Arcatron FRIDO Prime SP User manual

About FRIDO Prime SP
The FRIDO Prime is an indoor, height-adjustable shower & roll-over commode
wheelchair, designed for users having a maximum weight of 120 kg. The chair
can be occasionally used outdoors. The chair is to be used only after reading
and understanding this user manual. If some parts of the manual are not
understood, clarification should be sought before using the product.
FRIDO Prime has been designed for people with acute limitations in their
ability to walk safely. Example of user-profiles include but are not limited to the
following:
1) Senior citizen.
2) People who have lost mobility due to the following conditions:
1. Muscular dystrophy.
2. Post-surgery recuperation.
3. Degenerative diseases which limit physical movements.
3) Acute arthritis.
4) People with orthopedic injuries.
5) Pregnant women.

Table of Contents
What you have in the box ........................................................................................1
Safety guidelines .....................................................................................................2
General safety guidelines ....................................................................................2
Shifting to and from the chair...............................................................................2
Storage ................................................................................................................2
Slopes and ramps................................................................................................3
Consultation with physiotherapist ........................................................................3
Assembly procedure ................................................................................................4
Step 1: Unwrap the frame....................................................................................4
Step 2: Assemble the castor wheels....................................................................4
Step 3: Assemble the Mag wheels ......................................................................7
Step 4: Assemble the footrest .............................................................................9
Step 5: Assemble the Backrest .........................................................................10
Step 6: Assemble the Armrest...........................................................................12
Step 7: Assemble the Bedpan ...........................................................................14
Step 8: Assemble the Top seat .........................................................................15
Adjustments ...........................................................................................................16
Frame Height Adjustment..................................................................................16
Footrest Pivot.....................................................................................................16
Brakes Engagement ..........................................................................................17
Brake Position Adjustment ................................................................................18
Footrest Height Adjustment ...............................................................................19
Backrest Tension Adjustment............................................................................21
Quick checks .........................................................................................................22
Conversion from SP to AP.....................................................................................26
Maintenance and care ...........................................................................................29
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................29
Warranty Certificate ...............................................................................................30

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What you have in the box
Part no. Component Quantity
1 Seat Frame 1
2 Top Seat 1
3 Armrest 2
4 Backrest 1
5 Footrest 2
6 Mag Wheel 2
7 QR Axle 2
8 Castors 2
9 Bed Pan 1
10 Front Castor C-Pin 2
11 Backrest C-Pin 2
12 Quick release clamp 2
13 Seat Belt 1
14 Spanner 1
15 Allen Key 1
16 QR Axle Spacer 1
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3
4
5
6
7
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9
10 11
12
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14 15
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Safety guidelines
General safety guidelines
Only one person shall occupy the chair at a given point of time. The maximum
permissible user weight is 120 kg. This limit shall not be exceeded.
Do not make any modifications to the chair (e.g. replacing any component,
drilling holes in the chair, removing any component from the chair, etc.). Doing
this can compromise user safety.
Do not wear clothing with sharp edges as they could damage the seat
cushion.
Do not bump the chair on walls, doors, etc. as it may damage the chair.
The chair is not designed to be a pool chair. Don’t immerse this wheelchair in
part or whole, in any corrosive liquid as it may lead to damage.
Do not stand on any part of the chair (footrest, seat, any link, castor wheels,
etc.).
Shifting to and from the chair
The user needs to be cautious while transferring to or from the commode
wheelchair. Test transfers should be performed on the chair with the help of
an attendant. The attendant can hold the chair and prevent it from moving or
tipping during the tests.
It shall be ensured that the brakes are locked before shifting to or from the
wheelchair. Never attempt to transfer unless all the brakes of the chair are
applied.
It is recommended that transfers to/from this wheelchair are carried out on dry,
non-slippery surfaces. Always inspect the chair before performing transfers.
Never use the footplate to assist in transfers. This is extremely hazardous and
may cause the chair to topple resulting in injury.
Storage
Store the wheelchair in dry conditions (Ambient Temp: 0-45 *C Relative
humidity: 30%-70%) and keep away from sunlight.

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Slopes and ramps
This wheelchair is not meant for outdoor use and especially over uneven
surfaces (obstacles > 10 mm).
The maximum allowed floor slope with this chair is 5°.
Do not lean forward while sitting on the chair as it may cause the chair to tip.
Ensure that the attendant holds onto the chair during descents.
Do not use the chair on the side slope as it may cause the chair to tip.
Test the chair for different ramps and slopes with the help of an attendant.
Ensure that the stability of the chair is not compromised on such surfaces.
Consultation with physiotherapist
Consult with the user’s doctor or therapist to learn safe practices best suited to
the attendant’s abilities and those of the user.
Long periods of sitting shall be avoided without consulting a doctor or a
professional physiotherapist.
It is strongly recommended to review and learn the necessary transfer
techniques with the help of a consultant physiotherapist before using this
wheelchair.

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Assembly procedure
Step 1: Unwrap the frame
Remove all the wraps and packaging material off the product. Keep the seat
frame upside down on a smooth and clean surface.
Step 2: Assemble the castor wheels
Unlock the Quick release clamp and remove the C-Pin from a leg.

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Insert the corresponding castor pipe in the leg. Make sure that the holes are
aligned properly for C-Pin insertion.
Make Sure that the Castor Pipe is Assembled with the bent section of the
castor pipe bending towards the mag wheel.

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Insert the C-Pins aligning the caster pipe at the required height. Lock the
Quick release clamp.
Assemble the other castor pipes. Ensure that all castor pipes are assembled
to the same height and the C-Pins gripping side is on the frame’s Inner side.

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Step 3: Assemble the Mag wheels
Flip the chair and make it rest on the two Caster wheels.
Insert the QR Axle into the Wheels by pressing the button at the backside of
the QR Axle where the nut is attached and then pressing the balls inside.
Attach the end cap on the wheel to cover the QR Axle.
Note: The button on the QR Axle needs to be pressed every time before
assembling or disassembling the QR Axle on or from any component.