Rifton E930 User manual

Prone Stander
E930, E940 & E950 Product Manual
E930, E940 & E950
®

2© 2013 Rifton Equipment
Contents
Check your order 3
Warnings and important information 4
Recommended use 5
User and item dimensions 5
Small Prone Stander frame (E930)
Mainboard 6
Footboard 7
Knee board 7
Medium Prone Stander frame (E940)
Mainboard 8
Footboard 9
Large Prone Stander frame (E950)
Mainboard 10
Footboard 11
Accessories
Abductors 12
Tray 14
Hand anchor 15
Sandals & wedges 16
Operation 17
Maintenance, cleaning and warranty 18
Materials and user modifications 19

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Key for EU users
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 reordering of Rifton products and parts.
Check your order
This product is shipped in a single carton. The carton contains:
1. Prone Stander (includes: pair of lateral support blocks, hip strap,
and footboard).
2. Tray (if ordered).
3. Carton containting footboard (E950 only) and accessories for
the Prone Stander.
4. This product manual.
You may not have ordered all of the available accessories, but use the
following diagrams to make sure your order is complete.
If your shipment is incomplete or in any way damaged
on arrival, please call Customer Service, 800.571.8198.

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WARNINGS
• Thoroughly read and understand the information in this product
manual before attempting to use this product. If the procedures and
instructions in this manual are not followed, serious injury could occur.
• A qualified professional must assess the appropriateness and safety of
all equipment for each user.
• This product is intended for use by clients of unreliable judgment. Adult
supervision is required at all times.
• Do not use this product on rough and uneven terrain, around swim-
ming pools, or near stairways.
• All mobility equipment may become unstable when used improperly.
• Straps and supports are provided for the safety of the user and must
be carefully adjusted for comfort and security. The use of straps and
supports must be supervised at all times.
• Restraints – Using straps, trays or supports to restrict a client’s
movement is considered behavioral restraint, which may raise ethical
and legal issues for your facility. Rifton Equipment is not intended for
this use.
• Intended for indoor use only
• Before placing a client in the Prone Stander or doing a transfer, lock all
four casters by setting locks to the “ON” position. For added safety,
it may be wise to have two adults assist with transfers in or out of the
Prone Stander.
IMPORTANT
• Please save this product manual. Additional copies are available
at www.rifton.com

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Recommended use
The Prone Stander is a Class 1 medical device. It provides the benefits of weight-
bearing in an upright posture, abdomen toward the main board. Adjustable
supports promote proper alignment of trunk and lower extremities. The board tilts
from vertical to horizontal with a crank. The tray provides a convenient space for a
communication device or other activity, and has a tool-free angle adjustment.
User and item dimensions
User dimensions – inches (cm) small medium large
Height 25–48 (64–122) 44–59 (112–150) 57–72 (145–183)
Key user dimension: height
Select the appropriate Prone Stander by the user’s
overall height. Choose the model that allows for growth.
Important: User’s weight must not exceed the maximum working load.
Dimensions – inches (cm) E930 small E940 medium E950 large
Board length 23½ – 16 without kneeboard
60 – 41 with kneeboard
30 (76) 39 (99)
Board width (top / bottom) 12½ /12½ (32 / 32) 11/16 (28 / 41) 15 /19 (38 / 48)
Top of board to footboard 18–35 (46–89) 33–43½ (84–110) 42–55 (38 / 48)
Height when horizontal 29½ (75) 29½ (75) 31½ (80)
Height when vertical 38½ (98) 45½ (116) 60 (152)
Distance between lateral supports 8–16 (20–41) 8–16 (20– 41) 12–22 (30–56)
Base width 24 (61) 26 (66) 30 (76)
Base length 35 (89) 39 (99) 43 (109)
Tray inside width (widest point) 22½ (57) 22½ (57) 29½ (75)
Tray inside length 17½ (44) 17½ (44) 17½ (44)
Max. working load in lbs (kg) 100 (45) 150 (68) 200 (91)
CAUTION
The Prone Stander is not recommended for use as a transportation device.

