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1.2. sitting position
The correct sitting position can be achieved when the back rest is
placed so that there is approx. 3-finger width of space between
the front edge of the seat and the back of the knees. The back rest
can be moved backwards and forwards (with the use of tools)
over the seat to adjust the seat depth (see 1.3.3.). The arm rest is
correctly positioned when you are sitting up-right with the elbows
against the body and the arms rest without difficulty and without
raising the shoulder blades.
1.2.1. ArM rEst
stAnDArD ChAir
The height of the arm rest is positioned by loosening the bolt (use
tools) in the arm rest holder. Tighten the bolt at the desired height.
To get inn and out sideways, just pull out the large hand wheel and
push the arm rest back.
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The depth of the arm rest, i.e. placement in relation to the edge
of the seat, can be adjusted by loosening the two bolts in the arm
rest holder. Subsequently, the arm rest can be pushed backwards
and forwards in the seat’s C-track. Tighten the bolt at the desired
position.
1.2.2. sitting hEight
As a standard, the VELA Blues 1100 power chair is fitted with an
electric seat lift (seat hoist). The electric lift is operated via the tilt-
ing switch (normally placed on the same side as the control box).
nB!
For safety reasons, the electric lift should be lowered to the
lowest position before driving over uneven surfaces, on slanting
surfaces, before driving over longer distances or before driving at
the highest speed.
In consideration of your safety, the power chair is fitted with an
automatic safety circuit which reduces speed to 50% when the
electric lift is raised 7 cm or higher over the bottom position.
3.1.2. BAttEry ChArgEr
Charging is done with the accompanying battery charger (e.g.
Power Charger 8A classic). Charging 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 auto-
matic and controls power and voltage itself during the charging
process. When the batteries are fully charged, the power consump-
tion will be minimal and you can safely let the battery charger
remain connected until you use your VELA Blues 1100 next time.
3.1.3. this is WhAt you Do
1. The wheelchair is parked and switched off (press the I/0 but
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ton)
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 1100 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.
