Rifton HTS product manual
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1. The maximum working load for the large HTS footboard is 150 Ibs 68 kg G rifton Check your order 2 Your Rifton HTS has been shipped according to your specifications It will require some tool free assembly Follow these instructions to ensure that your product is assembled and used correctly This product manual is comprehensive and may discuss features not included in your configuration of the HTS If your shipment is incomplete or in any way damaged on arrival please call Customer Service 800 571 8198 Basic components i 4 A Quick Reference Guide for the HTS can be dowloaded from a QR code on the back of the backrest Tip Every blue lever or button indicates a point of adjustment Seat depth The side pieces allow for seat depth adjustment Lift the blue latches on both outer sides see figure 6a move both sides together to the desired seat depth and find a latched position This same adjustment will also enable both sides to slide off the seat towards the front for cleaning the area underneath Backrest angle The backrest angle can be adjusted 6 forward 6 back and 18 back see figure 6b Raise both back angle triggers adjust to desired angle and release into a latched position see figure 6c Seat depth latch Figure 6a Backrest 6 6 18 g removal e Figure 6b Back angle trigger tg l j r P i riton s Figure2. and rounded corners down loop the webbing around the uprights and thread webbing through the metal ring at the front engaging the hook and loop snugly around uprights see figure 18b Ankle straps This option requires the use of a footboard To attach the ankle straps Insert the webbing tab into the horizontal slot at the back of the footboard see figure 18c NO Turn the webbing to slide it into the vertical slot and pull to engage it see figure 18d OJ Adjust the straps to fit the user s needs NOTICE The straps with hook and loop closures may be laundered at 160F 70C or less Engage the closures before washing Do not iron Figure 18c Figure 18d Footboard for mounting bar attachment AWARNING To prevent falls or other injury e Ensure that the square metal tubing attaching the footboard to the seat rests on the front edge of the toilet e Do not stand on footboard for mounting bar attachment To attach a footboard to the HTS when used on the toilet with a mounting bar see figure 19a 1 Turn the HTS seat upside down see figure 19b 2 Insert the small metal tabs at the end of metal tubing on footboard A into slots at the back of the seat 3 Push footboard down firmly to latch square tubing onto blue latches B 4 Attach HTS to mounting bar see page 11 The other adjustments for the footboard are the same
3. armrest into the oval slots in the side pieces and press down firmly until it latches into place see figure 7c To remove the armrest squeeze the release button A and pull the armrest up Tip Armrests of different sizes can br i AE be retrofitted Figure 7c Bases 24 AWARNING To prevent falls and injuries always make sure both seat hooks are inserted into the base sockets and that both seat latches are latched to base Attaching the seat Insert both hooks at the rear of the seat into the sockets of the frame see figure 8a Then push front of seat down onto frame until the latches audibly engage Hooks into socket N 1 1 Figure 8a Removing the seat To remove the seat from a base pull both seat latches under the front edge of the seat see figure 8b and lift it from the base Figure 8b Base height adjustment AWARNING To prevent falls and injury do not adjust height with user in the product To lower the seat squeeze both height latches on the frame uprights see figure 9a while supporting the weight of the seat Lower both sides evenly to prevent binding To raise the seat flip up the footboard put one foot on the frame cross bar and pull up on the seat frame there is no need to release the height latches Tilt in space adjustment Tip If adjustment feels tight then try with the tilt in space all the way forward or
4. back The tilt in space adjustment is available on the Z122 and Z132 bases Use the tilt trigger at the right rear of the seat see figure 9b to release the two locking gas springs Tilt adjusts 15 forward and 15 back It is easy to tilt the HTS with the user in the product Casters and stationary feet The casters and stationary rubber feet can easily be replaced or exchanged Simply pull the caster stem or rubber foot out of the end cap see figure 9c Ensure that replacement casters or feet are inserted to their full depth Caster brakes To apply the brake step down on the brake lever To release the brake raise the lever see figure 9d rifton latches owl Height Figure 9a a Tilt trigger 4 Cy Figure 9b Figure 9c O Brake lever Figure 9d 10 Footboard ACAUTION To prevent falls tipping or other injury e Do not exceed 150 pounds on the footboard e Do not stand on footboard while it is angled forward e Do not place maximum load at front edge of footboard The footboard is included with mobile bases Height adjustment To adjust footboard height press both height buttons moving the footboard to the desired height then release the buttons at a latched position see figure 10a Footboard angle adjustment The angle of the footboard can be adjusted by pushing up on both angle triggers while moving the foo
