Rifton R840 Product Manual
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- Page 1 Rifton Activity Chair R840 & R850 Product Manual R840 Rifton Activity Chair Standard Base R850 Rifton Activity Chair Hi/Lo Base...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Recommended use User and item dimensions Basic chair components Backrest Pads Seatbelt Arm supports Seat depth Tilt-in-space Spring option Seat quick-connect Standard base (R840) Adjustable legs Seat height Footboard Hi/Lo base (R850) Seat height Caster brakes Swivel lock Footboard Accessories Headrests... - Page 3 Contents continued. . . Butterfl y harness Thigh belt Pelvic harness Hip guides Abductor Adductors Leg prompts Ankle straps Sandals and Wedges Lumbar and seat support kit Backrest fi ller pad Push handles Tray Handholds Maintenance Cleaning Materials User modifi cations...
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Page 4: Check Your Order
Rifton products and parts. Check your order Your Rifton chair has been shipped according to your specifi cations. It will require some tool-free assembly. Follow these instructions to insure that your chair is put together and used correctly. This product manual is comprehensive and may discuss features not included in your chair. -
Page 5: Warnings And Important Information
• Keep children away from under the seat of the chair; there are parts that move when the seat height or seat angle are adjusted. IMPORTANT • Please save this Product manual. Additional copies are available www.rifton.com • Please refer to the Rifton product catalog for our full warranty, or visit www.rifton.com... -
Page 6: Recommended Use
Recommended use The Rifton Activity Chair is intended to provide comfortable seating with adjust- able support for children and adolescents with disabilities in the classroom or at home. The chair allows for growth, multiple users, and is available with various accessories that are easily removable as the client gains independence. -
Page 7: Basic Chair Components
Rifton tag Backrest pad into position. Seat pad Backrest pad has a cloth tag marked Rifton (see Figure 6b), and is snapped onto studs (A) located behind top and bottom edge of backrest (see Figure 6c). Seat pad has no tag, and is snapped onto studs (B) located under front and back edge of seat. -
Page 8: Seatbelt
Seatbelt To attach seatbelt, use pen to depress small white button (C) just below one of the slots (B) at either side of seat. While keeping button depressed, insert L-shaped metal clip (A) at end of seatbelt strap into slot with back of L-shape towards front of seat. -
Page 9: Arm Supports
Arm supports A pair of arm supports, either armrests or forearm prompts, were selected with purchase of chair. Both types of arm supports come in left and right pairs and insert into large slots at either side of seat. Both types of arm supports can be removed for side transfers. - Page 10 Forearm prompts adjust fully to facilitate trunk and head control while sitting. Forearm prompt pads, clamps and posts are identical to arm prompts used on Rifton Pacer and Advancement Chair. Forearm prompts are attached using a clamp and post system (see Figure 9b). The clamp attaches with a screw knob (F) to any position on the bar.
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Page 11: Seat Depth
Seat depth To adjust seat depth, use two fi ngers to pull white handle located below seat (see Figure 10a). Move seat forward or backward to desired position and release handle. Make sure seat clicks into place. Seat handle Figure 10a Tilt-in-space Tilt-in-space moves entire seat and Push handle... -
Page 12: Spring Option
Spring option Spring option allows for user- initiated movement and allows chair Backrest to “bounce.” spring option The Standard base with spring option has spring in backrest and seat (see Figure 11c). Seat spring The Hi/Lo base with spring option option has spring in backrest only. -
Page 13: Seat Quick-Connect
Rifton Activity Chair base. Thus, a Rifton Activity Chair Standard base (R840) can be converted to a Hi/Lo Tube base (R850) and vice versa, simply by latch ordering the base required. - Page 14 Seat quick-connect continued. . . To attach seat and backrest unit to base, slide seat hoop (C) under prongs (D) on base, centering backrest column between prongs. Then lower seat onto frontbar (B), pushing fi rmly downwards on front edge until it snaps into place (see Figures 12b and 12c).
