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Please give this manual to the owner of the wheelchair. Please read this manual in it entirety before using your wheelchair for the first time. Read this manual until it becomes familiar and pay close attention to the warnings. If you have any questions about non-covered subjects in this manual, please consult a technician in an authorized service center or contact our customer service at: 1-(418)-847-5225 Center:...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ............... 6 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ....................6 1.1.1 BEFORE TAKING THE ROAD ......................6 1.1.2 MOVING WITH THE WHEELCHAIR ....................7 1.1.3 TO CARRY OUT TRANSFERT ....................... 7 1.1.4 VARIOUS HANDLING OPERATIONS..................... 8 1.1.5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPONENTS..............9 WHAT ABOUT THE ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY.............
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4.13 OXYGEN CYLINDER SUPPORT ..................51 4.13.1 OXYGEN CYLINDER SUPPORT INSTALLATION ............... 51 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..............52 HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD YOUR PRIMA WHEELCHAIR ........52 5.1.1 TO UNFOLD THE WHEELCHAIR ....................52 5.1.2 TO FOLD THE WHEELCHAIR ...................... 53 BACKREST PUSH HANDLE AND HEADREST ANCHOR ...........
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (Applies to all wheelchairs) The adjustments of your wheelchair must be made by a health care professional or a technician in an authorized service center. 1.1.1 BEFORE TAKING THE ROAD • Always put the key switch OFF before getting on or off your vehicle. •...
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1.1.2 MOVING WITH THE WHEELCHAIR • Avoid any shock to the joystick box or the joystick itself. • Avoid slippery surfaces (snow, ice, etc). • Do not change direction abruptly at high speed. • Do not use your wheelchair on expressways or streets with intense car circulation. •...
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1.1.4 VARIOUS HANDLING OPERATIONS Never try to recharge the batteries in your bedroom while you sleep. During recharge, batteries can produce a harmful gas who can cause you health problem. • Do not immerse your wheelchair, it could cause a dangerous electrical problem. •...
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1.1.5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPONENTS • Clean as soon as possible your joystick box once it been soiled. • Use a soft rag and a diluted soft soap. • Do not use detergent based on alcohol or thinner. •...
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1.2.1 CAUTION Waves emitted by : • Radio and television stations; • Amateur radio; • Radio transmitters and receivers; • Cellular phones; • Computers laptop. CAN AFFECT THE CORRECT FUNCTIONALITY OF MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR. 1.2.2 USING TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS •...
2 RECOMMENDED USE 2 RECOMMENDED USE manual collapsible wheelchair offers all the mechanical characteristics and necessary functions in order to ensure powerful propulsion with the least effort possible. Its structural concept and its frame entirely composed of light and resistant aluminum alloy offer all the necessary mechanical functions for the adjustment of multiple components.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS After having carried out an adjustment and before using the wheelchair, make sure that all hardware is tight. Make sure that all functions are secure before using the wheelchair. The adjustments of your wheelchair must be made by a health care professional.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.1.2 TO CHANGE THE ANGLE OF THE FOOTPLATE 1. Loosen screw (B) using a 10 mm key: 2. Install the footplate at the desired angle; 3. Tighten screw (B) firmly (tightening at 140 Pounds/inch). COMPOSITE FOOTPLATE INSERTION GROOVE Aluminum footplate Figure 2 : To change the angle of the footplate.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.1.4 TO CHANGE THE ANGLE OF THE FULL LENGTH FOOTPLATE Angle adjustment See section 4.1.3 Figure 3 : To change the angle of the full lenght footplate. 4.1.5 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEEL LOOPS Pull the "Velcro" and adjust at the needed length.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.1.7 TO CHANGE THE HEIGHT OF THE CALF PAD NOTE: The calf pad is adjustable in height, depth and width (see; figure 6). a) To adjust the calf pad height : 1. Loosen screw (A) using a 5 mm Allen key ; 2.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.2 ARMREST 4.2.1 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT, REMOVABLE, SWINGAWAY ARMREST Figure 7 : Height adjustment, removable, swingaway armrest (A). The height can be adjusted in 2 ways (see; figure 7) ; 1. By positioning the support screw (B) in the selected adjustment hole (C) using a 7/16"...
