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USER'S MANUAL
Tango AC 4 wheels
Tango AC 6 wheels
01198-0-00_rev.2021-11-29

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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL Tango AC 4 wheels Tango AC 6 wheels 01198-0-00_rev.2021-11-29...
  • Page 2 Give this manual to the wheelchair occupant, the assistant or the user if the occupant is unable to read it. Please read the entire manual before using the wheelchair. Please refer to this manual as needed and pay close attention to the warnings until you are familiar with them.
  • Page 3 As Quebec's only manufacturer of manual and electrically powered and tilt wheelchairs, proud to offer high-quality wheelchairs, adapted to your needs and to your seating comfort, and we thank you for selecting one of our products. products comply with Quebec standard BNQ 6645- 001 (2019), which specifies technical and documentary requirements for manufacturers of mobility devices.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..............................6 1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION ..........................6 1.1.1. BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD ........................6 1.1.2. GETTING AROUND IN A WHEELCHAIR ....................7 1.1.3. CROSSING A SLOPE ..........................8 1.1.4. TRANSFERRING ............................8 1.1.5. MISCELLANEOUS HANDLING ........................9 1.1.6.
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.8. ANTI-TIPS ..............................51 4.8.1. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ........................... 51 4.8.2. ACTIVATION OF THE RETRACTABLE ANTI-TIP MECHANISM ..............53 USE ................................54 5.1. USE OF THE U-SHAPED ARM SUPPORTS ....................... 54 5.1.1. RETRACTING THE ARM SUPPORTS......................54 5.1.2. RETRACTING ............................

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    1 SAFETY RULES 1. SAFETY RULES 1.1. General Information (Applies to all wheelchairs) The driving settings should only be adjusted and/or modified by a health care professional or an authorized service technician. 1.1.1. BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD • Check that the anti-tips are installed. •...

  • Page 7: Getting Around In A Wheelchair

    1 SAFETY RULES 1.1.2. GETTING AROUND IN A WHEELCHAIR • Avoid slippery (snow, ice, etc.) or uneven surfaces (unmanaged trails and tracks, construction sites, etc.). • Do not drive in expressways or high-traffic lanes. • Do not transport passengers or trailers. •...

  • Page 8: Crossing A Slope

    1 SAFETY RULES 1.1.3. CROSSING A SLOPE • The wheelchair can negotiate slopes at low speed, with a maximum incline of 10°, external or internal, and a length of at least 3 metres, alone or with an assistant. The assistant must always be at the back of the wheelchair, whether ascending or descending, and should hold the back support posts.

  • Page 9: Miscellaneous Handling

    1 SAFETY RULES 1.1.5. MISCELLANEOUS HANDLING Do not charge the batteries in your bedroom. Charging the batteries may release harmful gases. • Never immerse your wheelchair in water. • Never store your wheelchair unattended. • Never leave your wheelchair in the rain. •...

  • Page 10: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    1 SAFETY RULES 1.1.6. CLEANING AND DISINFECTING  To disinfect the wheelchair, first remove all accessories that require special treatment and those that cannot be treated: Special treatment: Any upholstery from which foam cannot be removed (back support, lower leg support, etc.). Disinfection by hand. First clean with a cloth and a cleaning agent, apply a disinfectant, wait the required time and then wipe dry.

  • Page 11: Recommended Use

    2 RECOMMENDED USE 2. RECOMMENDED USE Tango tilt wheelchairs have several customization options to meet each occupant's specific and individual needs, while making it easier for assistants and caregivers to handle the chair. To ensure the utmost comfort for our customers, all models are equipped with specialized posture components and provide all the mechanical functions to adjust these components.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    3 SPECIFICATIONS 3. SPECIFICATIONS Folding foot supports Adjustable angle and depth, standard or oversized Weight: 66 lbs. (Tango AC 4 wheels); 73 lbs. (Tango AC 6 format wheels) for a basic setup, including solid back support, seat Adjustable full-width plate, leg supports, wheels, tension bar with head support Bumper with castors anchor.

