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USER'S MANUAL
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Page 2: ...consult a technician at an authorized service centre or contact our customer service department at 1 418 847 5225 or toll free at 1 800 463 5293 Adjustments to your Tango CE tilt wheelchair should onl...
Page 3: ...by the warranty This instruction manual is designed to help you use the Tango CE tilt wheelchair safely and effectively It has information on safety operation and adjustment The Tango CE tilt wheelcha...
Page 4: ...T 16 4 1 7 ADJUSTING THE SMALL FLAT PADDED LOWER LEG SUPPORT 14 IN BASE 17 4 2 ANGLE ADJUSTABLE BACK SUPPORT 18 4 2 1 CHANGING BACK SUPPORT ANGLE 18 4 2 2 ADJUSTING BACK SUPPORT HEIGHT 19 4 2 3 INSTAL...
Page 5: ...G THE SEAT 52 5 4 1 BACKWARD TILT 53 5 5 REAR WHEELS 54 5 5 1 REMOVING INSTALLING 54 5 5 2 AIR TIRE PRESSURE 54 5 6 LOCKING BRAKES 55 5 6 1 ENGAGING RELEASING THE BRAKES 55 5 6 2 TELESCOPIC BRAKE LEVE...
Page 6: ...t your feet are stable Lower the leg supports Check that the retractable or removable arm supports are locked in place Check that the control box is positioned to allow you to comfortably perform all...
Page 7: ...ce conditions put your stability at risk Use elevators to move from one floor to another Do not climb a surface with a slope exceeding 10 17 slope Do not travel without your feet on the foot supports...
Page 8: ...e professional is satisfied that the user understands the limitations of the wheelchair and is able to navigate under these conditions 1 1 4 TRANSFERRING Always switch off the control box before trans...
Page 9: ...e at the bottom of the slope relative to the chair Do not lift the wheelchair by its detachable components arm supports leg supports etc Do not operate your charger in a sealed environment backpack cl...
Page 10: ...required time and then wipe dry Not treatable Electronic components batteries controllers accumulator Use a soft cloth to clean the control box and joystick as soon as they become soiled Washing fabr...
Page 11: ...assistants and caregivers to handle the chair To ensure the utmost comfort for our customers all models are equipped with specialized posture components and provide all the mechanical functions to adj...
Page 12: ...de 10 inch or 14 inch straight comfort padding Leg support assembly Swivel and removable 60 or 70 parallel support with adjustable length from 14 in to 19 in or from 19 in to 21 in 90 parallel support...
Page 13: ...OF THE LEG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1 Unscrew the hexagon socket screw A with a 5 32 in Allen key 2 Slide the tube B to adjust the desired leg support length 3 Check that the spacer D is fully inserted in the...
Page 14: ...end wrench 2 Reposition the plates at the desired angle and firmly tighten the screws A 140 psi 4 1 3 CHANGING THE POSITION DEPTH OF THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FOOT SUPPORT 1 Unscrew the 2 Phillips screws A...
Page 15: ...plate fold down the plate with the anchor rod A see Figures 2 A and 2 B Figure 2 A Full width plate Figure 2 B Full width plate 4 1 5 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEEL SUPPORT STRAP Figure 3 Depth adjustm...
Page 16: ...et screw A with a 3 16 in Allen wrench 2 Place the bracket B at the desired height and firmly tighten the screw A DEPTH 1 Remove the screw C and the nut D with a 4 mm Allen key and an 8 mm open end wr...
Page 17: ...on 3 Tighten the screw A firmly Figure 4 B Adjusting lower leg support height b Adjusting the lower leg support width See Figure 4 B 1 Loosen the screws C with a 4 mm Allen wrench 2 Slide the lower le...
Page 18: ...4 105o 5 110o 6 115o 7 120o Figure 5 Back support angle settings Figure 6 TANGO CE back support angle setting Adjustments to your Tango CE tilt wheelchair should only be performed by health care profe...
Page 19: ...plate to achieve 90 95 100 105 110 or 120 as shown in Figure 6 4 Tighten the screw A and nut B on each back support post followed by the circular support for the Tango CE or the belt attachment buckle...
Page 20: ...accommodate a head support To do this 1 Cut the rubber end of the back support posts to uncover their ends see Figure 8 B 2 With a 5 32 in Allen wrench tighten the screw A at each end of the tension b...
Page 21: ...end of the back support post see Figure 9 B 2 Insert the angle adjustment mechanism spacers into the mechanisms 3 Insert the angle adjustment mechanisms into the back support posts then insert the scr...
Page 22: ...4 ADJUSTMENTS Inc all rights reserved 22...
