2.0 SAFETY POINTS
In consideration of your safety, the following should always be complied with:
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VELA Blues 300 is intended for limited outdoor operation. Driving should take place on level and
solid surfaces in places one is well familiar with.
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Outdoor driving must not occur after lighting-up time.
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VELA Blues 300 is as standard not approved as a passenger seat during car, bus or train
transportation.
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The chair is not designed to be lifted during transport.
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Always make sure that the wheelchair is responsibly secure in approved lashing equipment
during transportation in car, bus, train or similar.
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Never stand on the footplates whilst getting on and off since this will make the wheelchair tip
over.
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Always lower the electric lift to the lowest position before accelerating over difference in levels
and before driving at high speed.
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Always lower the electric lift to the lowest position before driving on slanting surfaces.
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Never drive sideways on slanting surfaces as the inclination could cause the chair to overturn.
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The wheelchair may not be exposed to rain or heavy moisture, as water will damage the electronics.
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Never cover the battery charger during charging as it develops heat. The battery charger must be
placed on a solid surface with air circulation.
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When driving backwards as well as when operating electric functions, it must be ensured that
this can be done without danger to other persons.
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The wheelchair can be configured for use as a passenger seat during transport, but only as a
specially configured version (see item 6 re. transport)
Warning!
The VELA Blues 300 is not approved as a passenger seat for use in cars, buses or trains.
The chair is not designed to be lifted during transport.
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1.2. SITTING POSITION
The correct sitting position can be achieved when the back rest is
placed so that there is approx. 3-finger width of space between
the front edge of the seat and the back of the knees. The back rest
can be moved backwards and forwards (with the use of tools)
over the seat to adjust the seat depth (see 1.3.3.) The arm rest is
correctly positioned when you are sitting upright with the elbows
against the body and the arms rest without difficulty and without
raising the shoulder blades.
1.2.1. ARM REST
The height of the arm rest is positioned by loosening the bolt (use
tools) in the arm rest holder. Tighten the bolt at the desired height.
The depth of the arm rest, i.e. placement in relation to the edge
of the seat, can be adjusted by loosening the two bolts in the arm
rest holder. Subsequently, the arm rest can be pushed backwards
and forwards in the seat’s C-track. Tighten the bolt at the desired
position.
1.2.2. SITTING HEIGHT
As a standard, the VELA Blues 300 electric wheelchair is fitted with
an electric seat lift (seat hoist). The electric lift is operated via the
switch (normally placed on the same side as the control box).
NB!
For safety reasons, the electric lift should be lowered to the
lowest position before driving over uneven surfaces, on slanting
surfaces, before driving over longer distances or before driving at
the highest speed.
In consideration of your safety, the wheelchair is fitted with an auto-
matic safety circuit which reduces speed to 50% when the electric
lift is raised 7cm or higher over the bottom position.
