Rifton Pacer K620 small User manual

Pacer Gait Trainer
K620, K630, K640 & K650 Product Manual
K620, K630, K640, K650 Product Manual

2© 2019 Rifton Equipment
Contents
Important information 3
Safety messages 4
Recommended use | User and item dimensions 5
Check your order and basic components 6
Upper frames
Standard and dynamic 7
Base frames
Standard, utility and treadmill/stability 8
Casters and wheels 9
Accessories
Odometer and clamps 10
Hand loops 11-12
Arm prompts/arm platforms 13-15
Handbrake 16
Chest prompt 17
Hip positioner 18
Hip positioner pad 19
Pelvic support 20-21
Thigh prompts 22
Ankle prompts 23
Tray 24
Multi-position saddle 25
Guide bar 26
Operation 27-29
Maintenance, cleaning, and warranty 30
Materials and user modifications 31

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IMPORTANT
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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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• 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.
• A qualified professional must assess the appropriateness and safety of all equipment for
each client.
• This product is intended for use by clients of unreliable judgment. Adult supervision is
required at all times.
• To prevent falls and injuries:
○Do not use this product on rough and uneven terrain, around swimming pools or near
stairways.
○Ensure the appropriate 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.
○Tighten all adjustment knobs before use and immediately after making any adjustments.
○Position accessories so that the client’s weight is centered between the casters.
• Do not use this product for clients outside the height and weight limits specified in this
manual.
• To prevent structural failure, which may result in serious injury or death:
○Inspect this product and accessories regularly for loose or missing screws, metal fatigue,
cracks, broken welds, missing attachments, general instability or other signs of excessive
wear.
○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.
• Adequately supervise use of the Pacer to prevent:
○Excessive movement and speed
○Sudden stops from hitting a curb, cracks, or debris
• Use adequate accessories to ensure that user’s feet remain within boundaries of the Pacer
frame.
• Use special care and supervision when using the Pacer under conditions which might affect
stability, including:
○Uneven ground
○Ramps, slopes or hills
○Clients who experience strong involuntary movements or seizures
WARNING

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User and item dimensions
User dimensions – inches (cm) K620 small K630 med K640 large K650 XL
Elbow height 18½-27½ (47-70) 24-35 (61-89) 32-47 (81-119) 34-49 (86-124)
Item dimensions – inches (cm) K620 small K630 med K640 large K650 XL
Floor to top of arm prompt 18½-27½
(47–70)
24– 35
(61–89)
32– 47
(81–119)
34–49
(86–124)
Overall width Standard base: 23 (58) 26 (66) 28 (71) 31½ (80)
Utility base: N/A 30 (76) 32 (81) N/A
Narrow treadmill base: 35 (89) 35 (89) 35 (89) N/A
Wide treadmill base: 40 (102) 40 (102) 40 (102) N/A
Overall length Standard base: 26 (66) 30 (76) 36 (91) 39¾ (101)
Utility base: N/A 36 (91) 40½ (103) N/A
Treadmill bases: 41 (104) 41 (104) 41 (104) N/A
Frame height Standard & utility
bases:
16– 21
(41 – 53)
21½– 27
(55 – 69)
28½–38½
(72–98)
31– 41
(79– 104)
Treadmill bases: 23 –35
(58 – 89)
23½– 36½
(60 – 93)
30–47
(76–119)
N/A
Base height
(without upper frame)
Standard & utility
bases:
11 (28) 14½ (37) 16 (41) 18½ (47)
Treadmill bases: 21 (53) 21 (53) 21 (53) N/A
Frame weight - lbs. (kg) Standard base: 11½ (5.2) 15 (6.8) 15½ (7) 22½ (10.2)
Utility base: N/A 18½ (8.4) 19¼ (8.7) N/A
Narrow treadmill base: 27½ (12.5) 27½ (12.5) 27½ (12.5) N/A
Wide treadmill base: 28 (12.7) 28 (12.7) 28 (12.7) N/A
Standard upper: 6 (2.7) 7½ (3.4) 9½ (4.4) 11 (4.9)
Dynamic upper: 7½ (3.4) 11½ (5.2) 13½ (6.1) 15 (6.8)
Dynamic upper movement Vertical: 1¼ (3.5) 2(5) 2(5) 2(5)
Horizontal: 1½ (4) 2(5) 2(5) 2(5)
Max. treadmill width Narrow treadmill base: 29 (74) 29 (74) 29 (74) N/A
Wide treadmill base: 34 (86) 34 (86) 34 (86) N/A
Max. treadmill height Treadmill bases: 11 (28) 11 (28) 11 (28) N/A
Max. working load–lbs. (kg) 75 (34) 150 (68) 200 (91) 250 (113)
Key user dimension: elbow height
Measure the vertical distance from the bent elbow to the floor while the user is standing
upright. Choose the gait trainer that allows for growth.
Important: Make sure that the chest prompt width is adequate, allowing for growth.
User’s weight must not exceed the maximum working load.
Recommended use
The Pacer gait trainer is a Class 1 medical device. It is designed to help a client learn to
walk. For a client lacking active use of his or her trunk and leg muscles, the Pacer provides
the necessary support during gait training and requires little or no weight-bearing.

