rifton Supine, Prone Stander User Guide

: August 11, 2024
: Rifton

Table of Contents

Supine, Prone Stander
Specifications:
Product Usage Instructions:
Configuration and Component Usage:
Brakes:
Height Adjustment:
Frame Adjustments:
Body Support Adjustment:
- FAQ:
Q: How do I know which components to use for supine or prone
Q: What should I do to prevent falls or injuries during

Supine, Prone Stander

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Specifications:

Product: Rifton Stander Size 2
Manufacturer: Rifton
Model: Stander System
Website: www.rifton.com

Product Usage Instructions:

Configuration and Component Usage:

The Rifton Stander system can be configured for prone or supine
use. Use components with GREEN tags for supine positioning and
components with BLUE tags for prone positioning. Ensure correct
straps and supports are used in each configuration to prevent falls
or strangulation.

Brakes:

Always engage brakes during transfers and standing to prevent
the product from tipping over.

Height Adjustment:

Use the hand crank to adjust the stander’s height according to
the user’s needs.

Frame Adjustments:

Make necessary frame adjustments for proper positioning and
stability.

Body Support Adjustment:

Adjust body support tilt, upper trunk support height, headrest
position, hip depth, hip abduction, thigh length, lower leg length,
hip flexion, knee flexion, and ankle plantar flexion/dorsiflexion
as needed for individual comfort and support.

FAQ:

Q: How do I know which components to use for supine or prone

positioning?

A: Components with GREEN tags are for supine positioning, while
components with BLUE tags are for prone positioning. Always refer
to the color-coded tags for the correct usage.

Q: What should I do to prevent falls or injuries during

adjustments?

A: Ensure all straps are secure and knobs are tightened before
making any adjustments to prevent falls or other injuries. Follow
the provided guidelines carefully.

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Rifton Stander Size 2
Thank you for choosing the Rifton Stander system.
This quick reference guide will help you with basic adjustments.
WARNING For more details and important safety information and
warnings, please consult the product manual.

Supine

Prone

Quick Reference Guide

Rifton PO Box 260 Rifton NY 12471 www.TrhifetoRnif.tcoonmstander system can be configured for prone or supine use. Review the available components to determine which your stander can be used for. Additional components can be obtained from www.rifton.com.
Straps have color coded tags. Use components with GREEN tags for supine positioning, and components with BLUE tags for prone positioning.

WARNING To avoid falls or strangulation, always ensure the correct straps and supports are used in each configuration. The infographic to the left shows the minimum straps
and supports required for safe positioning in prone and supine standing.
These minimum supports are denoted throughout this guide by for supine and for prone.

Brakes

WARNING

Product can tip over if used incorrectly. Always engage

brakes during transfers and standing.

Height Adjustment
Use the hand crank to adjust stander height.

Release

Lock

Frame Adjustments

Body Support Adjustment

Hip Adjustment

Body support tilt

WARNING To prevent falls or other injury, ensure all straps are
secure and knobs tight before tilting client to a standing position.

Grasp the handle firmly and squeeze

2

the double trigger to adjust the body

1

support angle.

*Upper trunk support
SUPINE ONLY
Adjust the upper trunk support height by squeezing the two white triggers together and moving it to the desired location.

Headrest SUPINE ONLY

The headrest is attached to the upper

trunk support. Adjust the headrest

A

forward and back using the center

knob (A). Optional head laterals slide

into the slots behind the headrest.

Loosen the knob to adjust independently

in height and width.

Hip depth adjustment

Adjust the hip depth, moving the whole leg support forward or back relative to the body support by turning the top knob (B) behind the hip support pad. Read the position on the indicator (C)

C

B

Hip abduction

Loosen knob (A) behind the user’s hip

A

to adjust abduction angle, and tighten

in the desired position.

Thigh length

Loosen the knob (B) behind the

center of the thigh pad and adjust

the length of the hip to knee

segment. It is easier to move this by

pushing up or down lower on the

B

leg support, near the sandal.

C

TIP: Align the user’s hips at the labeled marking. Align the center of the user’s knee with the knee strap attachment posts (C).

Lower leg length
Loosen the knob (A) behind the lower leg pad and adjust the length of the knee to foot segment.

Hip Flexion

B

Adjust hip flexion using the knob (B) toward the outside of the hip. To adjust the leg support below the plane of the body support, pull the red trigger (C).

Knee Flexion

Adjust the knee flexion angle using the knob (D) behind the knee.

