1.24.8 CandLe Wax
Use a warm iron on absorbent paper. Clean with turpentine. Dab with lukewarm water with a PH
neutral dishwashing liquid added. See under chewing gum.
1.2.4.9 jaM, syrup, fruIt & juICe
Remove as much as possible with a spoon. Then wash with lukewarm water with a PH neutral
dishwashing liquid added.
1.2.4.10 CheWInG GuM
Cool with ice-cubes in a plastic bag or a freezing element and then scrape off. Any remnants can be
carefully removed with benzene.
1.2.4.11 urIne
Mix one part colourless vinegar with two parts water. Use a dry cloth under the seat cover before and
during saturation of the stain. Remove the vinegar mixture by alternating with a dry and wet cloth.
1.2.4.12 WIne & spIrIts
Remove as much as possible with blotting paper. Wash with water and PH neutral dishwashing
liquid added and clean with diluted denatured spirits.
1.3 GeneraL GuIdeLInes
To use the VELA Hip Hop correctly, please observe the following:
1.3.1 transport
During transportation of the VELA Hip Hop, always remember to lock the chair. The chair must not
be occupied during transport.
1.3.2 staBILIty and BaLanCe
The VELA Hip Hop is designed as an everyday chair to use at school or at home. It is intended for
sedentary work and not as a wheelchair. All movement in the VELA Hip Hop have an impact on the
placement of the centre of gravity. To increase the safety, we recommend:
• Maximum user weight is 60 kg; however the activity level is a significant factor. A person with very
forceful movements using the chair should contact a sales consultant from VELA before purchase
• The height of the user: max. 145 cm
• Do not stand on the chair
• Do not stand on the footplate. It is only intended for getting on and off
• The chair is not intended as a wheelchair
• During transportation, the chair should always be locked
1.3.3 reCyCLInG
Some of the chair’s material can be recycled. Deliver the chair to VELA’s distributor or your local
recycling installation.
1.4.3.4 neCk support
The neck support is adjusted by loosening the wing screws.
Remember to tighten them again.
1.4.3.5 arM rests
The height as well as the width of the arm rests can be adjusted.
The height is adjusted by loosening the screw with the
accompanying key. Remember to tighten them well again.
The width is set under the seat in the accessory groove by loosening
the two screws and adjusting the metal rail which holds the arm rest.
Remember to tighten the screws again with the accompanying tool.
1.4.4 seat
1.4.4.1 seat depth
The depth of the seat can be adjusted with the help of the
control levers placed under the rear edge of the seat, on the right
side as well as on the left. Both levers must be loosened in order
to adjust the placement of the back-rest. Remember to tighten the
lever afterwards.
1.4.5 aCCessorIe
As a standard, accessories are already fitted when delivered.
1.4.5.1 re-fIttInG of aCCessorIes:
• Side supports
• Braces and vest
• Thigh restraints
The two grooves can be re-fitted on each side of the base of the
seat. The grooves are fitted using the following accessories:
1.4.5.2 foot and ankLe restraInts
These are re-fitted by placing the tape through the holes in the
foot plate.
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