Rifton K509 User manual

Pacer Gait Trainer
K509 & K501 Product Manual
K509 Mini Pacer
K501 Small Pacer
K509 & K501

2© 2015 Rifton Equipment
Contents
Important information 3
Safety messages 3-4
Recommended use and item dimensions 5
Check your order 6
Basic components
Frame 6
Casters 7
Accessories
Clamps 8
Hand loops 8-9
Arm prompts 10-12
Chest prompt 13
Hip positioner 14-15
Hip positioner pad 16
Pelvic support 17-18
Thigh prompts 19
Ankle prompts 20
Tray 21
Attendant guide bar 22
Operation 23-25
Maintenance, cleaning and warranty 26
Materials and user modifications 27

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IMPORTANT
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available at http://www.rifton.com/customer-service/product-manuals.
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.
WARNING
• The mini Pacer is NOT a baby walker for use by a normally developing child.
• 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 user.
• This product is intended for use by clients of unreliable judgment. Adult supervision is
required at all times.

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• 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 Dimensions - inches (cm ) K509 mini K501 small
Elbow height 15½-20½ (39-52) 18½-27½ (47-70)
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.
Item dimensions - inches (cm) Mini Small
Arm prompt height 15½-20½ (39-52) 18½-27½ (47-70)
Overall width 20½ (52) 22½ (57)
Overall length 22½ (57) 27 (69)
Chest prompt height (top edge) 17½-22½ (44-57) 22-30½ (56-78)
Frame height 12½ (32) 15½-19½ (39-50)
Frame weight - lbs (kg) 7½ (3) 10½ (5)
Max. working load - lbs (kg) 50 (23) 75 (34)
Chest prompt circumference - inches (cm) 14-28 (36-71) 14-28 (36-71)
Recommended use
The Pacer gait trainer is a Class 1 medical device. It is designed to help a disabled child
learn to walk. For a child lacking active use of their trunk and leg muscles, the Pacer
provides necessary support during gait training and requires little or no weight-bearing.
The mini Pacer is recommended for users with elbow height of 15½"–20½" (39–52 cm).
The maximum working load for the mini Pacer is 50 lbs (23 kgs).
The small Pacer is recommended for users with elbow height of 18½"–27½" (47–70 cm).
The maximum working load for the small Pacer is 75 lbs (34 kgs).
User and item dimensions

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Check your order
The Pacer frame and accessories 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.
Basic components
Make sure both sides
of the small Pacer
frame engage, are level, and are adjusted
to equal height.
Frame
Adjustments
Small frame height adjustments:
(see Figures 6a and 6b)
1. Pull triggers up while holding top bar.
2. Slide top bar to desired position.
3. Release triggers.
4. Push or pull on top bar until triggers
engage securely and firmly into position.
Mini frame height adjustments:
(see Figure 6c)
All height adjustments are made by raising
and lowering the prompts. The frame is
fixed and does not adjust
Figure 6a
Figure 6b
Triggers
Figure 6c
CAUTION

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Casters
Adjustments
Swivel lock (A) prevents the caster from
swiveling. To engage the swivel lock:
1. Straighten caster and press lever (A) 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.
Caster brake (B) stops wheel rotations
completely. To engage caster brake:
1. Press bottom part of brake pedal all the
way down.
2. Release brake by pressing top part of
pedal.
Caster drag (C) provides resistance for
stronger users who may move too fast or
too suddenly. To engage caster drag:
1. Rotate dial (C) from the rabbit (fast) to
the turtle (slow) for desired resistance.
2. To disengage caster drag, rotate dial
back to the rabbit.
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:
1. Push lever (D) down until it snaps into
place.
2. When the directional lock is engaged,
the caster will make a clicking noise
while moving forward and lock when
pushed backward.
Figure 7a
Figure 7b
D
D
A
A
B
B
C
C

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Accessories
Clamps
Attaching
Most accessories are attached to the frame
by means of clamps and posts. Figures 8a
& 8b 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.
Hand loops
Attaching
It is recommended that hand loops are
attached forward of the main frame
uprights (see Figure 8c). 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 9c). For
slimmer users, the clamps for any accessory
can be installed on the inside of the top bar
(see Figure 9b). This way the prompts will
be positioned closer to the user.
Figure 8c
Figure 8a
Band
Figure 8b
Post
Clamp

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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.
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.
Compare tilt angle (see Figures 9a and 9c).
To reposition the entire hand loop:
• Completely remove the hand loop from
the Pacer (see Figures 8a and 8b).
Attach inside or outside the top bar
(see Figures 9b and 9c).
• 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 9a
A
A
B
B
C
C
Figure 9b Mounted inside of top bar
Figure 9c Mounted outside of top bar
A
A

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Figure 10b Attached outside of top bar
Figure 10c Attached inside of top bar
Figure 10a
Arm prompts
Attaching
To prevent tipping and
resulting injury, do not
position arm prompts on the front of the
top bar (see Figure 10a).
It is recommended that arm prompts
are attached forward of the main frame
uprights (see Figures 10b and 10c).
This creates stable positioning and leaves
plenty of room for other accessories.
Arm prompt clamps can be attached on the
outside of the top bar (see Figure 10b). For
slimmer users, the clamps for any accessory
can be attached on the inside of the top
bar (see Figure 10c). This way the prompts
can be positioned closer to the user.
(To reposition clamps and posts see pages
8 and 12.)
Clamps on outside
of top bar
Clamps on inside
of top bar
WARNING

