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DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR UNTIL 

THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND 

UNDERSTOOD.

user Information

Intended use power wheel chairs:

Power wheelchairs are exclusively for a user who is unable 

to walk or has limited mobility, for their own personal use 

in- and outdoor. 

When an Attendant Control Module is fitted, the Power 

Wheelchair may be operated by an assistant on behalf of 

the user.

When  a  Dual  Control  Module  is  fitted  the  Power 

Wheelchair may be operated by the user, or control may 

be switched to an assistant to operate on behalf of the 

user.

The maximum weight limit (includes both the user and any 

weight of accessories fitted to the wheelchair) is marked 

on the serial number label, which is affixed to the chassis 

of the chair. 

The chair serial number is affixed also to the front page of 

the owners manual supplied with the wheelchair.

Warranty can only be taken on if the product is used under 

the specified conditions and for the intended purposes. 

The intended lifetime of the wheelchair is 5 years. Please 

DO  NOT  use  or  fit  any  3rd  party  components  to  the 

wheelchair unless they are officially approved by Sunrise 

Medical.

area of application

The  variety  of  fitting  variants  as  well  as  the  modular 

design  mean  that  it  can  be  used  by  those  who  cannot 

walk or have limited mobility e.g. because of:

• Paralysis

• Loss of extremity (leg amputation)

• Extremity defect deformity

• Joint contractures/joint injuries

• Strokes and brain injuries

• Neurological disabilities (e.g. MS, Parkinson…)

•  Illnesses  such  as  heart  and  circulation  deficiencies, 

disturbance  of  equilibrium  or  cachexia  as  well  as  for 

elderly  people  who  still  have  the  strength  in  the  upper 

body.

• Persons who are mentally and physically able to control 

an input device to operate the chair and its functions in a 

safe way.

When  considering  provision,  please  also  note  the  body 

size, weight including the distribution of body weight, the 

user’s physical and psychological constitution, the age of 

the user, their living conditions and their environment.

If in doubt a health care professional should be involved 

to ensure the user is not exposed to unacceptable risks.

Sunrise  Medical  is  ISO  9001  certified,  which  ensures 

quality at all stages of the development and production of 

this wheelchair. 

Sunrise Medical declares under its sole responsibility that 

this product is in conformity with the requirements of the 

directive 93/42/EEC amended by 2007/47/EEC.”

Sunrise Medical declares

 that this product fulfils the 

performance requirements for a “Crash Test” to 

ISO 7176-19.

The Serial Number and other important information may 

be found on a label situated on the right-hand side, main 

frame of the product.

Summary of Contents for Tango

Page 1: ...Instructions for Use Quickie Tango Powered Wheelchair 034202 UK...

Page 2: ...al com or alternatively is available on request in large text For further information on the full specification and options and accessories please refer to the order form All information is subject to...

Page 3: ...it can be used by those who cannot walk or have limited mobility e g because of Paralysis Loss of extremity leg amputation Extremity defect deformity Joint contractures joint injuries Strokes and brai...

Page 4: ...e of adjustments the Quickie Tango is a perfect choice for easy service refurbishment and recycle requirements As a part of our ongoing product improvement initiative Sunrise Medical reserves the righ...

Page 5: ...0 12 3 Medium to long term storage 40 13 0 Disposal 41 14 0 Specifications 41 15 0 Guarantee 42 16 0 Service History 42 17 0 Performance checks 43 1 0 Your Wheelchair 7 2 0 How to use this manual 7 2...

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Page 7: ...Sunrise Business Park High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Phone 44 0 1384 44 66 88 Fax 44 0 1384 44 66 99 2 0 How to use this manual 2 1 Introduction Please keep a note of your local...

Page 8: ...rect result of a The wheelchair or part not having been maintained or serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations as stated in the Owner s Manual and or Service Manual Or failing to...

Page 9: ...and for conformance to strict standard requirements Changing the fitted position of the module can reduce the stability of the product therefore do not change this setting Battery Label Warning Instr...

Page 10: ...l For further information please consult your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer DANGER 4 3 Preliminary checks You should not try to manoeuvre at full speed If you have to make a sudden turn slow down...

Page 11: ...sition and secured by the wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint straps WTORS tie downs meeting the requirements of ISO 10542 or SAE J2249 in accordance with the WTORS manufacturers instructions F...

Page 12: ...ig 4 4 The upper torso restraint belt should be mounted to the vehicle B pillar failure to do so will increase the risk of serious abdominal injuries to the user DANGER A head restraint suitable for t...

Page 13: ...consistent with user comfort Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle B pillar and should not be held away from the body by wheelchair compon...

Page 14: ...turned off The operation of cordless mobile telephones and cell phones including hands free devices is permitted but if abnormal operation of the wheelchair is encountered then the chair must be brou...

Page 15: ...possible there may be other traffic WARNING 4 16 Adverse conditions Please be aware that when driving your wheelchair in adverse conditions e g on wet grass mud ice snow or other slippery surfaces you...