  • Page 13: Adjustments

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4. ADJUSTMENTS After adjusting and before using the tilt wheelchair, check that all hardware is tightly secured. Check that the locking mechanisms are secure before using the wheelchair. Adjustments to your wheelchair should only be performed by health care professionals. Improper adjustments can cause injury and/or damage to the occupant, the assistant, the wheelchair, or the environment.

  • Page 14: Changing The Angle Of The Adjustable Angle Foot Support, Single And Full Width

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.2. CHANGING THE ANGLE OF THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FOOT SUPPORT, SINGLE AND FULL WIDTH 1 - Loosen the screws (A) with a 10 mm open-end wrench. 2 - Reposition the plates at the desired angle and firmly tighten the screws (A) (140 psi). 4.1.3.

  • Page 15: Retracting And Removing The Leg Support Assembly

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.4. RETRACTING AND REMOVING THE LEG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY RETRACTING THE LEG SUPPORTS 1 – Fold down the plates (B). 2 – Press the release (A) and rotate the stem (C) towards the outside or inside of the wheelchair. REMOVING THE LEG SUPPORTS 1 –...

  • Page 16: Two-Piece Full-Width Plate

    4 ADJUSTMENTS FORWARD POSITION Figure 30-E: Retracting, wheels in forward position. 4.1.5. TWO-PIECE FULL-WIDTH PLATE For full-width plate, fold down the plate with the anchor rod (A) (see Figures 2-A and 2-B). Figure 2-A : Full-width plate Figure 2-B: Full-width plate 4.1.6.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Flat Padded Lower Leg Support

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.7. ADJUSTING THE FLAT PADDED LOWER LEG SUPPORT HEIGHT 1 – Loosen the hexagon socket screw (A) with a 3/16 in. Allen wrench. 2 – Place the bracket (B) at the desired height and firmly tighten the screw (A). DEPTH 1 –...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Small Flat Padded Lower Leg Support (14 In. Base)

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.1.8. ADJUSTING THE SMALL FLAT PADDED LOWER LEG SUPPORT (14 IN. BASE) The lower leg support can be adjusted in height, depth and width (see Figure 4-B). a) To adjust the height of the lower leg support: 1. Loosen the screw (A) with a 5 mm Allen key; 2.

  • Page 19: Height-Adjustable U-Shaped Arm Support

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.2. HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE U-SHAPED ARM SUPPORT 4.2.1. SECURING THE ARM SUPPORT The plastic clip (A), an anti-tilt locking mechanism at the back of the base, allows you to permanently attach the arm support to the chair. The "REMOVABLE" function of the arm support is disabled, but it can be retracted.

  • Page 20: Angle-Adjustable Back Support

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.3. ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE BACK SUPPORT 4.3.1. CHANGING BACK SUPPORT ANGLE Adjustments to your tilt wheelchair should only be performed health care professionals. Improper adjustments can cause injury and/or damage to the occupant, the assistant, the wheelchair, or the environment. POSITION ANGLE Figure 6-A: Back support angle settings.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Back Support Height

    4 ADJUSTMENTS To adjust the back support angle: 1. Unscrew the nut (B) (7/16 in. open-end wrench) on each post. (See Figure 6-B for Tango AC) 2. Stand behind the back support and remove the screw (A) on each side. Caution: Once screws are removed, the back support can be folded completely backwards.

  • Page 22: Installing A Bolted Tension Bar With Head Support Anchor

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.3. INSTALLING A BOLTED TENSION BAR WITH HEAD SUPPORT ANCHOR. Figure 8-A: Tension bar. Figure 8-B: Cutting the rubber A tension bar can be installed on the CE to accommodate a head Tango AC and Tango support.To do this: 1.
  • Page 23 4 ADJUSTMENTS a) To attach an adjustable angle push bar to the back support posts: Cut at 1 ½ in. 1 in. mounting hole Figure 9-B: Attaching the push bar to the back support posts. 1. Cut the rubber at 1 ½ in. from the end of the back support post (see Figure 9- 2.
  • Page 24 4 ADJUSTMENTS 1. Slide the tubes into each other until they reach the desired width (see Figure 9- 2. Insert the screw (A), washers (B) and nut (C) into the centre hole and firmly tighten (3/8 in. wrench and 5/32 in. hex key). c) Assembling the tilt mechanism handles (see Figure 9-C): BACK SUPPORT...

