Rifton E-Pacer K660 User manual

K660 Product Manual
E-Pacer
K660 Product Manual

2© 2017 Rifton Equipment
Contents
Safety messages 3-4
Key for users and important information 4
Recommended use and user and item dimensions 5
Check your order and basic item 6
Body support system 7
Battery box 8-9
Base frame expansion system 10
Casters 11
Accessories
Front handle 12
Scale 13-14
Gait tracker 15
Thigh straps, pelvic support, hip positioner
and odometer 16
Forearm supports 17-18
Arm platforms 18-19
Switch pole 19
Operation and transfers 20-22
Battery charger 23
Troubleshooting 24
Technical data 25
Maintenance and cleaning 26
Warranty, materials and user modifications 27

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• Thoroughly read and understand the information in this product manual before
attempting to use this product. If the procedures and instructions in this product manual
are not followed, serious injury or death could occur.
• The E-Pacer may not be appropriate for all clients. The client’s therapist or physician
should assess the appropriateness and safety of the E-Pacer for each user. For example:
○The E-Pacer must only be used for clients who meet the weight and height limits
specified in this manual.
○Clients will experience some pressure to soft tissues when lifted with the E-Pacer. It
may not be appropriate for individuals with fragile skin.
• The E-Pacer should be operated only by and under the direct supervision of a qualified
caregiver who has reviewed and understands this manual.
• To prevent falls and injuries:
○Do not use the E-Pacer on rough or uneven terrain, around swimming pools or near
stairways.
○Stop lifting immediately if the body support system slides up under the armpits while
lifting. This may be caused by slippery outer clothing, a client with low muscle tone or
a body shape and size that is inappropriate for the E-Pacer.
○Lift the client no higher than is necessary to perform the intended transfer.
○Always retract the base legs when maneuvering the E-Pacer while it is supporting a
client in the seated posture; expand the base only when necessary.
○When using the E-Pacer for walking support, the base frame should be expanded to
increase sideways stability if required by the condition or stature of a particular client;
the caregiver must make this judgment on an individual basis.
○Never leave a client unattended in the E-Pacer.
○Ensure the use of straps and supports at all times. Straps and supports are provided
for the safety of the user and must be carefully adjusted for comfort and security.
○The E-Pacer may be equipped with a non-removable back belt with a single safety
buckle, or a removable back belt with two safety buckles. Always ensure that the
back belt is in place and that both release tabs on all buckles are fully latched before
initiating a lift or transfer.
○When the E-Pacer is used in the posterior configuration, with the client facing
rearward in the device, the client can access the back belt safety buckle. The E-Pacer
should not be used in the posterior configuration with clients of unreliable judgment
who may unintentionally release the safety buckle while supported by the device. The
caregiver must assess whether posterior use is appropriate for an individual client.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT
Please save this product manual for future reference. Additional copies are
available at http://www.rifton.com/customer-service/product-manuals.
○For safe use of the E-Pacer, prior to initiating a transfer, move the origin and
destination of the transfer as close to each other as possible. For example: a client
who is to be transferred from a wheelchair to a toilet should be wheeled close to the
toilet prior to lifting to minimize time spent in transfer. Never use the E-Pacer for long
distance transport of a lifted client.
• Using straps, trays, or supports to restrict a client’s movement is considered behavioral
restraint. Rifton products are not intended for this use.
• This product is intended for indoor use only and must not be used in or around water
other than for bathing and shower transfers in accordance with instructions provided.
• To avoid pinching or crushing:
○Ensure that all hands and feet are clear of the vertical lifting column before activating
the up/down switch.
○Ensure that all hands and feet are clear of the base frame expansion system and the
base legs before expanding or retracting the base.
• To prevent head and neck injury, never use the E-Pacer to lift a client within a vertically
confined space such as inside a vehicle; always check that adequate head clearance
exists before initiating a lift or transfer.
• Never use a broken or damaged E-Pacer. Regular maintenance in accordance with this
manual is necessary for safe use of the E-Pacer.
WARNING
Key for 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 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.

