Rifton R123 User manual

Rear Steering Bar

R123, R143 Product Manual

Rear steering bar

Figure 2a: 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.

Recommended use:

Figure 2b: The rear steering bar enables the

caregiver to guide the tricycle from behind.

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:

Figure 2b:

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:

Figure 2b: To raise or lower the support

bar (A) loosen knob (B) place in desired

position and tighten knob (B) again.

Figure 2a

Figure 2b

CAUTION

Handlebar

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.

WARNING

• Please refer to the Rifton Tricycle product manual for important safety messages and

complete user instructions.

• 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 or structural failure resulting in serious injury or death:

○Inspect this product regularly for loose or missing screws, cracks, general instability

or other signs of excessive wear.

Warranty Statement

If a Rifton product breaks or fails in service during the ﬁrst year, we will replace it

free of charge.

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, including regular maintenance and

inspections as speciﬁed in this manual.

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.

• Replace or repair components or products that are damaged or appear to be unstable.

• Use only Rifton authorized replacement parts. Order information for replacement parts

is provided on the back of this product manual.

Materials

• Hardware items (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) are zinc plated steel.

• Tubing is steel and aluminum, coated with a baked-on paint ﬁnish.

• Plastic components are injection molded from a variety of industrial resins.

All components are lead free and not made with natural rubber latex.

Cleaning

As needed, clean Rear Steering Bar with disinfectant wipes or a solution of up to 10%

bleach. Do not use excessive amounts of water.

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.

IMPORTANT

Please save this product manual for future reference. Additional copies are

available at http://www.rifton.com/customer-service/product-manuals.

YU05 ECO 3544 Revision 00

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.

[email protected]

Find letters of medical necessity

and informative articles at:

www.rifton.com/trike

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