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6.0.2. PASSENGER SEAT (OPTIONAL)
VELA Blues 300 can be configured for use as the passenger seat of a car. The chair must be
constructed as below, and the work must be carried out by a VELA technician or suitably trained personnel.
Configuration for use as a passenger seat
For the VELA Blues 100 – 200 – 300 to be used as the passenger seat in 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 rest
- Folding or fixed armrest
- Electric or manual chair back
- Electrically operated leg support or E-leg s swivel footrest
6.0.3. POSITIONING THE 3-POINT SEAT BELT ON THE USER
IMPORTANT: The 3-point seat belt must not be tightened across sharp edges.
The drawing illustrates the incorrect positioning of a 3-point
seat belt. The seatbelts must not be held away from the body by parts of the
wheelchair, such as armrests, wheels, etc.
THESE TWO DRAWINGS ILLUSTRATE THE CORRECT POSITIONING OF A 3-POINT SEATBELT
The seatbelt must have full contact with the shoulder, chest and hips.
The lap belt must be positioned as close as possible to the hips.
