1. Introduction
1.1. Introduction
The shower-toilet chair Tango XXL is a medical device for caring for and washing clients
in an ergonomically responsible manner. Comfort is the primary consideration for both
the client and the carer.
The Tango XXL can also be used as a toilet chair, in combination with a bedpan / bucket.
The Tango XXL is a shower-toilet chair with independent, folding armrests, polyurethane
seat, rails for a bedpan, rotating and foldable footrests. These functions are essential
performance.
The average technical life of the Tango XXL is 10 years, assuming it is cleaned daily and
regularly maintained according to the maintenance schedule supplied (See chapter 4.
Cleaning and maintenance).
The Tango XXL is a class 1 product with CE-marking. This marking corresponds with di-
rective 93/42/EC and the revised directive 2007/47/EC for medical devices of 21 March
2010.
1.2. Safety
A failure to comply with the following safety points and the further definitions
in these instructions for use could lead to hazardous situations. Please read
carefully before use.
Use
• Make sure the Tango XXL brake is applied before transferring clients.
• Notify the client before moving the Tango XXL.
• Make sure that the client always places his / her arms on the appropriate armrest
in order to avoid anything becoming jammed.
• Keep the armrests down / closed when moving the Tango XXL.
• Always try to move backwards over obstacles (rather than forwards).
• It is not permitted to charge the Tango XXL with more than 360 kg / 800 lbs.
• The Tango XXL may not be used to transport loads other than people.
• Only use original parts, supplied by Lopital.
• Use the Tango XXL in a clean and tidy working environment.
• Only verifiably authorised personnel is allowed to work with the Tango XXL.
• Swimming pool locations are not considered to be 'normal conditions' and will
substantially shorten the lifespan of certain components.
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