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Rifton E-Pacer K660 Product Manual Download Page 6

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Check your order

Please check that your E-Pacer has been outfi tted as you ordered it. Every E-Pacer comes
with a battery and a battery charger.

All accessories are retrofi ttable with the exception of the scale, which must be ordered at
the time of purchase. Please follow the instructions included in this manual to ensure that
your E-Pacer is assembled and used correctly.

If your shipment is incomplete or in any way damaged on arrival,
please call Customer Service, 800.571.8198.

Basic item

Scale (optional)

Body support
system

Battery box
with built-in
Up/down
switch

Expansion
handle

Base legs

Vertical

lifting

column

Electronic

actuator

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Summary of Contents for E-Pacer K660

Page 1: ...K660 Product Manual E Pacer K660 Product Manual ...

Page 2: ...em 7 Battery box 8 9 Base frame expansion system 10 Casters 11 Accessories Front handle 12 Scale 13 14 Gait tracker 15 Thigh straps pelvic support hip positioner and odometer 16 Forearm supports 17 18 Arm platforms 18 19 Switch pole 19 Operation and transfers 20 22 Battery charger 23 Troubleshooting 24 Technical data 25 Maintenance and cleaning 26 Warranty materials and user modifications 27 ...

Page 3: ... higher than is necessary to perform the intended transfer Always retract the base legs when maneuvering the E Pacer while it is supporting a client in the seated posture expand the base only when necessary When using the E Pacer for walking support the base frame should be expanded to increase sideways stability if required by the condition or stature of a particular client the caregiver must mak...

Page 4: ... accordance with instructions provided To avoid pinching or crushing Ensure that all hands and feet are clear of the vertical lifting column before activating the up down switch Ensure that all hands and feet are clear of the base frame expansion system and the base legs before expanding or retracting the base To prevent head and neck injury never use the E Pacer to lift a client within a vertical...

Page 5: ...apy tables User and item dimensions User dimensions inches cm Key user dimension Girth Girth 22 60 56 152 Important User s weight and height must not exceed maximum height 77 196 maximum weight 350 lbs 160 kg Key dimensions inches cm K660 E Pacer E Pacer overall length 44 113 5 E Pacer overall width 31 51 80 131 5 E Pacer overall height 32 min 59 max 83 5 150 E Pacer weight lbs kg 72 32 5 Turning ...

Page 6: ...must be ordered at the time of purchase Please follow the instructions included in this manual to ensure that your E Pacer is assembled and used correctly If your shipment is incomplete or in any way damaged on arrival please call Customer Service 800 571 8198 Basic item Scale optional Body support system Battery box with built in Up down switch Expansion handle Base legs Vertical lifting column E...

Page 7: ...cidental release Press the two release tabs simultaneously to release see figure 7b If your E Pacer is equipped with a removable back belt first clip the non adjustable end of the back belt into the buckle on the client s right with the silver slider facing out Then clip the adjustable end of the strap on the left to secure client see figure 7c The following can also be attached to the body suppor...

Page 8: ...e charger every night even if the battery level indicator is still green Battery level indicator To prevent injury Charge or change the battery immediately if the battery level light turns red do not attempt further lifts or transfers with a red light Prior to every use of the E Pacer activate the up down button to turn on the battery level light and verify that the light is green If it is not cha...

Page 9: ...d below the threshold for operation of the up down switch It overrides all other inputs To prevent injury all caregivers should become familiar with the location and operation of the emergency stop button and the emergency lowering button before using the E Pacer Emergency stop button To stop the E Pacer motor in the event of an emergency press the round red emergency stop button located on the fr...

Page 10: ...ts the width of the base frame from 31 50 79 cm 128 cm It expands so that clients can be lifted from wide chairs and wheelchairs and retracts for maneuverability and to enable the E Pacer to pass through narrow doorways Swing the expansion handle to the right to expand the frame and to the left to close it see Figure 10a WARNING Figure 10a Tip Disengage direction locks prior to moving the expansio...

Page 11: ... turning To engage caster brake C press lower part of brake pedal To release the brake press upper part of brake pedal To engage caster drag rotate dial D Directional lock E allows the caster to turn in one direction only helpful for clients who may involuntarily roll backward while trying to walk To engage the directional lock Push lever down until it snaps into place When the directional lock is...

Page 12: ... 12a Attaching The front handle is removed for shipping and must be attached to the E Pacer frame with four bolts 1 With the Allen wrench found in the accessory carton remove the four bolts from the cover plate and take it off see Figure 12b 2 Hold the front handle against the attachment point as shown see Figure 12c insert the bolts in the holes and tighten them snugly with the Allen wrench start...

Page 13: ...n on and zero the scale as previously described Once the client is lifted and in the walking position the weight displayed is the amount of weight that the E Pacer is bearing Method 2 Using the thigh supports and the seated transfer procedure lift the client with the E Pacer With the client s full weight displayed on the scale press the zero button Next re position the client for ambulation The we...