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Page 15: Standard Base (R840)
A set of four long legs, four short legs, four long legs with casters, or four short legs with casters has been selected with purchase of Standard base (R840). Additional sets of legs may be purchased as an accessory. Snap Button To connect leg to chair, depress snap button and insert leg into housing. -
Page 16: Hi/Lo Base (R850)
Hi/Lo base (R850) Seat height To adjust seat height, use foot pedal located at rear of chair. To raise seat, pump downward repeatedly on foot pedal until desired height is achieved (see Figure 15a). To lower seat, lift red safety lock and foot pedal upwards with top of foot until seat descends to desired height. -
Page 17: Footboard
Footboard The footboard provides fi rm support for user’s feet, particularly when seat is raised too high for user’s feet Footboard to touch fl oor. The footboard also serves as a base for ankle straps, sandals, and wedges. It can support Tube latch weight of user during transfers, and/ or can be swung beneath seat for... -
Page 18: Accessories
Accessories Headrest A headrest can be purchased with Knobs either fl at or contoured headpiece. Headrest bar To install headrest, and adjust headrest height, depress white button (A), insert metal headrest bar and raise or lower it to desired setting. Release button and make sure headrest clicks into place Figure 17a (see Figure 17a). -
Page 19: Chest Strap
Chest strap A chest strap can provide anterior Chest support. Two types of chest straps Lateral strap Support can be purchased: one for use with lateral supports, the other for use on its own. Loop Note: The stand-alone chest strap Figure 18a may be used with lateral supports, but will not be in line with lateral supports... -
Page 20: Butterfl Y Harness
Butterfl y harness The butterfl y harness provides Harness Pad anterior support while allowing maximum freedom of movement. To install butterfl y harness insert L-shaped metal clips (A) at the ends of lower harness straps into slots (B) at either side of seat. Press clip fi... -
Page 21: Thigh Belt
Thigh belt A thigh belt can provide additional support and security for user’s thighs, and helps adduct user’s knees. To install thigh belt, unsnap and lift up front of seat pad. Hold metal slide over recessed side of H-slot with belt extending over closest edge and plastic buckle Slide downwards (see Figure 20a). -
Page 22: Pelvic Harness
Pelvic harness Pelvic harness may be used in Pelvic harness place of seatbelt as the primary means of securing user in chair. This alternative to the more typical seatbelt gives a very stable base for developing sitting postural control. Pelvic harness fi rmly positions user’s pelvis by securing hips and upper Slot Clip... -
Page 23: Hip Guides
Hip guides Hip guides provide additional lateral Armrest support to user’s hips, and can be independently adjusted for best fi t. Hip guide Hip guides are clipped to arm supports and can therefore be easily removed along with arm Push supports for transfers. -
Page 24: Abductor
Abductor Abductor can be used to keep user’s knees comfortably apart. Before installing abductor remove leg prompts, if present. Abductor button To install abductor, insert abductor post Abductor slot into slot centered directly beneath front of seat. Reach below slot and depress white abductor button, in order to insert abductor post fully into slot (see Figure 23a). -
Page 25: Leg Prompts
Leg prompts Leg prompts can be used in place of abductor, and provide both abduction and adduction. Before installing leg prompts, remove Leg prompts abductor, if present. To install leg prompts, insert leg prompt post (A) into slot (B) centered directly beneath front of seat. -
Page 26: Ankle Straps
Ankle straps Ankle straps can be used on footboard to secure user’s feet while providing a bounded range of movement (see Figure 25a). Ankle strap Footboard To install ankle strap, place black plastic clip at end of strap beneath T-slot at rear Figure 25a of footrest and pull strap fi... -
Page 27: Sandals And Wedges
Sandals and Wedges Sandals can be used with footboard to provide positive positioning of user’s feet. Adding wedges beneath sandals allows for a custom fi t of sandal height and tilt. Knob Sandal bases come in a left and right pair. -
Page 28: Lumbar And Seat Support Kit
Lumbar and seat support kit The lumbar and seat support kit can Backrest pad be used to custom-cut and fi t extra Lumbar postural support. support The lumbar support is secured behind Seat pad backrest pad for additional low back Seat support support, and the seat support is secured beneath seat pad to help prevent user from... -
Page 29: Push Handles
Push handles Push handles provide an easy Push handle ergonomic way for a caregiver to maneuver chair and transport user. Snap button There is a left and right push handle. To install push handle, depress snap button at bottom of handle and insert it into one Extrusion of the extrusions at rear of backrest. -
Page 30: Tray
Tray Tray provides a fi rm surface for seated activities such as eating and Handle art, and adjusts in height, angle and depth. A softly-rounded rim contains Armrest spills. Tray only attaches to wooden armrests, not forearm prompts. To install tray, fi rst set both wooden armrests to same height and angle. -
Page 31: Maintenance
Cleaning Many of the components of the Rifton Chair can be removed for cleaning. Clean chair by wiping with a damp cloth using soap and water or a mild disinfectant solution. Rinse with a damp cloth and water. Do not use excessive amounts of water. - Page 32 Rifton NY 12471– 0260 To order replacement parts 1. Locate the serial number of the product on the small white label. 2. Have this number available when you call 800.571.8198 for your customer service representative. Use only replacement parts supplied by Rifton Equipment.
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