1.3.3. steering With joystick
Move the joystick in the direction you want the chair to move. Ac-
celeration and speed are controlled by moving the joystick: Large
movement = fast acceleration and high speed. Small movement =
slow acceleration and low speed.
It is not possible for the user to reprogram the control box.
Warning!
Do not subject the joystick and control box to vertical
pressure and do not push hard on the joystick as this can damage
parts in the box!
1.3.4. description of the poWerchair controls
Pushing the joystick forwards activates both wheels synchronously,
and the chair moves forwards. Pushing the joystick backwards
activates both wheels synchronously, and the chair moves in the op-
posite direction. If the joystick is pushed diagonally in one direction,
the speed is distributed between the two wheels asynchronously
(and in some cases in opposite directions). This will cause the chair
to move on a path in the desired direction.
note!
When changing directions, the chair’s swivel wheels must
change position: They will swing on the axel of the front fork until
the wheels are pointing in the direction you wish to go. When the
powerchair is standing still before changing direction in this way, a
lot of motor power is needed to drive the wheels. This power can
cause a jolt to the front end (leg supports) or back end (if the chair
is front-wheel drive) of the chair. The effects of this jolt can be
minimised by increasing power gradually and moderately (small
movements of the joystick).
Warning!
Despite an approved EMC test, we make no guarantee that the
powerchair is not affected by electromagnetic fields from e.g.
mobile phones and radio transmitters, or that the powerchair does
not transmit electromagnetic fields that can affect its surroundings,
such as e.g. shop security systems.
1.4. footrests
1.4.1. folding footplates
The VELA Blues 200 is equipped with a solid footplate. The foot-
plate is attached to the undercarriage and can be folded up when
not in use.
1.4.2. electric sWivel footrests (optional)
The VELA Blues 200 can also be equipped with a set of adjustable
footrests. The footrest can be moved out of the way when entering
and exiting the chair by lifting the bar approx. 3 cm up and swing-
ing the footrest around the side at the same time. The depth of the
footrest can be adjusted using the tool for adjusting the sliding bar
in the seat frame either forwards or backwards.
The footrest can be adjusted to suit leg length by regulating the
length bar in its hollow tube. Using tools, the foot angle can be
adjusted by adjusting the swivel part of the footplate.
1.4.3. electrically operated W-leg sUpports (option-
al)
This type of leg support can be raised electrically to almost a hori-
zontal position. They are operated from the tilt switch or from the
control box (if the chair is equipped with the Pilot+ option). The leg
supports are operated individually.
Each leg support can be moved out of the way when entering and
exiting the chair by pushing the lock latch in and simultaneously
opening the leg support by swinging it around to the side. Now the
leg support can be removed or it can remain in the open position
when entering or exiting the chair.
The depth of the footrest can be adjusted using the tool for adjust-
ing the hinge forwards or backwards on the seat’s c-rail. Adjust the
length of the leg using tools by regulating the length bar which is
kept in place by a bolt. The foot angle can be adjusted using the
tool in the swivel part of the footplate.
1.4.4. heel stops
It is possible to fit heel stops to the footrests.
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