5. 6c Backrest installation or removal To install the backrest Tip the backrest toward the front see figure 7a Insert the bottom end of the backrest between the latch plates while raising the backrest angle triggers Firmly press down on the backrest while rotating it back towards the first latched position To remove the backrest adjust the back angle all the way forward Then lift the backrest up Seatbelt To prevent falls AWARNING strangulation head entrapment or other injuries always use seatbelt when the tray chest strap or headrest are in use Every HTS is provided with a seatbelt To attach the seatbelt insert the seatbelt attachment clip see figure 7b into the socket at the back end of the side piece Check to ensure that the seatbelt latches into place For users that tend to slide forward on the seat you may benefit from threading the seat belt to the inside of the backrest supports see figure 7c On the small HTS there is an additional option for seat belt threading to ensure a more secure positioning for small active users Thread the seat belt through the hooks provided at the bottom back edge of the seat see figure 7d rifton Au Angle triggers i Latch i Q a plates i is t ass _ _ 4 z Figure 7a Figure 7c Figure 7d Armrests To attach the armrest insert the bottom of the
6. OELZ OZLZ OLLZ Rifton HTS Hygiene Toileting System Z110 Z120 amp Z130 Product Manual me CE Ci rifton Contents Safety messages 3 Recommended use 4 Item dimensions 5 Check your order 6 Basic components 6 8 Bases 8 9 Footboard 10 Mounting bars 11 Accessories Seat amp back pads headrest 12 Butterfly harness 13 Anterior support tray 14 Lateral supports chest strap 15 Hip guides pan and bowl adapter 16 Deflectors and abductor 17 Calfrest and ankle straps 18 Footboard for mounting bar tub base 19 Portability base 20 Operation 21 Maintenance cleaning and warranty 22 Materials and user modifications 23 2014 Rifton Equipment e 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 e A qualified professional must assess the appropriateness and safety of all equipment for each user e This product is intended for use by clients of unreliable judgment Adult supervision is required at all times e To prevent falls and injuries o Do not use this product on rough and uneven terrain around swimming pools or near stairways o Ensure the appropriate use of straps and supports at all times Straps and supports are provided for the satety of the user and must be carefully adjusted for comfort and security o Tighten all adjustment knobs
7. as described on page 10 Tub base AWARNING To prevent falls and injuries always make sure both seat hooks are inserted into the base sockets and that both seat latches are latched to base The tub base is for use in a bathtub to bathe or shower the client see figure 19c Attaching the seat Insert both hooks at the rear of the seat into the sockets of the tub base frame see figure 19d Then push front of seat down onto frame until the latches audibly engage rrfton Figure 19a Figure 19b Figure 19c Hooks into socket x Figure 19d 19 Portability base with carry bag AWARNING To prevent falls and injuries e The portable base is intended for travel use only and should not be used as the primary base Ensure adequate stability when using the portable base e Check that the two pieces of the frame are fully engaged before attaching the seat Figure 20a e Always make sure both seat hooks are inserted into the base sockets and that both seat latches at the front are latched to base The portability base is a light weight foldable frame with a carry bag see figure 20a This base fits in the back pouch of the carry bag The seat back armrests and other accessories can go into the front pouch of Lu 208 the carry bag see figure 20b To assemble the base unfold both ha
8. before use and immediately after making any adjustments e To prevent falls strangulation head entrapment or other injuries o Always use seatbelt when the tray chest strap or headrest are in use o Tighten the seatbelt portion of the butterfly harness before tightening the upper straps e The portable base is intended for travel use only and should not be used as the primary base Ensure adequate stability when using the portable base e Do not use this product for clients outside the height and weight limits specified in this manual e To prevent structural failure which may result in serious injury or death o 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 o Immediately remove this product from use when any condition develops that might make operation unsafe o Do not use Rifton components or products for any purpose other than their intended use o Replace or repair components or products that are damaged or appear to be unstable o Use only Rifton authorized replacement parts rfton 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 fo
9. elt portion of the butterfly harness before tightening the upper straps e Check fit of harness after every adjustment To attach the butterfly harness remove the center section of the seatbelt A Replace it with the butterfly harness B which has a built in seatbelt see figure 13a Adjust the seatbelt tension then clip the shoulder straps to the sockets on the backrest see figure 13b For small users you may wish to attach the shoulder straps through the upper slot in the backrest see figure 13c rifton A cr Figure 13a Figure 13b Figure 13c 13 14 Anterior support tray AWARNING To prevent falls strangulation or other injuries always use a seatbelt when the tray is in use The anterior support has a padded surface for the user to lean against which provides an excellent forward leaning toileting position with trunk and arms supported by the tray see figure 14a To adjust tray depth squeeze latch under the front of tray see figure 14b Figure 14a Lateral supports Lateral supports are available with or without a chest strap for secure upper trunk positioning They may be adjusted separately in height angle and width using the knob B behind the backrest To attach and or adjust lateral support A loosen knob B and insert the key C into extrusion D at the rear of the backrest Ad