  • Page 25: Adding A Tension Bar With An Adjustable Push Bar

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.3.5. ADDING A TENSION BAR WITH AN ADJUSTABLE PUSH BAR You can add a tension bar with an adjustable push bar in order to install a head support anchor: Figure 9-E: Tension bar with adjustable angle handle. 1. Remove the adjustable angle handles by loosening the screws (A) and nuts (B) in Figure 9-B, using a 3/8 in.

  • Page 26: Seat

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.4. SEAT 4.4.1. SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Using the basic components, the Tango AC's seat depth can be adjusted to 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 in. for a 15 to 19 in. seat structure, or to 19, 20, 21 and 22 in. for a 19 to 22 in.

  • Page 27: Height Adjustment

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.4.2. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Adjustments to your tilt wheelchair should only be performed by health care professionals. Improper adjustments can cause injury and/or damage to the occupant, the assistant, the tilt wheelchair, or the environment. The holes at the top of the interface support will determine the height (H5 in this example).
  • Page 28 4 ADJUSTMENTS Figure 11-B: Floor-to-seat height adjustment (part 2). To adjust the frame in relation to the height-adjustable interface: 1. Remove the large wheels using the quick release or fixed axle at the centre of the wheel. 2. Using a ½ in. open-end wrench, loosen the screw (A) and nut (B) on each side of the frame.
  • Page 29 4 ADJUSTMENTS 8. It is not necessary to unscrew assemblies E and F for height adjustment: simply loosen them without removing them for depth adjustment. When the seat height is adjusted, always readjust the centre of gravity (section 4.6.2) and the brakes (section 4.7). Adjusting floor-to-seat height can alter the tilt angle.
  • Page 30 4 ADJUSTMENTS Table 2: Configuring the Tango 6-wheel tilt wheelchair To obtain the floor-to-seat height values in this range, the wheel axle must be installed in the L1 position. At all other times, the axle must be in position L0 (see Figure 11-C). Always follow the front and rear wheel combinations in Table 2 to ensure stability of the tilt wheelchair.

  • Page 31: Front Wheels

    4 ADJUSTMENTS Always check the stability of the wheelchair before allowing an occupant to sit in it. 4.5. Front wheels Always make sure the wheelchair is stable BEFORE using the maximum tilt setting. TEST the wheelchair BEFORE allowing the user to use it. Front wheel position is factory adjusted to the selected seat depth.

  • Page 32: Changing The Front Wheel Depth

    4 ADJUSTMENTS Figure 12-B: Front wheel position for 6-wheel Tango. 4.5.1. CHANGING THE FRONT WHEEL DEPTH Changing the seat depth requires adjusting the front wheels. To do this: Fork Frame bracket Figure 13-A: Front wheel adjustment. Inc. All rights reserved...
  • Page 33 4 ADJUSTMENTS Figure 13-B: Front wheel adjustment. 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the screws (A-C-D) and nuts with two (2) ½ in. open- end wrenches and the screws (B) with a 5/32 in. hex wrench (see Figure 13-A). 2. Pull or push on the fork bracket according to the required seat depth. 3.

  • Page 34: Changing The Front Wheel Model Or Height

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.5.2. CHANGING THE FRONT WHEEL MODEL OR HEIGHT 1. Remove the screw (A) and nut (B) (1/2 in. open-end wrenches) that hold the wheel to the fork (see Figure 14-A); 2. Remove the wheel from the fork; 3. Remove the spacers or washers from the wheel assembly; 4.

