Rifton Small Activity Chair Standard Base
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Rifton Small Activity Chair Standard Base
The comfortable pediatric chair for the classroom or home. the Rifton Activity Chair with the standard base combines with accessories to create your chair.
Rifton provides two chair designs, one incorporating a standard base and the other what it terms a Hi/lo base. This product listing is for small chair built on a standard base; other sizes of the standard-base chair and those on a Hi/lo base are listed separately (see "related products" below).
What is included?
Seat and back (R821); Stationary base (R823), Small armrests (R827) Short legs (R803), Small seat pads (choice of 6 colors).
Numerous accessories adapt this chair to children at all levels of function, and a special mini kit (R812) makes this small chair even smaller, accommodating children as short as 28 inches. Children from 6 months to 2 years, generally, can utilize the chair equipped with the mini kit, thereafter the kit can be removed for several more years of use.
| View a demo video of Rifton Activity Chair (2:25). |
Input from therapists produced these key features:
- Easy, tool free adjustments, while child is in chair
- Wide range of optional accessories create a classroom or home chair ideal for all special needs children.
Other innovative features include:
No-tool adjustments - The Rifton Activity Chair makes adjustments simple. No tools are needed for any adjustment, making it an ideal choice for the busy special needs classroom
Adjust with child in chair - The Rifton Activity Chair can be easily adjusted while a child is in the chair. This saves time and makes adjustments much simpler to gauge
Tilt-in-space - The Rifton Activity Chair tilt-in-space feature encourages sit to stand and rest positions. The standard-base chair tilts 15 degrees forward and 15 degrees back.
Spring option - The optional springs on the Rifton Activity Chair allow for calming through self-stim. The spring column can be locked when not in use. The Standard base has optional springs in both backrest and seat, making it an ideal choice for children with autism.
Choice of 6 pad colors - The Activity Chair seat and backrest pads are made of polyurethane foam, with a polyurethane-coated fabric.
Size Selection
User height determines appropriate size. The charts below provide the dimensions of not only this small chair, but also the other two sizes of those built on standard base, so that you can select the appropriate one. Note that the column referring to the small chair is highlighted in yellow.
| Chair | Small | Medium | Large |
| User Height (Inches) | 28*—48 *28-32 requires "Mini kit" | 40—56 | 50—74 |
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. The table below provides the dimensions of each chair:
Standard base chair |
Small (R820) |
Medium (R840) |
Large (R860) |
| Frame width (inches) | Short legs: 21 Long legs: 23 Short legs with casters: 22½ Long legs with casters: 23½ |
Short legs: 23¼ Long legs: 24¼ Short legs with casters: 24½ Long legs with casters: 25½ |
Short legs: 26¼ Long legs: 26¼ Short legs with casters: 27¾ Long legs with casters: 27¾ |
| Frame depth, front to back (inches) | Short legs: 21½–23 Long legs: 26¼–27¾ Short legs with casters: 23½–25 Long legs with casters: 27–28½ |
Short legs: 22½–24½ Long legs: 26¾–28¼ Short legs with casters: 25–27 Long legs with casters: 26½–28¾ |
Short legs: 30½–32¾ Long legs: 32½–34½ Short legs with casters: 31–33 Long legs with casters: 34¾–35¼ |
| Seat height above floor (inches) | Short legs: 9½–12½ Long legs: 18½–21½ Short legs with casters: 13½–16½ Long legs with casters: 18½–21½ |
Short legs: 12½–16½ Long legs: 19–23 Short legs with casters: 16–20 Long legs with casters: 19–23 |
Short legs: 16½–20½ Long legs: 20–24 Short legs with casters: 16½–20½ Long legs with casters: 20–24 |
| Seat angle for tilt-in-space (degrees) | 15° forward, 15° back | 15° forward, 15° back | 15° forward, 15° back |
| Backrest angle adjustment (degrees) | 5° forward, 20° back | 5° forward, 20° back | 5° forward, 20° back |
| Footboard knee angle (degrees) | 45°–110° | 45°–110° | 45°–110° |
| Seat height above footboard (inches) | 7–12 | 7¾–15¼ | 11¼–21¼ |
| Seat width with hip guides Seat width without hip guides (inches) |
7–9 12 |
8½–11½ 14 |
11–14 17 |
| Seat depth, 1-inch increments (inches) | 8–12 7–11 with mini kit |
11–16 | 15–20 |
| Armrest height above seat (inches) | 5–7½ | 7–10½ | 7–10½ |
| Trunk support width (inches) | 5½–11½ | 6½–12 | 9½–14 |
| Backrest height above seat (inches) | 12½–15½ | 15½–19 | 19–24 |
| Headrest height above seat (inches) | 14½–21 | 17½–24½ | 19½–29½ |
| Maximum working load (lb) | 75 | 150 | 250 |
This chair comes standard with a stationary base, seat and back, armrests, short legs and seat padding.
