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VELA · Goeteborgvej 12 · 9200 Aalborg SV · Denmark · Tel.: +45 96 34 76 00 · [email protected] · www.vela.eu

7.0. TransporT

LASHING rING (OPTIONAL)
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)

PASSENGEr SEAT (OPTIONAL)
VELA Blues 100 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.

CONfIGUrATAION 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 headrest
- folding or fixed armrest
- Electric or manual chair back
- Electrically operated leg support or E-leg s swivel footrest

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.

Summary of Contents for Blues 100

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Page 2: ...ela Blues 100 3 1 0 Operation 4 1 1 Before operation 4 1 2 Operation 5 2 0 Safety points 8 3 0 Set up 9 4 0 Batteries and recharging 11 5 0 Maintenance and troubleshooting 13 6 0 Technical data 14 7 0...

Page 3: ...se read this manual carefully and keep it for later reference It must always be available to the user This user manual must always be kept on the chair The manual is also available on VELA s website w...

Page 4: ...he following The footrest is in place and both feet are placed properly on the footplate The electric lift seat lift is in the lowest position The electric tilt seat tilt is in neutral position Both m...

Page 5: ...and tilt Choose one of the functions by pressing the function button pushing the joystick forwards to move forwards or backwards to move backwards It is possible to change between the two functions b...

Page 6: ...ic fields that can affect its surroundings such as e g shop security systems Negotiating obstacles The VELA Blues 100 can handle a difference in surface level of up to 3 5 cm which makes it possible t...

Page 7: ...ocated on top of the motor blocks clockwise to Note It is not possible to operate the VELA Blues 100 powerchair electrically when the release function is in use Turn the two handles back to immediatel...

Page 8: ...loping surfaces Never drive sideways or diagonally on a sloping surface as this can cause the chair to tip over The chair must never be subjected to rain or extreme moisture as moisture can damage the...

Page 9: ...between the front edge of the seat and the hollows of the knees The chair back can be moved using tools forwards and backwards above the seat to adjust for seat depth The armrests are in the correct p...

Page 10: ...osition for the footplate is selected and the six sided bolt is tightened again The s footplate can be folded up when entering and exiting the chair Adjustment of chair back seat depth The chair back...

Page 11: ...electrical equipment must be deposited at an approved recycling centre according to the marking on the product Battery charge indicator The control box has a built in battery indicator For fully char...

Page 12: ...ous vapours can develop when flat batteries are recharged Call your VELA service technician 5 0 Maintenance and troubleshooting Cleaning Wipe wash the wheels as needed using mild soap and water Wipe t...

Page 13: ...that the rubber seal has not been damaged If this is not the case contact VELA Once a week Testing control box functions User 1 Check the on off switch 2 Check the horn 3 Check the speed try accelerat...

Page 14: ...ondition age of batteries checked Call a service technician to have the wiring to batteries checked 6 0 Technical data Chair identification number The serial number is found on the chassis between the...

Page 15: ...heels front 175 x 40 mm solid Seat size 35 x 45 cm 40 x 50 cm 44 x 44 cm 45 x 50 cm 47 x 49 cm 50 x 50 cm Sitting height 50 70 cm Seat height front edge no load 50 cm Height without seat 40 cm Back si...

Page 16: ...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 c...

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