Rifton R120 User manual

Tricycle
R120, R130 & R140 Product Manual
®
R120, R130 & R140

2© 2014 Rifton Equipment
Contents
Safety messages 3
Recommended use and item dimensions 4
Important information and check your order 5
Basic components
Trunk support system 6
Backrest pad 7
Seat and parking brake 7
Handlebar and handbrake 8
Accessories
Headrest and front guide bar 9
Rear steering bar 10
Abductor and communication tray 11
Stationary stand 12
Operation 13
Maintenance and cleaning 14
Warranty, materials and user modifications 15

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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:
○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.
○Fasten all safety belts.
○Do not use the Rifton Tricycle for clients with strong involuntary movements, poor
body balance, or limited head control
○To prevent injury, client should always wear shoes and a protective helmet.
• To prevent falls, strangulation, head entrapment or other injuries, always use seatbelt
when the butterfly harness or headrest are in use.
• 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.
WARNING

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Recommended use
The Rifton Tricycle is a Class 1 medical device. It can be used for therapeutic reciprocal
exercise for maintaining of range of motion and strength, or for recreational purposes for
children and adolescents with disabilities. Chain drive from pedals to rear wheel offers the
following advantages:
• Pedaling is slightly forward of the seat instead of at front wheel as with many other
tricycles. This provides a more efficient, comfortable and natural posture.
• Steering is separate from pedaling, reducing the coordination needed to pedal and steer
the tricycle.
User and item dimensions
User dimensions – inches (cm) R120 small R130 medium R140 large
Inside leg length 17–22 (43–56) 22–28 (56–71) 25–35 (64–89)
Key user dimension: inside leg length
The extended leg should reach from seat to pedal comfortably when both feet and torso are
strapped into place.
Important: User’s weight must not exceed the maximum working load. Rifton Tricycles are not
intended for children with strong reflexes or poorly developed trunk balance and head control.
Consult your child’s therapist before ordering.
Item dimensions – inches (cm) R120 small R130 medium R140 large
Overall height 37 (94) 40 (102) 53 (135)
Overall length 45 (114) 52 (132) 65 (165)
Overall width 27 (69) 27 (69) 31 (79)
Wheel diameter 13 (33) 15 (38) 19 (48)
Seat center to extended pedal 17–22 (43– 56) 22–28 (56–71) 25–35 (64– 89)
Gear ratio (approximate) 1:1 1:1 1:1
Item weight – lbs (kg) 47 (21) 56 (25) 65 (29)
Max. working load – lbs (kg) 150 (68) 160 (73) 200 (91)
Tray dimensions – Inches (cm) small large
Inside dimensions 8½ x 12½ (22 x 32) 11½ x 13½ (29 x 34)
Max. working load – lbs (kg) 10 (5) 15 (7)

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IMPORTANT
Please save this product manual for future reference. Additional copies are
available at www.rifton.com
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.
Check your order
Tricycle main frame, handlebar assembly, backrest assembly, front guide bar (if ordered),
accessories for the tricycle, and this product manual ship together. Rear steering bar (if
ordered) and stationary stand (if ordered) ship in separate cartons.
You may not have ordered all of the available accessories, but use the diagrams that follow
to confirm that 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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Basic components
Trunk support system
To prevent falls,
strangulation, head
entrapment or other injuries:
• Always use seatbelt and lateral
supports when butterfly harness is
in use.
• Ensure correct adjustment and
positioning of the butterfly harness at
each use (see Figure 6a).
• Ensure that the backrest tube extends
beyond the front edge of the clamp (E).
• Do not adjust seat while a rider is on
the trike.
Recommended use
The trunk support system aids users who
have difficulty remaining upright while
sitting. It can be used to correct excessive
leaning toward one side.
Attaching: (see Figure 6b)
1. Remove knob (A) and clamp channel (B)
from trunk support.
2. Place assembly on backrest tubes (C) in
the position shown, with the bolt facing
the rear.
3. Place clamp channel (B) and knob (A) on
the bolt and tighten securely.
4. Repeat procedure for lower ring
attachment bar (D).
Transfers and adjustments:
(see Figure 6b)
1. Push oval release button (F) to remove
lateral supports (G).
2. Seat the user on the tricycle, and
re-position the lateral supports using
the oval release buttons (F) to make any
WARNING
Figure 6b
C
C
A
A
B
B
D
D
Figure 6a
E
E
F
F
G
G
H
H
I
I
J
J
J
J

