1.0. USER MANUAL
The initial driving attempts should be conducted in a place with free floorspace. Select a low driving
speed (press the “down” button a few times) until you have become used to the wheelchair.
1.1 BEFORE DRIVING
Before you start the wheelchair the following should be checked:
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The foot support is in place and you have both feet properly placed on the foot plate
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The electric lift (the seat) is lowered to the lowest position
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Electric tilt (seat angle) is in a neutral position
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Both motors are engaged (pivoting arm is positioned lengthwise of the wheelchair)
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The wheelchair is switched on by pressing the I/0 button.
1.1.1. GETTING ON AND OFF
Always switch off the wheelchair before getting on and off (the I/0 button)
1.1.2. THE FOOT PLATE
Swing the seat to the side so that you can move your feet off the footplate and can step onto the
floor. The footplate can be flipped up so that you can step onto the floor.
Warning!
Do not stand up on the footplate or foot support – the wheelchair will be able to tip up
and you risk losing your balance.
3.1.2. BATTERY CHARGER
Charging is done with the accompanying battery charger. Charg-
ing time will be approx. 8 hours depending on the condition of
the battery and it is recommended that you charge the battery
every night. The battery is fully automatic and controls power and
voltage itself during the charging process. When the batteries are
fully charged, the power consumption will be minimal and you can
safely let the battery charger remain connected until you use your
VELA Blues 300 next time.
3.1.3. THIS IS WHAT YOU DO
1. The wheelchair is parked and switched off (press the I/0 button)
2. The charging plug is placed in the front socket in the control
box’s underside. NOTE! The wheelchair cannot be switched on
when the charging plug is inserted.
3. The battery charger is connected to the mains supply (230V)
and switched on. The yellow lamp on the front panel of the
charger lights up as a sign that charging is in operation.
4. When the “completed” lamp (green) in the charger’s front
panel lights up, the batteries will be fully charged.
IMPORTANT!
For longer non-working periods (days / weeks / months), the
battery charger should be connected to ensure an optimal battery
condition when VELA Blues 300 is used once again.
With heavily drained batteries (empty), the battery charger in some
cases will not be able to re-charge the batteries.
This is a safety feature for your protection because charging of
heavily drained/empty batteries results in danger of development
of gasses. If in doubt always call your VELA service technician.
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