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1.0. USER MANUAL
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1.1. BEFORE OPERATION
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1.1.1. Entry and exit .............................................................................................................. 6
1.1.2. Foot plate .................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.3. Assistance getting off ................................................................................................. 7
1.1.4. Seat rotation ............................................................................................................... 7
1.2. SITTING POSITION
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1.2.1. Arm rest ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.2. Seating height ............................................................................................................ 8
1.2.3. Back rest ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.4. Neck support ............................................................................................................. 9
1.2.5. Seat depth .................................................................................................................. 10
1.2.6. Electric tilt / seat angle ................................................................................................ 10
1.3 DRIVING
1.3.1. VR2 control box .......................................................................................................... 11
1.3.2. R-Net control box (optional) ....................................................................................... 11
1.3.3. Steering with the Joystick ........................................................................................... 12
1.3.4. Description of the wheelchair’s steering ..................................................................... 12
1.3.5. Driving over obstacles ................................................................................................. 13
1.3.6. Driving on slanting surface.......................................................................................... 13
1.3.7. Braking ....................................................................................................................... .13
1.3.8. Electro-brake .............................................................................................................. 13
1.3.8.1. Friction coupling ............................................................................................ 14
1.3.9. Stationary and parking ................................................................................................ 14
1.4. FOOT SUPPORTS
1.4.1. Hinged footplates ....................................................................................................... 15
1.4.2. Swivel E-foot supports (optional) ................................................................................ 15
1.4.3. Electric elevated W leg support (optional) ................................................................... 15
1.4.4. Heel stops................................................................................................................... 15
1.5. PLACEMENT OF CONTROL BOX
1.5.1. Parallel mounting ........................................................................................................ 16
1.6. HIP STRAP
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CONTENTS
5.0. WARRANTY AND SERVICE
VELA refers to the Danish Sale of Goods Act with regard to war-
ranty. The warranty applies only if original spare parts and acces-
sories are used, and always provided that adjustments are carried
out by authorised service technicians. VELA assumes no liability for
damage to the product or injury to the user as a result of:
• Transport
• Misuse
• Ordinary wear and tear
• Incorrect use
• Using non-original spare parts and accessories
• Adjustments carried out by unauthorised service technicians
6.0. TRANSPORT
The height of the powerchair can 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 chair can be fitted with a lashing ring which is used if the chair
is to be transported by car, bus or train. The lashing rings can only
be mounted if the chair is configured with a C-profile seat frame.
(Contact VELA for further information)
Warning!
The VELA Blues 300 is not approved as a passenger seat
for use in cars, buses or trains. Always make sure that the power-
chair is secured using approved lashing equipment during transport
in cars, buses, trains etc.
The chair is not designed to be lifted during transport.