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Recommended use
The E-Pacer is a Class 1 medical device. It is a mobility and transfer device. As a mobility
device it helps a caregiver raise a client to a standing position, and then provides support
for standing or ambulation. For transfers it enables a qualified caregiver to lift a client in
the seated posture and transfer the client between wheelchairs, chairs, toilets, beds or
therapy tables.
User and item dimensions
User dimensions – inches (cm)
Key user dimension: Girth
Girth: 22 – 60 (56 – 152)
Important: User’s weight and height must not exceed:
maximum height: 77 (196), maximum weight: 350 lbs (160 kg)
Key dimensions – inches (cm) K660 E-Pacer
E-Pacer overall length 44 ¾ (113.5)
E-Pacer overall width 31 ½ –51 ¾ (80 –131.5)
E-Pacer overall height 32 ¾ min. – 59 max.
(83.5 –150)
E-Pacer weight – lbs (kg) 72 (32.5)
Turning diameter 50 (127)
Floor to top of base leg 8 ¾ (22.5)
Min. user armpit height (when standing or ambulating) 31 ½ (80)
Max. user height (when standing or ambulating) 77 (196)
Max. working load – lbs (kg) 350 (160)

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Check your order
Please check that your E-Pacer has been outfitted as you ordered it. Every E-Pacer comes
with a battery and a battery charger.
All accessories are retrofittable with the exception of the scale, which must be ordered at
the time of purchase. Please follow the instructions included in this manual to ensure that
your E-Pacer is assembled and used correctly.
If your shipment is incomplete or in any way damaged on arrival,
please call Customer Service, 800.571.8198.
Basic item
Scale (optional)
Body support
system
Battery box
with built-in
Up/down
switch
Expansion
handle
Base legs
Vertical
lifting
column
Electronic
actuator

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To avoid injury, never
operate the E-Pacer
without the back belt in place. Always
ensure that both release tabs on all
buckles are fully latched before initiating
a lift or transfer.
The E-Pacer’s body support system includes
the body support pads, patient hand
grips, ring clips, and the back belt and
buckle (see figure 7a). Rifton also offers
an alternative back belt with a clip at both
ends for easy removal and sanitation (see
figure 7c).
The back belt has a dual action safety
buckle to prevent accidental release. Press
the two release tabs simultaneously to
release (see figure 7b).
If your E-Pacer is equipped with a
removable back belt, first clip the non-
adjustable end of the back belt into the
buckle on the client’s right, with the silver
slider facing out. Then clip the adjustable
end of the strap on the left to secure client
(see figure 7c).
The following can also be attached to the
body support system, depending on how
the E-Pacer is to be used:
• Thigh straps (see figure 16a, and p. 21
for use)
• Pelvic support (see figure 16b and 16c,
and p. 22 for use)
• Hip positioner (see figure 16d)
• Forearm supports (see pp. 17 – 18)
• Arm platforms (see pp. 18– 19)
Figure 7a
Figure 7b
Body support system
WARNING
Figure 7c

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WARNING
Battery Box
To prevent inadvertent
operation of the
up/down switch when the E-Pacer is not
in use, press the E-Stop button (A) to
disconnect the battery.
The battery box houses the microprocessor
and rechargeable battery which power and
control the E-Pacer’s electric actuator.
Up/down arrows (B) on the battery box
control the E-Pacer’s vertical movement
(see Figure 9a).
To insert the battery, slide it into the
battery box, then push the battery back
until it clicks into place. To remove it,
squeeze the lever on the back and lift it out
(see Figure 9b).
To prevent long-term
battery damage, remove
the battery from the battery box and place
it in the charger every night, even if the
battery level indicator is still green.
Battery level indicator
To prevent injury:
• Charge or change the battery
immediately if the battery level light
turns red; do not attempt further lifts
or transfers with a red light.
• Prior to every use of the E-Pacer,
activate the up/down button to turn on
the battery level light, and verify that
the light is green. If it is not, change or
charge the battery.
The battery level light indicates the charge
remaining in the battery (see Figure 9c).
A green light means the charge level is
adequate for use, yellow indicates that the
battery should be charged soon, and red
indicates a very low charge. An audible
beep indicates that the battery is entirely
depleted. A fully charged battery will give
approximately 70 complete lift cycles.
NOTICE
Figure 9a
Figure 9b
Figure 9c
CAUTION
A
A
B
B