  • Page 35: Rear Wheels

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.6. REAR WHEELS 4.6.1. CHANGING THE WHEEL MODEL Figure 14-B: Threaded axle Figure 14-C: Quick release axle Changing the floor-to-seat height may involve changing the rear wheel diameter. To do this: a) THREADED AXLES: 1. To remove the wheels, loosen the screw (A) and nut (B), using a 3/4 in. open-end wrench (see Figure 14-B).
  • Page 36 4 ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: If the axle does not lock, it may need to be adjusted. To do this: 1. Remove the axle from the hub; 2. Using a 7/16 in. open-end wrench, hold the end of the axle (A) (see Figure 15);...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Centre Of Gravity (Rear Axle)

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.6.2. ADJUSTING THE CENTRE OF GRAVITY (rear axle) Adjustments to your tilt wheelchair should only be performed by health care professionals. Improper adjustments can cause injury and/or damage to the occupant, the assistant, the wheelchair, or the environment. Adjusting the centre of gravity is necessary to keep the wheelchair stable.
  • Page 38 4 ADJUSTMENTS As the wheel position increases (+1 to +5), the tilt wheelchair becomes more stable. As the wheel position decreases, the tilt wheelchair is easier to handle and less stable. The anti-tips should always be in the drive position (see Figure 24-A in Section 4.8.1) to prevent accidents.
  • Page 39 4 ADJUSTMENTS Figure 17-A: Changing the rear wheel axle position. To change the rear wheel position 1. Using a 7/16 in. open-end wrench (see Figure 17-A), loosen the screws (A) on each side of the wheelchair, without removing them. 2. Pull or push the rear wheel axle as needed and select a position on the adjustment indicator.
  • Page 40 4 ADJUSTMENTS Once the adjustment is complete, you must adjust the locking brakes according to the instructions in section 4.7. CHANGING THE REAR WHEEL WIDTH The width of the rear wheels can be reduced to improve accessibility to Tango AC the hand rims.

  • Page 41: Installing 12 In. Rear Wheels

    4 ADJUSTMENTS Unfold or bend a washer notch against a flat side of the nut with pliers. Figure 18-C: Changing the width. 4.6.3. INSTALLING 12 IN. REAR WHEELS Installation of 12 in. wheels on your tilt wheelchair should Tango be done by health care professionals at an authorized service centre.
  • Page 42 4 ADJUSTMENTS 7. Always adjust the wheel axle to +5. Refer to Table 1 to determine the distance on the adjustment indicator to obtain the +5 position. 8. Re-tighten the four (4) screws (A) of the frame (see Figure 19-A) and check that the distance is the same on each side at the +5 position.

  • Page 43: Locking Brakes

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.7. LOCKING BRAKES 4.7.1. BRAKE POSITION ADJUSTMENT Brake adjustment is necessary depending on the level of tire wear or whenever the position of the rear wheels is changed. a) Routine adjustment (see Figures 20-A and 20-B): Brake efficiency is optimum when there is an adjusted gap between ¼ and ½ in.
  • Page 44 4 ADJUSTMENTS Front side of the wheelchair Bracket support Brake support ENGAGED BRAKE (activated) Brake bracket Brake brace Figure 20-B: Brake position adjustment (engaged brake). b) Adjusting the brakes in relation to the 20, 22 or 24 in. rear wheel position (see Figures 20-B and 20-C) : Once the position of the rear wheels has been set (Section 4.6.2), you must reposition the brake support.
  • Page 45 4 ADJUSTMENTS Front side of Circular the wheelchair support Bracket support Direction of support Additional positioning hole Figure 20-C: Brake position adjustment 4. Tighten the entire assembly and make sure the brake moves effortlessly. Repeat step a) of Section 4.7.1 (routine adjustment). Inc.
  • Page 46 4 ADJUSTMENTS c) Adjusting the brakes on 12 in. wheels. Brake brace Outer side of wheelchair Front of wheelchair Inner side of wheelchair Figure 21: 12 in. wheel brakes When the Tango AC 4-wheel chair has 12 in. wheels, the brakes are on the back and can be adjusted as follows (see Figure 21): 1.
  • Page 47 4 ADJUSTMENTS d) Tango 6-wheel brake adjustment Brake support Additional positioning hole Interface hole Figure 21-A: Brake position adjustment. 1. Adjustment for 20, 22 or 24 in. drive wheel position (see Figure 21-B and Table 2): Once the position of the rear wheels is set (see Figure 21-B), you must reposition the brake support.
  • Page 48 4 ADJUSTMENTS Figure 21-B: Drive wheel position adjustment 1. For the Tango 6-wheel, maintain the position of the rear wheel axle (drive) by adjusting it to 3 in. (or offset it by 1 in. and install it at 4 in. to obtain more tilt in certain cases –...

