Vela Tango User Manual

VELA Tango 300 1-2011/USA

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1.6. TECHNIC AL 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 386-440 lbs., (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. REC YCLING

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: 17.3 - 23.2 inches

Fixed height: Minimum 16,5
inches. Fixed sitting height is

16.5 - 22.4 inches

Sitting height, alternative - 19,3-27,1 inches

Seat size 22.8 x 18.8 inches 22.8 x 18.8 inches

Back, possible to be tailored 14.9 x 16.9 inches 14.9 x 16.9 inches

Armrest 2.7 x 13.7 inches 2.7 x 13.7 inches

Armrest height 0-9,4 inches

0-13,4 inches

0-9,4 inches

0-13,4 inches

Frame, alternative size 22.8 x 22.8 inches 22.8 x 22.8 inches

Weight of chair 70 lbs 94 lbs

Max. load Gas: 386 lbs.

Fixed height: 440 lbs.

440 lbs

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

1.1. SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.2. WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

1.4. MAINTENANCE OF VEL A TANGO 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Sitting height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Back tilt and back he ight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

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

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

1.6.1 Stability and balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 - VEL A Tango 300E ONLYCHARGING THE BATTERY - VEL A Tango 300E ONLY

It is recommended that VELA Tango 300E be recharged
daily (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 – VEL A TANGO 300E

The chair’s electrical function complies with all EMC regula­tions 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 equip­ment etc. Also, make sure that HF cables are not installed
near the chair. If in doubt, please contact a qualified
technician at VELA.