...

Page 19: ...rvice technician It is recommended that the powerchair is serviced once a year by a VELA service technician when all moving parts will be lubricated and checked for wear 4 0 3 Troubleshooting If your...

Page 20: ...t 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 accelerating...

Page 21: ...n be reduced to approx 85 cm by folding the chair back across the seat Loosen the pin on the chair back and remove it Then fold the chair back across the seat 6 0 1 Lashing rings The powerchair is equ...

Page 22: ...n 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 cm WB head restraint Folding or fixed armrest Electric or manual chair b...

Page 23: ...240 160 Tilt actuator Linak RA60 24 VDC Electric back actuator Linak LA28 24 VDC Motorised control VELA ET3 2 24VDC 7 0 5 Charger Automatic Power Charger Classic 8A 230 VAC 7 0 6 Dimensions Seat heig...

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