The Alerta Aqua Bariatric Shower Commode Chair ALT-SC250 is a versatile 4-in-1 shower chair, commode, toileting chair and transfer chair with a substantial 240 kg / 37.8 stone maximum user weight. Man... read more
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Description
Alerta Aqua Bariatric Shower Commode Chair – 240kg Capacity
The Alerta Aqua Bariatric Shower Commode Chair is a versatile 4-in-1 bathing, toileting and transfer chair designed for larger users requiring a robust and practical solution for everyday personal care. Combining the functionality of a shower chair, commode chair, toileting chair and transfer chair, the Alerta Aqua Bariatric can help reduce the need to transfer between multiple pieces of equipment during personal care routines.
A substantial 240 kg / 37.8 stone maximum user weight makes the Aqua particularly suitable for bariatric care, while its plastic-coated steel construction provides a strong, easy-to-clean frame for demanding care environments.
The chair features four individually braked wheels, removable armrests and an adjustable five-position footrest. The commode pot can also be removed, allowing the chair to be wheeled over a suitable toilet for direct toileting. For care homes, hospitals, specialist facilities and appropriate home-care environments looking for a versatile bariatric shower commode, the Alerta Aqua ALT-SC250 provides four essential functions within one manoeuvrable chair.
4-in-1 Shower Commode Chair
The key advantage of the Alerta Aqua Bariatric is its ability to perform four functions within a single chair.
- Shower chair
- Commode chair
- Toileting chair
- Transfer chair
Combining these functions can simplify personal care routines by reducing the number of separate chairs required for appropriate users.
Bariatric 240 kg Maximum User Weight
The Alerta Aqua Bariatric has a substantial 240 kg maximum user weight, equivalent to approximately 37.8 stone. This increased capacity makes the ALT-SC250 suitable for bariatric users who require a shower and toileting chair designed for higher user weights.
Shower Chair
The Alerta Aqua can be used as a mobile shower chair, allowing an appropriate user to remain seated during assisted showering.
This can be particularly useful for people who have difficulty standing safely for the duration of a shower or whose personal care requires seated support. Its easy-clean plastic-coated steel construction makes the chair suitable for use within appropriate showering environments.
Mobile Commode Chair
The Aqua also functions as a mobile commode chair. This enables toileting to take place away from a conventional toilet where appropriate, providing additional flexibility for users with restricted mobility. The mobile design means the chair can be repositioned by an attendant as required.
Over-Toilet Toileting Chair
For users able to access a suitable toilet with assistance, the commode pot can be removed and the Alerta Aqua can be wheeled over the toilet. This transforms the chair into an over-toilet toileting chair and eliminates the need to use the commode pot when direct toilet access is preferred. Toilet and chair compatibility should always be checked before use.
Transfer Chair
This allows an attendant to move an appropriate seated user between suitable locations as part of their personal care routine.
Combining transfer, showering and toileting functions within the same chair may help reduce the number of transfers required between separate pieces of equipment.
The appropriate transfer method and level of assistance should always be determined through individual assessment.
Four Individually Braked Wheels
The Alerta Aqua Bariatric is equipped with four individually braked wheels. Individual brakes enable the chair to be secured when stationary, while the mobile wheel configuration allows an attendant to manoeuvre the chair between suitable locations.
All four brakes should be applied whenever required for transfers, personal care or stationary use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Designed for Easy Manoeuvrability
Despite its bariatric capacity, Aqua Bariatric is effortlessly manoeuvrable. The four-wheel mobile design allows an attendant to position and move the chair within suitable indoor environments.
As with any attendant-propelled care chair, manoeuvrability will depend upon available space, floor surfaces, door widths, user weight and the surrounding environment.
Five-Position Footrest
The Aqua Bariatric incorporates a five-position footrest. The adjustable design allows the foot support position to be configured according to the user's requirements and the activity being carried out.
Removable Armrests
The Alerta Aqua Bariatric is fitted with removable arms. This provides additional flexibility when accessing the chair or carrying out appropriate transfers and personal care.
Easy-to-Clean Plastic-Coated Steel Frame
The chair is manufactured from plastic-coated steelm making it very easy to clean, making it well suited to equipment used regularly for showering and toileting. Routine cleaning should always follow the manufacturer's instructions and the relevant infection prevention and control procedures of the care environment.
One Chair for Showering and Toileting
For appropriate users, one of the practical advantages of a mobile shower commode is the ability to use the same chair across different stages of personal care.
The Alerta Aqua can be used for transfer, showering and toileting rather than requiring the user to move repeatedly between different chairs.
