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Recommended use
The Rifton Wave bathing and transfer system is a Class 1 medical device. It is intended
to provide a stable, quick-drying seat for bathing or showering for individuals with
disabilities. Adjustments and additional supports are available for the safety and comfort
of the user. The tub transfer base enables easier transfers over the bathtub for large users.
User dimensions – inches (cm)
small
medium
large
Height
30-46 (76-117)
40-56 (102-142)
50-74 (127-188)
Key user dimension: height
Select the appropriate bath chair by the user’s overall height. Choose the size that allows for
growth.
Important:
Make sure that seat depth, width, and back height are adequate. The user’s weight must
not exceed the maximum working load.
Item dimensions – inches (cm)
small
medium
large
Seat depth
10½ (27)
13 (33)
17 (43)
Seat width
15 (38)
15 (38)
17½ (44)
Back height
23 (58)
26½ (67)
32 (81)
Seat height
2/7 (5/18)
2/7 (5/18)
2/7 (5/18)
Seat height including tub stand
12½-18½ (32-47)
12½-18½ (32-47)
12½-18½ (32-47)
Seat height including shower stand
27½ (70)
27½ (70)
27½ (70)
Seat height including transfer base
with long leg inserts
21-26 (53-66)
24
½
- 29
½
(62-75)
21-26 (53-66)
24
½
- 29
½
(62-75)
21-26 (53-66)
24
½
- 29
½
(62-75)
Length of mesh area when flat
(without calf rest)
35 (89)
41 (104)
50½ (128)
Length of mesh area when flat
(with calf rest)
42½ (108)
49 (124)
61 (155)
Width of base
18 (46)
18 (46)
21 (53)
Length of base when flat
29½ (75)
29½ (75)
29½ (75)
Tub stand height (legs flat)
8 (20)
8 (20)
8 (20)
Tub stand length (legs flat)
39 (99)
39 (99)
39 (99)
Tub stand width (legs flat)
17½ (44)
17½ (44)
17½ (44)
Shower stand height
22 (56)
22 (56)
22 (56)
Shower stand width
27 (69)
27 (69)
27 (69)
Shower stand length
34 (86)
34 (86)
34 (86)
Tub transfer base footprint
28 x 30 (71 x 76)
28 x 30 (71 x 76)
28 x 30 (71 x 76)
Max. tub height for transfer base
with long leg inserts
20 (51)
24 (61)
20 (51)
24 (61)
20 (51)
24 (61)
Max. working load - Lbs. (kg)
75 (34)
150 (68)
250 (114)
Back and seat angle adjustments
0˚, 15˚, 30˚, 45˚, 60˚, 75˚
User and item dimensions
