1.3. operation
1.3.1. vr2 control Box
The VELA Blues 200 will normally be equipped with a VR2 control
box. The powerchair is turned on and off on the I/0 button.The
‘speed up’ button increases operating speed: Press the button
repeatedly and you will see the indicator light move up.
The ‘speed down’ button reduces operating speed: Press the button
repeatedly and you will see the indicator light move down.
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orce to mange the joystick:
Forward/backward: 1.3Nm
Sideways: 1.0 Nm
Two of the powerchair’s functions are controlled from the control
box (normally lift 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 by moving the joystick to the side). The
control box has a signal horn.
It is not possible for the user to re-program the control box.
1.3.2. pilot+ control Box (optional)
As an optional feature, the powerchair can be equipped with a
Pilot+ control box. The powerchair is turned on and off on the I/0
button. The function button allows you to switch between the
various functions: Press the function button once and immediately
move the joystick to the side. You will note that various indicator
lights on the control box show which (of up to five possible)
functions are activated: electric lift, seat tilt, chair back tilt, footrest
right, footrest left. Every time the joystick is moved to the side, it
changes to a new function. To operate a function, push the joystick
forwards (UP) or backwards (DOWN).
Speed: The first option is to adjust speed. When the number in the
display flashes, you can increase your speed by pushing the joystick
forwards or decrease it by pushing the joystick backwards. (The
speed will appear as a number from 1 to 5 on the display.)
When you want to move again, press the function button and the
powerchair will return to the Drive position where the joystick is
pushed forwards to move forwards.
Force to mange the joystick:
Forward/backward: 1.3Nm
Sideways: 1.0 Nm
1.5. position of control Box
1.5.1. fixed sUpport
The control box is mounted on either the right or the left side
according to customer specifications. The joystick is mounted as
standard on a fixed support. Its position can be regulated forwards
or backwards in relation to the armrest: Loosen the bolt on the slid-
ing bar and place the control box in the desired position.
1.5.2. catch Bolt fitting (optional)
The easily adjustable catch bolt fitting makes it possible to lower
the control box so that the chair can e.g. come all the way up to a
table. The catch bolt is released by lightly pressing the polished lock
handle forward. It can be operated either from the side or from the
front. When the control box is pulled up and back into the operat-
ing position, the catch bolt automatically locks into place.
The position of the control box can be regulated forwards or back-
wards in relation to the armrest: Loosen the bolt on the sliding bar
and place the control box in the desired position.
1.5.3. parallel fitting (optional)
The powerchair can be equipped with a swivel parallel fitting that
makes it possible to move the control box back along the armrest
so that the chair can e.g. come all the way up to a table.
The position of the control box can be regulated forwards or back-
wards in relation to the armrest: Loosen the bolt on the sliding bar
and place the control box in the desired position.
1.6. hip strap
It is possible to equip the chair with a hip strap. This can be fitted to
the chair as shown in the accompanying guide.
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