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To prevent damage to the
battery, charge it when
the light turns yellow. The indicator light
will extinguish 10 minutes after the last
activation of the up/down switch. It will
turn on again if the up/down switch is used
or if a battery is inserted into the battery
box.
If the battery level becomes critically low,
indicated by the battery level light turning
red, the microprocessor will disable the
up/down switch. However, the emergency
lowering button will continue to function.
The emergency lowering button will continue
to function even if the battery level has
dropped below the threshold for operation
of the up/down switch. It overrides all other
inputs.
To prevent injury, all
caregivers should
become familiar with the location and
operation of the emergency stop button
and the emergency lowering button
before using the E-Pacer.
Emergency stop button
To stop the E-Pacer motor in the event
of an emergency, press the round red
emergency stop button located on the front
of the battery box (see Figure 10a). Twist it
clockwise to reset it.
Emergency lowering button
The emergency lowering button (A),
located on the front of the battery box,
provides a means of lowering the body
support if the up/down switch fails.
Press the emergency lowering button to
lower the body support as required (see
Figure 10b).
NOTICE
CAUTION
Figure 10a
Figure 10b
A
A

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Base frame
expansion system
To avoid injury, ensure
that all hands and feet
are clear of the expansion handle and the
base legs before expanding or retracting
the base.
The base frame expansion system
adjusts the width of the base frame from
31”– 50½” (79 cm– 128 cm). It expands
so that clients can be lifted from wide
chairs and wheelchairs, and retracts for
maneuverability, and to enable the E-Pacer
to pass through narrow doorways.
Swing the expansion handle to the right to
expand the frame, and to the left to close it
(see Figure 10a).
WARNING
Figure 10a
Tip: Disengage direction locks prior to
moving the expansion handle.

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Casters
Adjustments (see figure 10b)
Swivel lock (A) prevents the caster from
swiveling.
• To engage the swivel lock: press
button (A).
• To disengage, press button (B).
Locking all four casters will keep the client
traveling in a straight line.
Locking the rear casters (those behind the
client) will help stabilize the client, while
still allowing for turning.
To engage caster brake (C), press lower
part of brake pedal. To release the brake,
press upper part of brake pedal.
To engage caster drag rotate dial (D).
Directional lock (E) allows the caster to
turn in one direction only, helpful for clients
who may involuntarily roll backward while
trying to walk. To engage the directional
lock:
• Push lever down until it snaps into place.
• When the directional lock is engaged,
the caster or wheel will make a clicking
noise while moving forward, and lock
when pushed backward.
Figure 10b
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E

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Accessories
Front handle
To prevent pinching or
crushing, ensure that
all hands and feet are clear of the vertical
lifting column before activating the up/
down switch.
The front handle enables a caregiver
to maneuver the E-Pacer. It includes the
up/down switch (A), located on top of the
right hand-grip, which adjusts the height of
the body support. Push the rocker switch
up to raise the body support and down to
lower it (see Figure 12a).
Attaching
The front handle is removed for shipping
and must be attached to the E-Pacer frame
with four bolts:
1. With the Allen wrench found in the
accessory carton, remove the four bolts
from the cover plate and take it off (see
Figure 12b).
2. Hold the front handle against the
attachment point as shown (see Figure
12c), insert the bolts in the holes, and
tighten them snugly with the Allen
wrench, starting with the top bolts.
3. Insert the electrical jack plug into its
receptacle on the actuator control box
(see Figure 12d). The release tab on the
plug must be facing towards you.
WARNING
Figure 12a
Figure 12b
Figure 12c
Figure 12d
A
A

