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  • Page 1 E-Pacer E-Pacer K660 Product Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Gait tracker Thigh straps, pelvic support, hip positioner and odometer 17-18 Arm prompts Arm platforms Switch pole Ankle prompts Operation and transfers 22-25 Battery charger Troubleshooting 27-28 Technical data Maintenance and cleaning Warranty, materials and user modifications © 2022 Rifton Equipment...

  • Page 3: Safety Messages

    WARNING • Thoroughly read and understand the information in this product manual before attempting to use this product. If the procedures and instructions in this product manual are not followed, serious injury or death could occur. • The E-Pacer may not be appropriate for all clients. The client’s therapist or physician should assess the appropriateness and safety of the E-Pacer for each user.

  • Page 4: Key For Users And Important Information

    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.

  • Page 5: Recommended Use And User/Item Dimensions

    Girth: 22 – 55 (56 – 140) Important: User’s weight and height must not exceed: maximum height: 77 (196), maximum weight: 350 lbs (160 kg) Key dimensions – inches (cm) K660 E-Pacer E-Pacer overall length 44 ¾ (113.5) E-Pacer overall width 31 ½...

  • Page 6: Check Your Order And Basic Item

    Check your order Please check that your E-Pacer has been outfitted as you ordered it. Every E-Pacer comes with a battery and a battery charger. All components are retrofittable with the exception of the scale, which must be ordered at the time of purchase.

  • Page 7: Body Support System

    Body support system To avoid injury, never WARNING operate the E-Pacer without the back belts in place. Always ensure that the buckles are fully latched before initiating a lift or transfer. The E-Pacer’s body support Figure 7a: Figure 7a system includes the body support pads, patient hand grips, ring clips, and the back belts, buckles and back pad.

  • Page 8: Control Box

    Control box To prevent inadvertent WARNING operation of the up/down switch when the E-Pacer is not in use, press the E-Stop button (A) to disconnect the battery. The control box houses the Figure 8a: microprocessor and rechargeable battery which power and control the E-Pacer’s electric actuator.
  • Page 9 To prevent damage to the NOTICE battery, charge it when the light turns yellow. The indicator light will extinguish 10 minutes after the last activation of the up/down switch. It will turn on again if the up/down switch is used or if a battery is inserted into the control box.

  • Page 10: Base Frame Expansion System

    Base frame expansion system To avoid injury, ensure WARNING that all hands and feet are clear of the expansion handle and the base legs before expanding or retracting the base. The base frame expansion Figure 10a: system adjusts the width of the base frame from 31 ½...

  • Page 11: Casters

    Casters Adjustments Figure 11a: (A) prevents the caster from Swivel lock swiveling. press • To engage the swivel lock: button (A). , press button (B). • To disengage Locking all four casters will keep the client traveling in a straight line. Locking the rear casters (those behind the client) will help stabilize the client, while still allowing for turning.

  • Page 12: Components

    Components Front handle To prevent pinching or WARNING crushing, ensure that all hands and feet are clear of the vertical lifting column before activating the up/ down switch. The front handle enables a Figure 12a: caregiver to maneuver the E-Pacer. It Figure 12a includes the up/down switch (A), located on top of the right hand-grip, which adjusts...

  • Page 13: Scale

    Scale The scale has two purposes: it Figure 13a: can be used to measure a client’s weight, and to measure the weight a client is bearing during ambulation. To use the scale, turn on the display and use the lb/kg button to display either pounds or kilograms.
  • Page 14 10 minutes. • The scale is accurate to one percent if used correctly. • Rifton recommends that the scale be calibrated by a qualified technician at three to five year intervals, depending on frequency of use. For instructions on service and...

  • Page 15: Gait Tracker

    Gait Tracker The Gait Tracker app allows data from the E-Pacer scale to be displayed on mobile phones and tablets via a BlueTooth connection. The app has two primary functions. 1. It displays the weight measured by the scale, averaged over a 10 second interval for smoothness.
  • Page 16 Thigh straps Thigh straps are used to make Figure 16a: seated transfers. Choose either narrow (5”) or wide (7”), depending on the needs of your client. Additional straps can be purchased for individual clients. Figure 16a Pelvic support The pelvic support is used Figure 16b: for sit-to-stand transfers and supported ambulation.