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Mainboard
Trunk lateral blocks
Lateral blocks (A) ship in
reverse position.
To reposition lateral blocks:
• Loosen knobs (C) and slide blocks out
from under the clamp.
• Rotate blocks into correct position and
replace them under the clamp.
• Retighten knobs (see Figure 6b).
Use knobs (C) to adjust the blocks
laterally and vertically, and to pivot them
approximately 30°.
Make sure lateral blocks are clear of tray
when adjusting board angle.
Support straps
To reposition support straps (B):
• Loosen knobs (D).
• Slide straps up or down.
• Retighten knobs.
Board positioning
The mainboard, knee board, and footboard
slide independently on a tubular steel track,
clamping with knobs (E).
Board tilt
The angle of the board is controlled by a
handcrank (F). This sets the board at any
angle from horizontal to vertical. Adjust-
ments can take place at any time once the
user is secure.
The board position indicator (G) is a direct
angle indicator that is attached at the
pivot point.
Small Prone Stander frame (E930)
Figure 6a. Mainboard of E930 Prone Stander,
with round abductor with hip stablizer installed.
Figure 6b
C
D
G
F
E
A
B
Figure 6c

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Footboard
The footboard is shipped in the reverse
position on the tube. Reposition by
removing knob (A) and clamp (B). Rotate
footboard into correct position, replace
clamp and knob and re-tighten
(see Figure 7a).
Figure 7a
Figure 7b
D
C
Figure 7c. The knee board with knee lateral
blocks and round abduction block. Abduction
blocks can be attached on the mainboard or on
the knee board.
Knee board
To remove the knee board for small
children, loosen knob (C) until the plated
clamp can rotate 90°, freeing the knee
board. If abductors were used on the knee
board attach them to the mainboard.
Lower the mainboard to its lowest position,
and raise the footboard so that the top of
the mainboard reaches the user’s chest.
Knee lateral support blocks
To attach the knee lateral blocks, loosen
knobs (D), slide lateral blocks onto knee
board and re-tighten knobs.
Knee lateral blocks can also be adjusted
vertically using knobs (D).
A
B
Notice: When replacing the knee
board, the wooden clamp block goes
down, and the slot for abductors up
(see Figure 7b).

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Medium Prone Stander frame (E940)
Figure 8a
Mainboard
Trunk lateral blocks
Lateral blocks (A) ship in reverse position.
1. To reposition lateral blocks:
• Loosen knobs (c) and slide blocks out
from under the clamp.
• Rotate blocks into correct position
and replace them under the clamp.
• Retighten knobs (see Figure 8b).
2. Extra set of lateral blocks are installed in
the same manner
Use knobs (C) to adjust lateral blocks
laterally and vertically, and to pivot blocks
approximately 30°.
Make sure lateral blocks are clear of tray
when adjusting board angle.
Hip strap
Hip strap (B) attaches with knobs (D). Slide
up or down for best location. Strap can be
positioned above or below support blocks.
Board position
The mainboard slides independently
on a tubular steel track, clamping with
knobs (E).
Board tilt
The angle of the board is controlled by
a handcrank (F). This sets the board at
any angle from horizontal to vertical.
Adjustments can take place at any time
once the user is secure.
The board position indicator (G) is a direct
angle indicator that is attached at the
pivot point.
Figure 8b
A
A
C
C
D
D
B
B
Figure 8c
E
E
F
F
G
G

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Footboard
The footboard is shipped attached in the
reverse position to the stander. Reposition
by removing knob (A) and clamp (B). Rotate
footboard into correct position, replace
clamp and knob and retighten.
Figure 9a
A
B
B

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Figure 10a
Mainboard
Trunk lateral blocks
Lateral blocks (A) ship in reverse position.
1. To reposition lateral blocks
• Loosen knobs (c) and slide blocks out
from under the clamp.
• Rotate blocks into correct position
and replace them under the clamp.
• Retighten knobs (see Figure 10b).
2. Extra set of lateral blocks are attached in
the same manner.
Use knobs (C) to adjust lateral blocks
laterally and vertically, and to pivot blocks
approximately 30°.
Make sure lateral blocks are clear of tray
when adjusting board angle.
Hip strap
Hip strap (B) attaches with knobs (D). Slide
up or down for best location. Strap can be
positioned above or below support blocks.
Board tilt
The angle of the board is controlled by
a handcrank (F). This sets the board at
any angle from horizontal to vertical.
Adjustments can take place at any time
once the user is secure.
The board position indicator (G) is a
direct angle indicator that is attached at
the pivot point.
Figure 10b
A
A
C
C
D
D
B
B
Figure 10c
Large Prone Stander frame (E950)
F
F
G
G

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Footboard
Unpack footboard and slide it up onto
square tubing of frame. Push spring
buttons (A) at ends of frame legs so that
footboard tubes slide over them.
The footboard adjusts vertically, sliding on
the square tubing of the frame.
Spring buttons (A) in the frame lock the
footboard at different heights.
Figure 11a
A
A
Notice: Single slot on footboard
should face out, away from mainboard.

