Vela Blues 300 User Manual
UK
USER MANUAL
VELA Blues 300 UK - June 2013
6.0.2. PASSENGER SEAT (OPTIONAL)
VELA Blues 300 can be configured for use as the passenger seat of a car. The chair must be
constructed as below, and the work must be carried out by a VELA technician or suitably trained personnel.
Configuration 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 – 45 – 50 cm)
- WB head rest
- Folding or fixed armrest
- Electric or manual chair back
- Electrically operated leg support or E-leg support + swivel footrest
6.0.3. POSITIONING THE 3-POINT SEAT BELT ON THE USER
IMPORTANT: The 3-point seat belt must not be tightened across sharp edges.
The drawing illustrates the incorrect positioning of a 3-point
seat belt. The seatbelts must not be held away from the body by parts of the
wheelchair, such as armrests, wheels, etc.
THESE TWO DRAWINGS ILLUSTRATE THE CORRECT POSITIONING OF A 3-POINT SEATBELT
The seatbelt must have full contact with the shoulder, chest and hips.
The lap belt must be positioned as close as possible to the hips.
1.0. USER MANUAL ............................................................................................................... 6
1.1. BEFORE OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 6
1.1.1. Entr y and exit .............................................................................................................. 6
1.1.2. Foot plate .................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.3. Assistance getting off ................................................................................................. 7
1.1.4. Seat rotation ............................................................................................................... 7
1.2. SITTING POSITION ........................................................................................................ 8
1.2.1. Arm rest ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.2. Seating height ............................................................................................................ 8
1.2.3. Back rest ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.4. Neck support ............................................................................................................. 9
1.2.5. Seat depth .................................................................................................................. 10
1.2.6. Electric tilt / seat angle ................................................................................................ 10
1.3 DRIVING
1.3.1. VR2 control box .......................................................................................................... 11
1.3.2. R-Net control box (optional) ....................................................................................... 11
1.3.3. Steering with the Joystick ........................................................................................... 12
1.3.4. Description of the wheelchair’s steering ..................................................................... 12
1.3.5. Driving over obstacles ................................................................................................. 13
1.3.6. Driving on slanting surface.......................................................................................... 13
1.3.7. Braking ....................................................................................................................... .13
1.3.8. Electro-brake .............................................................................................................. 13
1.3.8.1. Friction coupling ............................................................................................ 14
1.3.9. Stationary and parking ................................................................................................ 14
1.4. FOOT SUPPORTS
1.4.1. Hinged footplates ....................................................................................................... 15
1.4.2. Swivel E-foot supports (optional) ................................................................................ 15
1.4.3. Electric elevated W leg support (optional) ................................................................... 15
1.4.4. Heel stops................................................................................................................... 15
1.5. PLACEMENT OF CONTROL BOX
1.5.1. Parallel mounting ........................................................................................................ 16
1.6. HIP STRAP ........................................................................................................................ 16
CONTENTS
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2.0. SAFETY POINTS ............................................................................................................. 17
3.0 MAINTENANCE
3.0.1. Batteries ..................................................................................................................... 18
3.1. CHARGING
3.1.1. B atte r y in d i cator .......................................................................................................... 18
3.1.1. B atte r y cha r ger ............................................................................................................ 19
3.1.3. This is what you do ..................................................................................................... 19
4.0. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
4.0.1. Cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 20
4.0.2. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 20
5.0. GUARANTEE AND SERVICE ....................................................................................... 22
6.0. TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................................... 22
6.0.1. Lashing braces ........................................................................................................... 22
6.0.2. Passenger seat (optional) .......................................................................................... 22
6.0.3. Positioning the 3-point seat belt on the user ............................................................. 22
7.0. TECHNICAL DATA
7.0.1. Series number ............................................................................................................. 23
7.0.2. Power Source .............................................................................................................. 23
7.0.3. Batteries ..................................................................................................................... 23
7.0.4. Electronics .................................................................................................................. 23
7.0.5. Charger ...................................................................................................................... 23
7.0.6. Dimensions ................................................................................................................. 23
7.0.7. Operating characteristics ............................................................................................. 23
PART MAINTENANCE
WHEELS User
CHANGING
WHEELS
CONTROL BOX User
TESTING
CONTROL BOX
FUNCTIONS
BATTERIES VELA
ACCESSORIES User All accessories such as footrests, armrests and
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF
VELA BLUES 300
VELA Blues 300 electric wheelchair is designed to ease your everyday life. VELA has developed a wheelchair which is very compact
so that you are able to use it indoors and it is powerful enough to
handle the demands for light outdoor use.
VELA Blues 300 is designed for simple and logic operation. If you
would like to learn to drive a front wheel-drive wheelchair, you can do
this with VELA Blues 300 by simply swinging the seat around on the
wheelchair. This provides an even tighter control of the wheelchair.