10. g regular maintenance and inspections as specified in the manual To prevent structural failure which may result in serious injury or death e 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 e Immediately remove this product from use when any condition develops that might make operation unsafe e Do not use Rifton components or products for any purpose other than their intended use e Replace or repair components or products that are damaged or appear to be unstable e Use only Rifton authorized replacement parts Order information for replacement parts is provided on the back of this product manual Cleaning fi Y After each use clean with disinfectant wipes or a solution of up to 10 bleach The straps with hook and loop closures may be laundered Engage the closures before washing Do not iron The Polyurethane pads are easy to remove to allow cleaning and drying underneath They can be wiped clean with soapy water or a mild disinfectant Warranty Statement 2 fi Y If a Rifton product breaks or fails in service during the first year we will replace it free of charge Materials Y e Steel hardware items nuts bolts screws etc are stainless steel e Upholstery items pads support blocks padded prompts etc are waterproot Polyurethane integral skin foam e The frame is alum
11. inum and stainless steel coated with a baked on paint finish e Straps are made of polypropylene webbing with quick drying Spacer Mesh fabric for padding e Plastic components are injection molded from a variety of industrial resins All materials are latex lead and phthalates tree User modifications fi Y AWARNING 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 rrfton 23 Rifton Contact Information Email 3 Phone Sales Rifton com X 800 571 8198 9 5 EST we Mail os Fax Rifton Equipment m 800 865 4674 PO Box 260 Rifton NY 12471 0260 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
12. just height angle and width of lateral support to fit client by sliding it up and down sliding bracket E along its slot and by rotating bracket E around the knob When desired adjustment is reached tighten knob firmly see Figure 15a Chest strap AWARNING To prevent falls strangulation or other injuries e Always use seatbelt when the chest strap is in use e Always ensure that chest strap is correctly adjusted The chest strap threads onto the lateral supports as shown see figure 15b The chest strap should thread to the inside of the lateral supports see figure 15c rifton Figure 15a Figure 15b Figure 15c 15 Hip guides The seat width may be adjusted with a pair of hip guides that attach onto the armrests In the first position they reduce the seat width by 2 5 cm and in the second position they reduce it by 4 10 cm see figure 16a Slide the hip guide onto the armrest with the notch in the hip guide up and back Insert the armrest into the armrest slot through the hip guide Pan The pan see figure 16b enables the HTS to be used as a stand alone commode Insert the pan into the tracks under the seat from the back of the chair Push until it latches into place Remove it by pulling straight back see figure 16c Bowl adapter The bowl adapter see figure 16d accommodates situations where the hole in the HTS isn t fully over the hole in
13. lves t of the frame insert the square peg of j one half into the square tube of the other half of the frame see figure 20c Make sure the two pieces of the frame are fully engaged before attaching the seat Figure 20c Then attach the seat to the frame see figure 20d as described on previous page aM see figure 19d e Tee i Doo Figure 20d Operation i fi The Rifton HTS has two main functions toileting and showering For toileting the ideal position often incorporates forward leaning of the trunk and a closed hip angle This can be achieved with the HTS by angling the backrest slightly forward adjusting the seat to level or slightly back using the anterior support to provide support at the trunk and arms and raising the footboard so that feet are well supported see figure 21a For showering raise the height adjustment and tilt the frame back With the backrest reclined and the footboard extended a restful reclined position can be achieved for showering and hair washing see figure 21b The caregiver should adjust the positioning to fit the unique needs of each client rrfton O N O 2 Figure 21a W ee Figure 21b 21 22 Maintenance This product is designed and tested for an expected life of 5 years when used and maintained in accordance with this manual At all times users must ensure that the product remains in a safe and useable condition includin
14. nsert both hooks on the seat into the sockets on the mounting bar and lower the seat onto the toilet bowl see figure 11c rrfton Elongated Standard Figure 11a Figure 11b Figure 11c 12 Accessories fi Seat and back pads The seat and back pads are removable for cleaning They are made of Polyurethane with a durable integral skin There are two styles of seat pad One has a wider opening which opens to the rear facilitating hygiene care see figure 12a The second one has a narrower opening which is closed at the back and provides more support for the user see figure 12b The seat and back pads attach with four snaps that snap into the holes in the seat and backrest see figure 12c Headrest AWARNING To prevent head entrapment or injury always use seatbelt while the headrest is in use To attach and adjust headrest height push height button A Insert the stem of headrest into the headrest slot see figure 12d to desired height Release the button and adjust height until the latch audibly engages To adjust depth and angle of headrest loosen oval knobs B adjust to the desired position and retighten the knobs Figure 12a Figure 12b Hole Ng Figure 12c Figure 12d Butterfly harness AWARNING To prevent falls strangulation or other injuries e Tighten the seatb