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4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Figure 8 : Clothes guard adjustment. b) Rod (D) adjustment : 1. Using a flat screwdriver of 1 cm x 1 mm; unscrew screws (C) and remove the two (2) shoulder nuts (non illustrated) ; 2. Slide the rod (D) until you reach the needed height ; 3.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.3 REMOVABLE “U” SHAPE SWINGAWAY ARMREST 4.2.3.1 TO PROHIBIT ADJUSTMENT IN HEIGHT The screw (A) located at the back of the armrest gives the possibility of prohibiting the adjustment in height of the armrest. To prohibit the height adjustment, loosen the counter-nut (8 mm key), screw (4 mm Allen key) the bolt (A) in the hole and tighten back the counter-nut (see;...
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.3 ADJUSTABLE BACKREST ANGLE 4.3.1 TO CHANGE THE BACKREST ANGLE The adjustments of your wheelchair must be made by a health care professional. Inadequate adjustments can cause wounds and/or damage to the user, the caregiver, the wheelchair or the environment. POSITION ANGLE -5°...
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4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Unscrew nut (B) (using a 7/16" key) on each backrest post (see; figure 10) ; 2. Place yourself behind the backrest, then withdraw the screw (A) on each side ; Once the screws (A) are removed, the backrest can be folded back completely backwards.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.3.2 TO CHANGE THE BACKREST HEIGHT To change the height of the backrest (see; figure 11) : 1. Unscrew the (A) screw (using a 7/16" key) located on each backrest structure (C). 2. Choose the height and bring the threaded part of the backrest post (D) at the height (H1, H2, H3 or H4) on the backrest structure (C) and tighten firmly the (A) screw, do not forget the (B) washer.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.3.3 PUSH HANDLES INSTALLATION For reinforcement reasons a push handle bar can be assembled on the to do it : PUSH HANDLE (see; figure 12) : 1. Cut out the rubber handle on the backrest post (A) flush to the steel tubing ; 2.
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4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS PUSH HANDLE WITH HEADREST SUPPORT (see; figures 13-A and B) : 1. Cut out the rubber handle on the backrest post flush to the steel tubing ; 2. Insert the push handle fixation bushing (C) in the hole at the end of the backrest post (see;...
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.4 DYNAMIC BACKREST 4.4.1 DYNAMIC BACKREST INSTALLATION The adjustments of your wheelchair must be made by a health care professional. Inadequate adjustments can cause wounds and/or damage to the user, the caregiver, the wheelchair or the environment. POSITION ANGLE °...
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4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Figure 14: Dynamic backrest installation on the wheelchair. 1. Determine at which angle the backrest should be installed ; 2. Take the backrest structure tubing (G) and insert the compression piston (D) equal to the oblong hole in the same way as shown at figure 14 above. The compression piston (D) should be sprayed with grease before insertion.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 6. Adjust the backrest structure tubing (G) at the desired angle and once the (C) nylon washers and the holes in the backrest structure tubing (G) will be all aligned, insert the full threaded (A) screw and tighten the (B) nut, using two 7/16" key (see; the note at step 4, in reference to know about the tightening force to use).
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.5 SEAT 4.5.1 SLING SEAT Sling seat tension adjustment : To stretch the sling seat, remove the seat cushion and do the following (see; figures 14-A et B). 1. Loosen (A) screws ; 2. Stretch the sling by pulling on the (B) part bended under the seat, the (B) part is retained by a “Velcro”...
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.5.2 RIGID SEAT SIDE FRAME HOOK STOP Figure 15-A: Rigid seat installation. Figure 15-B a) To remove the rigid seat : • To remove the rigid seat, grab the rigid seat by the handle and pull upwards to release the seat from the side frame.
In case of doubt or damage, please change the complete anchor system approved by Orthofab. Failure to respect this warning can cause wounds and/or damage to the user, the caregiver, the wheelchair or the environment.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.6.1 ADJUSTABLE ISCHIATIC PROFILE SEAT CUSHION INSTALLATION Figure 16-A: Hardware and tools needed to install the ischiatic seat cushion. Step 1 : 1. Fold slightly the wheelchair and keep it like that until the last step of this installation (see;...
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4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Step 2 : 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, replace the collapsible brace frame supports by the truncated one (see; figures 16-C and D). 2. IMPORTANT: The truncated side of the collapsible brace frame supports must be installed towards the inside of the wheelchair. 3.
