Rifton MultiDesks E280 User manual

MultiDesks
E280 & E270 Product Manual

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© 2005 by Community Products, LLC
Key for EU users
Use this key to determine which sections of this
Product Manual apply to your job.
Technical Users For professionals who
order and set up Rifton products.
Home Users For clients and 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.
Contents
Warnings and Important Information 3
Recommended Use 4
Item Dimensions 4
Accessories 5
Assembly 5
Operation 5
Set of Snap-on Edges 6
Maintenance 7
Cleaning 7
Construction 7
User modifications 7

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WARNINGS
Correct use of this product requires the prior approval and ongoing•
guidance of a qualified therapist or physician. Adult supervision is
required at all times.
Do not sit, stand or climb on desk.•
This desk will be unstable if the legs are not installed according to•
directions.
The desk top should be empty when you are making adjustments to•
the desk legs.
CAUTION
For indoor use only. The MultiDesk and accessories are not waterproof.•

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Recommended Use
MultiDesks take the place of normal school desks for a child or adult who needs
added support or better positioning of the work surface or book storage. These
versatile desks come in 4 models and 3 heights so that the right desk can be
found for each person with special needs.
Item Dimensions
*Note: Tilt-top adds 2" to height.
Leg height ranges* – Inches (cm)
Low
16 (41)
12 (30)
Medium
24 (61)
16 (41)
High
30 (76)
20 (51)
22 (56) 28 (71) 34 (86)
Small Large
Table Dimensions – Inches (cm)
22 (56)
Tilt
Non-Tilt
34 (86)
22 (56)
22 (56) 28 (71)

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Accessories
You may not have ordered all of the available accessories. Check to see if your
order is complete.
E279 Set of Snap-on Edges for Small MultiDesk
E289 Set of Snap-on Edges for Large MultiDesk
If your shipment is incomplete, please call Customer Service.
Operation
To change the leg height of all MultiDesks:
To adjust your MultiDesk to a higher
position, pull wooden leg out to desired
height.
To lower your MultiDesk height, lift the
desk and push the yellow adjustment
ring down. Holding the ring down, push
wooden leg up until it locks at the desired
leg height.
To change the angle of the Tilt MultiDesks,
lift top, pull yellow release (located under
sub top) and adjust to the angle you
want. Then let go of release, and be sure
latch locks in before releasing the top. For
storage, curved stays can be pulled all the
way out of sub top, and folded in.
Adjustment
Ring
Pull
Down
Assembly
To assemble your MultiDesk:
Screw all four legs in tight.1.
Set table upright.2.
If it wobbles, check that the legs are
screwed tightly into the cones and adjusted
to equal height.
For Tilt MultiDesks only:
Lift top and position curved stays in the1.
holes in the sub top.
Lift top slightly to release child-proof2.
safety-mechanism
Locate yellow latch-release handle under3.
subtop, and pull
Lower top carefully to desired angle and4.
let go of latch release
Check that top is locked into position5.
before letting go of it.

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Set of Snap-on Edges
Recommended Use
The set of Snap-on Edges can be used to help keep things on the desk and to
clamp a sheet of paper.
Assembly
Snap-on Edges are assembled onto your MultiDesk. You should have three
Snap-on Edges: one long edge and two shorter edges.
Operation
To attach the Snap-on Edges to your MultiDesk, take the longest piece and
position it in the center of the top edge. Then push the two clips so that they are
snug against the edge of the desk. You should hear them snap in. Double check
that both clips are in. If you are having trouble snapping the edge on, check that it
is centered, and that it is the correct length (Snap-on Edges should be two inches
shorter than the edge of the desk). Do the same for the two shorter pieces, which
go on the sides. To remove the Snap-on Edges, release clip tension under top.
WARNINGS
This accessory is intended for use on the following Rifton Equipment
products only:
E270 Small MultiDesk•
E280 Large MultiDesk•

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Maintenance
Periodically inspect for cracks, breaks, loose parts, missing parts, and/or malfunc-
tions. Remove the product from service when any condition develops that might
make operation unsafe.
Cleaning
Wash the desk surface with mild dishwashing liquid or powdered detergent and
warm water, using a soft cloth. Rinse with warm water, and dry with a soft cloth.
For more stubborn spots, use an all-purpose household cleaner such as Formula
409®, Windex®or Lestoil®. Follow manufacturers directions.
For even more stubborn spots, use mild Lava®soap rubbing gently.
Stains may be removed with undiluted Clorox®(protect your skin), by letting this
bleach stand NO MORE THAN 1½ MINUTES. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Repeat if necessary.
To clean your Book Box, wipe with a moist rag and mild detergent. Excessive
water can damage the finish.
Construction
MultiDesk Tops are of durable ¾" Birch Plywood, surfaced with long-wearing
pressure-laminated plastic with maple grain design. Brushed brass and zinc plating
protects the steel components from rust.
The Snap-on Edges are constructed of quality maple and durable plastic.
The Book Box’s wooden components are manufactured from durable hardwood
plywood and solid maple and finished with a clear finish. All edges and corners
are rounded for safety and ease of cleaning.
User modifications
We recognize that some clients may benefit from modifications made in the field.
However, we cannot be responsible for customer-modifications to our products
without our supervision, testing, or evaluation.