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- Page 1 X340 Tricycle X320, X330 & X340 Product Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Seat; Backrest tilt Components Trunk support system Laterals; Headrests; Backrest pad Handlebars; Handbrake; Hand anchor Front guide bar; Mounting bar; Front basket Abductor; Adductor Pelvic harness Stationary stand; Pedal raise kit Operation Maintenance; Cleaning Warranty; Materials; User modifications © 2022 Rifton Equipment... -
Page 3: Safety Messages
○ Tighten all adjustment knobs before use and immediately after making any adjustments. ○ Fasten all safety belts. ○ Do not use the Rifton Tricycle for clients with strong involuntary movements, poor body balance, or limited head control. ○ To prevent injury, user should always wear footwear and a protective helmet. -
Page 4: Recommended Use And Item Dimensions
Recommended use The Rifton Tricycle is a Class 1 medical device. It can be used for therapeutic reciprocal exercise for maintaining range of motion and strength, or for recreational purposes for children and adolescents with disabilities. The belt drive from the pedals to the rear wheel offers the following advantages: •... -
Page 5: Important Information And Check Your Order
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 caregivers 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 6: Initial Assembly Instructions
Parts included in hardware kit 1. Two quick release pins 2. Two 3/16" hex keys 3. One bolt 4. One nut Scan the QR code or visit www.rifton.com/trikeassemblyvideo to watch the trike assembly video. Attaching rear wheels To prevent tipping, WARNING ensure quick release pins are fully inserted with buttons extended. -
Page 7: Attaching Front End; Attaching Seat And Back
Attaching front end To prevent injury to WARNING the rider or damage to the product, ensure quick release pin is fully inserted with the button extended prior to use. Note: Adjust the handlebar to the upper end of its range, and set the brake to PARK (see page 11) before attaching front end. -
Page 8: Rear End Cap; Straight Push Handle
Initial assembly instructions, cont. Rear end cap (must be installed if no rear handle is selected at purchase) To prevent falls, WARNING component must be installed with nut and bolt tightened to a hard stop before use. Attaching (Use the hardware and tools provided in the included kit.) Figure 8a: 1. -
Page 9: Rear Steering Handle
Rear steering handle (if selected at time of purchase) To prevent falls, WARNING component must be installed with nut and bolt tightened to a hard stop before use. Attaching (Use the hardware and tools provided in the included kit.) Figure 9a: 1. -
Page 10: Caregiver Brake
Caregiver brake (if selected at time of purchase) Attaching the cable 1. Set the parking brake in the PARK position (see page 11). Hook the ball Figures 10a and 10b: end of the cable into the slotted metal bracket (A) within the parking brake housing, and lift the cable conduit up Figure 10a into the pocket in the brake housing (B) -
Page 11: Basic Item
Basic item Parking brake The parking brake locks the Figure 11a: rear wheels to hold the tricycle in place. It is for use on level surfaces only. To activate the brake, pull the brake handle (A) all the way up to align the indicator (B) with the PARK position. -
Page 12: Pedals And Sandals
brake that is providing unwanted resistance as described on previous page. Then repeat this balancing procedure. Note: The drive wheel may seem to have more resistance because it is connected to the front crankset through the sprockets and drive belt. This is normal and does not require balancing the system. -
Page 13: Seat; Backrest Tilt
Seat To avoid back injury, CAUTION use caution when adjusting the seat height with a user on the seat. Seat height Brace your foot on the gray bar Figure 13a: between the back wheels of the trike. With both hands on the handle, press trigger (A), and move the handle up or down to adjust the seat height. -
Page 14: Components
Components Trunk support system Headrest To prevent falls, WARNING (optional) strangulation, head entrapment or other injuries: • Always use the seat belt when butterfly harness or chest strap is in use. Butterfly • Ensure correct adjustment and harness positioning of the butterfly harness at each use. -
Page 15: Laterals; Headrests; Backrest Pad
Laterals Figure 15a: 1. Loosen the knob (A) and insert the metal key into the slot (B) behind backrest. Adjust the height, width, and angle of the lateral, then tighten knob securely. 2. Push the lateral release button (C) and swing lateral out or in. -
Page 16: Handlebars; Handbrake; Hand Anchor
Handlebars A conventional Figures 16a and 16b: handlebar or loop handlebar can be used with your Rifton tricycle. Adjusting the handlebars: The handlebar height adjusts Figure 16a: with knob (A). Rotate the handlebar Figure 16a (conventional handlebar) toward or away from the rider by loosening the knob (B). -
Page 17: Front Guide Bar; Mounting Bar; Front Basket
Front guide bar Remove the front CAUTION guide bar from the trike when not in use. The front guide bar allows the Figure 17a: caregiver to guide and move the tricycle from the front. Attaching: Raise the handlebar from its Figure 17a: lowest position. -
Page 18: Abductor; Adductor
Abductor Recommended use: The abductor is for clients who require knee separation or abduction. Attaching: Slide the abductor support Figure 18a: tube (A) into the end of the seat support tube, then tighten knob (B). The tube has indexed markings. Figure 18a Note: Ensure that the abductor bar does not... -
Page 19: Pelvic Harness
Pelvic harness To prevent falls, WARNING strangulation, head entrapment or other injuries, always use seat belt or pelvic harness when the butterfly harness is in use. The pelvic harness may be used in place of a seat belt as the primary means of securing a user in the trike. -
Page 20: Stationary Stand; Pedal Raise Kit
2. Lift the rear end of the tricycle and place the gray protrusions (B) into the correct Figure 20b notch on the stands. Use the lowest position for the X320 (small), the middle for the X330 (medium), and the highest for the X340 (large) Rifton Tricycle. Pedal raise kit... -
Page 21: Operation
Operation Adjust seat height so that the distance from seat to foot pedal approximates the key user dimension of the client’s inside leg length. The client’s extended leg should reach comfortably from seat to pedal when both feet and torso are strapped into place. Approximate the height of the trunk support system so it is appropriate for client’s seat to shoulder height (or adjust backrest height if used). -
Page 22: Maintenance; 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 23: Warranty; Materials; 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 24 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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