When you drive outdoors, it will often be more comfortable to steer
the rear wheel-driven wheelchair.
Enjoy and congratulations on your VELA Blues 300.
IMPORTANT: THE POWERCHAIR MUST CHARGE 12 HOURS
BEFORE USE.
The user guidelines concern useful information about positioning,
operation, maintenance, technical data, etc. Please read this usermanual thoroughly and store it for later use. It must always be
available to the user. This user manual must always accompany the
wheelchair.
It can also be found on VELA’s website: www.vela.eu
If you have any questions, please contact our customer service:
VELA, Goeteborgvej 12, DK-9200 Aalborg SV, Denmark.
Tel. +45 9634 7600.
SAFETY
This chair bears the CE mark and conforms to all applicalbe EU rules.
RECYCLING
Some of the chair’s material can be recycled. Deliver the chair to VELA
or to your local recycling installation. Batteries and electronic parts
must be delivered to VELA or to your local recycling installation.
VELA reserves the right to make amendments.
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1.0. USER MANUAL
The initial driving attempts should be conducted in a place with free floorspace. Select a low driving
speed (press the “down” button a few times) until you have become used to the wheelchair.
1.1 BEFORE DRIVING
Before you start the wheelchair the following should be checked:
• The foot support is in place and you have both feet properly placed on the foot plate
• The electric lift (the seat) is lowered to the lowest position
• Electric tilt (seat angle) is in a neutral position
• Both motors are engaged (pivoting arm is positioned lengthwise of the wheelchair)
• The wheelchair is switched on by pressing the I/0 button.
1.1.1. GETTING ON AND OFF
Always switch off the wheelchair before getting on and off (the I/0 button)
1.1.2. THE FOOT PLATE
Swing the seat to the side so that you can move your feet off the footplate and can step onto the
floor. The footplate can be flipped up so that you can step onto the floor.
Warning! Do not stand up on the footplate or foot support – the wheelchair will be able to tip up
and you risk losing your balance.
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1.1.3. ASSISTANCE FOR GETTING OFF
The electric lift can be a good help for getting on and off. For
example, position the electric lift at the highest position before you
slide over the front edge of the seat with the leg almost stretched
out. The reverse prodcedure can be used when getting on. If the
electric wheelchair has an electric tilting function, the angling of
the seat can be a very good help when getting off: If you angle the
seat forwards, you do not need as much strength to “get up” and
out of the seat. Use the reverse when getting on: When the angle
of the seat is slightly backwards, it is easier to “get back into the
ch a ir ”.
1.1.4. SE AT ROTATION
The wheelchair, VELA Blues 300, has a rotational seat, which
provides you with several advantages:
• When getting off and on you can swing the seat over to the
side, whereby you can release your feet from the footplates.
• By swinging the seat all the way around, you can switch between
rear wheel-drive and front wheel-drive. (The wheelchair’s
electronics automatically resets so that the joystick is “turned
the right way”).
The release handle for the seat rotation is under the seat on the
right side: Move the handle all the way forward or all the way
backwards to open the rotation lock. When you release the
handle, the rotation lock will automatically lock with one of the
four stops.
IMPORTANT!
Do not lift the handle upwards and do not press it downwards:
Only forwards or backwards. Forceful or wrong operation will
damage the handle.
The seat cannot turn all the way around, but only moves the one
way over to the opposite driving direction.
2.0 SAFETY POINTS
In consideration of your safety, the following should always be complied with:
• VELA Blues 300 is intended for limited outdoor operation. Driving should take place on level and
• Outdoor driving must not occur after lighting-up time.
• VELA Blues 300 is as standard not approved as a passenger seat during car, bus or train
transportation.
• The chair is not designed to be lifted during transport.
• Always make sure that the wheelchair is responsibly secure in approved lashing equipment
• Never stand on the footplates whilst getting on and off since this will make the wheelchair tip
• Always lower the electric lift to the lowest position before accelerating over difference in levels
• Always lower the electric lift to the lowest position before driving on slanting surfaces.
• Never drive sideways on slanting surfaces as the inclination could cause the chair to overturn.
• The wheelchair may not be exposed to rain or heavy moisture, as water will damage the electronics.
• Never cover the battery charger during charging as it develops heat. The battery charger must be
• When driving backwards as well as when operating electric functions, it must be ensured that
• The wheelchair can be configured for use as a passenger seat during transport, but only as a
Warning! The VELA Blues 300 is not approved as a passenger seat for use in cars, buses or trains.
The chair is not designed to be lifted during transport.
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 upright with the elbows
against the body and the arms rest without difficulty and without
raising the shoulder blades.
1.2.1. ARM REST
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.
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 300 electric wheelchair is fitted with
an electric seat lift (seat hoist). The electric lift is operated via the
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 wheelchair is fitted with an automatic safety circuit which reduces speed to 50% when the electric
lift is raised 7cm or higher over the bottom position.
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