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Recommended use
The Rifton Activity Chair is intended to provide comfortable seating with adjust-
able support for children and adolescents with disabilities in the classroom or at
home. The chair allows for growth, multiple users, and is available with various
accessories that are easily removable as the client gains independence.
User and item dimensions
User Dimensions – inches (cm)
Height
40–56 (102–142)
40–56 (102–142)
Item dimensions – inches (cm)
R840 medium
Standard base
R850 medium
Hi/Lo base
Frame width
short legs: 23¼ (59)
27½ (70)
long legs: 24½ (62)
short legs w/ wheels: 24½ (62)
long legs w/ wheels: 25½ (65)
Seat height above fl oor
short legs:12½–16½ (32–42)
12–23 (30–58)
long legs: 19–23 (48–58)
short legs w/ wheels: 16–20 (41–51)
long legs w/ wheels: 19–23 (48–58)
Seat angle (tilt-in-space)
- degrees
15° forward, 15° back*
*Spring option uses 10° of the
backward adjustment for motion.
15° forward, 25° back
Backrest angle
- degrees
5° forward, 20° back*
*Spring option uses 10° of the
backward adjustment for motion
.
5° forward, 20° back*
*Spring option uses 10° of the
backward adjustment for motion
.
Seat height above footboard
12–16½ (30–41)
12–16½ (30–41)
Seat width (without pads)
8½–11½ (22–29) / 14 (36)
8½–11½ (22–29) / 14 (36)
Seat depth
11–16 (28–41)
11–16 (28–41)
Armrest height above seat
7–10½ (18–27)
7–10½ (18–27)
Trunk support width
6½–12 (17–30)
6½–12 (17–30)
Backrest height
15½–19 (39–48)
15½–19 (39–48)
Headrest height above seat
17½–24½ (44–62)
17½–24½ (44–62)
Max. working load – lbs. (kg)
150 (68)
150 (68)
Key user dimension: height
The user’s overall height is a general guide to help you select the appropriate chair.
Choose the model that allows for growth.
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.