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4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Step 3 : 1. Insert the metal flat bar (A) in the ischiatic seat cushion (C) by making sure to align the right size holes of the metal flat bar (A) with those ones in the (B) ischiatic seat cushion sleeve (see;...
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.6.2 ISCHIATIC SEAT CUSHION ADJUSTMENT The adjustable ischiatic profile seat cushion is made to allow the perfect adjustment when the user is seated. The occupational therapist will be able, by direct palpation, to decide which adjustment will be required. There are two types of adjustment: LATERAL and in ELEVATION.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.7 FRONT CASTERS 4.7.1 TO CHANGE THE MODEL OR THE HEIGHT OF THE FRONT CASTER The adjustments of your wheelchair must be made by a health care professional. Inadequate adjustments can cause wounds and/or damage to the user, the caregiver, the wheelchair or the environment.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.7.2 FORKS PERPENDICULAR ADJUSTMENT To make sure that the wheelchair will easily pivot and will keep a straight trajectory, it is important to maintain an angle of 90° between the ground and the caster stem axle. To do it, follow the instructions below (see;...
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.8 REAR WHEELS 4.8.1 TO CHANGE THE MODEL OF REAR WHEELS The modification of the seat to floor height can require a change of the rear wheels diameter. To do it : THREADED AXLES 1. To remove the wheel, unscrew the (A) screw and (B) nut, using a 3/4" key ; 2.
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4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that the two (2) blocking pins of the quick release axle are released before using the wheelchair. The blocking pins MUST exceed the housing for a perfect fit. Keep the axle and the blocking pins clean. NOTE : If the axle does not locked, it may requires an adjustment.
(13) positions. The choice of these positions is the responsibility of the occupational therapists or the clinicians. FRONT OF WHEELCHAIR 4 wheels Prima FRONT OF WHEELCHAIR 6 wheels Prima The more the position of the wheel is placed towards rear, better is the wheelchair stability (except for the 6 wheels configuration which is always stable).
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.8.3 REAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To modify the rear height of the wheelchair, reposition the rear wheel housing plate (see; figure 22). To do it: 1. Remove the rear wheels. See; section 4.8.1 ; 2. Loosen the 4 screws (A) with a 7/16" key ; 3.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.9 PARKING BRAKES The adjustments of your wheelchair must be made by a health care professional. Inadequate adjustments can cause wounds and/or damage to the user, the caregiver, the wheelchair or the environment. 4.9.1 TO ADJUST THE POSITION OF THE PARKING BRAKE (Pushing or pulling brake type) As per the level of wear of the tires or each time the position of the rear wheels was changed, an adjustment of the parking brake is necessary.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.9.2 TO CHANGE THE BRAKE LEVERS You have the choice of two (2) types of brake extensions that can be assembled : RETRACTABLE EXTENSION (see; figure 24) : 1. Install the extension guides (E) on each side of the brake lever (A) ; 2.
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4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS FIXED LENGTH EXTENSION (see; figure 25) : 1. Install the extension guides (C) on each side of the brake lever (A) ; 2. Insert the extension lever (E) on the brake lever (A) ; 3. Place the (D) screws in line with the (B) holes ; NOTE: If you have to drill a hole on the opposite side of the (B) hole, use a 7/64"...
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.9.3 TO CHANGE THE ANGLE OF THE BRAKE LEVER (pushing brake type only) NOTE: The angle of the brake lever can be adjusted. To do it : • Unscrew (B) screw, using a 1/8” Allen key and carry out a rotation of the lever until the needed position is reached ;...
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.10 ANTI-TIPPERS 4.10.1 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITION The adjustments of your wheelchair must be made by a health care professional. Inadequate adjustments can cause wounds and/or damage to the user, the caregiver, the wheelchair or the environment. A maximum of 1 3/4 inches between the floor and the anti- tippers must be maintained at any time.
4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 4.11 ANCHOR POINTS There is (2) two anchor points at the front of the wheelchair. See the figure 28 below to know how to assemble. Figure 28 : Front anchor points assembly. 1. Unscrew and remove (A) bolts and (C) nuts, using (2) 7/16" key. Make sure to don't lose the (B) washers and the cove spacers.
2 different types of front frame will determine the seat to floor height. There are 12 possible configurations for the 6 wheels Prima, see table 5 below. Table 5: (Front) seat to floor height according to the chosen wheel size and frame.
