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

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Accessories
Clamps
Attaching
Most accessories are attached to the frame
by means of clamps and posts. Figures 11a
and 11b show how to attach a clamp to the
top bar of the Pacer.
1. Loosen knob and swing it down.
2. Swing band up.
3. Place clamp around oval bar.
4. Swing knob up.
5. Tighten thoroughly.
Placement of accessories on the frame
will vary according to the position and
abilities of the user and the number of
accessories used.
Figure 11a
Band
Figure 11b
Post
Notice: For slimmer users, the clamps
for any accessory can be attached on
the inside of the top bar (see Figure
13b). This positions accessories closer
to the user. Reposition clamps and
posts (see Page 16).
Clamp

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Hand loops
Attaching
It is recommended that hand loops are
attached forward of the main frame
uprights (see Figures 12a and 12b). This
creates stable positioning and leaves plenty
of room for other accessories.
Hand loop clamps can be attached on the
outside of the top bar (see Figure 12a). For
slimmer users, the clamps for any accessory
can be installed on the inside of the top bar
(see Figure 12b). This way the prompts will
be positioned closer to the user. Reposition
clamps and hand loop posts (see Page 16).
Figure 12a
Figure 12b

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Adjustments
Loosen knob (A) to:
• completely remove the hand loop and
clamp.
• or slide the hand loop toward or away
from the user along the top bar.
Press button (B) 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. Adjust tilt angle.
Reposition the entire hand loop
• Completely remove the hand loop from
the Pacer (see Figures 11a and 11b).
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.
Figure 13a
A
A
B
B
C
C
Figure 13b Attached inside top bar
Figure 13c Attached outside top bar
A
A

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Figure 14a Attached outside top bar
Figure 14b Attached inside top bar
Arm prompts
Attaching
It is recommended that arm prompts
are attached forward of the main frame
uprights (see Figures 14a and 14b).
This creates stable positioning and leaves
plenty of room for other accessories.
Refer to warning below for important
safety information.
The arm prompt clamps can be attached
on the outside of the top bar (see Figure
14a). For slimmer users, the clamps for any
accessory can be attached on the inside of
the top bar (see Figure 14b). This positions
accessories closer to the user. To reposition
clamps and posts (see Figures 11a, 11b and
Page 16).
Clamps on outside
of top bar
Clamps on inside
of top bar
• If arm prompts are too near the
rear end of the top bar, the Pacer
may tip over!
WARNING
• If arm prompts are used too near the
front end of the top bar, the Pacer may
tip over!

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Figure 15a
Figure 15b
Adjustments
Loosen knob (A) to
• Slide 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 height of arm prompt
1. Press button (B) and slide post to desired
position.
2. Release button and push arm prompt to
engage post.
To adjust the handhold
1. Loosen knob (C).
2. Slide handhold forward or back for
different forearm lengths.
3. Rotate the handhold from side to side.
Arm strap (D) and wrist strap (E)
secure the user’s arm in the arm
prompt.
Using the wrist strap prevents the user’s
arm from inadvertently coming out of the
arm prompts.
To reposition the entire arm prompt:
1. Loosen knob (F).
2. Slide arm prompt backward or forward
on the frame.
Or completely remove the arm prompt from
the Pacer by pressing button (B) and pulling
out the post.
C
C
E
E
F
F
A
A
B
B
D
D

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Figure 16a
Step 1. Loosen knob (A) and remove
arm prompt pad.
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.
B
B
Figure 16b
A
A
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
Arm prompt posts can be removed and
repositioned to adjust the width between
arm prompts (see Figure 16a).
Arm prompt clamps can be removed
and repositioned to further adjust the
width between arm prompts.
• Steps 1 and 2 show the clamp on the
inside of the top bar.
• Step 3 shows the clamp on the outside
of the top bar, which increases the width
between prompts.
• For instructions on how to remove and
reattach the clamps (see Figures 11a
and 11b).
Take time to familiarize yourself with
the four ways each arm prompt can be
adjusted (see Figure 16b).
Arm prompts can:
1. Rotate around the horizontal post.
2. Slide in and out on horizontal post.
3. Post has four positions at 90° each.
4. Clamp holing post can be moved along
top bar (see Figure 16b).

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WARNING
• Placing the chest prompt too far
back will increase the risk of tipping.
• Adjustment knobs must be secure
when chest prompt is in use.
Figure 17
B
B
A
A
D
D
C
C
Chest prompt
Attaching
Attach chest prompt directly behind
the main frame uprights (see Figure
17). 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 Figures 13b and 13c).
• Use knob (C) to slide sides of chest
prompt in or out.
To rotate chest prompt:
• Loosen knobs (C) completely.
• Tilt prompt to desired position.
• Re-tighten knobs.
To adjust height of chest prompt:
• Press buttons (B) and slide posts to
desired position.
• Release buttons (B) and push chest
prompt to engage post.
Repositioning entire chest prompt
on frame:
• Loosen knobs (A).
• Slide chest prompt backward or forward
on the frame, and retighten knob (A).
• Or completely remove the chest prompt
from the Pacer.
Four straps (D) can be adjusted
independently to snug or loosen the
chest prompt or to adjust the forward
leaning angle of the user. Chest prompt
opens front and back. This way the user
can be positioned into the Pacer in the
anterior or posterior position (see Figures
27a, 27b, 28 and 29).

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Hip positioner
Attaching
The hip positioner is designed to encourage
forward leaning. Attach this accessory with
its two clamps and handholds at the back
of the top bar (see Figure 18). Refer to the
warning on the right for important safety
information.
To attach the front of the
hip positioner
• Use buckles (C) to attach the
hip positioner at desired location in front
of main uprights (see Figure 18).
To attach rear of hip positioner,
attach rings to handholds (see Figure 18).
Figure 18
C
C
WARNING
If prompts are used too near the ends
of the top bar, the Pacer may tip over!

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Figure 19a
Figure 19b
D
D
E
E
B
B
A
A
D
D
E
E
Adjustment
To adjust position of handholds
on frame:
• Loosen knob (A).
• Slide handholds and clamps to desired
position on frame.
To adjust rear height of
hip positioner:
• Press buttons (B) and raise handholds to
desired height.
• Release buttons (B) and push down
handholds to engage them.
To raise and lower hip positioner use
strap adjusters (D) at back and (E) at front
(see Figure 19b).
Users are usually more comfortable
with the rear of the hip positioner
substantially lower than the front
(see Figures 19a and 19b). To achieve this,
shorten front straps (E) and attach them as
high as possible.

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Hip positioner pad
Assembly
1. Push the rear straps of the hip
positioner through the crossed over
straps at the back of the pad and pull
into place (see Figure 20c).
2. Snap front and side flaps together
around the hip positioner. Make sure
both snaps are securely fastened.
3. Attach hip postitioner on Pacer.
• Front of hip positioner raised about
4 inches (10cm) higher than the back.
• Try to keep the hip positioner at
this angle when in use so the grey
seat pad remains the main weight-
bearing portion.
Figure 20a Top of hip pad
Figure 20b Hip postioner
Figure 20c Underside of hip positioner with pad
Front Rear
Front Rear
Front Rear