Vela Tango 100S, Tango 100ES User Manual

VELA Tango 100S

100S & 100ES

VELA Tango 100ES

USER MANUAL EN

VARIANT:

Manual no. 105163

VELA Tango for children

INDHOLDSFORTEGNELSE

1.0. INTRODUCTION 3

1.1. SAFETY 4

1.1.1. Usage 4

1.1.2. Transport 4

1.2. WARRANTY 4

1.3. UNPACKING THE CHAIR 5

1.4. MAINTENANCE 5

1.4.1. Wheels 5

1.4.2. Frame 5

1.4.3. Upholstery 5

1.5. RECYCLING 5

1.6. USER MANUAL 6

1.6.1. Attaching the backrest 6

1.6.2. Adjustment of seat height (VELA Tango 100ES) 6

1.6.3. Adjustment of seat height (VELA Tango 100S) 6

1.6.4. Adjustment of seat tilt 6

1.6.5. Adjustment of backrest angle 7

1.6.6. Adjustment of back height 7

1.6.7. Back latch 7

1.6.8. Adjustment of armrest, height 7

1.6.9. Adjustment of armrest, width 8

1.6.10. Brake 8

1.6.11. Charging (VELA Tango 100ES) 8

1.6.12. Foot plate 8

1.6.13. Rotation (VELA Tango 100S) (optional) 9

1.6.14. Rotation (VELA Tango 100ES) (optional) 9

1.6.15. Push Handle (optional) 9

1.6.16. Foot pedal for brake (optional) 9

1.6.17. Hand box (optional) 10

1.6.18. Electric brake (optional) 10

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DEAR CUSTOMER

Thank you for purchasing a VELA Tango children’s
chair. This user manual contain useful information
about positioning, operating and maintenance of VELA
Tango 100ES/S chairs.

Important

Please read this user manual thoroughly and keep
it for later use. This user manual must always
accompany the chair. The user manual is also
available on VELA’s website: www.vela.eu, where you
also can find other relevant information about VELA
Tango children’s chairs.

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

VELA reserves the right to make changes to this
manual.

VELA

Gøteborgvej 8-12
DK-9200 Aalborg SV
Denmark
www.vela.eu

1.0. INTRODUCTION

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1.1. SAFETY

This chair bears the CE mark and
conforms to all applicable EU rules.
The stool is manufactured by VELA,
Vermund Larsen A/S, Goeteborgvej
8-12, 9200 Aalborg SV, Denmark.

VELA Tango 100ES lives up to all
EMC-demands according to the IEC
60601-1-2.

1.1.1. USAGE

VELA Tango 100ES/S is an indoor
children’s chair designed for sitting
persons.

:: The chair is not build to stand on.

:: For safe transfer of a person to

and from the chair, the chair must
always have its brakes on.

VELA Tango 100 ES/S is tested
and approved for a maximum user
weight of 80 kg.

Important: People using a seatbelt
in a VELA Tango 100ES/S, should
always be supervised when the belt
is in use.

1.1.2. TRANSPORT

By transport in car, by plain or other
means of transport, always use
the chair’s brake. The chair is not
approved as a passenger seat in
means of transportation and should
not be used as such.

The chair withstands the following
transport specifikations:

Temperature: -40°C (-40°F) to
+70°C (+158°F)
Humidity: 15-95%
Air pressure: PPP up to 1000 meters
(3280 ft) above sea level

1.2. WARRANTY

VELA provides warranty by the laws
and regulations which are debt in the
country the chair is bought in. The
warranty only applies when using
original spare parts and accessories.
Modification may only be 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

:: Incorrect use

:: Use of non-original spare parts

and accessories

:: Adjustments carried out by

unauthorised service technicians

GENERAL

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1.3. UNPACKING THE CHAIR

All VELA Tango 100ES/S chairs are
supplied in cardboard packaging,
developed with consideration for
the environment.

If there are any parts missing or
transport damage to the chair, plea­se contact your dealer immediately.
Do not not try to repair any damage
or use the chair.

Content of the cardboard
packaging:

:: VELA Tango 100ES/S chair

:: This user manual

1.4. MAINTENANCE

We recommend your VELA Tango
undergoes an annual service to find,
for example, defective or worn parts.

1.4.1. WHEELS

VELA recommend that the wheels
are checked in regular intervals e.g.
to remove possible thread remnants.

1.4.2. FRAME

Clean with water, possibly with a PH
neutral soap.

1.4.3. UPHOLSTERY

Fabric: Clean with upholstery clea-

ners or wipe it with a tightly wrung
cloth rinsed in clean water.

Imitation leather: Clean with water
or mild soap.

Medical textiles: Clean as described
above. Can also be cleaned with
disinfectants and alcohol.

Leather: Cleen by vacuuming it
using a soft dusting brush. Avoid
cleaning products.