Page 23: ...in hex key c Assembling the tilt mechanism handles see Figure 9 D Figure 9 D Handle assembly 1 Remove the handles from the back support posts and reposition them on the integrated adjustable angle pu...
Page 24: ...se the washers C 2 Remove the adjustment mechanism spacers from within the push bar see Figure 9 B 3 If not already done cut 1 in from the back support post rubber on each side see Figure 9 B 4 Insert...
Page 25: ...r ring B 2 Slide the anchor pivot so that the hole corresponding to the desired depth is opposite the screw hole A then place the seat plate 3 When you increase the depth to more than 15 in on a 15 to...
Page 26: ...terface 1 Remove the large wheels using the quick release axle in the centre of the wheel 2 Loosen the four 4 screws A and nuts B in open end wrench on each side of the frame and place the adjustable...
Page 27: ...n the seat height is adjusted readjust the centre of gravity and the brakes Adjusting floor to seat height can alter the tilt angle Please refer to the following table for the available angles Always...
Page 28: ...4 ADJUSTMENTS Inc all rights reserved 28 Figure 11 A Position of the rear wheel axle drive...
Page 29: ...ays make sure the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using the maximum tilt setting TEST the wheelchair BEFORE allowing the user to use it Front wheel position is factory adjusted to the selected seat depth...
Page 30: ...ront wheel position Adjustments to your Tango CE tilt wheelchair should only be performed by health care professionals Improper adjustments can cause injury and or damage to the occupant the assistant...
Page 31: ...to the seat depth of the wheelchair If seat depth is 19 in the fork bracket should be at 19 in that is the number 19 line on the fork scale must face the front surface of the part B see Figure 13 4 R...
Page 32: ...the wheel to the fork see Figure 14 A 2 Remove the wheel from the fork 3 Remove the spacers or washers from the wheel assembly 4 Select a wheel size and place the bolt in the appropriate hole 5 Rever...
Page 33: ...ening the assembly as it may interfere with wheel rotation b QUICK RELEASE AXLES 1 Hold down the button A and pull the wheel towards you by the centre see Figure 14 C 2 Proceed in the same way to repl...
Page 34: ...e end of the axle A see Figure 15 3 Using a in open end wrench slightly tighten or loosen the nut B 4 Reassemble the axle in the wheel and test it It is best to always allow a small amount of side pla...
Page 35: ...ed by the prescribing physician or clinical practitioner Figure 16 Rear wheel axle positions for centre of gravity adjustment The following table shows the possible configurations and maximum tilt ang...
Page 36: ...n decreases the tilt wheelchair is easier to handle and less stable The anti tips should always be in the drive position see Figure 24 to prevent accidents Table 1 Tilt wheelchair configuration Always...
Page 37: ...on Once the adjustment is complete you must adjust the locking brakes according to instructions 3 Pull or push the rear wheel axle as needed and select a position on the graduated slider Refer to Tabl...
Page 38: ...side if you want to widen it 3 Unscrew the threaded spacer so that its outer face protrudes at least 1 8 in from the wheelchair s outside nut to decrease the width or the wheelchair s inside nut to in...
Page 39: ...e extrusion 7 Install a new scale sticker on top of the shaft extrusion on the same spot 8 Always adjust the wheel axle to 5 see Table 1 9 Tighten the four 4 seat interface B screws see Figure 17 B 10...
Page 40: ...19 Installation of 12 in wheels 4 6 LOCKING BRAKES 4 6 1 BRAKE POSITION ADJUSTMENT Brake adjustment is necessary depending on the level of tire wear or whenever the position of the rear wheels is chan...
Page 41: ...d the brake brace when the brake is released To adjust this gap release the brake and using a 13 mm open end wrench loosen the screw A on the brake bracket then slide the brake support to a distance b...
Page 42: ...ke support 1 Loosen the screw A with a 13 mm open end wrench The brake support can now slide into the brake bracket or the brake bracket can slide onto the bracket support 2 Tighten the entire assembl...
Page 43: ...D and screw A assembly should always be as far back as possible on the wheel axle c Adjusting the brakes on 12 in wheels Figure 21 12 in wheel brakes 4 6 2 CHANGING OR INSTALLING A BRAKE LEVER EXTENSI...
Page 44: ...hole B slide the extension F so that it covers the entire assembly 4 6 3 CHANGING THE BRAKE LEVER ANGLE The angle of the brake lever can be adjusted There are four 4 adjustment positions To do this 1...
Page 45: ...he ground If needed you can also follow the same procedure with the spring loaded button A see Figures 24 and 25 Adjustments to your Tango CE tilt wheelchair should only be performed by health care pr...
Page 46: ...loor to seat height or the rear wheel size has been changed the anti tips must be adjusted to an approximate clearance of 1 3 4 in between the bottom of the roller and the ground For your safety the a...
