Orthofab tango AC 6, User Manual

Page 1: ...01198 0 00_rev 2021 11 29 USER S MANUAL Tango AC 4 wheels Tango AC 6 wheels...

Page 2: ...or the control system and battery charger If you have any questions please consult a technician at an authorized service centre or contact our customer service department at 1 800 463 5293 Centre Addr...

Page 3: ...y devices Our team is always ready to answer your comments and questions guided by our commitment to your satisfaction and to providing the best possible service WARRANTY has a comprehensive warranty...

Page 4: ...ORT 17 4 1 8 ADJUSTING THE SMALL FLAT PADDED LOWER LEG SUPPORT 14 IN BASE 18 4 2 HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE U SHAPED ARM SUPPORT 19 4 2 1 SECURING THE ARM SUPPORT 19 4 2 2 RESTRICTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 19 4 3...

Page 5: ...support 60 5 3 1 RECLINING BACK SUPPORT 60 5 3 2 HEIGHT AND DEPTH ADJUSTABLE HEAD SUPPORT 61 5 4 TILTING THE SEAT 62 5 4 1 BACKWARD TILT 62 5 5 REAR WHEELS 64 5 5 1 REMOVING INSTALLING 64 5 5 2 AIR TI...

Page 6: ...e upright position Return the tilting mechanism to the driving position the seat should be as close to horizontal as possible Buckle your pelvic positioning belt with minimal slack Check that the retr...

Page 7: ...aight line in the direction of the incline Do not make a U turn on a slope When faced with an obstacle stop and go over it gradually Use elevators to move from one floor to another Do not climb a surf...

Page 8: ...or surfaces Avoid quick turns from a slippery surface to a grippy surface to prevent tipping The wheelchair will maintain stable and in control of its path if all of the above conditions are met Ascen...

Page 9: ...reewheel mode If you must do so the assistant should always be at the bottom of the slope relative to the chair Do not lift the wheelchair by its detachable components arm supports foot supports etc D...

Page 10: ...First clean with a cloth and a cleaning agent apply a disinfectant wait the required time and then wipe dry Not treatable Electronic components batteries controllers accumulator Use a soft cloth to c...

Page 11: ...tants 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 t...

Page 12: ...height adjustable from 8 to 12 in or from 10 to 14 in Tango AC 2 inch wide 10 inch or 14 inch straight comfort padding Leg support assembly Swivel and removable 60 or 70 parallel support with adjusta...

Page 13: ...H OF THE LEG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1 Unscrew the hexagon socket screw A with a 5 32 in Allen key 2 Slide the tube B to adjust the desired leg support length 3 Check that the spacer D is fully inserted in t...

Page 14: ...end wrench 2 Reposition the plates at the desired angle and firmly tighten the screws A 140 psi 4 1 3 CHANGING THE POSITION DEPTH OF THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE FOOT SUPPORT 1 Unscrew the 2 Phillips screws A...

Page 15: ...owards the outside of the wheelchair and lift the stem C to remove the leg support assembly 2 To replace the leg support rotate it 90 in relation to the seat and insert the pivot D into the base E The...

Page 16: ...L 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 TWO PIECE FULL WIDTH PLATE Figure 3 A...

Page 17: ...et 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 Remove the screw C and the nut D with a 4 mm Allen key and an 8 mm open end wr...

Page 18: ...ghten the screw A firmly Figure 4 B Adjusting lower leg support height b To adjust the width of the lower leg support see Figure 4 B 1 Loosen the screws C with a 4 mm Allen wrench 2 Slide the lower le...

Page 19: ...he 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...

Page 20: ...100o 4 105o 5 110o 6 115o 7 120o Figure 6 A Back support angle settings Figure 6 B Back support angle settings Adjustments to your tilt wheelchair should only be performed by health care professional...

Page 21: ...back support screws in one of the 7 mounting holes on the adjustment plate to achieve 90 95 100 105 110 or 120 as shown in Figure 6 A 4 Tighten the screw A and nut B on each back support post 4 3 2 AD...

Page 22: ...CE to accommodate a head support To do this 1 Cut the rubber end of the back support posts to uncover their ends see Figure 8 B 2 With a 5 32 in Allen wrench tighten the screw A at each end of the ten...

Page 23: ...e end of the back support post see Figure 9 B 2 Insert the angle adjustment mechanism spacers into the mechanisms 3 Insert the angle adjustment mechanisms into the back support posts then insert screw...

Page 24: ...in hex key c Assembling the tilt mechanism handles see Figure 9 C Figure 9 D Handle assembly 1 Remove the handles from the back support posts and reposition them on the integrated adjustable angle pu...