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Scale
The scale has two purposes: it can be
used to measure a client’s weight, and
to measure the weight a client is bearing
during ambulation.
To use the scale, turn on the display and
use the lb/kg button to display either
pounds or kilograms. Before approaching
the client who will be weighed, attach
all the components you will need for this
particular client, (leg straps, arm supports,
etc.) and then press the ZERO button to
zero the scale. Proceed to lift the client.
Once a client is completely supported by
the E-Pacer, the client’s weight will be
displayed (see Figure 13a).
There are two ways to measure
weight-bearing during ambulation:
Method 1: Turn on and zero the scale
as previously described. Once the client
is lifted and in the walking position, the
weight displayed is the amount of weight
that the E-Pacer is bearing.
Method 2: Using the thigh supports and
the seated transfer procedure, lift the client
with the E-Pacer. With the client’s full
weight displayed on the scale, press the
zero button. Next, re-position the client
for ambulation. The weight the client is
bearing will be displayed as a negative
number.
To replace the scale batteries, push
outward on the small tab at the rear of the
scale housing and lift the battery cover (a
small, flat head screwdriver inserted into
the slot at the back of the lid may be used
to gently pry it up). Insert fresh AA Alkaline
batteries; the cells must be oriented as
shown by the inscription in each battery
receptacle (see Figure 13b).
Figure 13a
Figure 13b

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Scale Information
• To obtain an accurate weight measurement, the client must be lifted clear of all weight-
bearing surfaces, and the feet or legs must not be in contact with the base frame of the
E-Pacer.
• The scale uses four AA Alkaline batteries. The battery life is approximately 100 hours of
continuous use, or approximately 500 weight recordings.
• The scale will automatically turn off if it does not sense a change in weight for more than
10 minutes.
• The scale is accurate to one percent if used correctly.
• Rifton recommends that the scale be calibrated by a qualified technician at three to
five year intervals, depending on frequency of use. For instructions on service and
calibration, please contact Rifton customer service.

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Gait Tracker
The Gait Tracker app allows data from
the E-Pacer scale to be displayed on
mobile phones and tablets via a BlueTooth
connection. The app has two primary
functions.
1. It displays the weight measured by
the scale, averaged over a 10 second
interval for smoothness.
2. It calculates the average weight on the
E-Pacer over the course of a gait training
session. This value can be used to record
and track a client’s weight bearing
capability over time (see figure 15a).
To use the Gait Tracker app:
(see figures 15b and 15c)
1. Install the app on your phone or tablet
(currently available only for iOS devices).
2. Activate Bluetooth on the scale by
pressing the “BT” button (A).
3. Open the Gait Tracker app on your
mobile device. Your device will pair with
the scale when you open the app.
4. Press “start” on the app when you are
ready to begin the gait training session.
5. Use the “pause” and “resume”
commands as needed until the session
is over.
6. Before pressing the “reset” button
at the end of the session, be sure to
make an external record of the session
average if needed for tracking purposes.
Pressing “reset” will clear all stored data
from the app.
To provide a client with access to the scale
data, a phone may also be mounted on the
client handlebar using a phone mount for a
bicycle handlebar (see figure 15d).
Figure 15a
Figure 15b
Figure 15c
A
A
Figure 15d

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Thigh straps (see Figure 16a)
Thigh straps are used to make seated
transfers. Choose either narrow (5”) or
wide (7”), depending on the needs of your
client. Additional straps can be purchased
for individual clients.
Pelvic support (see Figure 16b)
The pelvic support is used for sit-to-stand
transfers and supported ambulation. It
is attached by hooking the rings to the
color-coded clips of the body support
system. Note that the pelvic support may
fit best when the straps are crossed (see
figure 16c).
Hip positioner (see Figure 16d)
The hip positioner is used to encourage
optimum pelvic positioning during gait
training. It has an optional pad for comfort.
It is attached by hooking the back rings
onto the grey clips of the body support
system and the front rings onto two of the
remaining four clips (including the yellow
ones in the front). Adjust the four straps for
further positioning.
Odometer
The odometer (see figure 16e) displays
distance traveled. To reset display to 0,
press button (A). To display total lifetime
distance traveled, press and hold button
(A) for one second. Lifetime distance will
be displayed in kilometers or thousands of
feet, depending on unit setting.
To switch between feet or meters, press
and hold button (A) until units change
(approximately 10 seconds).
Figure 16e
Figure 16a
Figure 16b
Figure 16d
A
A
Figure 16c