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4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Figure 29-A : 6 wheels configuration installation. Follow these steps for the installation of a 6 wheels configuration on the Prima wheelchair (see; figures 29-A, B and C) : 1. Determine the front seat to floor height required, refer to the table 5 above.
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4 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Figure 29-C Figure 29-B : Housing (C) reinstallation on the multiposition plate. 5. Install the housings (C) at the desired position (refer to figure 29-C) on the 2 multipostion plates (D). 6. The multiposition plates (D) must be inverted for the installation on a 6 wheels configuration.
2. Position the (C) mounting bracket in the way to install it on the vertical section of the rear frame on the Prima wheelchair. If necessary, using a 5/32" Allen key, remove the (B) screws and invert the (C) mounting bracket (see; figure 30).
6 MAINTENANCE 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO FOLD AND UNFOLD YOUR PRIMA WHEELCHAIR 5.1.1 TO UNFOLD THE WHEELCHAIR Place the wheelchair at your side; with one hand, tilt slightly the wheelchair and with the other hand, push on the side frame until it leans on the (A) support (see;...
6 MAINTENANCE 5.1.2 TO FOLD THE WHEELCHAIR 1. First, push the heel straps up and then, lift the footplates ; 2. Remove the cushion or the rigid seat ; 3. Swingaway the calf pads ; 4. Fold the backrest push handle ; 5.
6 MAINTENANCE SWINGAWAY, REMOVABLE ARMRESTS 5.3.1 TO SWINGAWAY THE ARMREST To swingaway the armrest, raise slightly the armrest while grabbing under the arm pad and swingaway towards rear (see; figure 34-A). Figure 34-A : To swingaway the armrest. 5.3.2 REMOVE AND/OR REPLACE THE ARMREST •...
6 MAINTENANCE FLIP-UP, REMOVABLE ARMRESTS 5.4.1 TO SWINGAWAY 1. To swingaway the armrest, push on the (A) release button in the same direction than the arrow and pull upwards the (E) transfer handle (see; figure 35). 2. To position the armrest in driving mode, insert the (E) transfer handle in the (B) front socket armrest support and push down the armrest.
6 MAINTENANCE 5.4.2 TO REMOVE AND/OR INSTALL 1. Follow the 5.4.1 section to swingaway the armrest from its (B) front socket armrest support (see; figure 35). 2. Unscrew slightly the locking nut and the screw (G) from the (C) rear armrest socket, using a 8 mm key and a 4mm Allen key.
6 MAINTENANCE FOOTRESTS 5.5.1 TO SWINGAWAY 1. To remove the footrests, you will first have to take your feet off the footplates ; 2. Then by pushing on the (A) lever, the footrest will swingaway itself (see; figures 36-B and C). NOTE : It is preferable to fold back the footplate before to swingaway the footrest (see;...
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6 MAINTENANCE FOLD BACK THE FOOTPLATE Figure 36-B : To swingaway the footrest. Figure 36-C : To swingaway the footrest. All rights reserved...
6 MAINTENANCE 5.5.2 TO REMOVE AND/OR INSTALL THE FOOTREST • All the footrests on the wheelchair are removable ; 1. To do this, it is initially necessary to swingaway the footrest as described earlier in section 5.5.1; 2. Then grab the legrest by its upper part, and raise it to release from the (C) hanger bracket (see;...
6 MAINTENANCE TENSION ADJUSTABLE BACKREST The tension adjustable backrest is composed of a series of "Velcro" straps (A) allowing tension level adjustment. To adjust your backrest, open the rear flap (B), adjust each straps to the needed tension. When closing the flap, make sure that the straps are well secured.
6 MAINTENANCE REAR WHEELS 5.7.1 TO INSTALL AND/OR TO REMOVE If your is equipped with a quick release axle, you can remove the wheels in order to facilitate transportation of the wheelchair. This operation is carried out when nobody is seated in the wheelchair. To remove the wheel : 1.
6 MAINTENANCE PARKING BRAKES 5.8.1 TO APPLY AND DISENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE the PUSHING type NOTE : With the PULLING brake type, invert the lever action. Figure 40-A : Brake disengage. Figure 40-B : Brake apply. To apply the brake, exert a pressure on the handle towards front (see; figure 40-B) ; To disengage the brake, pull the handle towards you (see;...
