CE mark, and complies with all current EU regulations. reCyCling Some of the materials in this chair can be recycled, so please return the chair to VELA or to your local recycling centre. Batteries and electronic parts must be returned to VELA or to your local recycling centre.
1.0. operaTion This powerchair is a class A (EN 12184) electric wheelchair. The first attempts to operate the chair should be made in an area with plenty of floor space. Choose a low operating speed (press the “down button” a few times) until you have become accustomed to the chair.
1.2. operaTion Vr2 ConTrol box VELA Blues 100 will normally be equipped with a Vr2 control box. The powerchair is turned on and off with the I/0 button. To operate a function, press the left button = electric seat lift. To operate a function, push the joystick forwards (up) or backwards (down).
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The VELA Blues 100 can handle a difference in surface level of up to 3.5 cm, which makes it possible to cross e.g. doorsteps and many types of ramps. Always drive as straight as possible when negoti- ating such obstacles.
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 immediately after manoeuvring the chair.
2.0. safeTy poinTs for your safety, the following should always be observed: • The VELA Blues 100 is for indoor use only. It should only be operated on level surfaces in places where the user feels confident. • Always turn the VELA Blues 100 off before entering or exiting the chair, as moving the joystick inadvertently can cause the chair to move.
The VELA Blues 100 has, as standard equipment, a seat lift. It is operated by pressing the bottom left function button. To raise the seat, press the left function button while pushing the joystick forwards.
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The VELA Blues 100 has, as standard equipment, e-footrests. The VELA Blues 100 can also be equipped with a set of adjustable footrests attached to the seat frame. The footrest can be moved out of the way when entering and exiting the chair by lifting the bar approx.
4.0. baTTeries and Charging baTTeries The VELA Blues 100 is equipped with two 12V-24 Ah maintenance- free and vapour-free batteries. Good quality new batteries provide the equivalent of three hours of continuous operation. Experience shows that this covers the daily needs of most users. The batteries are dimensioned to be fully run down 200 times.
MainTenanCe Daily maintenance can be carried out by the user. repairs and servicing must be carried out by trained service staff or by VELA´s service technicians. It is recommended that the powerchair is ser- viced once a year by VELA´s service technicians when...
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If any of the functions do not work or if anything feels different to normal, contact VELA. Batteries must be replaced by VELA. In the event If the batteries are leaking, avoid touching of flat or...
TroubleshooTing If your VELA Blues 100 should stop working, check the following first: Chair does noT sTarT Speed indicator is blinking: Check that both connection handles above the motor are set at Chair loses poWer • Check that the charging unit is connected correctly.
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TeChniCal daTa Vela blues 100 drive motors 2 x 24V locking brake 24V DC Electromagnetic batteries 2 x 24 Ah electronics force to manage the joystick forward/backward: 1.3 Nm Sideways: 1.0 Nm Effect box: PG Vr2 60A-2akt. Charger 220-230 24V/Power charger 8A classic...
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 –...