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Check your order
The Pacer frame and accessories that you specified in your order may be shipped in more
than one carton. Use the diagrams in this manual 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.
Basic item
Ensure that column
is fully inserted and
latched into base frame prior to using
Pacer.
Any upper frame can be attached to any
base of the same size. Additionally, any
medium upper frame may be attached
to any large base, increasing the height
range of the medium by 1" (3 cm). The
large upper frame cannot be used with a
medium base.
Figure 6a: To attach the upper frame to the
base, slide the column into the base frame,
as shown. To detach the upper and lower
frames, press button (A) and slide column
out of base frame.
The upper frame and base can be detached
for storage or transport.
Figure 6a
A
A
CAUTION

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Upper frames
Height adjustment
Figure 7a: To adjust the frame up or down,
use use trigger (A).
Standard upper
The standard upper frame adjusts in height
and provides support for various prompts
and accessories.
Dynamic upper
To prevent serious
injury:
• Keep hands clear of dynamic body
support mechanism while Pacer is in use.
• When dynamic weight-bearing and/or
lateral weight shift mechanisms are
unlocked, position arm prompts so
that client’s hands are kept clear of
frame and column.
Figure 7b: The dynamic upper provides
dynamic body support by allowing up/
down and side-to-side movement of the
upper frame.
To lock or unlock vertical up/down
movement (dynamic weight-bearing), lift
upper frame to unweight system and use
trigger (B).
To lock or unlock side-to-side movement
(dynamic weight-shift ), use trigger (C).
Medium, large and XL only:
The default force range of the dynamic
weight bearing system will be fine for
most users. However, it can be adjusted if
needed, by turning screw (D) with a 3/16"
hex wrench. Turning the screw clockwise
increases force.
To avoid damaging the
DWB system, stop turning
when the screw bottoms out (maximum
force) or when the screw becomes loose
(minimum force).
NOTICE
Figure 7a
Figure 7b
CAUTION
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D

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Base frames
Standard base
Figure 8a: The standard base has four 5½"
casters (4" for the small). Each caster has
a brake, drag, swivel lock and directional
lock. An odometer is an optional accessory.
Utility base
Figure 8b: The utility base has two 8“
front casters and two 11½“ rear wheels.
Directional lock, brake and drag functions
are provided by the rear wheels. Swivel
lock is provided by the front casters. An
odometer is an optional accessory.
Treadmill/stability base
To prevent serious
injury or death:
• Do not position client facing the
open end of Pacer frame when on the
treadmill.
• Stop treadmill before making
adjustments.
• Keep extremities clear of adjustment
mechanism.
To prevent serious
injury:
• Always lock caster brakes when Pacer
is over the treadmill.
• Always use pelvic support, hip
positioner or multi-position saddle
when client is on the treadmill.
• Do not run treadmill in reverse when
using Pacer.
Figure 8c: The treadmill/stability base
is a wide, height adjustable base frame
designed for use both overland and over
a treadmill. It can be used with the large,
medium and small upper frames.
Use trigger (A) to adjust frame downward
for overland use, or upward as necessary to
provide clearance over a treadmill.
WARNING
CAUTION
Figure 8a
Figure 8b
Figure 8c
Tip: This base is available in two
widths, standard and wide. See
dimension chart on page 5 for sizing.
A
A