Page 47: ...he other hand raise or lower the telescopic stand to the desired height b The T shaped arm support can be removed for easier transfers First loosen the screw C a few turns Then with one hand remove th...
Page 48: ...lace the front wheels in forward position 2 To retract the leg supports you must first remove your feet from the plates and fold them down 3 Next press the release A Figure 27 B the leg support will p...
Page 49: ...t 2 Next grasp the leg support at the top and lift it off the base E see Figure 27 C 3 To install the leg support position it at a 90 angle to the seat then insert the guide B into the base E see Figu...
Page 50: ...k in the desired position or users can simply push their leg on the plate to raise the leg support 2 To lower the leg support press down on the release B The leg support will go down by itself or with...
Page 51: ...n the back support post with a swivel back bar and push down see Figure 29 To raise it press the handle and follow the upward movement carefully holding the back support The handle can also be install...
Page 52: ...retaining ring C on the head support anchor D for a more secure fit and to indicate the position when replacing the head support Figure 30 Height and depth adjustable head support 5 4 TILTING THE SEA...
Page 53: ...to its horizontal position and to tilt it forward repeat the same procedure but apply a slight upward effort while holding the handles 2 Release the handles when the seat is in the right position Fig...
Page 54: ...2 Follow the same procedure to install the wheel checking that the axle is locked in place by the stop pin B Figure 31 Quick release wheel axle 5 5 2 AIR TIRE PRESSURE To ensure optimum mobility perf...
Page 55: ...oward you see Figure 32 B NOTE Inadequate tire pressure will render the brake ineffective NOTE If your wheelchair is equipped with traction brakes reverse steps a and b NOTE The brake model may differ...
Page 56: ...E Inc all rights reserved 56 a To extend the lever pull up on the end see Figure 33 A b To retract the lever press down on the end see Figure 33 B Figure 33 A Extended handle Figure 33 B Retracted han...
Page 57: ...tion adjustment Do not operate the rear brakes with your foot Figure 34 Engaging and releasing the 12 in wheel brake 5 7 ANTI TIPS 5 7 1 REMOVING 1 For easier transport of your wheelchair you can remo...
Page 58: ...djustment Figure 35 B To prevent the belt from slipping Your belt can be attached in the pelvic or femoral position see Figure 35 C and 35 D For your comfort and safety make sure that the belt provide...
Page 59: ...vic position on the Tango CE use two 2 7 16 in open end wrenches to unscrew the bolted assembly A from the back support remove the circular support and insert the belt attachment buckle between the cl...
Page 60: ...the vehicle in the tie down area activate the wheel locks brakes and turn off the power if necessary Attach tie down straps to the vehicle floor anchors as specified by the anchoring system manufactur...
Page 61: ...oving vehicle in conjunction with the wheelchair seat belt However pelvic positioning belts should not interfere with proper use of the vehicle seat belt Use sealed gel batteries when the wheelchair i...
Page 62: ...heelchairs with a smaller turning radius will dramatically improve ease of access for positioning a wheelchair forward in a motor vehicle Removable components and or accessories should be secured inde...
Page 63: ...ollowing symbol which indicates anchor points that comply with the ISO 7176 19 standard Pelvic safety belt Only use pelvic safety belts that comply with section 5 1 of ISO 7176 19 Install the pelvic b...
Page 64: ...heels The shoulder belt should fit snugly over the body through the midpoint of the shoulder and across the centre of the abdomen Here are some tips for situations where assistants must transport an o...
Page 65: ...5 USE Inc all rights reserved 65 Do not lift the wheelchair by its detachable components arm supports leg supports etc...
Page 66: ...ent or protruding parts and make sure all fasteners are secure x x 4 Arm support Solid but easy to retract x x 5 Arm support upholstery Check for tears make sure that the base is properly resting on t...
Page 67: ...you can refer to the following table 20 in standard tire pressure 65 psi 22 in standard tire pressure 65 psi 24 in standard tire pressure 75 psi 8 x 2 in tire 35 psi After making any adjustments and B...
Page 68: ...e air pressure X X X Check the tightness of the screws and nuts X X X Check that both front wheels are touching the ground at the same time X X Check the tightness of the spokes X X X X Check the angl...
Page 69: ...d person may request a replacement at no charge This period begins on the first day on which the unit is out of service A repair carried out within one day regardless of its duration counts as one day...
Page 70: ...et forth above Exclusions and limitations The above warranty does not apply to products that have been subject to negligence or accident faulty use maintenance or storage or improper use or service Fu...
Page 71: ...in contract tort or otherwise even if ORTHOFAB has been advised of the likelihood of such damages The distributor s warranty shall be expressly limited to the repair and replacement of non conforming...
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