Rifton E420 User manual

Supine Stander
E420 & E430 Product Manual
E430 Large Supine stander
E420 Small Supine stander

2© 2010 by Community Products, LLC
Contents
Warnings and important information 4
Recommended use 5
User and item dimensions 5
Check your order 6
Basic Item components
Headboard 7
Footboard 8
Small Supine Stander mainboard (E420) 9
Large Supine Stander mainboard (E430) 11
Accessories
Tray 13
Hand anchors 14
Arm anchors 15
Abduction blocks 16
Operation 17
Maintenance 18
Cleaning 18
Materials 19
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.

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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.
• Correct use of this product requires the prior approval and ongoing
guidance of a qualified therapist or physician.
• This product is intended for use by children of immature judgment.
Adult supervision is required at all times.
• Do not use this product on rough and uneven terrain, around
swimming 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 child’s
movement is considered behavioral restraint, which may raise ethical
and legal issues for your facility. Rifton Equipment is not intended for
this use.
IMPORTANT
• Please save this product manual. Additional copies are available
at www.rifton.com
• Please refer to the Rifton product catalog for our full warranty, or
visit www.rifton.com

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Recommended use
The E430 and E420 Supine Standers support the user in the standing position. The
Supine Stander differs from a tilt table in that it allows much greater control of
the head, trunk, pelvis, knees, and feet while allowing variable weight-bearing. It
is especially suitable for users who lack sufficient anti-gravity control of the head
and shoulder girdle.
For users who have sufficient head and upper trunk control, the headboard folds
down to encourage independence.
The E430 large Supine Stander is recommended for children/adults between 46"
and 72" (117 cm – 183 cm) tall and up to 250 lbs.
The E420 small Supine Stander is recommended for children/adults between 30"
and 50" (75 cm – 25 cm) tall and up to 100 lbs.
User and item dimensions
The Supine Stander is not a transportation device.
User dimensions (inches) small large
Height 30–50 46 –72
Key user dimension: height
Select the appropriate 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.
Item dimensions (inches) small large
Board length and width 51 x 16½ 71 x 19
Distance between lateral supports 7–13 9 –16
Height when horizontal 28½ 21–30
Height when vertical 54½ 74
Base length and width 37½ x 27 46½ x 29½
Max. working load (lbs.) 100 250

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Check your order
This product comes in a single carton, containing:
1. Supine Stander (includes: head pad, pair of head support blocks, body pad,
chest strap, armrests, hip strap, pair of lateral support blocks, knee straps, and
a foot board).
2. Accessories for the Supine Stander.
3. This product guide.
You may not have ordered all of the available accessories, but use the diagrams
that follow to confirm that 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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Basic item components
Figure 7a
Headboard
Installing headboard
Lift the headboard, slide the cleat (A)
into frame slot, and tighten the
cleat knob (B) (see Figure 7a).
Installing head support blocks
1. Loosen two knobs on the head support
adjusting clamp (C).
2. Remove the support block with curved
bracket (D), turn it upright, and insert
bracket into clamp.
3. Slide curved bracket into clamp past
the safety dimples to desired spacing.
Brackets must overlap if spacing of less
than 8" is required.
4. Tighten both knobs (C) to secure head
support block.
5. Repeat this procedure on the second
head support block.
Adjusting headboard
Position headboard by raising it and sliding
cleat (A) into the frame slot. Tighten cleat
knob (B). If headboard is not needed,
slide cleat up, tighten knob, and fold the
headboard down.
Adjusting head support blocks
Loosen the two knobs on the clamp, slide
the block to the desired position, and
tighten knobs securely.
Figure 7b. Headboard with head support
blocks installed.
C
C
Note: If you are using the Supine
Stander for a child whose head does
not extend above the main board,
remove the head support blocks and
the two clamps. Remount the clamps
in the top slots of the main board.
Install the head support blocks as
described above.
WARNINGS
The headboard must be in place
before tilting user to a horizontal
position. When adjusting the
headboard, make sure that the
area where it contacts the main
board is clear.
D
D
A
A
B
B

