Vela Tango 300 User manual

VELA Tango 300 2-2011/UK

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VELA · Goeteborgvej 12 · Dk-9200 Aalborg SV · Denmark · Tel: +459634 7600 · [email protected] · www.vela.eu

1.6. TECHNICAL DATA

1.6.1. STABILITY AND BALANCE

The VELA Tango is designed as an everyday chair at home. It is intended for

sedentary work and not as a wheelchair. All movement in the VELA Tango have an

impact on the placement of the centre of gravity.

To increase the safety, we recommend:

• Maximum user weight is 175-200 kg (depending on the variant); however the

activity level is a signiﬁcant factor. A person with very forceful movements using

the chair should contact a sales consultant from VELA/VELA Distributor before

purchase

• Do not stand on the chair

• Do not stand on the footring. 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

1.6.2. RECYCLING

Some of the chair’s material can be recycled. Deliver the chair to VELA’s distributor or

your local recycling installation.

VELA Tango 300 VELA Tango 300E

Sitting height Gas spring: 44-59 cm

Fixed height: Minimum 42 cm. Fixed sitting height is

always tailored to the individual user.*

42-57 cm

Sitting height, alternative - 49-69 cm

Seat size 58 x 48 cm 58 x 48 cm

Back, possible to be tailored 38 x 43 cm 38 x 43 cm

Armrest 7 x 35 cm 7 x 35 cm

Frame 58 x 58 cm 58 x 58 cm

Weight of chair 32 kg 43 kg

Max. load Gas: 175 kg

Fixed height: 200 kg

200 kg

1.0. INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 3

1.1. GUARANTEE ......................................................... 4

1.2. TRANSPORTATION ................................................... 4

1.3. UNPACKING THE CHAIR .............................................. 4

1.4. MAINTENANCE OF VELA TANGO 300 ................................ 4

1.5. VELA TANGO 300 USERMANUAL ..................................... 6

Sittingheight............................................................ 6

Backtiltandbackheight................................................... 6

Armrest................................................................ 7

Brakes................................................................. 7

Charging VELA Tango 300E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.6. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................... 8

1.6.1Stabilityandbalance.................................................. 8

1.6.2.Recycling.......................................................... 8

CONTENTS

ARMREST

The armrests are attached with Unbrako screws as

standard, but attachment with hand screws is also available.

ADJUSTMENT OF HEIGHT

The height of the armrests can be adjusted by loosening

the Unbrako screws on each armrest. Remember to tighten

them again securely.

ADJUSTMENT OF WIDTH

The width of the armrests can be adjusted by loosening the

Unbrako screws under the seat. Remember to tighten them

again securely.

NOTE: The armrest can be adjusted until the red label

marked "STOP".

CHARGING THE BATTERY

It is recommended that VELA Tango 300E be recharged dai-

ly (when the height function is in use, a tone will be emitted

if the battery is too low). The chair is recharged by plugging

the charging unit into the socket on the chair. The socket is

located at the back on the right side under the seat.

A yellow LED lamp on the charging unit lights up while the

chair is charging. When the charging is complete, a green

lamp lights up.

WARNING: The chair must not be used while recharging.

The charging unit must not be exposed to moisture or

water and it must not be covered. Keep children and pets

away from the connected charging unit and only the

accompanying original charging unit may be used.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – VELA TANGO 300E

The chair’s electrical function complies with all EMC regula-

tions in accordance with IEC 60601-1-2. Radio transmitter

equipment, mobile phones etc. must not be used in the

immediate vicinity of the chair as they can disrupt its

function. Special care must be taken when using highly

disruptive sources, such as high-frequency surgical equip-

ment etc. Also, make sure that HF cables are not installed

near the chair. If in doubt, please contact a qualiﬁed

technician at VELA.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer

We would like to thank you for purchasing a VELA Tango. We are sure that it will continue

to give you pleasure well into the future. The directions for use contain useful information

about positioning, operating, maintenance and technical data, etc.

This user manual applies to the VELA Tango 300.

Important

Please read this user manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for later use. It must

always be available to the user. This user manual must always accompany the chair.

The user manual can also be found on VELA’s website: www.vela.eu

If you have any questions, please contact VELA’s distributor in your country.

You can also ﬁnd information about the VELA Tango range on VELA’s website:

www.vela.eu

VELA reserves the right to make changes to this manual.

The chair is manufactured by VELA.

Vermund Larsen A/S

VELA

Goeteborgvej 12

DK-9200 Aalborg

Denmark

www.vela eu

1.5 VELA TANGO 300 USER’S MANUAL

SITTING HEIGHT

The VELA Tango 300 features either electric or gas height

adjustment. VELA Tango 300 is also available with a ﬁxed

height that cannot be adjusted.

Gas adjustment of sitting height

Push up the handle on the right side.

Electric adjustment of sitting height

Sitting height is adjusted electrically by pushing the button

on the armrest.

The height function may be used for no more than two

minutes at a time, after which it must rest for eighteen

minutes.

SEAT DEPTH

The depth of the seat is adjusted by loosening the Unbrako

screws under the seat (near the backrest), after which you

can push the backrest forward.

BACKREST TILT AND BACKREST HEIGHT

The height of the backrest can be adjusted by loosening the

Unbrako screws.

The backrest can be tilted by loosening the Unbrako screws

on the back plate and adjusting it to the desired angle.

Remember to tighten the screws again securely.

The height of the backrest can also be adjusted by loosen-

ing the Unbrako screws.

BRAKE

VELA Tango 300 has a central brake that is activated by

means of a handle on the right or left. The handbrake is

pushed forward to lock the wheels, and back to unlock

them.

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1.1 GUARANTEE

This chair bears the CE mark and conforms to all applicable EU rules. Guarantee is in

accordance with the Sale of Goods Act.

The guarantee only applies when using original spare parts and accessories, as well as

only to adjustments carried out by authorised service technicians.

VELA does not accept responsibility for damage or injury to the product or user, which

have arisen due to:

• Transportation

• Misuse

• General wear and tear

• Erroneous use

• Use of non-original spare parts and accessories

• Adjustments carried out by unauthorised service technicians

1.2 TRANSPORT

During transportation of the VELA Tango, always remember to lock the chair. The chair

must not be occupied during transport.

Temperature under transportation: minus 400to plus 700

Humidity: from 15% - 95%

Atmospheric pressure: ppp to 1000 meters over sea level

1.3 UNPACKING THE CHAIR

The VELA Tango is supplied in cardboard packaging, which is developed taking into

consideration the environment and user-friendliness.

If there are parts missing or transport damage to the chair, please contact VELA

immediately. You must not try to repair any damage yourself or use the chair.

The box in which the chair is delivered must contain:

- VELA Tango 300

- This usermanual

1.4 MAINTENANCE OF THE VELA TANGO 300

We recommend your VELA Tango 300 undergoes an annual service to ﬁnd, for

example, defective and worn parts. Ensure the removable parts are regularly

tightened.

Wheels:

It is recommended that the wheels be checked at regular intervals to remove

possible thread remnants, etc.

Frame:

Wash with lukewarm water, possibly with a little PH neutral dishwashing liquid added.

Stain removal:

A golden rule: Always remove the stain as quickly as possible.

Always use a clean, white cotton cloth and use only small amounts of cleaning agent at

a time.

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