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Casters/wheels
Adjustments
Figure 9a:
The Swivel lock 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 the wheel brake (utility base),
press brake pedal (D). To release the wheel
brake, lift brake pedal (D).
To engage caster drag (standard base) or
wheel drag (utility base), rotate dial (E).
Directional lock (F) allows the caster or
wheel 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 (F) 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 9a
Standard base
Utility base
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
E
E
F
F
F
F

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Figure 10b
Figure 10c
Figure 10a
A
A
D
D
E
E
B
B
C
C
Accessories
Odometer
Figure 10a: The odometer 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).
Clamps
Attaching and removing
Figure 10b: Most accessories are attached
to and removed from the frame with
clamps (B) and posts (C).
1. Loosen knob (D) and swing it down.
2. Swing band (E) up.
3. Place clamp (B) around oval bar.
4. Swing knob (D) up into slot on band (E).
5. Tighten thoroughly.
Placement of accessories on the frame
will vary according to the position and
abilities of the client and the number of
accessories used.
Figure 10c: For slimmer clients, the clamps
for any accessory can be attached on
the inside of the top bar. This positions
accessories closer to the client. To
reposition posts (see page 15).

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WARNING
Hand loops
To prevent tipping and
resulting injury, do not
position handloops, arm prompts or arm
platforms at the extreme ends of the top
bar (see figure 11a).
Attaching
When the Pacer is used in the anterior
position, it is recommended that hand
loops are attached forward of the frame
cross bar. This creates stable positioning
and leaves plenty of room for other
accessories.
Figure 11b: Hand loop clamps can be
attached on the outside of the top bar.
Figure 11c: For slimmer clients, the clamps
for any accessory can be attached on the
inside of the top bar. This will position the
prompts closer to the client. To reposition
the hand loop posts (see page 15).
Figure 11b
Figure 11c
Figure 11a

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Adjustments
Figure 12a:
Loosen knob (A) to:
• Completely remove the hand loop and
clamp.
• Or slide the hand loop toward or away
from the client along the top bar.
To adjust height of hand loop:
• Press button (B) and slide post up or
down to desired position.
• Release button (B) and push hand loop
to engage post.
To tilt hand loop:
Loosen knob (C) and tilt hand loop to
desired position. Tighten knob to secure.
To reposition the entire hand loop:
• Completely remove the hand loop from
the Pacer (see figures 10b and 10c).
Attach inside or outside the top bar
(see figures 13b and 13c).
• Press button (B) and completely remove
the post, now rotate the post to the
desired position, insert it back into
clamp and slide to desired height.
B
B
C
C
Figure 12a
A
A

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Figure 13b attached outside top bar
Arm prompts
To prevent tipping and
resulting injury, do not
position handloops, arm prompts or arm
platforms at the extreme ends of the top
bar (see figure 13a).
Attaching
When Pacer is used in the anterior position,
it is recommended that arm prompts are
attached forward of the frame cross bar.
This creates stable positioning and leaves
plenty of room for other accessories.
Figure 13b: The arm prompt clamps can be
attached on the outside of the top bar.
Figure 13c: For slimmer clients, the clamps
for any accessory can be attached on
the inside of the top bar. This positions
accessories closer to the client. To
reposition clamps and posts (see pages 10
and 15).
Adjustments
Figures 13b and 14a:
Loosen knob (A) to:
• Slide arm pad toward or away from the
client along the post.
• Rotate up or down.
• Rotate in or out.
• Move the arm pad backward or forward.
To adjust the height of arm prompt:
1. Press button (B) and slide post to desired
position.
2. Release button and push post to
engage it.
Or completely remove the arm prompt from
the Pacer by pressing button (B) and pulling
out the post.
WARNING
A
A
B
B
Figure 13c attached inside top bar
Figure 13a

