Aston Heavy Duty Bariatric Shower Commode Chair 260kg

Aston Heavy Duty Shower Commode Chair 

The Aston Heavy Duty Shower Commode Chair is a robust, attendant-controlled shower and toileting chair designed for larger users and individuals who require additional support during everyday personal care. Combining the functions of a wheeled shower chair and mobile commode, the Aston Heavy Duty provides a practical solution for assisted showering, toileting and bathroom mobility.

With an impressive maximum user weight of 260 kg (approximately 40 stone 13 lb) and a generous 56 cm seat width, this bariatric shower commode offers additional seating space and a higher weight capacity than the standard Aston shower commode. The chair features a durable, rust-resistant aluminium frame, making it suitable for regular use in appropriate wet rooms, accessible bathrooms and professional care environments. A comfortable moulded polyurethane (PU) seat provides support during bathing and toileting, while the front cut-away and rear recess help carers provide personal hygiene assistance.

The Aston Heavy Duty also incorporates flip-up armrests, removable swing-away footrests and an adjustable backrest, helping improve access during transfers and allowing the chair to be adapted to individual requirements. Supplied with a removable 5-litre commode pan and lid, the chair provides convenient toileting functionality without always requiring access to a conventional toilet.

Designed for both domestic and professional care environments, the Aston Heavy Duty Shower Commode Chair is particularly suitable for users who require a higher-capacity shower and toileting solution.

Heavy-Duty Design with 40st Weight Capacity

One of the most important features of the Aston Heavy Duty is its high maximum user weight. The chair supports users weighing up to 260 kg/40st, making it suitable for consideration where a conventional shower chair does not provide sufficient capacity. This higher weight limit can be particularly beneficial in:

• Bariatric care environments
• Nursing and residential care homes
• Hospitals and rehabilitation facilities
• Supported living accommodation
• Domestic bathrooms requiring higher-capacity equipment
• Assisted personal care settings

A higher maximum user weight does not automatically guarantee suitability for every individual. Seat dimensions, body shape, posture, transfer requirements and bathroom access must also be considered.

Wider Seat for Additional Comfort

The Aston Heavy Duty features a generously proportioned seat designed to provide more space than the standard Aston shower commode. This 55cm wide seating area can help accommodate users who require additional hip space during showering and toileting. The seat depth is approximately 42–43 cm, providing a practical seating surface for personal care. Before ordering, the user's seated hip width and depth should be measured to establish whether the chair offers an appropriate fit.

Rust-Resistant Aluminium Frame

The Aston Heavy Duty features a strong aluminium frame designed for regular use in wet environments. Aluminium offers several benefits for showering and toileting equipment, including resistance to corrosion and straightforward cleaning. The frame combines high weight capacity with a manageable product weight, helping carers manoeuvre the chair in suitable bathroom environments. Its durable construction makes it a practical choice for repeated use in domestic and professional care settings.

Comfortable Moulded Polyurethane Seat

The chair incorporates a moulded polyurethane seat designed to provide comfort during showering and toileting. The PU material is suitable for wet environments and provides a practical, easy-clean surface. The seat features a front cut-away and rear recess, allowing improved access for personal hygiene. These features are particularly useful when a carer needs to assist with washing or toileting while the user remains seated.

Adjustable Backrest

The Aston Heavy Duty includes a supportive backrest with adjustable height. This allows the seating arrangement to be adapted to the user's dimensions and comfort requirements. The backrest helps provide support while seated during assisted personal care. It is not a specialist tilt-in-space or reclining backrest, and the chair should not be selected as a substitute for equipment providing advanced postural positioning.

Flip-Up Armrests for Side Transfers

The Aston Heavy Duty incorporates flip-up armrests designed to improve access to the seat. When raised, the armrests create additional space for suitable sideways transfers. This can be particularly useful for users transferring from a wheelchair, bed or other appropriate seating surface. When lowered, the armrests provide support for the user's arms during seated use. The armrests must not be used as lifting points, and all transfers should follow an individual moving-and-handling assessment.

Removable Swing-Away Footrests

The chair features removable swing-away footrests. These can be moved out of the way to improve access when transferring into or out of the chair. The removable design also provides flexibility for cleaning, storage and positioning. The footrests should be correctly secured before use and must not be used as steps during transfers.

Mobile Shower Chair for Assisted Bathing

The Aston Heavy Duty is designed to help carers manoeuvre users between suitable bathroom locations. Its wheeled design can make it easier to move a seated user from an accessible toileting area to a showering area, provided the route and environment are suitable. The chair should be operated by an attendant, and its brakes must be applied whenever it is stationary for transfers or personal care. It is not intended to function as a self-propelled wheelchair or a general-purpose transport chair.

Integrated Commode Function

The Aston Heavy Duty combines showering and toileting functionality in one chair. A removable commode pan is supplied, allowing the chair to be used for standalone toileting when positioning over a conventional toilet is not appropriate. The pan has a 5-litre capacity and includes a lid. It slides out from the rear of the seat, allowing carers to remove it for emptying and cleaning. This practical design can help reduce the need for separate showering and toileting equipment.

Suitable for Over-Toilet Use

The Aston Heavy Duty may also be suitable for positioning over compatible toilets. Its adjustable seat height provides some flexibility for different bathroom arrangements.

However, toilet compatibility depends on the available under-seat clearance, toilet height, bowl dimensions and surrounding space. These measurements should be checked before purchase, particularly where the chair will be used with an existing accessible toilet.

Height-Adjustable Seating

The Aston Heavy Duty features an adjustable seat height of approximately 51–56 cm. This allows the chair to be configured for different users and certain toileting arrangements. The correct height should be selected with consideration for transfer safety, lower-limb positioning and the bathroom environment. All relevant adjustments must be completed and secured before the chair is occupied.

Suitable for Home and Professional Care

The Aston Heavy Duty Shower Commode Chair may be suitable for:

• Domestic accessible bathrooms
• Level-access showers and wet rooms
• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Residential care facilities
• Rehabilitation centres
• Bariatric care services
• Supported living accommodation
• Individuals requiring higher-capacity bathroom equipment

The chair should be selected according to the user's physical dimensions, weight, mobility, transfer requirements and care arrangements.

Key features

• Heavy-duty Aston shower and commode chair
• Manufactured by Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
• Designed for bariatric and higher-capacity care
• Maximum user weight: 260 kg
• Generous seating width of approximately 55–56 cm
• Rust-resistant aluminium frame
• Comfortable moulded polyurethane seat
• Front seat cut-away for improved hygiene access
• Rear seat recess for personal care
• Height-adjustable backrest
• Flip-up armrests for suitable side transfers
• Removable swing-away footrests
• Wheeled, attendant-controlled design
• Adjustable seat height of 51–56 cm
• Removable 5-litre commode pan
• Commode pan lid included
• Suitable for appropriate showering and toileting environments
• Can be considered for compatible over-toilet use
• Suitable for domestic and professional care settings

Specification

• Maximum user weight 260 kg/40st
• Overall width 650–660 mm
• Overall depth with footrests 900 mm
• Effective seat width 550mm
• Effective seat depth 420 mm
• Seat height 510–560 mm adjustable
• Armrest length 300 mm
• Armrest width 50 mm
• Armrest height from floor 710–760 mm 
• Product weight Approximately 17 kg