Page 14: ...fe is approximately 100 hours of continuous use or approximately 500 weight recordings The scale will automatically turn off if it does not sense a change in weight for more than 10 minutes The scale is accurate to one percent if used correctly Rifton recommends that the scale be calibrated by a qualified technician at three to five year intervals depending on frequency of use For instructions on ...

Page 15: ...ently available only for iOS devices 2 Activate Bluetooth on the scale by pressing the BT button A 3 Open the Gait Tracker app on your mobile device Your device will pair with the scale when you open the app 4 Press start on the app when you are ready to begin the gait training session 5 Use the pause and resume commands as needed until the session is over 6 Before pressing the reset button at the...

Page 16: ...ge optimum pelvic positioning during gait training It has an optional pad for comfort It is attached by hooking the back rings onto the grey clips of the body support system and the front rings onto two of the remaining four clips including the yellow ones in the front Adjust the four straps for further positioning Odometer The odometer see figure 16e displays distance traveled To reset display to...

Page 17: ...r use If they were purchased separately mounting brackets must be installed onto the body support Attaching forearm supports and mounting brackets Remove the plastic hole cover from the body support channel by unscrewing wing knob inside the channel see Figure 17b Install the mounting bracket on the body support channel with the large lipped end up see Figure 17c Securely tighten the attachment kn...

Page 18: ...de The arm strap D and wrist strap E are used to secure the client s arm in the forearm support Arm platforms Attaching detaching see p 17 Adjustments see figures 18b and 18c Height adjustment Press button A and slide the post to the desired height Loosen knob B to Tilt for forward or backward slant Rotate horizontally Slide the arm platform toward or away from the client along the post To move th...

Page 19: ... with clients of unreliable judgment The switch pole is designed to place the up down switch within reach of a client in the E Pacer enabling either the client or the caregiver to adjust the height of the body support To attach it 1 Feed the wire through the mounting bracket on the battery box 2 Insert the switch pole into the mouting bracket facing it either forwards or backwards 3 Plug the cord ...

Page 20: ...positioned comfortably correctly and securely and that the safety buckle is properly engaged Lift the client only high enough to perform the transfer Check that the straps are snug and the body support system does not slide up or cause discomfort The E Pacer offers three essential functions gait training sit to stand transfer and seated transfer The following two pages illustrate these functions W...

Page 21: ...r greater support Pull the straps snugly making sure both thigh pads are positioned under the client s thigh and adjusted equally see Figure 21c 5 Raise the client Watch closely to make sure the client remains comfortable and does not sag Move the client to the transfer location The E Pacer base legs should be retracted for travel see Figure 21d 6 Gently lower the client onto the seat see Figure 2...

Page 22: ...ssing the front and rear straps as shown see Figure 22c 4 As you raise the client pull the E Pacer gently toward you to mimic the natural sit to stand arc Watch closely to make sure the client is comfortable and well supported throughout the lift see Figure 22d 5 Adjust the body support height so the client can walk comfortably the body support system should not be positioned too high under the ar...

Page 23: ...er cord into a wall outlet Charging Charge the battery for 24 hours before first use Recharge the battery each night even if the battery box light is still green To charge the battery remove it from the battery box and place it onto the wall mounted charger The charger and indicator light will shut off automatically when charging is complete Charging normally takes approximately six hours During l...

Page 24: ...charge the battery When the light is red the E Pacer can still be lowered using the emergency lowering button on the battery box Lift goes up or down without pressing the switch The red E Stop button will always stop all movement Unplug the front handle or switch pole cord The cord is on the left and has a plug similar to a phone cord or network cable If this stops the motion the caregiver handle ...

Page 25: ...fton Battery charger Wall mounted charger 100 240 V AC max 650 mA Motor 24 V 6A permanent magnet motor 31 80 cm 24 63 cm 51 131 5 cm Emergency lowering Electrical Casters 5 diameter Motor duty cycle Two minutes continuous use followed by 18 minutes idle Turning diameter 50 127 cm Mass of E Pacer 72 lbs 32 5 kg 32 83 5 cm 44 113 5 cm 59 150 cm 7 18 cm 8 22 5 cm ...

Page 26: ...ized replacement parts Order information for replacement parts is provided on the back of this product manual Do not use petroleum based or solvent based lubricants on casters but lubricate when necessary with silicone spray or graphite Cleaning To minimize risk of infectious disease transmission clean and disinfect the E Pacer between uses by different patients To avoid damaging the product Do no...

Page 27: ... may also be stainless steel Straps are typically made of polypropylene or nylon webbing Plastic components are typically injection molded from a variety of industrial resins All components are lead free and not made with natural rubber latex User modifications To prevent serious injury or death do not modify or alter Rifton products or components or use Rifton products or components in conjunctio...

Page 28: ...98 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 Email Sales Rifton com RA40 ECO N A R...

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