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necessary adjustments to the lateral
supports (see Figure 6b).
3. If desired, clip on butterfly harness (H)
using the ring attachment points
(D and I) and adjust strap lengths
with strap adjusters (J) (see Figure 6b).
Backrest pad
Attaching:
1. Remove knob and clamp channel (A)
below seat.
2. Slide backrest tubes out.
3. Turn backrest upright (see Figure 7a) and
attach with clamp channel and knob (A)
below seat.
4. Attach additional backrest pad (B)
if needed.
Adjusting:
Backrest pad adjusts vertically 12"
(30.5 cm) above seat with knob (C),
and 3½" (9 cm) horizontally with knob (A).
Seat
Adjusting:
To adjust seat height, loosen knob (D)
move seat to desired position, then partially
tighten knob (D). Move the seat up and
down slightly to engage the pin in the
nearest seat post hole. Tighten knob (D)
securely (see Figure 7b).
Parking brake
The parking brake (E) stabilizes the tricycle
while the rider is getting on or off. It is
for use on flat surfaces only. Brake can be
operated by hand or foot (see Figure 7c).
A
C
Figure 7a
Figure 7b
D
B
E
E
Figure 7c

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Handlebar and handbrake
Hand brake is not available on the
small tricycle.
Recommended use:
A conventional handlebar (see Figure 8a)
or loop handlebar (see Figure 8b) can be
used with your Rifton tricycle. Hand brake
(C) allows the user to slow and stop the
tricycle.
Adjusting the conventional
handlebar: (see Figure 8a)
Handlebar height adjusts 3⅝” (9.2 cm)
with knob (A).
Adjusting the loop handlebar: (see
Figure 8b)
Rotate handlebar toward or away from
rider by loosening the two oval knobs (B).
Secure in required position by tightening
both knobs.
Handlebar adjusts vertically 3⅝” (9.2 cm)
with knob (A).
Operating the hand brake:
The hand brake (C) allows the user to slow
and stop the tricycle.
For the loop handlebar ONLY: the hand
brake (C) can be positioned anywhere on
the loop handlebar using the hook and
loop strap (D) provided.
Figure 8b (Loop handlebar)
C
B
A
Figure 8a (Conventional handlebar)
A
D
C

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Accessories
Headrest
Two headrests are available for use with
the trunk support system only. One is flat
the other contoured.
Attaching:
Press white oval button (A) and insert
metal headrest bar into slot (see Figure 9a).
Release button to engage headrest and
click into place.
Adjusting:
Press white oval button (A) and raise or
lower headrest. Release button to engage
and click into place.
To adjust depth and angle of headrest,
loosen both black knobs (B). Move
headrest to desired position and tighten
both knobs securely.
Front guide bar
Recommended use:
The front guide bar allows the caregiver to
guide and move the tricycle from the front
(see Figure 9b).
Attaching:
The clamp cannot be attached with the
handlebar in the lowest position. Once the
clamp is in place the handlebar can be fully
lowered.
1. Loosen knob (A) as far as it goes to
open clamp.
2. Attach front guide bar to handlebar
as shown.
3. Tighten knob (A).
A
A
Headrest bar
Figure 9a
B
B
A
Figure 9b

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Rear steering bar
To prevent pinching
or crushing, ensure
adequate clearance between the
handlebar and push rod (C) during left
turns. Do not use a very low handlebar
position with a high support bar (A)
position (see Figure 10a).
Recommended use:
The rear steering bar enables the caregiver
to guide the tricycle from behind (see
Figure 10b).
Before attaching, check the size numbers
on the short tube of the rear steering bar
to ensure that the rear steering bar is the
correct size for the tricycle (R120, R130, or
R140).
Attaching: (see Figure 10b)
The clamp (F) cannot be attached with the
handlebar in its lowest position. Once the
clamp is in place the handlebar can be fully
lowered.
1. Attach the support bar (A) to the
backrest tubes. The clamp channel and
oval adjustment knob (B) should face
the rear.
2. Snap the push rod (C) into the guide
loop (D).
3. Use the clamp knob (E) to open the
clamp (F), and then place it over the
handle bar U-tube and tighten it.
Adjusting: (see Figure 10b)
To raise or lower the support bar (A) loosen
knob (B) place in desired position and
tighten knob (B) again.
CAUTION
Figure 10a
Figure 10b
A
B
B
C
C
D
E
F
A
C
C