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Footboard
Installing sandals
Either large or medium sandals can be
mounted to the footboard.
1. Insert carriage bolts with bushings
through the bottom of the footboard.
2. Insert sandal base onto bolts and
adjust sandal before tightening
knobs (A) securely (see Figure 8a).
3. Place sandal onto base and lock into
place with latch (B).
Adjusting sandals
To adjust sandals, loosen knobs (A), move
sandals to the desired position, and tighten
knobs. Sandal height can be built up or a
toe/heel angle achieved by using one or
more wedges.
(see Figures 8a and 8b)
Installing sandal wedges
To add a wedge, unlatch and remove
sandal from the base, place wedge over the
base and latch it into place; any number of
wedges can be added. Place and latch the
sandal on top of the wedges.
Adjusting footboard
The footboard can be adjusted to
accommodate users of varying heights.
Loosen the clamp knobs (C), move board
to the desired height, and tighten knobs
securely. For the user’s security, footboard
is best left as close as possible to the floor
(see Figure 8b).
Adjusting the casters
Swivel casters allow the Supine Stander
to be moved easily. The foot-operated
brake, locks both the wheel and the
swivel simultaneously.
WARNINGS
• The footboard must be in
place before tilting the user to a
vertical position.
• The footboard has a potential
crush point. It must be correctly
positioned, the height adjusted,
and the knobs tightened securely
before placing a user on the board.
CAUTION
For safety, all four casters should be
locked at all times, whether the item
is occupied or unoccupied. Unlock the
casters only when moving the Supine
Stander from one location to another.
To lock caster, depress the bottom
part of brake. To unlock, push the top
part of brake forward.
A
A
B
B
Figure 8a
C
C
Figure 8b
A
A

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Adjusting the mainboard
The hand crank (A) controls the transfer
height adjustment and the tilt angle of
the mainboard. By turning the crank, the
board will begin to tilt. Continue to turn
the crank until the desired angle is reached
(see Figure 9a).
Installing lateral support blocks
Lateral support blocks (B) ship
unassembled. Follow instructions below to
install the lateral support blocks.
1. Remove knob and plastic washer,
leaving rubber washer on support block.
2. Slide bolt of support block through slot
in board.
3. Replace knob (C) and plastic washer on
bolt on back of board, and tighten knob
(C) securely (see Figure 9b).
Adjusting support blocks
and straps
Any support block or strap can be adjusted
in and out or up and down. Loosen the
appropriate knobs, slide the block or strap
to the desired position, and tighten the
knobs securely.
To completely remove a support block or
strap, loosen the clamp knobs enough
to slide the bracket out past the safety
dimples, or loosen knobs completely
and remove the block or strap.
The block or strap can then be moved to
a different set of clamps and the knobs
tightened securely.
Figure 9a
NOTE: Tilt angle is indicated on the
board angle label. This can be used
to record the correct angle setting for
each user.
Figure 9b
B
B
C
C
Small Supine Stander mainboard
(E420)
Board
angle label
A
A

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Adjusting hip strap
It is possible to place the hip strap (A) in
line with the lateral support block. Simply
loosen the clamp knobs enough to allow
the hip strap bracket to lie on top of the
lateral support block. Then tighten clamp
knobs securely.
Adjusting knee straps
To adjust height of knee strap, pull
back of strap away from hook-and-loop
fabric at back of the mainboard, slide
strap to the desired height, and resecure
hook-and-loop fabric.
Adjusting arm rests
To adjust height of armrest, loosen both
knobs (B), slide armrest to desired position,
and tighten knobs securely. To adjust angle
of armrest, loosen the bottom knob only,
lift or lower front of armrest to desired
position, and tighten knob securely
(see Figure 10a). WARNINGS
• The strap safety closures (C) must
be secured when in use.
• The armrest has a potential crush
point. Care should be taken when
adjusting armrest while a user is in
the stander. After adjustment, be
sure knobs are tightened securely.
B
B
A
A
C
C
Figure 10a