Rifton K503 User manual

Pacer Gait Trainer
K502, K503 & K504 Product Manual
K502, K503 & K504
®

2© 2013 Rifton Equipment
Contents
Warnings and important information 4-5
Check your order 6
Recommended use 6
User and item dimensions 7
Basic item
Frame 8
Casters 10
Accessories
Clamps 11
Hand loops 12
Arm prompts 14
Chest prompt 17
Hip positioner 18
Hip positioner pad 20
Pelvic support 21
Thigh prompts 23
Ankle prompts 24
Tray 25
Attendant guide bar 26
Operation 27
Maintenance, cleaning, and warranty 30
Materials and user modifications 31

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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.
• 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
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 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.

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IMPORTANT
• Please save this product manual. Additional copies are available
at www.rifton.com
WARNINGS
The Pacer gait trainer is designed to fit through standard doorways.
This restriction on the dimensions of the Pacer can affect stability under
certain conditions.
The following factors (or combination of factors) may decrease stability.
• Exceeded height and weight recommendations.
• Inappropriate accessory placement, especially in extreme forward or
reverse positions.
• Inadequate use of accessories, e.g., allowing feet of user to go under
or over bottom frame.
• Strong involuntary movements or seizures.
• Excessive speed of movement.
• Sudden stops from hitting a curb, crack, or debris.
• Pushing against brakes/directional locks on casters.
• Uneven ground.
• Ramps/slopes/hills.
To ensure the safety of the client, a qualified professional must determine
appropriateness of equipment and prompts for each individual user.

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Recommended use
The Pacer gait trainer is a Class 1 medical device. It is designed to help a user
learn to walk. For a user lacking active use of his or her trunk and leg muscles,
the Pacer provides necessary support during gait training and requires little or no
weight-bearing.
The medium Pacer is recommended for users with elbow height of 24"– 34"
(61–86 cm). The maximum working load for the medium Pacer is 150 lbs (68 kgs).
The large Pacer is recommended for users with elbow height of 31"– 46"
(79–117 cm). The maximum working load for the large Pacer is 200 lbs (91 kgs).
The PacerXL is recommended for users with elbow height of 35"– 50"
(89–127 cm). The maximum working load for the PacerXL is 275 lbs (125 kgs).
Check your order
The Pacer frame and accessories that you specified in your order are shipped
together in a single carton (except for the guide bar). 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.

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User dimensions - inches (cm) K502 medium K503 large K504 XL
Elbow height 24-34 (61-86) 31-46 (79-117) 35-50 (89-127)
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.
Small and medium prompts are recommended for most users of the medium Pacer.
Item Dimensions - inches (cm) Medium Large XL
Arm prompt height 24-34 (61-86) 31-46 (79-117) 35-50 (89-127)
Overall width 26 (66) 27½ (70) 32 (81)
Overall length 32 (81) 38 (97) 45 (114)
Chest Prompt height (top edge) 28-38 (71-97) 35-50 (89-127) 38½-53½ (98-136)
Frame height 21-26 (53-66) 28-38 (71-97) 31½-41½ (80-105)
Folded 32 x 26 x 17 38 x 27½ x 17½ 45 x 32 x 17½
(81 x 66 x 43) (97 x 70 x 44) (114 x 81 x 44)
Frame weight - lbs (kg) 15 (7) 27½ (13) 45 (20)
Max. working load - lbs (kg) 150 (68) 200 (91) 275 (125)
Chest prompt circumference - inches (kg) 22-40 (56-102) 28-50 (71-127) 28-50 (71-127)
User and item dimensions

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Basic item
Frame
Installation
Lift top of frame into upright position.
Both latches should automatically click into
notches in the bottom frame (see Figures
8a, b and c).
Latches
Figure 8a
Figure 8b
Figure 8c
Latch
Notch
WARNING
Fully engage both latches to
prevent unintended collapse.

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Triggers
Figure 9a
Figure 9b
Notice: Make sure both sides of frame
engage, are level, and are adjusted to
equal height.
Latch
h
Notches
Adjustments
To adjust the height of the frame (see
Figure 9a).
1. Pull triggers up while holding top bar.
2. Raise or lower top bar to desired
position.
3. Release triggers.
4. Push or pull on top bar until triggers
click securely and firmly into position.
To collapse the Pacer for easy storage or
transport, (see Figure 9b).
1. Set vertical adjustment of frame and all
prompts to lowest position.
2. Stand behind the Pacer and lift latches
all the way up while pulling the top
frame down.
3. The top frame will pivot all the way to
fl o o r l e v e l .

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Casters
Adjustments
A. Swivel lock (A) prevents the caster
from swiveling. To engage the
swivel lock:
1. Line up lever (A) with one of the two
notches in the caster housing and
press lever into notch.
2. Locking all four casters will keep the
user traveling in a straight line.
3. Locking only the two rear casters
will prevent the user from veering
sideways while walking.
B. Caster brake (B) stops wheel rotations
completely. To engage caster brake:
4. Press bottom part of brake pedal all
the way down.
5. Release brake by depressing upper
part of brake pedal.
C. Caster drag (C) provides resistance for
strong users who may move too fast or too
suddenly. To engage caster drag:
6. Rotate dial (C) from the rabbit
(fast) to the turtle (slow) for desired
resistance.
7. To disengage wheel drag, rotate dial
back to the rabbit.
D. Directional lock (D) allows the caster
to turn in one direction only, helpful
for users who may involuntarily roll
backward while trying to walk. To
engage the directional lock:
8. Push lever down until it snaps into
place.
9. When the directional lock is engaged,
the caster will make a clicking noise
while moving forward and lock when
rolled backward.
Figure 10a
Figure 10b
D
D
C
C
B
B
A
A