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Free Standard Ground Shipping
We offer Free Standard Ground Shipping on eligible orders.
Please note that additional charges may apply for:
- Expedited shipping services
- Oversized freight shipments
- Inside delivery services
- White glove delivery services
A limited number of products can be shipped outside of the continental United States. Please contact us before placing an order for shipments to:
- Alaska (AK)
- Hawaii (HI)
- Puerto Rico (PR)
- International destinations
Note: Additional shipping charges may apply for these locations.
Shipping Requirements
- Orders must be delivered to a physical address.
- We do not ship to P.O. Boxes.
Lead Time
Our standard delivery window is 5–7 business days.
Custom-made or special-order products require additional fabrication time. Once your order is placed, we will contact you by phone and email with an estimated shipping date.
Please note that unforeseen delays may occur due to circumstances such as:
- Weather events
- Manufacturer backorders
- Carrier delays
If an unexpected delay impacts your order, we will notify you by phone and email. Tracking information will be sent as soon as it becomes available.
Assembly
Assembly is not included and is the purchaser's responsibility unless prior arrangements have been made.
If you require assembly services, please contact us before placing your order.
Return Policy
Your Satisfaction Is Our Priority
Return Eligibility
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return it within 30 days of delivery for an exchange or refund.
To qualify for a refund, the product must:
- Be in new and unused condition
- Be returned in its original packaging
- Include all documentation, parts, and accessories
Non-Returnable Items
The following items are not eligible for return:
- Custom-made products
- Special-order products
- Hygienic products
For health and safety reasons and in compliance with federal health regulations, used or hygienic products cannot be returned.
Examples of hygienic products include, but are not limited to:
- Toileting products
- Shower chairs
- Mattresses and overlays
- Slings
- Bathroom aids
- Body braces
- Seat cushions
- Wheelchair cushions
- Stockings
- Splints
- Any product that comes into direct contact with the body
How to Return an Item
All returns require a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number.
Please contact us within 30 days of delivery to obtain an RMA number and return instructions.
Return Service Fee
To help keep our prices as competitive as possible, a 15% return service fee will apply to all approved returns.
Refunds are calculated based on the purchase price of the item. Any discounts, promotions, or special offers applied to the original order will be deducted from the refund amount.
Non-Refundable Charges
The following charges are non-refundable unless the item is damaged or defective:
- Shipping charges
- Expedited shipping fees
- Freight charges
- Delivery service fees
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the purchaser unless the return is due to shipping damage or a product defect.
Products returned:
- After 30 days
- In used condition
- Without an RMA number
are not eligible for a refund and may be returned to the sender at the purchaser's expense.
Damaged or Defective Items
Please inspect your order immediately upon delivery.
If possible, do not accept delivery of visibly damaged products.
If your order arrives damaged or defective, please contact us within 3 business days of delivery. We will work quickly to resolve the issue and provide an appropriate solution.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding shipping, returns, or product eligibility, please contact us:
Phone: (877) 808-4540
Email: contactus@adaptivespecialties.com