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WARNING
Figure 14a attached inside top bar
To adjust the handgrip:
Figure 14a:
1. Loosen knob (C).
2. Slide handgrip forward or back for
different forearm lengths, or rotate the
handgrip from side to side. Arm strap
(D) and wrist strap (E) secure the client’s
arm in the arm prompt.
Using the wrist strap prevents the client’s
arm from inadvertently coming out of the
arm prompt.
To reposition the entire arm prompt:
1. Loosen knob (F).
2. Slide arm prompt to desired position on
the top bar of the frame.
Arm platforms
To prevent tipping and
resulting injury, do not
position handloops, arm prompts or arm
platforms at the extreme ends of the top
bar (see figure 14b).
Attaching see pages 10 and 13.
Adjustments
Figure 14c:
Loosen knob (A) to:
• Slide arm platform toward or away from
the client along the post.
• Rotate side to side.
• Rotate 360º.
To adjust the height of arm platform:
1. Press button (B) and slide post to desired
position.
2. Release button and push post to
engage it.
Or completely remove the arm platform
from the Pacer by pressing button (B) and
pulling the post out of the clamp.
E
E
D
D
F
F
Figure 14c
A
A
1
1
2
2
5
5
Tip: arm prompts can:
1. Rotate around horizontal section of post.
2. 360° rotation around vertical post.
3. Slide in/out on horizontal section of post.
4. Clamp can be moved along top bar.
5. Post has four positions at 90° each.
3
3
4
4
C
C
Figure 14b
B
B

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Figure 15c
Figure 15a: Arm straps (C) secure the
client’s arm in the arm platform. They can
be removed completely, if desired. Unfasten
the strap and pull it out of the slot beneath
the platform.
To reposition the entire arm platform:
1. Loosen knob (D).
2. Slide arm platform to desired position on
the top bar of the frame.
Figure 15b:
To adjust the optional handgrip:
1. Loosen knob (E).
2. Slide handgrip forward or back for
different forearm lengths, or rotate the
handgrip from side to side. Arm strap
(F) and wrist strap (G) secure the client’s
arm in the arm platform.
Post adjustments
Arm prompt/platform posts can be
removed and repositioned to adjust the
width between arm prompts/platforms.
Figure 15c and 15d: Clamps can be
removed and repositioned to further adjust
the width between arm prompts/platforms.
• Step 1: Loosen knob (A) and remove
arm prompt pad. Figure 15c shows the
clamp on the inside of the top bar.
• Step 2: Press button (B), lift post out of
clamp, and turn to desired position.
• Step 3: Insert post back into clamp,
slide arm prompt pad back onto post,
and use button (B) to adjust the height
of the arm prompt. Figure 15d shows
the clamp on the outside of the top
bar, which increases the width between
prompts.
(To remove or attach clamps, see p. 10.)
Figure 15d
A
A
B
B
Figure 15a
D
D
C
C
Figure 15b
E
E
G
G
F
F

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Handbrake
To prevent serious
injury or death:
• Use Pacer only on smooth level
surfaces.
• Hand brake is not intended to stop
Pacer on hills.
• Adult supervision is required at all times.
Attaching to base
Figure 16b:
1. Hook ball at end of cable onto silver
clip (A) located inside plastic housing (B)
on base.
2. Pull cable housing forward and down
to clip into the socket (C) of the plastic
housing on base.
3. Clip both brake cables together with the
brake cable clip.
Detaching from base
Pull cable out of socket (C) in plastic
housing (B) on base and lift up. Ball end of
cable will pop out of clip (A).
Operation
Figure 16c:
1. Squeeze lever to apply brake.
2. Push lever down (away from handle) to
apply parking brake.
Adjustments
Figure 16c: To adjust brake, loosen or
tighten knob (D) till desired braking action
is reached. A 1/16" gap between rear
wheel and brake arm is recommended
See page 13 for arm prompt adjustments.
Figure 16a
WARNING
Tip (figure 16c): If cable will not pull
far enough to clip into the socket of
the plastic housing, tighten adjustment
knob (D) on brake handle by turning
knob clockwise.
Figure 16b
Figure 16c
D
D
A
A
B
B
C
C
Handle
Lever