  • Page 17: Arm Prompts

    Arm prompts Arm prompts provide Figure 17a: positioning support for clients who have low muscle tone. Arm prompts adjust in many directions and angles to accommodate different positioning requirements. If arm prompts were purchased initially with the E-Pacer they will be attached Figure 17a and ready for use.
  • Page 18 Adjustments Figure 18a: Height adjustment Press button (A) and slide the post to the desired height. Loosen knob (B) to: • Slide the arm pad toward or away from the user. • Rotate up or down. Figure 18a • Rotate in or out. •...

  • Page 19: Arm Platforms

    Arm platforms Attaching/detaching see pp 17-18 Adjustments Height adjustment: Press the red button (A) and Figure 19a: slide the post to the desired height. Figure 19b: Figure 19a Loosen knob (B) to: 1. Tilt for forward or backward slant. 2. Rotate horizontally. 3.

  • Page 20: Switch Pole

    Switch pole To prevent serious WARNING injury, a qualified caregiver must determine whether it is safe to place the up/down switch within reach of the client. Do not use the switch pole with clients of unreliable judgment. The switch pole is designed to place the up/ down switch within reach of a client in the E-Pacer, enabling either the client or the caregiver to adjust the height of the body...

  • Page 21: Ankle Prompts

    Ankle prompts Attaching Figure 21a: Pull back white latches (A) and release into Figure 21a slots under frame legs. Adjustments Figure 21b: • To secure, loosen or tighten strap around the ankle of the client, use buckle adjuster (B). • Strap (C) can be adjusted to help guide the stride of the client.

  • Page 22: Operation And Transfers

    Operation To avoid injury, do the following before and during WARNING every transfer: • Move the origin and the destination of the transfer as close to each other as possible. • Ensure that the body support system is positioned comfortably, correctly and securely, and that the safety buckles are properly engaged.
  • Page 23 Using thigh straps for a seated transfer: Clip one end of each thigh Figure 23a: strap onto the yellow clips at the front of the E-Pacer's body support system. Tip: To prevent outward movement of the thighs, the straps can be crossed in front and attached to the yellow clips on opposite sides.
  • Page 24 Using thigh straps for a seated transfer, cont. Raise the client. Watch 5. Figure 24a: closely to make sure the client remains comfortable and does not sag (see Figure 24c). Unlock the caster brakes. Move the client to the transfer location. The E-Pacer base legs should be retracted for travel.
  • Page 25 Using pelvic support for sit-to-stand or walking: Position the pelvic support 1. Figure 25a: under the client, either by lifting the client using the first five steps on page 23 – 24 , or by folding the saddle, shifting the client to one side and positioning the saddle under the client one half at a time.

  • Page 26: Battery Charger

    A display on the control box shows the current battery capacity. Battery charger When all fields of the display are black, the battery is fully charged. When a fuse symbol appears (see illustration), the battery must be re-charged immediately. To prevent shock or WARNING electrocution, do not charge batteries in a wet area.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Scale display is blank Make sure four new AA batteries are inserted correctly. E-Pacer veers to the side. If the floor is uneven and E-Pacer veers to one side, we recommend the use of one or more swivel locks. Make sure all caster brakes are disengaged and casters spin freely. Lift column Some play in the lift column is normal when the column is at the bottom of its stroke or unloaded.
  • Page 28 • Light on control box is green when battery is inserted but goes off when the up button is pressed. Battery doesn’t seem to hold a charge. When the battery is at the end of its useful life, the voltage may drop so rapidly that the indicator will no longer show orange or even red.

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    18 minutes idle. (Replacement batteries available • Turning diameter: 50" (127 cm) from Rifton) • Mass of E-Pacer: 72 lbs (32.5 kg) • Battery charger: Wall-mounted charger, 100 - 240 V AC, max 650 mA.

  • Page 30: Maintenance And Cleaning

    • 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. • Replace or repair components or products that are damaged or appear to be unstable.

  • Page 31: Warranty, Materials And User Modifications

    Warranty Statement If a Rifton product breaks or fails in service during the first year, we will replace it free of charge. Materials • Steel hardware items (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) are typically zinc or nickel plated, or stainless steel.
  • Page 32 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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