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Figure 11a
Figure 11b
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 post to
engage it.
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 prompt.
To reposition the entire arm prompt:
1. Loosen knob (F).
2. Slide arm prompt to desired position 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 12a
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 12b
A
A
1
1
2
2
3
3
5
5
Arm prompt posts can be removed and
repositioned to adjust the width between
arm prompts (see Figure 12a).
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 page 8.
Take time to familiarize yourself with the
adjustments on each arm prompt (see
Figure 12b).
Arm prompts can (see Figure 12b):
1. Rotate around horizontal section of post.
2. 360° rotation around vertical post.
3. Slide in and out on horizontal section
of post.
4. Clamp holding post can be moved along
top bar.
5. Post has four positions at 90° each.
4
4

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Chest prompt
Attaching
To prevent tipping
and resulting injury,
position chest prompt so that the client’s
center of gravity is centered between the
casters.
To prevent falls and injury, tighten all
adjustment knobs on chest prompt prior
to use.
Attach chest prompt directly behind
the main frame uprights (see Figure
13a). 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 9b and 9c).
• Loosen knob (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.
Repositioning entire chest prompt
on frame:
• Loosen knobs (A).
• Slide chest prompt backward or forward
and retighten knobs (A).
• Or completely remove the chest prompt
from the Pacer.
Four straps (D) can be adjusted
independently to tighten or loosen the
chest prompt or to adjust the forward
leaning angle of the user (see Figures
23b, 24a). Chest prompt opens front and
back. This way the user can be positioned
into the Pacer in the anterior or posterior
position (see pp. 23, 24 and 25).
WARNING
Figure 13a
B
B
A
A
D
D
C
C

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Hip positioner
Attaching
To prevent tipping and
resulting injury, do not
position prompts at the rear ends of the
top bar (see Figure 14a).
The hip positioner is designed to encourage
forward-leaning. Attach this accessory
with its two clamps and handholds near
the back of the top bar, and straps with
buckles (A) in front of the frame uprights
(see Figure 14b).
To attach the front of the hip positioner:
• Use buckles (A), attaching them at
desired location in front of main uprights
(see Figure 14b).
To attach rear of hip positioner:
• Attach rings (D) to handholds (see
Figure 14b).
WARNING
Figure 14b
A
A
Figure 14a
D
D

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Figure 15a
Figure 15b
C
C
D
D
B
B
A
A
C
C
D
D
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 button (B) and raise handholds to
desired height.
• Release button (B) and push down
handholds to engage them.
To raise and lower hip positioner use
strap adjusters (C) at back and (D) at front
(see Figures 15a and 15b).
Users are usually more comfortable with
the rear of the hip positioner substantially
lower than the front (see Figures 15a and
15b). To achieve this, shorten front straps
(D) 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 and pull the pad into place (see
Figure 16c).
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.
• Front of hip positioner raised about
4" (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 16a Top of hip pad
Figure 16b Hip postioner
Figure 16c Underside of hip positioner with pad
Front Rear
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 17a).
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 near the back
of the top bar, and straps with buckles (C)
in front of the frame uprights (see Figure
17b).
To attach front of pelvic support
• Use buckles (C) 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 main uprights, 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 (D)
(see Figure 17b). Figure 17b
C
C
A
A
B
B
D
D
WARNING
Figure 17a

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Adjustment
To adjust rear height of pelvic support:
• Press buttons (B) and slide handholds to
desired height.
• Release buttons (B) and push down on
handholds to engage them.
To adjust position of handholds on frame:
• Loosen knob (A).
• Slide handholds and clamps backward or
forward on the frame.
To raise and lower pelvic support:
• Use strap adjusters (C) and (D) at the
back or front of pelvic support (see
Figure 18b).
Figure 18a
A
A
B
B
Figure 18b
C
C
D
D

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Thigh prompts
Attaching
Thigh prompts work best if attached
behind the chest prompt on top bar (see
Figure 19a). Thigh prompt clamps are
slightly different from the clamps of other
accessories, but attach to the top bar in the
same manner.
Adjustment
1. To swing the thigh pad toward or away
from the user:
• Loosen knob (D).
• Adjust thigh pads (B) and retighten.
2. To move the thigh pads up or down,
or to rotate the thigh pad to a
comfortable position against the
user’s leg:
• Loosen knob (C).
• Adjust thigh pads and retighten.
3. To reposition thigh prompts
on frame:
• Loosen knob (A).
• Slide clamp along the top bar of the
frame.
• Or completely remove the thigh
prompts from the Pacer (see page 8).
4. To secure and adjust strap around
the thigh of the user, use buckle
adjuster (E).
Figure 19a
Figure 19b
Thigh
prompts
Thigh
prompt
clamp
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
E
A
A

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Ankle prompts
Attaching
• Insert the ankle prompt latches into slots
at the bottom of pacer frame tubes (see
Figure 20b). The white tooth should
snap securely into the tube.
• To remove press the white button on the
latch and release the tooth from the slot.
Adjustments (see Figure20b)
1. To secure, loosen or tighten strap
around the ankle of the user, use buckle
adjuster (A).
2. Strap (B) can be adjusted to help guide
the stride of the user.
3. To limit or increase the stride of the user,
squeeze and slide spring adjusters (C)
along rods.
Figure 20a
Figure 20b
A
A
B
B
C
C
Latch
Latch
C
C