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Figure 17a
Chest prompt
Attaching
To prevent tipping,
falls and resulting
injury or death:
• Position chest prompt so that the
client’s center of gravity is centered
between the casters.
• Tighten all adjustment knobs on chest
prompt prior to use.
Figure 17a: Attach chest prompt directly
behind the frame cross bar. The front of
the chest prompt has a containment loop
to keep the pads together. Rear opens for
easy access.
Adjustments
To adjust width of chest prompt:
• Place clamps on the inside or the outside
of the top bar (see previous pages).
• Loosen knobs (C) to slide sides of chest
prompt in or out.
• Retighten knobs.
To rotate chest prompt:
• Loosen knobs (C) completely.
• Rotate prompt to desired position.
• Retighten knobs.
To adjust height of chest prompt:
• Press buttons (B) and slide posts to
desired height.
• Release buttons (B) and push post to
engage it.
Reposition or remove entire chest
prompt:
• Loosen knobs (A).
• Slide chest prompt backward or forward
and retighten knobs (A).
• To remove clamps, see page 10.
Straps (D) can be adjusted independently
to tighten or loosen the chest prompt or
to adjust the forward leaning angle of the
client. Chest prompt opens front and back.
This allows the client to be placed in the
anterior or posterior position (see pages 27,
28 and 29).
WARNING
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D

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Figure 18b
Figure 18a
Hip positioner
Attaching
To prevent tipping and
resulting injury, do not
position prompts at the rear ends of the
top bar (see figure 18a).
Figure 18b: The hip positioner is designed
to encourage forward-leaning. Attach
this accessory with its two clamps and
handholds a few inches away from the end
of the top bar. Attach straps with buckles
(A) in front of the frame cross bar.
Refer to the warning above for important
safety information.
To attach the front of the hip positioner:
• Use buckles (A), attaching them at
desired location in front of cross bar.
To attach rear of hip positioner:
• Attach rings (B) to handholds.
Adjustments
To adjust position of handholds on frame:
• Loosen knob (C).
• Slide handholds and clamps to desired
position on frame.
To adjust rear height of hip positioner:
• Press button (D) and raise handholds to
desired height.
• Release button (D) and push down
handholds to engage them.
To raise and lower hip positioner use
strap adjusters (E) at back and (F) at front.
WARNING
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
F
F

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Hip positioner pad
Assembly
Figure 19b:
1. Push the rear straps of the hip
positioner through the crossed over
straps and pull the pad into place.
2. Snap front and side flaps of pad together
around the hip positioner. Make sure
both snaps are securely fastened.
3. Attach hip postitioner on Pacer.
Figure 19a
Figure 19b Underside of hip positioner with pad
Front
Rear
Front
Rear

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Pelvic support
Attaching
To prevent tipping and
resulting injury, do not
position prompts at the rear ends of the
top bar (see figure 20a).
Figure 20b: The pelvic support provides
weight-bearing assist. It is an alternate
option to the hip positioner. Attach
this accessory with its two clamps and
handholds a few inches away from the end
of the top bar. Attach straps with buckles
(A) in front of the frame cross bar.
Refer to the warning above for important
safety information.
To attach front of pelvic support
• Use buckles (A) to attach the pelvic
support at the optimal location indicated
for positioning. Locations for strap
attachment may include any secure
position along the top bar of the frame
in front of cross bar, at the base of the
clamps/accessories in use or at the chest
prompt cross bar.
To attach rear of pelvic support
• Attach rings to handholds (B).
Figure 20b
B
B
WARNING
Figure 20a
A
A