Vela Tango 100S, Tango 100ES User Manual

VELA Tango 100ES/S October 2010/UK

UK

USERGUIDE

VELA TANGO 100ES / 100S

VELA Tango 100S

Height adjusted using

gas

VELA Tango 100ES

electric height

adjustment

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

1.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................ 4

Warranty ....................................................... 4

Unpacking the chair ............................................... 4

Maintenance of VELA Tango ........................................ 4

General guidelines ................................................ 5

Recycling ....................................................... 5

Charging - VELA Tango 100ES ....................................... 5

1.2. VELA TANGO USERMANUAL ......................................... 6

1.3. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................... 8

CONTENT

1.0. INTRODUCTION

Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing VELA Tango 100ES/S, which is certain to give you years of
enjoyable use. The user manual contains useful information on set-up, operation,
maintenance, technical data etc.

This user manual describes VELA Tango 100ES/S.

Important

Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. It must always be
readily available to the user. This user manual must always be kept with the chair.
The manual is also available on VELA’s website: www.vela.eu.

If you have any questions, please contact VELA.

You can also find information about VELA Tango on VELA’s website: www.vela.eu.

Safety

This chair carries the CE mark and complies with all current EU regulations. The chair
is made by VELA, Vermund Larsen A/S, Goeteborgvej 12, 9200 Aalborg SV, Den­mark.

The VELA Tango is designed for indoor use by youngsters with slight disabilities.

VELA reserves the right to make changes.

NOTE: WE RECOMMEND THAT USERS OF BELTS SHOULD BE SUPERVISED
WHEN THE BELTS ARE USED.

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1.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES

WARRANTY

VELA refers to the Danish Sale of Goods Act with regard to warranty. The warranty
applies only if original spare parts and accessories are used, and always provided
that adjustments are carried out by authorised service technicians. VELA assumes no
liability for damage to the product or injury to the user as a result of:

• Transport

• Misuse

• Ordinary wear and tear

• Incorrect use

• Using non-original spare parts and accessories

• Adjustments carried out by unauthorised service technicians

TRANSPORTATION

During transportation of the VELA Tango, always remember to lock the chair. The
chair must not be occupied during transport.

- Temperature during transport: -40 degrees to +70 degrees

- Humidity: 15%-95%

- Air pressure: ppp up to 1,000 metres above sea level

UNPACKING THE CHAIR

VELA Tango is supplied in cardboard packaging which is developed and produced to
ensure the least possible impact on the environment and with focus on ease of use.
In case of defects or transport damage to the chair, please contact VELA immedi­ately. You must not try to repair any damage yourself or start using the chair.

The box in which the chair was supplied should contain:

- VELA Tango fitted with any additional accessories

- This user manual

- Bag with plugs for the back.

MAINTENANCE OF VELA TANGO

We recommend that you have your VELA Tango serviced once a year to identify any
defective or worn parts. However, removable parts should be regularly checked and
tightened.
Wheels: Wheels should be regularly checked and cleaned of any fluff etc.
Base: Wash with a mild solution of lukewarm water and pH-neutral washing-up liquid.

UPHOLSTERY

The fabric needs to be vacuumed occasionally and wiped with a cloth rinsed in clean
water and tightly wrung. Make sure to remove any stains as quickly as possible.
Always use a moist clean, white cotton cloth. For more stubborn stains, use a bit of

mild washing-up liquid. Any incontinence cover should be machine-washed on a
gentle cycle.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

To ensure correct use of the VELA Tango, please note the following:

VELA Tango is designed to be used on a daily basis at work or in the home. It is
intended for quiet,seated work. All movements in VELA Tango have a bearing on
the chair’s centre of gravity. To enhance safety, we recommend the following:

• Maximum user weight is 80 kg, however the level of activity is a key factor. A per-
son with extreme movements in the chair should contact a sales consultant before
purchase

• The chair is not intended for standing on

• When transporting the chair, it should always be locked

RECYCLING

Many of the materials used in the chair’s construction can be recycled. Deliver the
chair to VELA or our local recycling centre.

CHARGING - VELA TANGO 100ES ONLY

Daily charging is recommended. (when the height adjustment is in use, you will
hear a tone if the chair needs to be charged.)

To charge the chair:

Place the plug in the jack. The light on the charger shows yellow; meaning that it is
charging. Green light shows that the charging is completed.

Warning: Do not use the chair while charging.

mild washing-up liquid. Any incontinence cover should be machine-washed on a
gentle cycle.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

To ensure correct use of the VELA Tango, please note the following:

VELA Tango is designed to be used on a daily basis at work or in the home. It is
intended for quiet,seated work. All movements in VELA Tango have a bearing on
the chair’s centre of gravity. To enhance safety, we recommend the following:

• Maximum user weight is 80 kg, however the level of activity is a key factor. A per­son with extreme movements in the chair should contact a sales consultant before
purchase

• The chair is not intended for standing on

• When transporting the chair, it should always be locked

RECYCLING

Many of the materials used in the chair’s construction can be recycled. Deliver the
chair to VELA or our local recycling centre.

CHARGING - VELA TANGO 100ES ONLY

Daily charging is recommended. (when the height adjustment is in use, you will
hear a tone if the chair needs to be charged.)

To charge the chair:

Place the plug in the jack. The light on the charger shows yellow; meaning that it is
charging. Green light shows that the charging is completed.

Warning: Do not use the chair while charging.

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1.0. INTRODUCTION

Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing VELA Tango 100ES/S, which is certain to give you years of
enjoyable use. The user manual contains useful information on set-up, operation,
maintenance, technical data etc.

This user manual describes VELA Tango 100ES/S.