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Figure 12a
Accessories
Abductors
Round abduction block
To attach the round abduction block (see
Figure 12a), remove the knob and place
abductor where appropriate. Re-tighten
knobs securely.
Depending on the need of the user, the
positioning of the abduction block will
vary. Check the range of adjustment before
positioning the user.
Collar for round abduction block
To attach the collar (see Figure 12b) to the
round abduction block, wrap around and
fasten snaps.
Knee lateral blocks
Attach the knee blocks (see Figure 12c) by
removing knobs (E) and tightening behind
board, with washer between knob and
board.
Knee blocks can be repositioned using
knobs (E).
Adjustable abduction wedge
(E940 & E950)
To attach the adjustable abduction wedge
to the stander (see Figure 12d), remove the
knob and one washer off each threaded
stud. Place the abduction wedge in the
appropriate slot with one washer on each
threaded stud between the abduction
wedge and the Prone Stander. Replace
washers and knobs on the threaded studs
underneath board and tighten securely.
To adjust the width of abduction, raise
one wing of the wedge to expose the
adjustment screw (A). Turn screw out to
increase abduction. Raise the second wing
and adjust it in the same way.
Figure 12b
Figure 12d
A
A
E
E
Figure 12c

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Figure 13a
Adjustable abduction wedge
with hip stabilizer
E940 & E950 (see Figure 13a)
Remove knobs and washers (B) from
threaded studs. With knob (D) pointing
down, slide threaded studs through
appropriate slot in board. Replace knobs
and washers on threaded studs at the back
of the board and tighten firmly.
Adjust vertically using knobs (B). Move
hip stabilizer horizontally by loosening and
securing knob (D). Vertical adjustments to
the hip stabilizer alone are controlled by
knob (C).
Adjust the amount of abduction by shortening
or lengthening the adjustment screws
underneath the wings of the adjustment
wedge (see Figure 12d).
Hip Stabilizer
B
B
C
C
D
D
Figure 13b
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Hip stabilizer
Round abductor with hip stabilizer
E930 & E940 (see Figure 13b)
Remove knobs and washers (A). Attach the
two bolts (B) on the Prone Stander where
appropriate, with knob (C) pointing down.
Replace washers and knobs behind the
board and tighten.
Adjust vertically using knobs (A). Move
hip stabilizer horizontally by loosening and
securing knob (C). Vertical adjustments to
the hip stabilizer alone are controlled by
knob (D).
The round abductor with hip stabilizer
may be attached to the board before or
after positioning the user. Once the round
abductor is attached, the hip stabilizer
can be removed for transfers by loosening
knob (D).
Position the abductor between the thighs
above the knees. The proper position for
the hip stabilizer is at the back of the hips
(sacral area), snug enough to keep the hips
against the board.

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Figure 14a
Tray
Attaching the tray
(see Figures 14a, 14b & 14c)
1. Lock the casters.
2. Turn the handcrank until the prone
stander is nearly vertical.
3. Hold the tray in front of you with the
adjustable brace (A) down.
4. Place the hook (B) into the slot on the
mast of the stander.
5. Hold the tray by the latches and pull
latch handles out (C). Clip latches into
ends of black tubular cross piece (D) at
the top of mainboard.
6. Make sure that tray is securely fastened
and latches are clipped in place.
Adjusting the tray
Use knob (A) to adjust the angle of the
tray. Be sure to tighten knob securely
after adjusting.
A
A
Figure 14b. Tray hook going into slot on mast
B
B
Figure 14c
C
C
D
D

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Hand anchor
Recommended use
Hand anchors can be used on the Prone
Stander tray. They give the client an anchor
to control excessive movement of the arms
and encourage stabilization of the shoulder
girdle. The client may hold on with both
hands for stabilization training or with one
hand keeping the other hand free.
Operation
On a clean smooth Rifton table or tray,
press down on suction cup of hand
Anchor and turn handhold clockwise
until secure. To remove, turn handhold
counterclockwise.
WARNING
• This accessory is intended
for use on Rifton trays only
and is not to be used as a primary
support or as a standing support.
CAUTION
• Suction cup may release.
• Do not use on thin glass.
Notice: Surface must be very smooth
and completely clean to get a strong
seal. If suction cup does not hold
well, wipe with a damp cloth or
apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly
around the rim of the rubber pad to
enhance the vacuum.

