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Frame
* A rigid steel frame wheelchair with lights and indicators as standard
* The Tango features articulating drive wheel suspension that provides traction over rough or uneven ground, and a smooth, comfortable ride

Seat
* Slung or padded Captain seat
* The seat is available with manually adjustable backrest angle, and power seat tilt option

Backrest
* The backrest folds down for transport and is height and tension adjustable
* The backrest angle is manually adjustable

Headrest
* The Pro comfort Tango comes standard with a headrest

Armrests
* The armrests are single post with height and width adjustment

Legrests
* The legrests are removable and swing away

Wheels
* The rear wheels are pneumatic and 305mm in diameter

Castors
* The castors are pneumatic

Controls
* The controls come with the option of VR2 programmable electronics or VR2 controller std indicator and light package, they are on a parallel swing away mount as standard

Frame Colours
* Red (standard), Blue (comfort model)

Brakes
* Electromagnetic brakes are standard

Batteries
* 40Amp HR batteries come as standard

Option Details
* Options include a manual or powered reclining back, manual elevating legrests, choice of wheel size, lights and indicators and a kerb climber - all of which can be retro-fitted in minutes

Considerations

Transport Accessibility
The space allowed on public transport for carrying mobility equipment is an area of 1300mm by 800mm.

Wheelchair spaces
All new Sydney buses feature special 'kneeling suspension' and a ramp to provide easy access for less mobile passengers.

There are spaces for two wheelchairs on the new buses. These will accommodate most manual and electric wheelchairs with maximum length 1250mm, maximum width 750mm, maximum turning circle1500mm and maximum weight 200kg.

For safety reasons, passengers in wheelchairs are advised to face the back of the bus, bracing their wheelchair against the side of the space, applying the brakes and securing the seat belt of the wheelchair.

Wheelchair accessible buses display a blue and white wheelchair sign on the front of the bus, and on the easy access door.

Occupied Wheelchair in a Car
A person sitting in a wheelchair within a car or van requires certification and RMS (formerly RTA) approval for the wheelchair and occupants restraint system where the wheelchair or occupant are restrained to the vehicle structure. RMS approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness, that is only attached to the wheelchair and not to the vehicle.

Wheelchair Restraints
When transporting a person in a wheelchair in a car or van, both the occupant and the wheelchair require an RMS approved restraint system. The wheelchair and the occupant need to be separately secured to the vehicle itself.
RMS approval is not required for a postural support, such as a harness, that supports the user in the wheelchair but is not part of the vehicle restraint system.
The use of a headrest is not legally required but strongly recommended. Easily detachable, folding headrests which fit a wheelchair with standard push handles are available. Refer to section Wheelchair, Scooter, Cushions, ramps / Postural Supports - Seating System: Restraint+ Head+Back+Seats.

Place Of Manufacture

Spain

Price Guide

Contact suppliers for pricing information.

Models

Two models available
* Standard Tango (blue frame only)
* Pro Comfort Tango - comes standard with padded cushion and backrest (red frame only)

Options

* Manual or powered reclining back
* Choice of wheel size
* Lights and indicators
* Kerb climber

Additional Dimensions

Standard
Angle of Seat..........3, 6 or 9 degr
Angle of Backrest......From -30 degr to -3 degr
Length Overall.........1100 mm
Weight Overall (kg)....100 kg
Speed (km/hr)..........From 0 km/h to 6 km/h
Range (km).............25 km
Angle of Tilt..........From 0 degr to 25 degr
Climbing Grade (degrees)..10 degr

Maintenance

* All wheelchairs require regular maintenance. Refer to the User Manual or supplier for specific details

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.

Licence & Insurance Requirements

In NSW, motorised wheelchairs that weigh less than 110 kg and cannot travel at more than 10 km/h do not have to be registered, provided they are being used by a person with mobility problems. A person driving a motorised wheelchair under these circumstances is defined as a pedestrian under the Australian Road Rules and is permitted to travel on a footpath or nature strip adjacent to the road.

Vehicles exempt from registration are covered by the nominal defendant scheme (administered by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority) if they are at fault in an accident in NSW on a road or road-related area and cause injury to another person. However, this cover is only valid in NSW.