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Figure 17a
Figure 17b
Figure 17c
wing knob
Forearm supports
Forearm supports provide positioning
support for clients who have low muscle
tone. Forearm supports adjust in many
directions and angles to accommodate
different positioning requirements
(see Figure 17a).
If forearm supports were purchased initially
with the E-Pacer they will be attached
and ready for use. If they were purchased
separately, mounting brackets must be
installed onto the body support.
Attaching forearm supports
and mounting brackets:
• Remove the plastic hole cover from the
body support channel by unscrewing
wing knob inside the channel
(see Figure 17b).
• Install the mounting bracket on the body
support channel with the large, lipped
end up (see Figure 17c). Securely tighten
the attachment knob on the threaded
stud, which will now be protruding
inside the body support channel (see
Figure 17d).
plastic hole
cover
Figure 17d
mounting
bracket
attachment
knob

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Adjustments: (see Figure 18a)
Height adjustment:
Press button (A) and slide the post to the
desired height.
Loosen knob (B) to:
• Slide the arm pad toward or away from
the user.
• Rotate up or down.
• Rotate in or out.
• Move the arm pad backward or forward.
To adjust the handhold:
1. Loosen knob (C).
2. Slide the handhold (F) forward or back
to match the client’s forearm length.
3. Rotate the handhold from side to side.
The arm strap (D) and wrist strap (E)
are used to secure the client’s arm in
the forearm support.
Arm platforms
Attaching/detaching (see p 17)
Adjustments (see figures 18b and 18c)
Height adjustment:
Press button (A) and slide the post to the
desired height.
Loosen knob (B) to:
• Tilt for forward or backward slant.
• Rotate horizontally.
• Slide the arm platform toward or away
from the client along the post.
To move the arm platform between
backward and forward positions:
1. Loosen knob (B).
2. Remove the arm platform pad from
the post.
Figure 18a
A
A
C
C
E
E
B
B
D
D
F
F
Figure 18b
Figure 18c
3
3
1
1
2
2
B
B
A
A
C
C

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3. Spin the ratchet mechanism 180˚ so that
the sleeve is in the opposite position.
4. Remount the arm platform pad to
the post.
Arm strap (C) secures the client’s arm
in the arm platform.
The arm strap can be removed completely,
if desired; unfasten the strap and pull it out
of the slot beneath the platform.
Switch pole
To prevent serious
injury, a qualified
caregiver must determine whether it is
safe to place the up/down switch within
reach of the client. Do not use the switch
pole with clients of unreliable judgment.
The switch pole is designed to place the
up/down switch within reach of a client in
the E-Pacer, enabling either the client or
the caregiver to adjust the height of the
body support. To attach it:
1. Feed the wire through the mounting
bracket on the battery box.
2. Insert the switch pole into the mouting
bracket, facing it either forwards or
backwards.
3. Plug the cord into the receptacle at the
bottom of the battery box (see figure
19a).
Adjustments
1. To change the orientation of the switch,
lift the switch pole out of the mounting
bracket and rotate it 180°.
2. Re-insert the switch pole into the
bracket (see figure 19b).
WARNING
Figure 19a
Figure 19b

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Operation
To avoid injury, do the following before and during
every transfer:
• Move the origin and the destination of the transfer as close to each other as
possible.
• Ensure that the body support system is positioned comfortably, correctly and
securely, and that the safety buckle is properly engaged.
• Lift the client only high enough to perform the transfer.
• Check that the straps are snug and the body support system does not slide up or
cause discomfort.
The E-Pacer offers three essential functions: gait training, sit-to-stand transfer and
seated transfer. The following two pages illustrate these functions.
WARNING