6 MAINTENANCE 5.8.3 APPLY – DISENGAGE THE HILL HOLDER In order to be able to climb slopes, your wheelchair can be equipped with a hill holder mechanism to stop backward movement when climbing. LEVER Figure 42-A : Hill holder disengage. Figure 42-B : Hill holder apply.
6 MAINTENANCE ANTI-TIPPERS 5.9.1 TO REMOVE AND/OR RETRACT • In order to facilitate the transport of your wheelchair, the anti-tippers can be removed. To do this, exert a pressure on the spring button (A) and remove the anti-tipper from its housing (see; figure 43-A). •...
6 MAINTENANCE 5.9.3 TO REPLACE • To replace the anti-tippers, insert the (B) tubing in its (C) housing while pushing slightly the (A) spring release button. When the spring button will catch itself in the hole, this will indicates that the anti-tippers are secured ; •...
6 MAINTENANCE 5.11 SEAT BELT It is important for your comfort and safety that the belt provided with the wheelchair be adjusted to your size. Never modify the assembly or anchor point of your belt. In a paratransit transportation, the belt provided with your wheelchair, cannot be used as a seat belt.
6 MAINTENANCE 5.12 TRANSPORTATION 5.12.1 ANCHOR POINTS LOCALIZATION In order to immobilize your wheelchair during transportation, your wheelchair is equipped with four (4) anchor points. Two (2) are placed at the front and two (2) at the rear. The front anchor points are located right beside the fork support (see; figure 47-A). Figure 47-A : Front anchor point.
6 MAINTENANCE 5.12.2 ADVICE FOR TRANSPORTATION • Check that the brakes immobilize your wheelchair completely ; • Put your seat belt and make sure that it is well adjusted to your size. • Lower the legrest ; • Always use your seat belt (restraint belt); •...
6 MAINTENANCE 6 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE To function adequately and in a safe way, your wheelchair, like any other vehicle, needs care. A routine maintenance will increase the lifespan and the effectiveness of your wheelchair. Once a year, bring your wheelchair at a qualified retailer or an authorized service center for an in-depth inspection and maintenance.
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6 MAINTENANCE Tire pressure Usually, recommended air pressure will be written on the side of the tire. However, if absent, you can refer in the following table. 6 x 1 ¼ Tire 35 psi 7 x 1 ¾ Tire 35 psi 8 x 1 ¼...
BREAKDOWN SERVICE GUIDE 7 BREAKDOWN SERVICE GUIDE Wheelchair Wheelchair Wheelchair Loose front SOLUTIONS is difficult to Noise steers right steers left caster propulse Check tire pressure Check screws and nuts tightening Make sure that both front casters touch the ground simultaneously Check spokes tightening Check the front forks angle Check the adjustment of the rear...
8 WARRANTY 8 WARRANTY will warranty the manual collapsible wheelchair against any manufacturing defect for a period of one (1) year from the delivery date. This warranty cover the components and the wheelchair complements except for the tires, tubes and the covering of seat, backrest and armrest of which the warranty is (1) month.
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8 WARRANTY cannot, in any case, be held responsible for the particular, indirect or consecutive damage, even if were informed of the possibility of such damage. The warranty of the distributor is expressly limited to the repair and the replacement of non-conformity of products as envisaged in this warranty or to the refunding of a sum not exceeding the purchase price of the material in question.
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRES 9 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRES Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de 2975, chemin Saint-Louis Québec Sainte Foy (Québec) G1W 1P9 (Centre Cardinal-Villeneuve) Tél.: 418-529-9141 Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de 525, boulevard Hamel Québec Québec (Québec) G1M 2S8 (Centre François-Charron) Tél.: 418-529-9141 Centre de réadaptation en déficience physique...
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AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRES Centre de réadaptation de l’Estrie inc. 300, rue King Est, Bureau 200 Sherbrooke (Québec) J1G 1B1 Tél. : 819-346-8411 Centre de réadaptation Interval 4100, rue Jacques Labadie Trois-Rivières (Québec) G9A 5M6 Tél. : 819-693-0441 Centre de réadaptation Gaspésie 230, route du Parc Ste-Anne-des-Monts (Québec) G4V 2C4 Tél.
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Customer service 2160, De Celles Québec (Québec) CANADA, G2C 1X8 Pho. : 1.800.463.5293 418.847.5225 Fax. : 418.847.7961 926-00390-00_PRIMA_2008-2011_B_ANG.doc All rights reserved...
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