1.5. RECYCLING

Several parts of the chair can be re­used. Please return the chair to VELA
or to your local recycling center.

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TANGO

100S

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TANGO

100ES

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1.6. USER MANUAL

Replacement of the gas spring may only be performed
by the service support team from your dealer or a
skilled technical person.

1.6.3. ADJUSTMENT OF SEAT HEIGHT (VELA TANGO 100S)

Adjust the seat height by pulling up the front lever placed at
your right hand.

1.6.2. ADJUSTMENT OF SEAT HEIGHT (VELA TANGO 100ES)

Is operated from the flip-up height control pad located ot the
underside of either the right or left armrest.
Note: VELA Tango 100ES is also available with height
adjustment via hand box (i.e. if caregivers must be able to
adjust the height).

1.6.4. ADJUSTMENT OF SEAT TILT

Adjust the seat tilt by pulling up the middle lever placed at your
right hand.

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1.6.1. ATTACHING THE BACKREST

The lever (1) for backrest adjustment (see section 1.6.6.) must
be in open position. Put the backrest rod through the protective
cap and into the hole. Tighten the lever afterwards.
Insert the end cap (2) in the bottom of the backrest rod.
Insert the plastic knop (3) into the small hole on the left side of
the backrest rod.

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1.6.6. ADJUSTMENT OF BACK HEIGHT

Adjust the back height by pulling up the lever situated at the
bottom of the backrest. Remember to tighten the handle again
afterwards.

1.6.8. ADJUSTMENT OF ARMREST, HEIGHT

Adjust by loosening the screw/lever on the armrest bar and
regulate the height of the armrest. Remember to tighten the
screw/lever again.

1.6.5. ADJUSTMENT OF BACKREST ANGLE

Adjust the back tilt by pulling up the rear lever placed at your
right hand.

1.6.7. BACK LATCH

The backrest can be set to a specific angle by adjusting and
secure the bolt which is mounted on the back of the chair
back.

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1.6.11. CHARGING (VELA TANGO 100ES)

Daily charging is recommended. Place the charger in the plug ­if the chair is charging, an yellow LED is illuminated. If the chair
is fully charged the LED is green.
Note: The chair should not be used during charging.

1.6.10. BRAKE

The chair brakes by moving the lever situated on the side of the chair
forward. Unlock the chair by moving the handle back into upright
position.
Note: The brake can be moved by loosening the screw at the bottom of
the brake lever, remove the plastic knob on the opposite side hole and
insert the brake lever. Remember to tighten the screw again.

1.6.9. ADJUSTMENT OF ARMREST, WIDTH

Adjust by loosening the screw underneath the seat and
regulate the width of the armrest. Remember to tighten the
screw again.

1.6.12. FOOT PLATE

The foot plate can be adjusted in length by loosening the hand
screw in the center of the rod on the footrest. Remember to
tighten the screw afterwards. The foot plate can be folded up
so that it does not interfere when getting in and out of the chair.
Note: When adjusting the height of the footplate, always have
the chair height in lowest position to avoid damage on the chair.

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TANGO

100S

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TANGO

100ES

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1.6.13. ROTATION (VELA TANGO 100S) (OPTIONAL)

By pulling up the lever situated on the back left side, you can
rotate the seat 90° in either direction. The seat will lock into at
stable position, when turning the seat.

1.6.15. PUSH HANDLE (OPTIONAL)

Push handle for transporting a person in the chair. The push
handle should be mounted on the back wheel towers.
Note: The push handle is also available in a configuration that can
be adjusted in height. Loosen the screw located in the middle of
the rod. Adjust the height. Remember to tighten the screw.

1.6.16. FOOT PEDAL FOR BRAKE (OPTIONAL)

VELA Tango with foot pedal brakes by pressing the top part of the
pedal forwards. Unlock the chair by pressing the foot brake back
in its original position.
Note: The foot pedal can be mounted in left or right side at the
back of the chair.

1.6.14. ROTATION (VELA TANGO 100ES) (OPTIONAL)

By pushing the lever situated on the front right side, you can
rotate the seat 90° in either direction. The seat will lock into at
stable position, when turning the seat.
The rotation can remain open, if you heave the lever outwards.

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1.6.18. ELECTRIC BRAKE (OPTIONAL)

VELA Tango with electric brake, is braked and unlocked via
hand box or angle contact. The brake is hydraulic, and it is
adviced to fully braked/unlocked when using this function.
Note: This function can only be controlled via height
adjustment under armrest, hand box or angle contact.

1.6.17. HAND BOX (OPTIONAL)

The hand box is operated via buttons on the front. An VELA
hand box can have one or more functions. See the hand box
icons to see what functions the buttons operate.
Note: insert plug in hand box to operate.

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VELA :: Gøteborgvej 8-12 :: 9200 Aalborg SV :: Denmark :: [phone] :: [e-mail] vela.eu