  • Page 49: Changing Or Installing A Brake Lever Extension

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.7.2. CHANGING OR INSTALLING A BRAKE LEVER EXTENSION For easy brake access and application, you can install a telescopic extension on the brake levers (see Figure 22): Caution: This assembly may be difficult to complete the first few times, so be careful not to lose the pin (C).
  • Page 50 4 ADJUSTMENTS LEVER Figure 23: Changing the brake lever angle Inc. All rights reserved...

  • Page 51: Anti-Tips

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.8. ANTI-TIPS 4.8.1. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Adjustments to your Tango AC tilt wheelchair should only be performed by health care professionals. Improper adjustments can cause injury and/or damage to the occupant, the assistant, the wheelchair, or the environment. A clearance of approximately 1 3/4 in. between the anti-tip rollers and the ground must always be maintained.
  • Page 52 4 ADJUSTMENTS If the floor-to-seat height or the rear wheel size has been changed, the anti-tips must be adjusted to an approximate clearance of 1 3/4 in. between the bottom of the roller and the ground. Figure 24-B: Clearance between the anti-tips and the ground. For your safety, the anti-tips must be properly engaged in and the spring-loaded buttons must protrude from the adjustment holes.

  • Page 53: Activation Of The Retractable Anti-Tip Mechanism

    4 ADJUSTMENTS 4.8.2. ACTIVATION OF THE RETRACTABLE ANTI-TIP MECHANISM Activation belt Stop pin Figure 24-C: Activation of the retractable anti-tip mechanism 1. To activate the retractable mechanism, just press the activation belt with your foot at the centre of it. 2.

  • Page 54: Use

    5 USE 5. USE 5.1. Use of the U-shaped arm supports 5.1.1. RETRACTING THE ARM SUPPORTS 1. To retract the arm support, press the lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, then grasp the transfer support (E) with an upward motion (see Figure 25). 2.

  • Page 55: Retracting

    5 USE 5.1.2. RETRACTING 1. Remove the locking mechanism (G) from the base (C). 2. To retract the arm support, press the lever (A) in the direction of the arrow, then grasp the transfer support (E) with an upward motion (see Figure 25). 3.

  • Page 56: Use Of Leg Support Assemblies

    5 USE 5.2. USE OF LEG SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES 5.2.1. RETRACTING THE LEG SUPPORTS FORWARD POSITION Figure 26: Retracting the leg support, wheels in forward position. NOTE : It is best to fold down the foot support before retracting the leg support (See Figure 27).
  • Page 57 5 USE FOLD THE PLATE Figure 27: Retracting the foot supports. Figure 28: Retracting the foot supports. Inc. All rights reserved...

  • Page 58: Removing The Leg Support Assembly

    5 USE 5.2.2. REMOVING THE LEG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY • All leg supports are removable; 1. To do this, first retract the leg support to the outside of the wheelchair as described in Section 5.3.1; 2. Next, grasp the leg support at the top and lift it off the base (E) (see Figure 28);...

  • Page 59: Raising And Lowering The Height-Adjustable Leg Supports

    5 USE 5.2.3. RAISING AND LOWERING THE HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE LEG SUPPORTS 1 – To raise the leg support, grasp the tube (A) and move upwards. The leg support will lock in the desired position, or users can simply push their leg on the plate to raise the leg support. 2 –...