Page 25: ...se the washers C 2 Remove the adjustment mechanism spacers from within the push bar see Figure 9 B 3 If not already done cut 1 in from the back support post rubber on each side see Figure 9 B 4 Insert...

Page 26: ...wrench and re insert the screw back into the threads E Caution if the anchor pivots are already in place loosen the screw H with a 5 32 in Allen wrench to allow the anchor pivot to slide in then scre...

Page 27: ...ght adjustable interface over a 4 in range H1 to H5 2 By the choice of wheels i e combining front and rear wheel diameters The front fork can be adjusted P0 to P3 Adjustments to your tilt wheelchair s...

Page 28: ...rame 3 Using a 5 32 in Allen wrench remove the screw D and the lock washers B on each side of the frame 4 Set the height adjustable interface and the interface support to the desired position position...

Page 29: ...ND TILT ANGLES Table 1 Configuring the 4 wheel Tango tilt wheelchair 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...

Page 30: ...ure 11 C Position of the drive wheel axle Position of the wheel axle Only 5 to 20 in L0 L1 Position of the standard wheel axle Note 1 Depending on the type of arm support positioning of the drive whee...

Page 31: ...depth there is a risk of instability 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...

Page 32: ...ts reserved32 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 Figure 13 A Front wheel adj...

Page 33: ...ted all the way so the lock washers are crushed It is recommended that screws be tightened to 80 in lbs to avoid breaking the wheelchair and the screws 5 Next move the front anchor so it is resting on...

Page 34: ...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 Select a wheel size and place the bolt in the appropriate hole 5 Reverse the pro...

Page 35: ...ening the assembly as it may interfere with wheel rotation b QUICK RELEASE AXLES 1 Hold down the button A and pull the wheel towards you by the centre see Figure 14 C 2 Proceed in the same way to repl...

Page 36: ...ch hold the end of the axle A see Figure 15 3 Using a in open end wrench slightly tighten or loosen the nut B 4 Reassemble the axle in the wheel and test it It is best to always allow a small amount o...

Page 37: ...e determined by the prescribing physician or clinical staff Figure 16 Rear wheel axle positions for centre of gravity adjustment The following table shows the possible configurations and maximum tilt...

Page 38: ...ion 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 Table 1 Configuring the...

Page 39: ...needed and select a position on the adjustment indicator Refer to Table 1 The selected position determines the maximum tilt degree The number of the selected position from 1 to 5 should correspond to...

Page 40: ...hat its outer face protrudes at least 1 8 in from the wheelchair s outside nut to decrease the width or the wheelchair s inside nut to increase the width 4 Tighten the two 2 nuts to a torque of 30 lbs...

Page 41: ...9 B are still in place and secured in the frame with the two screws A 6 Reinsert the frame into the fork brackets so the square nuts B fit into the extrusions of the fork brackets see Figure 19 B Inst...

Page 42: ...he 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 9 Check that the wheel spacers are at the narrowest position see Figure 18 A then...

Page 43: ...n and in between the tire and the brake brace when the brake is released To adjust this gap release the brake and using a 13 mm open end wrench loosen the screw A on the brake bracket then slide the b...

Page 44: ...can now slide into the brake bracket or the brake bracket can slide onto the bracket support 2 Depending on the wheel diameter used you may need to reverse the direction of the bracket support see Fig...

Page 45: ...position adjustment 4 Tighten the entire assembly and make sure the brake moves effortlessly Repeat step a of Section 4 7 1 routine adjustment B Direction of support Front side of the wheelchair Brac...

Page 46: ...the brake rod G up or down setting a gap of about 3 16 to 1 4 in between the top of the wheel and the brake brace with the brake released 2 To secure the base F place it on top of the frame so the si...

Page 47: ...support can now be slipped into position 3 Depending on wheel diameter or interface height you may have to reverse the direction of the brake support or adjust its height To do so unscrew the screws A...

Page 48: ...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 see table 2 Table 2 Configuration of the 6 wheel Tango t...

Page 49: ...nstall extension guides E on each side of brake lever A 2 Place the spring D provided with the extension F into hole B 3 Insert the pin C into the hole B by compressing the spring D 4 While holding th...

Page 50: ...4 ADJUSTMENTS Inc All rights reserved50 Figure 23 Changing the brake lever angle LEVER B...

Page 51: ...procedure with the spring loaded button A see Figures 24 A and 24 B Adjustments to your Tango AC tilt wheelchair should only be performed by health care professionals Improper adjustments can cause in...

Page 52: ...loor 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 For your safety the a...

