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Technical Users For professionals who order and set up Rifton products. Home Users For caregivers who use Rifton products on a regular basis. Maintenance Personnel For anyone who is responsible for service or reordering of Rifton products and parts.
• Restraints – Using straps, trays or supports to restrict a client’s movement is considered behavioral restraint, which may raise ethical and legal issues for your facility. Rifton Equipment is not intended for this use. • Do not exceed the maximum working load (see page 5).
Recommended use The Rifton Toddler Chair is a Class 1 medical device. It is designed to encourage normal sitting posture. It has adjustments for varying degrees of abduction and knee fl exion. The Toddler Chair is for indoor use on level, dry surfaces.
Basic chair components Footrest The swing-away footrest is attached behind the calfrest for shipment only. To attach the footrest (see Figure 6a): • Remove the footrest by removing the knobs and thick washers (A). A A A • Position the footrest making sure the thin washers are between the calfrest and footrest.
Operation WARNING On a clean smooth Rifton table or tray, • This accessory is intended press down on suction cup of Hand for use on Rifton trays only Anchor and turn handhold clockwise and is not to be used as a primary until secure.
Chest support vest The chest support vest provides extra comfort and support for the child and encourages normal posture in the sitting position. To secure the chest support vest around the child's chest and the back of the chair, use the wide hook and loop fasteners provided.
Mini wedge The mini wedge is a soft, angled support that can be used to change the angle of the back. Oblong abduction block The oblong abduction block provides 2¼" or 4½" of abduction. To attach abduction block to the chair, insert pegs into seat holes.
Backrest The Toddler Chair backrest provides head support and an additional 24" height support for the child. Head block To attach the backrest to the chair, place the backrest inside the chair (see Figure 10a). Screw the stud knobs (A) through the washers (B) and then through the back of the chair, into the threaded inserts in the backrest.
Pads (high and low) The high or low pad provides extra comfort and cushioning on the back and seat. To attach the pad, slip over top of backrest and insert strap tabs (A) through gaps on either side of the backrest (see Figure 11a). Figure 11b.
Sandals To attach sandals to the Toddler Chair footrest: insert carriage bolts through the sandals and the footrest, thread knobs on bolts, tighten securely. The position of the sandals can be adjusted by loosening the knobs and re-positioning the sandals as desired.
• Never put a chair with a child in it, onto the chair dolly. • Never leave a child unattended when in a chair on the chair dolly. • When using Rifton Toddler Chairs, always secure child with the hip strap provided. • Always brace the dolly and lock...
Clean tray with a mild detergent or disinfectant. Do not use abrasive cleaners, do not leave in hot sun, and do not send through a dishwasher. Warranty Statement If a Rifton product breaks or fails in service during the fi rst year, we will replace it free of charge.
• All materials are latex, lead and phthalates free. User modifi cations CAUTION: Rifton Equipment cannot accept responsibility for any modifi cations or alterations made to our components or products after they leave our premises. Customers modifying or altering our components or products, or using them in conjunction with products from other manufacturers, do so at their own risk since we are unable to validate the safety and effi...
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Use only replacement parts supplied by Rifton Equipment. We are glad to supply replacement parts. Although Rifton makes every effort to supply correct parts and instructions for repairing or refurbishing your equipment, you are responsible to make sure that the repairs or modifi...
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