Use this key to determine which sections of this product manual apply to you. Technical Users For professionals who order and set up Rifton products. Home Users For care-givers who use Rifton products on a regular basis. Maintenance Personnel For anyone who is responsible for service or re-ordering of Rifton products and parts.
○ Immediately remove this product from use when any condition develops that might make operation unsafe. ○ Do not use Rifton components or products for any purpose other than their intended use. • To prevent drowning, use extra caution when using the bath chair in a bathtub.
Recommended use The Rifton Wave bathing and transfer system is a Class 1 medical device. It is intended to provide a stable, quick-drying seat for bathing or showering for individuals with disabilities. Adjustments and additional supports are available for the safety and comfort of the user.
Check your order Your Wave bathing and transfer system comes with the bath chair completely assembled. You will only need to attach it to whatever base you are using, and position the backrest, seat and headblocks appropriately before use. If your shipment is incomplete or in any way damaged on arrival, please call Customer Service, 800.571.8198.
Back The bath chair back adjusts in Figure 7a: 15° increments with a one-hand latch. To adjust the back: 1. Squeeze gray handle (A) up behind chair back. 2. Rotate back to desired position. 3. Release gray handle to engage the latches at desired angle.
Head blocks Slide the head blocks in and out Figure 8a: on the strap to adjust spacing. They can also be positioned at any height using the hook and loop fasteners at the back. Soft fabric cover The fabric cover for the bath chair is made Figure 8a of soft polyester knit for comfort.
Components Tub stand To prevent falls, WARNING make sure all four chair legs are firmly latched in the sockets on the stand before using the tub stand. Figure 9a The tub stand raises the bath Figure 9a: chair to a seat height of either 12½" (32 cm) or 18½"...
Shower stand To prevent falls, WARNING make sure all four chair legs are firmly latched in the sockets on the stand before using the shower stand. The shower stand puts the bath Figure 10a: chair on wheels at standing height for the caregiver.
Tub transfer base To prevent falls and WARNING injuries: • Make sure front wheels are locked during transfers. • Make sure both front and rear bath chair legs are securely latched onto the base. Figure 11a The tub transfer base enables clients in the bathchair to be transferred over a bath tub with zero lifting.
Now your tub transfer base is ready to use in the opposite configuration. Conversion kit The conversion kit converts Figure 12e: the small pink or blue Rifton bath chairs to a medium size, tool-free. Call customer Figure 12d service to order. Without calf rest...
Operation The Rifton bath chair is intended for use in a bathtub or shower. It’s adjustability and components enable bathing or showering clients with a wide range of disabilities. The seat and back angles adjust easily to accommodate positioning needs. Head Blocks, chest straps, and leg straps are designed for the safety of the user, and must be carefully adjusted for comfort and security.
Do not use chemicals or lubricants. Warranty statement If a Rifton product breaks or fails in service during the first year, we will replace it free of charge.
• Plastic components are typically injection molded from a variety of industrial resins. All materials are latex, lead and phthalates free. User modifications To prevent serious injury or death, do not modify or alter Rifton WARNING products or components, or use Rifton products or components in conjunction with products from other manufacturers.
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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 modifications are correctly and safely completed.
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