Rifton K589 User manual

Attendant Guide Bar
K589 Product Manual

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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 user.
• This product is intended for use by clients of unreliable judgment. Adult supervision is
required at all times.
• To prevent falls and injuries:
○Tighten all adjustment knobs before use and immediately after making any
adjustments.
○Adult supervision is required at all times. Always remove guide bar when not in use.
• To prevent structural failure, which may result in serious injury or death:
○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.
User modifications
To prevent serious injury or death, do not modify or alter Rifton
products or components, or use Rifton products or components
in conjunction with products from other manufacturers. Rifton does not accept
responsibility for any modifications or alterations made to our components or
products after they leave our premises. Customers modifying or altering our
components or products, or using them in conjunction with products from other
manufacturers, do so at their own risk.
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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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Guide bar
To prevent injury,
adult supervision is
required at all times. Always remove
guide bar when not in use.
Attaching
1. For maximum stability attach the guide
bar centered on the front of the top bar
of the Pacer (see Figure 3a).
2. Guide bar is attached by tightening knob
(A) to clamp it on.
Adjustments
See Figures 3a and 3b.
3. Rotate guide bar until it is behind the
client for pushing or in front of the client
for pulling by the caregiver.
4. Tighten knob (A) to make guide bar stay
at the desired height even when the
handle is released.
IMPORTANT
Please save this product manual for future reference. Additional copies are
available at http://www.rifton.com/customer-service/product-manuals.
Warranty Statement
If a Rifton product breaks or fails in service during the first year, we will replace it
free of charge.
Figure 3a
Figure 3b
A
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Rifton Contact Information
Mail
Rifton Equipment
PO Box 260
Rifton NY 12471–0260
Fax
800.865.4674
Phone
800.571.8198
9–5 EST
Online
www.rifton.com
To order replacement parts
1. Locate the ID number of the product on the small white label.
2. Have this number available when you call 800.571.8198 for your
customer service representative.
Use only replacement parts supplied by Rifton Equipment.
We are glad to supply replacement parts. Although Rifton makes every effort to
supply correct parts and instructions for repairing or refurbishing your equipment,
you are responsible to make sure that the repairs or modifications are correctly and
safely completed.
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Find letters of medical necessity
and informative articles at:
www.rifton.com/pacer