  • Page 60: Back Support

    5 USE 5.3. Back support 5.3.1. RECLINING BACK SUPPORT HANDLE FOR OPERATING THE GAS CYLINDER RECLINING BACK 3/4 in. SUPPORT Figure 30-A: Handle installed on the tension bar. Figure 30: Reclining back support handle with gas cylinder. a) To recline the back support, press the handle at the rear of the back support on the back support post (with a swivel back bar) and push down (see Figure 30).

  • Page 61: Height And Depth Adjustable Head Support

    5 USE 5.3.2. HEIGHT AND DEPTH ADJUSTABLE HEAD SUPPORT 1- Turn the handle (A) to adjust the depth of the head support, then turn the two handles (B) to adjust the height (see Figure 31). 2- After selecting the head support height position, adjust the retaining ring (C) on the head support anchor (D) for a more secure fit, and to indicate the position when replacing the head support.

  • Page 62: Tilting The Seat

    5 USE 5.4. TILTING THE SEAT The Tango AC is equipped with a seat tilt. This mechanism allows you to tilt the entire seat backwards or forwards. • Make sure to engage the locking brakes before operating the tilt mechanism. NOTE: Check that the anti-tips are in place and properly adjusted (see Section 4.8).
  • Page 63 5 USE When tilting the seat, the wheelchair may become unstable in some configurations. Do a test run before leaving a person in a wheelchair with the seat tipped over. 1. To return the seat to its horizontal position, and to tilt it forward, repeat the same procedure, but apply a slight upward effort while holding the handles;...

  • Page 64: Rear Wheels

    5 USE 5.5. REAR WHEELS 5.5.1. REMOVING – INSTALLING If your Tango has a quick-release wheel axle, you can remove the wheels for easier transport. This should be done when the wheelchair is unoccupied. To remove the wheel: 1. Hold down button (A) and pull the wheel toward you by holding it by the centre (see Figure 34);...

  • Page 65: Locking Brakes

    5 USE 5.6. LOCKING BRAKES 5.6.1. ENGAGING - RELEASING THE BRAKES Front side Front side wheelchair wheelchair Figure 35-A: Engaged brake (active). Figure 35-B: Released brake (inactive). To engage the brake, apply forward pressure to the lever (see Figure 35-A); To release the brake, pull the brake lever toward you (see Figure 35-B).

  • Page 66: Telescopic Brake Lever Extensions

    5 USE 5.6.2. TELESCOPIC BRAKE LEVER EXTENSIONS For easy access, the brake can be equipped with a lever extension. a) To extend the lever, pull up on the end (see Figure 36-A); b) To retract the lever, press down on the end (see Figure 36-B). Figure 36-A: Extended handle.

  • Page 67: In. Wheel Brake

    5 USE 5.6.3. 12 IN. WHEEL BRAKE The 12 in. wheel brake can be activated by the assistant at the back of the wheelchair, as shown in Figure 37. Push down with one hand to release the brakes, then pull up to lock the wheels. Check that the brakes are engaged on both sides before transferring the user or leaving them alone.

  • Page 68: Reinstalling

    5 USE Never use your wheelchair alone if the anti-tip devices are not in the drive position. 5.7.3. REINSTALLING 1. To reinstall the anti-tips, insert the tube into its housing and press lightly. There should be a small click, indicating that the anti-tip is in place (see Figure 24-A; section 4.8.1).

  • Page 69: Anchor Points For Specialized Transit

    Do not alter or modify the wheelchair's mounting points or structural and frame parts/components without permission from Orthofab. • Place the wheelchair facing the front of the vehicle in the tie-down area; activate the wheel locks (brakes) and turn off the power if necessary.
  • Page 70 5 USE Rear anchor rings Front anchor rings Figure 39-A: Location of anchor rings for specialized transit. Rear anchor rings Front anchor ring Figure 39-B: Front and rear anchor rings Inc. All rights reserved...