15. r service or re ordering of Rifton products and parts IMPORTANT Please save this product manual for future reference Additional copies are available at www rifton com Recommended use fi The Rifton HTS is a Class 1 medical device The intended use of the HTS is to compensate for disease injury or disability by allowing comfortable toileting and showering and by providing modification for anatomical positioning The many different contiguration options of the HTS provide great versatility it can be used as a Stand alone commode over the toilet mounted directly on the toilet in a roll in shower or for a tub shower Optional supports and accessories allow the HTS to be used for clients with a wide range of needs and disabilities User and item dimensions fi Y User dimensions inches cm Z110 small Z120 medium Z130 large Height Key user dimension height The user s overall height is a general guide to help you select the appropriate size of HTS Choose the model that allows for growth 30 46 76 117 42 56 106 142 Medium 50 74 127 188 Important Make sure that seat width depth and height are adequate for each individual user and that the user s weight does not exceed the maximum weight recommended Item dimensions inches cm Overall width Seat front to footboard height Seat front to floor mobile tilt frame Seat front to floor mobile non tilt frame Sea
16. t front to floor stationary non tilt frame Seat depth Seat width Armrest height Backrest height above seat Backrest width Tilt in space FORWARD Tilt in space BACK Backrest angle adjustment Max clear height under seat tilt frame Max clear height under seat stationary non tilt frame Max clear height under seat mobile non tilt frame Portability base clearance fits over ADA compliant toilets Max working load Ibs kg 21 54 8 13 20 33 15 21 38 55 1512 20 39 51 1212 17 32 43 8 9 10 11 20 23 25 28 8 10 12 20 25 30 53 4 14 5 16 42 112 29 15 15 6 fwd 6 and18 back 19 48 15 38 18 46 18 47 75 34 21 54 10 15 25 38 15 21 38 55 1512 20 39 51 1212 17 32 43 11 2 12 2 13 14 V2 29 32 34 37 10 12 14 25 30 36 7 18 19 2 50 13 34 15 15 6 fwd 6 and18 back 19 48 15 38 18 46 18 2 47 150 68 23 2 60 13 18 33 46 17 2212 43 57 18 22 46 56 15 19 38 48 1421152116211712 37 39 42 44 13 15 17 33 38 43 83 4 22 242 62 16 41 ise 15 6 fwd 6 and18 back 20 51 16 42 19 50 N A 2250 115 When mobile base is in lowest positions and footboard is fully extended it may prevent front casters from swiveling In this case either change footboard angle or raise seat height to give casters room to swivel
17. tboard to the desired angle see figure 10b Footboard can be folded up out of the way for floor level transfers see figure 10c on _ _ _ f ss r See Height a 1 N i A Tis i t a ll Angle triggers Figure 10a Figure 10b a N Figure 10c Mounting bars AWARNING To prevent falls or injuries ensure that the toilet is securely attached to the floor and that the seat bolts are in good condition before attaching the mounting bar Inspect the toilet stability and seat bolts at regular intervals while the mounting bar is in use There are two kinds of mounting bars to fit either standard round or elongated toilets see figure 11a The mounting bar attaches with the bolts that hold the seat and provides a firm attachment point for the seat and back units see figure 11b To determine which type of mounting bar you need measure from the centerline of the seat bolts to the front edge of the porcelain bowl Use a standard toilet mounting bar if this is 17 43 cm or less otherwise use the elongated toilet mounting bar Attachment of seat to mounting bar AWARNING To prevent falls or injuries ensure that both hooks are fully engaged in the sockets of the mounting bar before using the HTS To attach the seat to the mounting bar move the backrest out of the way by tilting or Sliding it forward then i
18. the toilet It is inserted at the front edge of the hole under the seat pad A seat pad must be used in conjunction with the bowl adapter Notch at back Figure 16a p Figure 16b Figure 16d Deflectors The standard deflector inserts into the slot on the seat pad with the hollow cup of the deflector toward the user see figure 17a Tip Adding the abductor to the standard deflector provides stability to the deflector see figure 17c The splash guard provides even more coverage It is held against the user with the seatbelt or butterfly harness see figure 17b Abductor The padded abductor inserts into the slot at the front edge of the seat It can be removed by squeezing the blue latch A and pulling the abductor out see figure 176 ACAUTION To minimize risk of infectious disease transmission the HTS should be cleaned and disinfected between uses by different patients Inadequate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment may increase the risk of cross contamination Remove the Polyurethane pads for cleaning with soapy water or a mild disinfectant rtfton 18 Calfrest This option requires the use of a footboard The calfrest attaches above the footboard see figure 18a It should be removed if the footboard is in the top positions The calfrest attaches to the footboard uprights With the webbing at the back
19. to make sure that the repairs or moditications are correctly and safely completed m m Find letters of medical necessity and informative articles at www rifton com HTS liz q uolSiaoy Y N O94 LVN
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