Rifton Activity Chair Manual

Tilt-in-space

Frame Adjustments
Squeeze the tilt lever and safety lock together, then tilt the whole chair forward or back. Use the angle indicator on the side for proper positioning.

Caster swivel lock

Frame Adjustments
Push down to lock the caster and keep the chair from drifting sideways. Pull it up to allow the caster to swivel for tight maneuvers.

Dynamic backrest adjustments

Seat Adjustments
The dynamic backrest (if installed) is controlled by the dynamic cylinder behind the backrest. The dynamic backrest has three functions:

1. Dynamic spring unlocked. Turn the white twist-lock collar clockwise to unlock it and give 10° dynamic movement. Using the backrest angle adjustment lever, adjust the dynamic range between -20° and +5°.
2. Spring locked – forward adjustment. With the backrest tilted forward, turn the white twist-lock collar counterclockwise to lock it. Using the angle adjustment lever, adjust the backrest angle between -10° and +5°.
3. Spring locked – reclining adjustment. While the spring is unlocked, push the backrest into a reclining position. This is easier to do with the client in the chair. Turn the white twist-lock collar counterclockwise to lock it. Using the angle adjustment lever, adjust the backrest angle between -20° and -5°.

Dynamic seat (standard base only)

Seat Adjustments
The dynamic seat (if installed) is controlled by the dynamic cylinder underneath the seat. The dynamic seat has three functions:

1. Dynamic spring unlocked. Turn the twist-lock collar clockwise to unlock it and allow 10° of dynamic movement. Using the seat tilt adjustment lever, adjust the dynamic range between -15° and +15°.
2. Spring locked – forward adjustment. With the chair tilted forward, turn the white twist-lock collar under the seat counterclockwise to lock it. Using the seat tilt adjustment lever, adjust the angle of the seat between -5° and +15°.
3. Spring locked – reclining adjustment. While the spring is unlocked, tilt the seat into a fully reclined position. This is easier to do with the client in the chair. Turn the white twist-lock collar counterclockwise to lock it. Using the seat tilt adjustment lever, adjust the tilt between -15° and +5°.

Backrest angle

Seat Adjustments
The backrest adjusts 15˚ by squeezing the angle lever and tilting the backrest forward or back to the desired position.

Backrest height

Seat Adjustments
To adjust, push down on the height lever and raise or lower the backrest as desired.

Seat depth

Seat Adjustments
The seat depth adjusts with one hand, even with a client in the chair. Facing the front of the chair, reach beneath the seat, pull the handle (on the left side), and slide the seat forward or backward.

Lateral supports

Accessories
(from top to bottom of the chair)
Lateral supports adjust independently up or down, in or out, and rotate with a single knob. Loosen the knob, slide the metal key into the extrusion, adjust to fit the client, then tighten the knob.

Tray

Accessories
(from top to bottom of the chair)
Armrests must be at the same height and angle before you attach the tray. With one hand, pull the handle under the front center of the tray and slide it onto the armrests. Note that the tray cannot be used with forearm prompts. When the tray is attached and both arm angle adjustment latches are lifted, the tray can be rotated to provide a tilted surface.

Hip guides

Accessories
(from top to bottom of the chair)
To attach a hip guide, remove the armrest. Place the hip guide over the armrest slot in the seat with the white button for lateral and height adjustments on the outside of the hip guide facing the backrest. Slide the armrest through the hip guide and into the armrest slot in the seat. Tip: Match the raised molded armrest outline on the hip guide with the armrest shape above it.

Abductor

Accessories
(from top to bottom of the chair)
Slide the abductor's bar into the slot beneath the front of the seat. Use the push button under the seat to adjust it forward and back. The leg prompt can be installed instead of the abductor, using the same slot and the same adjustment button.

Adductors

Accessories
(from top to bottom of the chair)
Insert adductor bars into the side slots near the front of the chair while pressing the white push buttons under the front edge of the seat. To release, press the white buttons and remove the adductors.

Footboard

Accessories
(from top to bottom of the chair)
To adjust the height, push both side buttons and raise or lower. Make sure the adjustment clicks into place. Use the gas spring behind the footboard to adjust the angle at the knee, or to swing it back out of the way for transfers. Flip the footboard up for transfers (this can be locked with the white latch at the back edge of footboard). Adjust the foot plate angle with the white button in the center of the heel bar.

Sandals

Accessories
(from top to bottom of the chair)
To attach the sandals, first distinguish between the left and right sandal, then align the holes in each sandal's tabs with the slots in the footboard. Insert the long bolts from below and tighten the knobs on top as shown to secure the sandals. Use wedges (available from Rifton) to adjust the angle or height of each sandal.

Ankle straps

Accessories
(from top to bottom of the chair)
To attach the ankle straps, insert the ends of the straps into the slot at the back of the footboard. Attach the straps under the footboard with the snaps provided. Note that sandals cannot be used with ankle straps.

Attaching belts

Belt Attachment System
The seatbelt, pelvic harness and butterfly harness attach in the same way. To insert, be sure clip is angled toward the front of the chair, then push it firmly into the slot until it clicks securely into place and holds when pulled. To release, use a pen or key to press the tiny white button on the side of the chair beneath the slot, and pull the clip out.

Seatbelt

Belt Attachment System
Each clip inserts into one of the two slots on either side of the chair. Having two slots enables you to optimally position the belt for each client.

Pelvic harness

Belt Attachment System
Insert the harness clips into the seat's side slots, and lay the harness pad flat on the seat as shown. Seat the client in the chair. Pull each end of the pad up between the legs and over the near leg (i.e., the left pad end goes over the left leg). Secure the buckles. Tighten the straps as necessary.

Butterfly harness

Belt Attachment System
The butterfly harness must be used with a pelvic harness or seatbelt. To attach, insert the bottom clips into the chair's side slots, and the top latches into buckles behind the backrest.

Chest strap

Belt Attachment System
(without lateral supports)
To attach the chest strap, loosen the knobs, slide the metal keys into the extrusions on the back (same as used for the lateral supports), adjust to fit the client, then tighten the knobs.

Thigh belt

Belt Attachment System
Unsnap and flip the seat cushion out of the way. With the thigh belt buckle side down, squeeze the belt webbing together, push it through the H-slot as shown, then pull up so that the metal hardware fits snugly into the recessed slot. Repeat for the other side.