  • Page 71: Tips For Transporting The Wheelchair With Its User

    5 USE Never use anything other than these anchor points for transport. • The brakes must be engaged. Never leave the wheelchair in freewheel mode during transport. • The carrier should provide you with a seat belt that is attached to the vehicle. 5.9.2.
  • Page 72 • A four-point (4) or base anchor system should be used to secure the wheelchair in a motor vehicle (check compatibility of the base anchor system with ORTHOFAB). • Ease of access and maneuverability in motor vehicles can be significantly affected by the wheelchair's size and turning radius.
  • Page 73 5 USE • Postural components should NOT be used as a restraint system. • The 4-wheel and 6-wheel Tango wheelchairs weigh 30 and 33 kg respectively in their test configuration. Accommodation assessment of wheelchair according to Annex D of ISO 7176-19 Criteria Assessment Ease of belt fitting...
  • Page 74 5 USE The belt should pass over the occupant's body and not over parts of the wheelchair, such as arm supports or wheels. The shoulder belt should fit snugly over the body through the midpoint of the shoulder and across the centre of the abdomen. Inc.
  • Page 75 5 USE Here are some tips for situations where assistants must transport an occupant: • Check that the brakes are fully engaged; • Always use the seat belt, making sure it fits snugly; • Lower the leg supports; • Do not lift the wheelchair by its detachable components (arm supports, foot supports, etc.).

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    6 MAINTENANCE 6. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE Like any other vehicle, your wheelchair needs maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. Routine maintenance will increase your wheelchair's lifespan and efficiency. Take your chair to a qualified dealer or authorized service centre once a year for thorough inspection and maintenance.
  • Page 77 6 MAINTENANCE Tire pressure The recommended air pressure will usually be marked on one side of the tire. However, if necessary, you can refer to the following table: 20 in. standard tire pressure 65 psi 22 in. standard tire pressure 65 psi 24 in.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting Guide

    7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Wheelchai Wheelchair Wheelchair Front Noise or SOLUTIONS r pulls to pulls to the is difficult to wheels squeaking the right left propel oscillate Check tire air pressure Check the tightness of the screws and nuts Make sure both front wheels touch the ground at the same time Check the tightness of the spokes...

  • Page 79: Warranty

    8 WARRANTY 8. WARRANTY guarantees its Tango AC tilt wheelchair against any manufacturing defect for RTHOFAB a period of five (5) years on the units and components from the date of possession by the insured person. The warranty applies to units, components, parts, and workmanship in the event of breakage or malfunction due to a defect.
  • Page 80 (5) years from the date of delivery. This is provided in lieu of any other written, implied, or statutory warranty. ORTHOFAB’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of any part or component as set forth above.
  • Page 81 8 WARRANTY The warranty shall be limited to the repair and, at ORTHOFAB's absolute discretion, the replacement of defective material as provided herein. Except for the warranties set forth herein, O makes no express or implied warranty, statutory or contractual,...

  • Page 82: Authorized Centres

    AUTHORIZED CENTRES Technical Aids Services Addresses CIUSSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent 800, avenue Sanatorium 800, avenue Sanatorium Mont-Joli (Québec) G5H 3L6 Mont-Joli (Québec) G5H 3L6 CIUSSS du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean 2230, rue de l'Hôpital 2230, rue de l'Hôpital Jonquière (Québec) G7X 7X2 Jonquière (Québec) G7X 7X2 CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale Site François Charron / section adultes 525, boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel Est...
  • Page 83 CISSS de l'Outaouais 135, boulevard Saint-Raymond 135, boulevard Saint-Raymond Gatineau (Québec) J8Y 6X7 Gatineau (Québec) J8Y 6X7 CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue 622, 4e Rue Ouest CH SAT Amos Amos (Québec) J9T 2S2 622, 4e Rue Ouest 7, 9e Rue Amos (Québec) J9T 2S2 Rouyn-Noranda (Québec) J9X 2A9 CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue 915, rue Germain...
  • Page 84 Customer Service Centre 2160, De Celles Québec (Québec) G2C 1X8 (418) 847-5225 (800) 463-5293 Tango AC 01198-0-00_rev.20211129 Inc. All rights reserved...

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