Suitable for Bariatric Care
With a 240 kg / approximately 37.8 stone maximum user weight, the ALT-SC250 has been specifically positioned by Alerta within its bariatric equipment range.
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Residential care homes
- Specialist care facilities
- Rehabilitation settings
- Supported living
- Community care
- Appropriate domestic bathrooms
- Bariatric care environments
The available space and dimensions of doorways, toilets and shower areas should always be assessed before specifying bariatric equipment.
Key features
- Combination shower chair, commode and transit chair
- Bariatric mobile shower commode chair
- Maximum user weight of 240 kg/37.8st
- Removeable arms for easier transfer
- Adjustable footrest
FAQs
How Can the Alerta Aqua Bariatric Be Used?
The Alerta Aqua has been designed to provide multiple personal care functions from the same mobile chair.
For Showering
The user can remain seated in the chair while being moved into a suitable accessible showering area.
As a Mobile Commode
The chair can provide a mobile toileting solution using its commode configuration.
Over a Toilet
The commode pot can be removed and the chair positioned over a compatible toilet.
For Transfers
An attendant can use the chair to move an appropriate seated user between suitable locations.
The exact way in which the chair is used should always be determined by the individual's assessment and care plan.
Why Choose a 4-in-1 Shower Commode?
Personal care can involve several activities within a relatively short period.
Where separate transfer chairs, shower chairs and commodes are used, an individual may need to move between several different pieces of equipment.
The Alerta Aqua Bariatric combines these functions within one chair.
For an appropriate user, this provides a versatile solution that can potentially remain with them throughout multiple stages of their personal care routine.
Bariatric Showering Support
Standard shower chairs may not provide the capacity required for larger users.
The Alerta Aqua ALT-SC250 provides a manufacturer-specified 240 kg capacity, making it a dedicated bariatric alternative within the Alerta toileting and showering range.
When selecting bariatric equipment, however, user weight is only one consideration.
Seat dimensions, user body dimensions, posture, transfer requirements, available bathroom space and the abilities of the caregiver should all be considered.
Mobile Toileting Solution
The Aqua's mobile design provides flexibility for users who cannot independently access a conventional toilet.
It can function as a mobile commode or, where the environment permits, be wheeled directly over a toilet after the commode pot is removed.
This provides carers with options according to the user's abilities and the layout of the bathroom or care environment.
Supporting Assisted Personal Care
The ALT-SC250 is particularly relevant where personal care is provided with assistance.
Its four-wheel mobile chassis enables an attendant to manoeuvre the chair, while individually braked wheels allow it to be secured when required.
Removable arms and the adjustable footrest add further flexibility when configuring the chair around an individual's transfer and personal care requirements.
Who Is the Alerta Aqua Bariatric Shower Commode For?
The Alerta Aqua Bariatric may be appropriate for users who:
- Require a bariatric shower commode
- Weigh up to 240 kg / approximately 37.8 stone
- Require seated support when showering
- Require access to a mobile commode
- Need an attendant-propelled toileting chair
- Would benefit from being positioned over a suitable toilet
- Require a transfer chair for appropriate short-distance movement
- Would benefit from removable armrests
- Require an adjustable footrest
- Need a multi-purpose personal care chair
Suitability should always be determined through an appropriate assessment.
Important Assessment Considerations
Before selecting the Alerta Aqua Bariatric, consider:
- User weight
- User hip width and overall body dimensions
- Seating requirements
- Postural stability
- Transfer method
- Level of caregiver assistance
- Shower dimensions
- Door widths
- Toilet dimensions and compatibility
- Available turning and manoeuvring space
- Floor surfaces
- Other equipment used during personal care
This is particularly important with bariatric equipment because sufficient physical space must be available both for the chair and for caregivers to provide assistance safely.
Why Choose the Alerta Aqua Bariatric Shower Commode Chair?
The Alerta Aqua Bariatric Shower Commode Chair combines four important personal care functions within a single robust and manoeuvrable chair.
It can be used for showering, toileting, commode use and appropriate transfers, reducing the need for multiple separate chairs.
Its substantial 240 kg / approximately 37.8 stone capacity makes it suitable for bariatric applications, while four individually braked wheels provide mobility and secure positioning when required.
A five-position footrest and removable arms provide additional flexibility, while the plastic-coated steel construction has been designed for straightforward cleaning.
For hospitals, care homes, specialist facilities and appropriate domestic environments requiring a versatile bariatric mobile shower commode, the Alerta Aqua ALT-SC250 provides a practical 4-in-1 personal care solution backed by a two-year manufacturer guarantee.