1.0. User manUal
This powerchair is a class A (EN 12184) electric wheelchair. The first attempts to operate the chair
should be made in an area with plenty of floor space. Choose a low operating speed (press the
‘down button’ a few times) until you have become accustomed to the chair.
1.1. Before operation
Before starting the powerchair, you should check the 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 motors are connected (both disconnection arms are horizontal).
• The powerchair is turned on by pressing the I/O button.
1.1.1. entering and exiting
Always turn off the power before entering or exiting the chair (the I/0 button).
1.1.2. footplate
The footplate can be folded up to allow you to place your feet on the floor.
Warning!
Do not stand on the footplate or footrests – the chair can tip and you may loose your
balance.
part
maintenance
carried oUt By
maintenance
interval
WHEELS
User
Check that the tyres are not worn and that
stones or other objects are not sitting in
the tread.
If the wheels are pneumatic, check the air
pressure, which must be between 2.20-3.5
Kilo Pascal.
The wheel can be inflated with either a car
pump or at a service station.
Once a
month,
depending
on use
CHANGING
WHEELS
VELA
Contact VELA
CONTROL BOx
User
The control box and the rubber seal
around the joystick must always be kept
clean. Once a week, you should check that
the joystick returns to its original position
and 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 accelerating and
decelerating.
4. Check the seat lift – raise and lower the
seat to its full extent.
5. Check the seat tilt – tilt the seat all the
way backwards and all the way forwards.
If any of the functions do not work or if
anything feels different to normal, contact
VELA.
Once a
month
BATTERIES
VELA
Batteries must be replaced by VELA.
If the batteries are leaking, avoid touching
them as the contents are corrosive.
In the event
of flat or
defective
batteries
ACCESSORIES
User
All accessories such as footrests, armrests
and body supports must be adjusted using
the tools supplied.
Once a
month
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