Rifton Large Activity Chair Tilt-in-Space Hi/lo Base

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A client favorite, perfect for use at home or school, this pediatric special needs activity chair raises and lowers up and down, and the back tilts for extra comfort.

This special needs activity chair comes in two chair designs, one incorporating a standard base and the other what it terms a Hi/lo base. This product listing is for large chair built on a Hi/lo base; other sizes of the standard-base chair and those on a Hi/lo base are listed separately (see "related products" below).

The large and medium hi/lo bases are height-adjustable via a foot pump. The foot pump allows you to lower the client in the chair until his or her feet are on the floor, or raise it to a 32" high table. The chair's height can also be easily set for lateral transfers. A large standard base Rifton Activity Chair is also available.

The small hi/lo base is equipped with a gas spring to serve the same function.

Input from therapists produced these key features:

• Easy, tool free adjustments, while child is in chair
• This special needs activity chair features a wide range of optional accessories to create an ideal chair for a classroom or home.

Other innovative features include:

Comes standard with a 5th directional wheel - The Rifton Activity Chair With Hi-Lo Base (Medium & Large sizes only) features a standard fifth directional wheel, ensuring seamless forward movement at all times without sacrificing maneuverability.

No-tool adjustments - The Rifton Hi-Lo 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 Hi-Lo 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 Hi-Lo Activity Chair tilt-in-space feature encourages sit to stand and rest positions. The R840and R860 Standard base tilts 15 degrees forward and 15 degrees back.


Spring option - The optional springs on the Rifton Hi-Lol 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 modern pad colors - The Rifton Hi-Lo Activity Chair seat and backrest pads are made of polyurethane foam, with a polyurethane-coated fabric covers.

Size Selection - User height determines appropriate size of a special needs activity chair. The charts below provide the dimensions of not only this large 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 large 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:

Hi/Lo chair dimensions (inches)	Small (R830)	Medium (R850)	Large (R870)
Frame width	25	27½	29¾
Seat height above floor	10 - 25	12 - 23	16 - 24
Seat angle for tilt–in–space (degrees)	15° forward, 25° back	15° forward, 25° back	15° forward, 25° back
Backrest angle (degrees)	5° forward, 20° back	5° forward, 20° back	5° forward, 20° back
Seat height above footboard	9 - 12 with "mini kit": 6 - 9	12 - 16½ with footboard lift: 8 - 12½	15 - 20½ with footboard lift: 11 - 16
Seat width with hip guides without hip guides	7 - 9 12	8½ - 11½ 14	11 - 14 17
Seat depth	8 - 12 with "mini kit": 7 - 11	11 - 16	15 - 20
Armrest height above seat	5 - 7½	7 - 10½	7 - 10½
Trunk support width	5½ - 11½	6½ - 12	9½ - 14
Backrest height	12½ - 15½	15½ - 19	19 - 24
Headrest height above seat	14½ - 21	17½ - 24½	19½ - 29½
Maximum working load (lbs)	75	150	225

This large chair (S870) is made up of the following basic components:

• Seat and backbase
• arm supports (which can be upgraded to forearm prompts)
• push handles
  
• footboard
• pads
  
• seatbelt (with numerous options for increased stabilization and support).

There are also options for headrests and a pair of laterals with or without a strap, plus a dozen or more accessories for personalizing your chair, enabling years of use and/or multiple users.

Customize your Rifton Activity Chair Today!

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Assembly:

Assembly is not included and is the purchaser's responsibility unless prior arrangements are made for assembly to be included. Should you need assembly services, please contact us.

Return Policy: Your Satisfaction is Our Priority

Return Eligibility:

If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return it within 30 days for an exchange or refund.

To qualify for a refund, the product must be in new, unused condition and returned in its original packaging with all documentation, parts, and accessories.

Non-Returnable Items: Custom-made, special order, and hygienic products are not eligible for return.For health and safety reasons, and in compliance with federal health codes, used or hygienic products cannot be returned. Hygienic items include but are not limited to toileting products, shower chairs, mattresses and overlays, slings, bathroom aids, body braces, seat cushions, wheelchair cushions, stockings, splints, or any products that come into direct contact with the body.

How to Return:

All returns require a Return Authorization Number (RMA). Please contact us within 30 days of delivery to obtain your RMA and return instructions.

Note: To keep our prices as low as possible, a 15% return service fee will apply to all returned items. Refunds are calculated by the purchase price of an item; any applied discounts or promotional offers will be deducted from the refund.

Shipping fees, including expedited shipping, freight, or delivery services, are non-refundable unless the product is damaged or defective. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the purchaser unless the return is due to damage. Products returned after 30 days, in used condition, or without an RMA cannot be refunded and may be returned to the sender at the purchaser’s expense.

Damaged or Defective Items: Please inspect your order promptly upon delivery. If possible, do not accept delivery of visually damaged products. If your order is found to be damaged or defective, please contact us within 3 business days of delivery and we will resolve the issue as quickly as possible.


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