Ankle plantar flexion/dorsiflexion
Use the knob on the inner side of the sandal to adjust ankle plantar flexion/dorsiflexion.
**Sandals
Loosen the knob under the sandal to rotate the sandal or move it forward or backward. The front and rear foot straps have magnetic buckles. Adjust the length of the heel cup using the velcro strap.
Tray
Loosen the knob that faces forward to adjust tray height.
Tray adjustments Loosen all three knobs that face downward to rotate and position the tray. The knob under the center of the tray also allows some angle adjustment.

3 knobs for rotation

A D
C
Tray Height

Thigh Length

Lower Leg Length

Advanced Leg supports

Ankle / Sandals

Tray Adjustments

Thigh Medial / Laterals

A A
A

Trunk Laterals

All Straps

Trunk Strap

Supine Hip Strap

Medial/Lateral thigh supports
Mount the medial/lateral thigh supports on the inside for medial support, or on the outside for lateral support. Adjust the width using the white trigger (A). The mounting bracket is off-center, so the pad has two possible height positions. Swap pads to change height position.

Trunk laterals

Attach the laterals at the level of

either the trunk or pelvis. Adjust width

using trigger (B) on the side of body

support. Adjust height by loosening the knob (C) on the outside and

B

moving the pad up or down. The pads

swing away for transfers using the

C

white button (D).

D

All straps
To attach straps to the body support, insert the tip of the clip into the correct socket behind the body support and pull forward until it clicks. Pull the clip back and away from the pad to remove the strap.

**Trunk strap/trunk rotation
control strap

WARNING

To prevent falls or other injury, all users should be

secured with a trunk strap (or butterfly harness

in supine configuration).

These straps may be used in prone or supine. The rotation control strap has a webbing loop that runs behind the pad. Close the padded strap snugly around the user, then close the buckle and tighten either side to control rotation of the trunk.

*Hip strap/hip rotation
control strap
These straps are used in supine configuration. The rotation control strap has a webbing loop that runs behind the trunk support pad. Close the padded strap snugly around the user, then close the buckle and tighten either side to control rotation of the pelvis.

Butterfly harness
WARNING To prevent strangulation, always attach center safety
strap and make sure all straps are snug before every use.
In supine standing a butterfly harness may be used in place of a trunk strap. Use all five attachment points.

Knee straps
WARNING To prevent strangulation or other injury, in supine the
user’s knees MUST be secured with knee straps or split knee supports.
The knee straps clip onto the posts on either side of the knee. Pull the strap end to tighten and pull the plastic tab to loosen before unclipping the strap.
Split knee supports
The keyhole in each of the split knee supports mounts to the post on the lateral sides of each knee and is secured with a bolt and knob (A) through the slot below the mount.
Adjust depth using knob (B) on top of the mount. Adjust angle using knob (A) below the mount. For transfers flip the support to the side using trigger (C).
*Pelvic harness
WARNING To prevent strangulation or other injury, in prone
standing the prone pelvic harness MUST be used with all five attachment points secured.
Use the three buckles on the right side and center when transferring the user in and out. Tighten lower side straps first when positioning.
Prone knee cuff The Prone knee cuffs clip onto the posts on either side of the knee. Pull the strap end to tighten and pull the plastic tab to loosen before unclipping the strap.

B C

Butterfly Harness

Knee Straps

Split Knee Blocks

Pelvic Harness

Prone Knee Cuffs

TO PRONE

Multi-Position Stander ONLY Switching between PRONE and SUPINE

1. Remove upper trunk support
Squeeze the triggers on the back of the trunk support. Pull the upper trunk support up and rotate it back to remove it.
4. Remove knee straps
Optional prone knee cuffs may be added.

2. Switch tray direction
If the tray is used, loosen attachment knob (A), remove the tray and attach it facing the other direction. For use in prone, adjust the tray up, and the caregiver handle down and out of the way.
5. Rotate sandals 180°
Loosen the knob under the sandal (B), rotate it to the desired position, and tighten the knob.

3. Switch to pelvic harness
Remove the supine hip strap. Install the pelvic harness by attaching all 5 attachment clips.
6. Adjust leg supports
Adjust hip flexion and knee flexion if using the advanced leg supports.

Pelvic harness

Supine hip strap

B

1. Add upper trunk support
Insert the stampings into slots on top of body support. Squeeze triggers on back of body support to adjust the upper trunk support down to the desired position.
4. Add knee straps
Clip the knee straps onto the posts on either side of the knee.

2. Switch tray direction
If the tray is used, loosen attachment knob (A), remove the tray and attach it facing the other direction.
5. Rotate sandals 180°
Loosen the knob under the sandal (B), rotate it to the desired position, and tighten the knob.

3. Switch to supine hip strap
Remove the pelvic harness at all 5 attachment points. Install the supine hip strap (standard, or rotation control).
6. Adjust leg supports
Adjust hip flexion and knee flexion if using the advanced leg supports.

TO SUPINE