Page 16: ...ou should start slowly On a RWD chair if necessary lean forward to prevent the tendency for the front wheels to lift WARNING 4 22 Gradients descents On descents it is important not to let the wheelcha...

Page 17: ...t an angle of approximately 45 and when correctly adjusted should not allow user to slip down in the seat Fig 4 18 To fasten buckle Firmly push the male buckle into female buckle Fig 4 19 To release b...

Page 18: ...n ask your healthcare professional wheelchair dealer carer or attendant for assistance WARNINGS The rider plus item should never exceed a total weight of 125 kg Before you use the chair carefully chec...

Page 19: ...5 0 Fig 5 1 5 3 Anti tip wheels Fig 5 3 These are mounted when the wheelchair leaves the factory The anti tip wheel tube is welded to the motor retaining plate of the wheelchair frame Note Anti tips...

Page 20: ...proceed as follows WARNING All wheels are safety critical items If you are unsure about performing these tasks please contact your approved Sunrise Medical dealer Front castor wheel Fig 5 6 Use a 6 mm...

Page 21: ...interfering with the mechanisms of the chair Ensure that the crutch does not protrude from the chair Do not attempt to remove the crutch whilst the chair is in motion Always come to a complete stop a...

Page 22: ...back 3 to 12 Fig 6 1 The backrest can be adjusted in 3 increments by removing the two star knobs To reposition choose the required back angle insert the two star knobs again and tighten 6 4 Manual Rec...

Page 23: ...Direct Actuator Control CAUTION Operating the powered tilt greater than 9 degrees from its lowest position will bring the chair into creep mode allowing slow speed driving only To operate the powered...

Page 24: ...If your chair has a powered seat tilt powered recline or manual recline back we strongly recommend that you bring the backrest into an upright position and set the seat tilt to the level position If...

Page 25: ...rb climber or castor makes contact with the kerb step the wheelchair should be moving slowly Small kerbs can be climbed from a standstill Apply sufficient power to the motors to lift the front of the...

Page 26: ...low To lock the wheelchair While the control system is switched on depress and hold the On Off button After 1 second the control system will beep Now release the On Off button Deflect the joystick for...

Page 27: ...indicates if the speed of the wheelchair is being limited or if the control system is locked 7 6 The horn button The horn will sound while this button is depressed 7 7 Speed Profile decrease button Th...

Page 28: ...perate this button the associated LED will flash at the same rate The left and right turn indicator LEDs will also flash If the LED flashes rapidly either a total short circuit a single lamp open circ...

Page 29: ...ich joystick has control If the red wheelchair light is on the wheelchair occupants joystick has control If the green attendant light is on the dual attendant systems joystick has control The button i...

Page 30: ...profile s needs adjustments to make it more convenient for the attendant and or the person sitting in the wheelchair please contact your Sunrise Service agent for adaptation If the direction of moveme...

Page 31: ...can t find the problem try the self help guide on the next page Switch on the control system again and try to drive the wheelchair If the safety circuits operate again switch off and do not try to us...

Page 32: ...r has a bad connection Check the connections to the left hand motor The left hand motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer The right hand motor...

Page 33: ...sed dealer as soon as possible who will carry out a full diagnostic to determine the cause of the original the fault WARNING Do not attempt to change the fuses yourself Do not attempt to by pass the f...

Page 34: ...34 Quickie Tango Fig 9 2 Fig 9 4 Fig 9 6 Fig 9 8 Fig 9 3 Fig 9 5 Fig 9 7 Fig 9 9 Side clips Inner clips...

Page 35: ...llowed this may result in lower than expected performance from your mobility vehicle 9 7 Maintenance free battery care plan Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible with the vehicle to...

Page 36: ...ith the same type and size of fuse as specified Fitting of different fuses can result in damage to the charger or failure of the charger to operate properly If your charger has been specified for use...

Page 37: ...ature is very hot or very cold Incorrect tyre pressures in one or more tyres Lots of start stop driving Also thick pile carpets within the home can affect range Use of additional power consumption opt...

Page 38: ...y forwards 45mm Armrest retainer forward biased and armpad fixed in the fully backwards position 47 5mm Armrest retainer rearward biased and armpad fixed fully forwards 50mm Armrest retainer rearward...

Page 39: ...wanted movement of your wheelchair Keep your fingers and clothing etc clear while operating the swing away mechanism Be aware that the width of your chair has increased if the swing away arm is out an...

Page 40: ...nts The wheelchair may be transported by road rail sea or air and the batteries conform to IATA regulations CAUTION Before you travel please contact the appropriate carrier The travel operator will be...

Page 41: ...ovable part Static stability downhill 20 3 tilt 3 recline Static stability uphill 14 3 tilt 3 recline Static stability sideways 18 3 tilt 3 recline Energy consumption max range 25km 6kph motor 100kg u...

Page 42: ...exceeded if the product is carefully used and properly maintained The life expectancy can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage The fact that we estimate a life expectancy for thi...

Page 43: ...al for inside use low seat height compact dimensions as well as outside use lights 40Ah 50Ah batteries etc Its high level of flexibility due to the number of possible adjustments and the modular platf...

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