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Summary of Contents for Rifton Stander Size 2
- Page 1 Stander Size 2 & 3 Rifton Stander Size 2 & 3 S420 & S430 Product Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hip strap; Knee straps 16-17 Split Knee Supports Basic item MULTI-POSITION Conversion kits Optional components Tray; Medial/lateral thigh supports 20–21 Head laterals; Headrest adapter plate Butterfly harness; Prone knee cuffs Operation Positioning basics 24– 26 Transfers Prone/Supine conversion 27–28 © 2025 Rifton Equipment... - Page 3 Contents cont. Materials Maintenance Cleaning; Warranty; User modifications Contact information...
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Page 4: Important Information; Check Your Order
Rifton products and parts. Check your order Your Rifton Stander comes assembled in one carton, though you may need to attach some of the components. 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. -
Page 5: Safety Messages
○ 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. -
Page 6: Recommended Use; User And Item Dimensions
Recommended use The Rifton Stander is a Class 1 medical device. It is intended to support people with disabilities in standing position, providing the health and therapeutic benefits of supported standing. The Rifton Stander allows for growth and can be configured for prone or supine standing. -
Page 7: Critical Supports
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 and... -
Page 8: Basic Item Frame
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... -
Page 9: Tilt Adjustment; Body Support; Trunk Laterals
Tilt adjustment To prevent falls or WARNING other injury, ensure all straps are secure and knobs tight before tilting user to a standing position. The body support can be adjusted from horizontal to completely vertical (90°). Grasp the caregiver handle Figure 9a: firmly and squeeze the double trigger to adjust the body support angle. -
Page 10: Strap Attachment; Leg Supports
Strap attachment All straps on the body support attach with similar clips. Insert the tip of the clip into Figure 10a: corresponding socket behind the body support and pull forward until it clicks. Pull the clip back away from the pad to remove the strap. -
Page 11: Hip Depth Adjustment; Abduction; Sandals
(A) behind the hip support pad. Read the position on the indicator (B) near the knob. Abduction Figure 11a The Rifton Stander provides independent abduction up to 30° for each leg. Loosen knob (C) behind the hip Figure 11b: joint to adjust hip abduction. -
Page 12: Basic Item Prone
Basic item PRONE See pages 8 – 11 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. -
Page 13: Basic Item Supine
Basic item SUPINE See pages 8 – 11 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 13a To attach the upper trunk Figure 13a:... -
Page 14: Headrest; Trunk Strap
Headrest The headrest is attached to the Figure 14a: upper trunk support and provides posterior support for the user’s head. Adjust the headrest forward and back using the knob (A) behind it. Attach optional head laterals for additional support (see p. 17). Trunk strap Figure 14a To prevent falls or... -
Page 15: Hip Strap; Knee Straps
Supine hip strap SUPINE ONLY A hip strap (standard or rotation control) is required for supine standing. The padded supine hip strap Figure 15a: provides support around the hips and positions the user securely on the body support. To attach the hip rotation Figure 15a Figure 15b: control strap, detach the bottom end of... -
Page 16: Split Knee Supports
Split Knee Supports SUPINE ONLY Installation Figure 16a: Remove the fabric supine knee straps if present. Attach the split knee supports by hooking the keyhole over the mounting post on the lateral side of the leg and sliding it down onto the stud. Slide the mounting bolting from behind the leg through the angle slot and through the hole in the split knee stamping and attach... - Page 17 Figure 17a and 17b: Flip the knee support out to the side for transfers by firmly pushing in and holding the white release latch (A). To apply the knee support again, flip it in until you hear the click of the latch.
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Page 18: Basic Item Multi-Position
Size 3, and the prone knee cuffs. See the website, or call Rifton to find out exactly which options you will need to upgrade your stander. Figure 18b... -
Page 19: Optional Components
Optional components Tray Attaching The tray has a single mounting Figure 19a: 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. -
Page 20: Head Laterals; Headrest Adapter Plate
Headrest adapter plate For customers wishing to Figure 20b: mount a different headrest on the Size 2 Rifton Stander, we offer an Adapter Plate. This fits the Whitmyer M2100-WB Figure 20a headrest mounting bracket or Whitmyer Onyx Headrest Support System, the Stealth SBM300, as well as other similar mounting systems. - Page 21 Rifton does not recommend or guarantee that another manufacturer’s headrest will safely satisfy the needs of the customer. Rifton is not responsible for the installation or safe use Figure 21a of another manufacturer’s products.
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Page 22: Butterfly Harness; Prone Knee Cuffs
Butterfly harness To prevent WARNING strangulation, always attach center safety strap and make sure all straps are snug before every use. In supine standing a butterfly Figure 22a: harness may be used in place of a trunk strap. The butterfly harness provides more upper trunk positioning and stabilization. -
Page 23: Operation
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 5 of this product manual. -
Page 24: Transfers
Transfers Follow these steps for easy transfer into the Stander: To avoid injury, always WARNING observe safe lifting and handling procedures. For transfers involving larger users consider getting assistance from a second caregiver, and consider using a mechanical lift for supine transfers. - Page 25 Prone transfer 2 (lifting transfer) NOTE: This transfer method is only appropriate for smaller users. Figure 25a: 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. Measure from the center of the user’s hip to the center of their knee and set thigh length on the Stander to match.
- Page 26 Supine transfer NOTE: Consider if a mechanical lift is required, especially for transferring larger users. Figure 26a: 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. Measure from the center of the user’s hip to the center of their knee and set thigh length on the Stander to match.
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Page 27: Prone/Supine Conversion
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. - Page 28 Switching to SUPINE 1. Add upper trunk support For Size 3 if the prone upper trunk support is present, remove it first. Tilt the upper trunk support back 45° from the plane of the body support and insert the stampings into the slots.
- Page 29 Materials • Steel hardware items (nuts, bolts, screws, etc) are typically zinc or nickel plated, or stainless steel. • Upholstery items (pads on the body support) are polyurethane foam with a fire- retardant cover. • Other padded supports are made of molded cross-linked polyolefin foam. •...
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Page 30: Annual Maintenance Checklist
• 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 Statement
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... -
Page 32: To Order Replacement Parts
Use only replacement parts supplied by Rifton Equipment. We are glad to supply replacement parts throughout the 8 year expected life of the product. 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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