Rifton R120 Product Manual

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  • Page 1 Tricycle R120, R130 & R140 Product Manual ®...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Trunk support system Backrest pad Seat and parking brake Handlebar and handbrake Accessories Headrest and front guide bar Rear steering bar Abductor and communication tray Stationary stand Operation Maintenance and cleaning Warranty, materials and user modifi cations © 2014 Rifton Equipment...
  • Page 3: 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 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 of range of motion and strength, or for recreational purposes for children and adolescents with disabilities. Chain drive from pedals to 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 care-givers 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: Basic Components

    Basic components Trunk support system To prevent falls, WARNING strangulation, head entrapment or other injuries: • Always use seatbelt and lateral supports when butterfl y harness is in use. • Ensure correct adjustment and positioning of the butterfl y harness at each use (see Figure 6a).
  • Page 7: Backrest Pad

    necessary adjustments to the lateral supports (see Figure 6b). 3. If desired, clip on butterfl y harness (H) using the ring attachment points (D and I) and adjust strap lengths with strap adjusters (J) (see Figure 6b). Backrest pad Attaching: 1.
  • Page 8: Handlebar And Handbrake

    Recommended use: A conventional handlebar (see Figure 8a) or loop handlebar (see Figure 8b) can be used with your Rifton tricycle. Hand brake (C) allows the user to slow and stop the tricycle. Figure 8a (Conventional handlebar) Adjusting the conventional handlebar: (see Figure 8a) ⅝...
  • Page 9: Accessories

    Accessories Headrest Two headrests are available for use with the trunk support system only. One is fl at the other contoured. Attaching: Headrest bar Press white oval button (A) and insert metal headrest bar into slot (see Figure 9a). Release button to engage headrest and click into place.
  • Page 10: Rear Steering Bar

    Before attaching, check the size numbers on the short tube of the rear steering bar to ensure that the rear steering bar is the correct size for the tricycle (R120, R130, or R140). Attaching: (see Figure 10b) The clamp (F) cannot be attached with the handlebar in its lowest position.
  • Page 11: Abductor And Communication Tray

    Abductor Recommended use: The abductor is for children who require knee separation or abduction. Attaching: Place abductor onto tubes with large end of bracket facing down. Bracket fi ts snugly onto slanted frame tubes (see Figure 11a). Figure 11a Communication tray To prevent falls and CAUTION injury, do not use the...
  • Page 12: Stationary Stand

    2. Lift the tricycle’s rear axle into the correct notch on the stand (see Figure 12c). Use the lowest position for the R120 (small), the middle for the R130 (medium), and the highest for the R140 (large) Rifton Tricycle. Figure 12b...
  • Page 13: 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.) Approximate the optimal position for the handlebar, and make sure the handlebar is out of the way prior to transfer.
  • Page 14: Maintenance And 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 15: Warranty, Materials And User Modifi Cations

    Warranty Statement If a Rifton product breaks or fails in service during the fi rst 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 16 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 modifi cations are correctly and safely completed.

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