Important

Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. It must always be
readily available to the user. This user manual must always be kept with the chair.
The manual is also available on VELA’s website: www.vela.eu.

If you have any questions, please contact VELA.

You can also find information about VELA Tango on VELA’s website: www.vela.eu.

Safety

This chair carries the CE mark and complies with all current EU regulations. The chair
is made by VELA, Vermund Larsen A/S, Goeteborgvej 12, 9200 Aalborg SV, Den-
mark.

The VELA Tango is designed for indoor use by youngsters with slight disabilities.

VELA reserves the right to make changes.

NOTE: WE RECOMMEND THAT USERS OF BELTS SHOULD BE SUPERVISED
WHEN THE BELTS ARE USED.

1.2. VELA TANGO USERMANUAL

SEAT HEIGHT

VELA Tango 100ES: To adjust the seat height, just

push the button on the armrest in either your left or
right side.

VELA Tango 100S: To adjust the seat height, just
push the lever placed at your right hand. The gas spring
should always be replaced by a VELA technician or other
qualified person with relevant experience.

SEAT ANGLE

The angle of the seat is adjusted by using the lever under
the seat, placed on the right side.

BACK TILT

The back tilt can be changed by using the lever, placed
on the right side. Remember to tightend the lever.

BACK HEIGHT

The back height is changed by using the lever, which is
placed on the back of the chair. Remember to tightend
the lever again.

BACK ANGLE
The back angle can be locked in the needed position by
adjusting the lever on the back.

SEAT ROTATION - VELA TANGO 100S - ONLY
You can rotate the seat 90° to the left and 90° to the
right by using the lever placed at your rigth hand. Pull
out the lever to use the open rotation.

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BRAKES

The VELA Tango has central brakes, which are activated
with the help of the hand-brake to the right or left of the
child. The brake can be moved from right to left by r
emoving the rubber plug and placing the brake onto the
other wheel. The hand-brake is pushed forwards in order
to lock the wheels and backwards to unlock.
Please note, that the chair rools very easily, when it the
brake is not locked and the user not are sitting in the chair.

ARMREST

The height as well as the width of the armrests can be
adjusted.

Height adjustment
The height is adjusted by loosening the lever. Remember to
tighten them well again.

Width adjustment
The width is set by loosening the lever under the seat and
adjusting the width. Remember to tighten the levers again.

CHARGING - VELA TANGO 100ES

Daily charging is recommended. (when the height adjust­ment is in use, you will hear a tone if the chair needs to be
charged.)
To charge the chair: Place the plug in the jack. The light
on the charger shows yellow; meaning that it is charging.
Green light shows that the charging is completed. Warning:
Do not use the chair while charging.

POSSIBILITY– HEIGHT LEVELS TANGO 100S ONLY

Start heights levels, from low to high model. (See sketch on
the outer tube). It may only be performed by a technician
from VELA, or by a person trained in this field.

FOOT SUPPORT
The height of the foot plate can be adjusted by loosening
the control lever, which is behind the foot plate. Remember
to tighten it well afterwards.

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VELA Tango 100ES/S October 2010/UK

VELA · Goeteborgvej 12 · 9200 Aalborg SV · Denmark · Tel: [phone] · [e-mail] · www.vela.eu

1.3. TECHNICAL DATA

CONSTRUCTION:

- Arched steel frame made from profile tubing ensures that all the wheels remain in contact with the

floor, even on uneven surfaces

- Each wheel is secured with a wheel spindle in a tower

- Outer tubing in lacquered steel with indications for height regulation

- Height adjustment with telescopic actuator

VELA Tango 100ES

- Height adjustment with high/low electric lift

- Manual seat adjustment

- Circuit 24VDC with integrated motor control

- Sound signal if low battery voltage (<10V)

- Batteries: 12V 2.3Ah, Pb batteries

- Charger: PB Charger Type FW 7218/24. Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 250 mA, 25 VA,

Output: 24 VDC, 0,5 A, 12 VA, Class II

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Fuse: Flad 10 A

- Not to be used in ESD areas

VELA Tango 100S VELA Tango 100ES

Height adjustment Manual Height Adjusted Electric Lift

Seat Pad Size (E2) 32 x 35cm, (E3) 36 x 43cm

(E4) 40 x 47cm

(E2) 32 x 35cm, (E3) 36 x 43cm

(E4) 40 x 47cmm

Seat angle -9° / +6° -9° / +6°

Seat depth 30-35 cm, 35-43 cm, 39-47 cm 30-35 cm, 35-43 cm, 39-47 cm

Back Rest Size (E2) 26 x 26cm / (E3) 28 x 35cm (E2) 26 x 26cm / (E3) 28 x 35cm

Back angle -15° / +12° -15° / +12°

Armrest Size 8 x 26 cm 8 x 26 cm

Armrest Height 0-24 cm 0-24 cm

Armrest spacing E2 seat: 26-35 cm

E3 seat: 31-40 cm
E4 seat: 34-40 cm

E2 seat: 26-35 cm
E3 seat: 31-40 cm
E4 seat: 34-40 cm

Depth regulation of armrest 17 cm (+/- 8,5 cm) 17 cm (+/- 8,5 cm)

Sitting height

38-48 cm, 40-55 cm,
42-57 cm, 47-62 cm,

47-67 cm, 52-67 cm

200mm: 300mm:
40-60cm 45-75 cm
42-62cm 47-77 cm
44-64 cm 49-79 cm
46-66 cm 51-81 cm

Interval regulation +6 cm -2 / +4

Footrest Size 22-32 cm, 27-43 cm 22-32 cm, 27-43 cm

Frame Size 55 x 55 cm 55 x 55 cm

Weight 23 kg 29 kg

Max. load 80 kg 80 kg