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1.1.2. USE
The chair is an indoor chair intended for use
by seated individuals in a hospital setting.
The chair may be used in wards where
non-invasive treatment is administered.
The chair must not be used outside
a hospital setting.
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The chair is not designed to be stood
upon.
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To ensure the safe transfer of an individual
on and off the chair, the brakes must be
activated.
All versions of the chair have been tested
and approved for a maximum user weight
of 140 kg.
1.1.3. TRANSPORT
When transporting the chair by car,
aeroplane, and other methods of
transportation, the brakes must always be
activated. The chair has not been approved
for use as a passenger seat on modes of
transportation and therefore must not be
used in such a capacity. During transport
always set the chair’s hand control to
“locked” using the supplied blue key.
The chair is fit for the following transport
specifications:
Temperature: - 40°C to + 70°C (refer to
Section 1.4.2 Upholstering)
Humidity: 15% to 95%
Air pressure: PPP up to 1,000 metres above
sea level.
1.2. WARRANTY
VELA Medical offers warranties in accord-
ance with the laws of the country in which
the chair is sold. The warranty is only appli-
cable for chairs using authentic spare parts
and accessories, and for chairs that have
been modified by authorised technicians.
Note:
This is subject to change if special
contractual obligations have been estab-
lished with VELA Medical.
VELA Medical is not liable for damages to
the product or the user arising from:
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Transport
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Misuse
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Standard wear and tear
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Incorrect use
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Use of spare parts and accessories
not manufactured by VELA
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Modifications carried out
by unauthorised technicians
1.3. UNWRAPPING THE CHAIR
SIf the chair is delivered with missing parts
or transport-related damages, contact VELA
Medical immediately. In such an event, do
not attempt to repair any damages yourself
or start using the chair.
Contents of Delivery:
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Chair and any accessories, such as
the side table.
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User guide for the chair.
1.4. MAINTENANCE
We recommend annual servicing of the
chair to identify any defective or worn parts.
All removable parts must be tightened
regularly.