Page 53: ...hanism just press the activation belt with your foot at the centre of it 2 You can now clear the obstacle because the wheels will be retracted 3 When levelling the wheelchair check that the stop pin i...

Page 54: ...ection of the arrow then grasp the transfer support E with an upward motion see Figure 25 2 To fold down the arm support align the transfer support E in the base B and press down 3 After replacing the...

Page 55: ...s base B by trying to lift it with the transfer support E 5 1 3 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The Tango AC s U shaped arm support allows for height adjustment in 1 2 in increments To do this see Figure 25 1 Use a...

Page 56: ...1 Place the front wheels in forward position 2 To retract the leg supports you must first remove your feet from the foot supports and fold them down 3 Then press the release A Figure 27 and the leg s...

Page 57: ...5 USE Inc All rights reserved57 Figure 27 Retracting the foot supports Figure 28 Retracting the foot supports FOLD THE PLATE A D E B C...

Page 58: ...ed in Section 5 3 1 2 Next grasp the leg support at the top and lift it off the base E see Figure 28 3 To install the leg support position it at a 90 angle to the seat then insert the guide B into the...

Page 59: ...k in the desired position or users can simply push their leg on the plate to raise the leg support 2 To lower the leg support press down on the release B The leg support will go down by itself or with...

Page 60: ...the back support post with a swivel back bar and push down see Figure 30 b To raise it press the handle and follow the upward movement carefully holding the back support c The handle can also be insta...

Page 61: ...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 secur...

Page 62: ...e locking brakes before operating the tilt mechanism NOTE Check that the anti tips are in place and properly adjusted see Section 4 8 5 4 1 BACKWARD TILT Figure 32 Tango AC seat tilt 1 Stand behind th...

Page 63: ...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 holdi...

Page 64: ...Follow the same procedure to install the wheel checking that the axle is locked in place by the stop pin B Figure 34 Quick release wheel axle 5 5 2 AIR TIRE PRESSURE To ensure optimum mobility perfor...

Page 65: ...tive a To engage the brake apply forward pressure to the lever see Figure 35 A b To release the brake pull the brake lever toward you see Figure 35 B NOTE Inadequate tire pressure will render the brak...

Page 66: ...EVER 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 F...

Page 67: ...perate the rear brakes with your foot Figure 37 Engaging and releasing the 12 in wheel brake 5 7 ANTI TIPS 5 7 1 REMOVING 1 For easier transport of your wheelchair you can remove the anti tip To do th...

Page 68: ...Belt length adjustment Figure 38 B To prevent the belt from slipping Your belt can be attached in the pelvic or femoral position see Figure 38 C For your comfort and safety make sure that the belt pro...

Page 69: ...eelchair 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...

Page 70: ...SE Inc All rights reserved70 Figure 39 A Location of anchor rings for specialized transit Figure 39 B Front and rear anchor rings Rear anchor rings Front anchor rings Front anchor ring Rear anchor rin...

Page 71: ...oving vehicle in conjunction with the wheelchair seat belt However pelvic positioning belts should not interfere with proper use of the vehicle seat belt Use sealed gel batteries when the wheelchair i...

Page 72: ...affected by the wheelchair s size and turning radius Smaller wheelchairs with a smaller turning radius will dramatically improve ease of access for positioning a wheelchair forward in a motor vehicle...

Page 73: ...s on the wheelchair following the directions provided in this note Look for the following symbol which indicates anchor points that comply with the ISO 7176 19 standard Pelvic safety belt Only use pel...

Page 74: ...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 an...

Page 75: ...ituations 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 i...

Page 76: ...for bent or protruding parts and make sure all fasteners are secure x x 4 Arm supports Solid but easy to retract x x 5 Arm support upholstery Check for tears make sure that the base is properly resti...

Page 77: ...essary you can refer to the following table 20 in standard tire pressure 65 psi 22 in standard tire pressure 65 psi 24 in standard tire pressure 75 psi 8 x 2 in tire 35 psi After making any adjustment...

Page 78: ...tire air pressure X X X Check the tightness of the screws and nuts X X X Make sure both front wheels touch the ground at the same time X X Check the tightness of the spokes X X X X Check the angle of...

Page 79: ...y 60 consecutive or non consecutive days within one 1 year of delivery the insured person may request a replacement at no charge This period begins on the first day on which the unit is out of service...

Page 80: ...s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of any part or component as set forth above Exclusions and limitations The above warranty does not apply to products that have been subject to negli...

Page 81: ...in contract tort or otherwise even if ORTHOFAB has been advised of the likelihood of such damages The distributor s warranty shall be expressly limited to the repair and replacement of non conforming...

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