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Sandals and wedges
Attaching sandals
1. Remove knobs and washers from sandal.
Insert bolts through slots in footboard.
2. Replace washers and knobs and
tighten securely (C).
To adjust sandals
1. Loosen the knobs (C).
2. Move the sandals to the
desired position.
3. Retighten the knobs.
4. The sandal height can be built up, or a
toe/heel angle achieved, by using one or
more wedges.
Adding sandal wedges
To add a wedge:
1. Unlatch white latch (D) and remove the
sandal from the base.
2. Place the wedge over the base and latch
it into place. Any number of wedges can
be added.
3. Put the sandal on top, and latch it. Showing E930 and E940 footboard with sandals
and wedges.
Showing E950 footboard with sandals
and wedges.
D
C
C
D
D

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Operation
1. Lock all casters and set the foot board height to approximate position, as low as
possible for the user’s sense of security. The top of the mainboard should reach
the user's chest.
2. Crank mainboard to appropriate angle. This depends on whether the user is
transfering from a bed, wheelchair, or other position.
3. Open straps on mainboard and move lateral blocks out as far as possible.
4. Set sandals to approximate positions and open the straps.
5. Assist the user to standing position with the help of a second person if
appropriate. Maintain complete support as you fasten the hook-and-loop
straps.
6. Position lateral blocks as required.
7. Fine-tune all adjustments, starting with the sandals. Tighten all knobs.
8. Adjustment of the tilt angle with the handcrank can take place at any time once
the user is securely in the stander.
9. Support blocks can be attached at the same vertical position as the straps.
Move the support blocks from under their original clamp to the clamp
for the straps by sliding the bracket under the strap clamp and tightening
the knobs.
CAUTION
For safety, keep all four casters locked at all times, whether the Prone
Stander is occupied or unoccupied, except when actually moving it.
To prevent accidents:
1. For heavy or larger clients, two caregivers may be needed to safely
transfer the client in or out of the stander.
2. Use care when transfering a client. Keep the caster brakes locked at all
times while the stander is in use.
3. Never leave client unattended. Make sure all straps are securely fastened.

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Maintenance
This product is designed and tested for an expected life of 5 years when used
and maintained in accordance with this manual. At all times, users must ensure
that the product remains in a safe and useable condition, including regular
maintenance and inspections as specified in the manual. To prevent structural
failures and SERIOUS INJURIES, do not use Rifton components and products
for any purpose other than for their intended use. Inspect Rifton components
and products regularly for loose or missing screws or rivets, metal fatigue,
cracks, broken welds, missing attachments, loose staples and general instability.
Immediately remove from use when any condition develops that might make
operation unsafe. Replace or repair components or products that are damaged
or appear to be unstable. Use only Rifton authorized replacement parts. Order
information for replacement parts is provided on the back of this product manual.
Every month, check lubrication of the threaded rod which drives tilting mecha-
nism. If it seems dry, apply general purpose grease with a brush to the length of
the rod.
Twice a year check bolts securing crosspieces of frame and tighten if necessary.
Cleaning
Remove sandals, straps and pads. Clean wood, metal, and pads with disinfectant
wipes or a solution of up to 10% bleach. Do not use excessive amounts of water.
Warranty Statement
If a Rifton product breaks or fails in service during the first year, we will replace it
free of charge.

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Materials
• Steel hardware items (nuts, bolts, screws, etc) are typically zinc or nickel plated,
or stainless steel.
• Upholstery items (pads, support blocks, padded prompts, etc) are typically
fire-retardant polyurethane foam with a fire-retardant cover made from
expanded vinyl.
• Frames are typically steel or aluminum tubing, welded together, and
coated with a baked-on paint finish. Some frame components may also be
stainless steel.
• Tires are tubeless, filled with polyurethane foam, and do not require inflation.
• Straps are typically made of polypropylene or nylon webbing.
• Wooden components are typically birch plywood, solid maple, or laminated
hardwood veneers, finished with a clear polyurethane lacquer.
• Tabletops are typically high-pressure laminate (Formica).
• Plastic components are typically injection molded from a variety of
industrial resins.
All materials are latex, lead and phthalates free.
User modifications
CAUTION: Rifton Equipment cannot accept responsibility for any modifications
or alterations made to our components or products after they leave our premises.
Customers modifying or altering our components or products, or using them
in conjunction with products from other manufacturers, do so at their own risk
since we are unable to validate the safety and efficacy of the modified or altered
product. The modification or alteration of our components and products, or the
use of our components or products in conjunction with products from other
manufacturers, may make the components and products unsafe, which could
result in SERIOUS INJURIES.

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Rifton Contact Information
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PO Box 260
Rifton NY 12471–0260
Fax
800.865.4674
Phone
800.571.8198
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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.
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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