Rifton products and parts. Check your order Your Rifton Stander comes assembled in one carton, though you may need to attach some of the accessories. Check that all required components and the optional components you selected are present. (You may not have ordered all of the available components.) If your shipment is incomplete or in any way damaged on arrival, please call Customer Service, 800.571.8198.
○ 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.
Recommended use The Rifton Stander is a Class 1 medical device. It is intended to position people with disabilities in standing, providing the health and therapeutic benefits of supported standing. The Rifton Stander allows for growth and can be configured for prone or supine standing.
Critical supports To avoid falls or WARNING strangulation, always ensure the correct straps and supports are used in each configuration. The infographic to the right shows the minimum straps and supports required for safe positioning in prone and supine standing. These minimum supports are denoted throughout this guide by for supine...
Basic item frame Product can tip over WARNING if used incorrectly. Always engage brakes during transfers and standing. Wheels / Brakes Release Lock The wheeled base has two large wheels on the side and casters at the front and rear for excellent maneuverability. When the stander is loaded, the rear caster is intentionally raised slightly off the floor, which helps when negotiating doorsills or...
Tilt adjustment To prevent falls or WARNING other injury, ensure all straps are secure and knobs tight before tilting client to a standing position. The body support can be adjusted from horizontal to completely vertical (90°). Grasp the caregiver handle Figure 8a: firmly and squeeze the double trigger to adjust the body support angle.
The inside knob (A) adjusts thigh length, and the outside knob (B) adjusts lower leg length. Abduction The Rifton Stander provides independent abduction up to 30° for each leg. Loosen knob (C) behind the hip Figure 9b: joint to adjust hip abduction.
Basic item PRONE See pages 7 – 9 for base frame, body support, leg, sandal, and height adjustments. Trunk strap To prevent falls or WARNING other injury, all users should be secured with a trunk strap (standard or rotation control) in prone standing.
Basic item SUPINE See pages 7 – 9 for base frame, body support, leg, sandal, and height adjustments. Upper trunk support The upper trunk support includes head and arm support and attaches to the top of the body support. Attaching Figure 11a To attach the upper trunk Figure 11a:...
Headrest The headrest is attached to Figure 12a: the upper trunk support and provides posterior support for the user’s head. Attach optional head laterals for additional support (see p. 16). Trunk strap Figure 12a To prevent falls or WARNING other injury, all users should be secured with a trunk strap (standard or rotation control) or butterfly harness in supine standing.
Supine hip strap SUPINE ONLY A hip strap (standard or rotation control) is required for supine standing. The padded supine hip strap Figure 13a: provides support around the hips and positions the user securely on the body support. To attach the hip rotation Figure 13a Figure 13b: control strap, detach the bottom end of...
Basic item MULTI-POSITION The multi-position option has all the features and components of both Prone and Supine Standers described above and may include any of the optional components selected as well. The multi- position option enables both prone and supine configurations. To upgrade your device from a prone or supine stander to a multi-position stander, select the appropriate upgrade kit below.
Optional Components Tray Attaching The tray has a single mounting Figure 15a: point at the side of the Stander, and may be used in either Prone or Supine standing. To attach the tray, insert the bolt on the tray arm into the socket at the side of the Stander.
Head laterals Add a pair of head laterals for Figure 16a: additional head support and control. To attach, insert at the top of the slot and slide down to desired position. Loosen the knob (A) to adjust independently in height and width.
Operation The Rifton Stander is intended to allow users who may be unable to stand independently to be positioned safely in prone or supine standing, up to fully vertical as needed. Review the following positioning and transfer information for proper operation of this Stander, and also refer to the safety information on page 4 of this product manual.
Transfers Follow these steps for easy transfer into the Stander: Prone transfer 1 (sit-to-stand transfer) Figure 18a: 1. Measure from the center of the user’s knee to the bottom of their foot and set lower leg length on the Stander to match. 2.
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4. Lift the user into the stander and secure the pelvic harness. 5. Apply the other straps and supports and secure the sandal straps. 6. Check that minimum required supports for prone standing are secure: • Trunk strap (standard or rotation control) •...
PRONE SUPINE conversion Multi-Position Stander only It is very important to configure the product correctly and to ensure that the correct straps and supports are used in each position. Straps have color coded tags. Use GREEN components with tags for supine BLUE positioning, and components with tags for prone positioning.
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Switching to SUPINE 1. Add upper trunk support Tilt the upper trunk support back 45° from the plane of the body support and insert the stampings into the slots. Squeeze the triggers on the back of the body support to adjust the upper trunk support down to the desired position.
• 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.
Do not machine wash harness or padded straps. Warranty Statement If a Rifton product breaks or fails in service during the first year, we will replace it free of charge. User modifications To prevent serious injury or death, do not modify or alter Rifton...
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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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