Riverdale Bath Lift

Riverdale Bath Lift

Enjoy a relaxing bath with greater confidence using the Riverdale Bath Lift, a lightweight powered bath lift designed to provide controlled assistance when lowering into and raising out of the bath.

The Riverdale combines a reassuringly stable design with straightforward handset controls and a rechargeable lithium battery. The seat lowers to just 6 cm from the bottom of the bath, helping the user achieve greater immersion in the water, before raising to a maximum height of 48 cm to assist with getting out.

Despite supporting users weighing up to 136 kg / 21.4 stone, the Riverdale has a manageable 10.8 kg carry weight, helping make installation, removal and storage more practical.

A supportive backrest, side flaps, six suction pads and simple three-button handset complete a practical bathing aid designed for use in domestic bathrooms and appropriate residential or institutional care environments.

Smooth Powered Assistance In and Out of the Bath

The Riverdale Bath Lift is designed for people who experience difficulty sitting down, standing up or transferring into and out of a bath. Once positioned securely inside a compatible bath, the powered lifting mechanism allows the seat to be smoothly lowered towards the bottom of the bath.

After bathing, simply use the handset to raise the seat back towards the top of the bath ready for transferring out.

Lowers to Just 6 cm

One of the standout features of the NRS Riverdale is its impressively low 6 cm / 2" minimum seat height. Being able to lower close to the bottom of the bath allows the user to sit deeper in the bath water than would be possible with many fixed-height bathing aids. 

When it's time to get out, the Riverdale raises to a maximum seat height of 48 cm / 19". This gives the bath lift a total seat-height adjustment range of approximately 42 cm.

136 kg Maximum User Weight

The Riverdale Bath Lift has a maximum user weight of 136 kg / 21.4 stone. Its robust lifting mechanism combines this useful capacity with a relatively lightweight design, making the Riverdale suitable for a broad range of users.

Lightweight 10.8 kg Carry Weight

Although the complete Riverdale weighs approximately 14 kg, NRS specifies a 10.8 kg carry weight. This helps make the bath lift easier to handle when positioning it in the bath, removing it for cleaning or storing it when it is not required.

Rechargeable Lithium Battery

The Riverdale uses a rechargeable lithium battery incorporated into the handset, providing cordless powered operation while the bath lift is in use.

Simple Three-Button Handset

Operating the Riverdale is straightforward thanks to its intuitive handset. Three clearly defined controls provide the essential functions:

Raise – press and hold to raise the bath lift.

Lower – press and hold to lower the bath lift.

Emergency Stop – immediately stops movement of the bath lift.

This simple arrangement avoids unnecessarily complicated controls and makes everyday operation easy to understand.

Battery Status Indicator

An integrated LED indicator on the handset displays the battery status while the bath lift is being used.

The colour-coded system provides an easy visual indication:

• Green – full charge
• Blue – half charge
• Red – low charge

This allows the user or carer to keep track of the available battery charge and recharge the handset when required.

Emergency Stop Function

An important feature of the Riverdale handset is its dedicated emergency stop control. Pressing the emergency stop immediately stops movement of the bath lift. This provides an additional level of control during operation.

Supportive Backrest

The Riverdale features a substantial 51 cm / 20" high backrest, providing support behind the user while bathing. The backrest can recline as the lift lowers, subject to having sufficient clearance within the bath.

When installing the Riverdale, it is therefore important to ensure there is adequate space for the bath lift to fully raise, lower and recline without contacting taps, handles or other bath fittings.

Side Flaps for Easier Transfers

The Riverdale features side flaps that rest on the sides of the bath when the seat is raised. These help bridge the space between the bath lift seat and the edge of the bath during appropriate transfers.

Ensure the side flaps remain resting on the bath sides when getting onto or off the bath lift. The flaps are not designed to support another person's body weight and should not be used as a seat or support by carers.

Six Suction Pads for Stability

The Riverdale is secured to the base of a compatible bath using six suction pads. Before installation, both the suction pads and bath surface should be clean and dry. Once positioned centrally in the bath, the bath lift is pressed firmly down to engage the suction pads.

The user or carer should check that the lift is securely attached before every use.

Comfortable Seat

The Riverdale provides a 35 cm / 14" wide seat with a depth of 43.4 cm / 17". Together with the supportive backrest and side flaps, the seat provides a practical bathing position while retaining compact dimensions for installation in a suitable bath.

Removable Seat and Backrest Covers

Seat and backrest covers are included with the Riverdale. These can be removed from the frame for regular cleaning, helping make ongoing care and maintenance straightforward.

Best practice, we recommend wiping and drying the bath lift after each use and carrying out regular thorough cleaning.

Designed for Domestic and Care Environments

The Riverdale is intended for indoor use in environments including:

• Domestic bathrooms
• Residential care environments
• Institutional care settings

It is designed to assist people with reduced mobility of the upper and/or lower limbs who can maintain an upright seated position and follow basic instructions.

Individual suitability should always be established before use, with appropriate assessment and supervision where required.

Compact Bath Lift Dimensions

Despite its useful lifting range, the Riverdale maintains relatively compact dimensions with an  overall length of approximately 91.1 cm, width of 36.6 cm and height of approximately 107 cm.

Bath dimensions and shape should always be checked before purchase to ensure there is sufficient space for the Riverdale to raise, lower and recline correctly.

Key features

• Powered bath lift from NRS-UK
• Designed to assist with getting into and out of the bath
• Smooth powered raising and lowering
• Maximum user weight of 136 kg / 21.4 stone
• Low 6 cm / 2" minimum seat height
• Maximum 48 cm / 19" seat height
• Approx. 42 cm total lifting range
• 10.8 kg carry weight
• Approx. 14 kg total weight
• Rechargeable lithium battery
• Cordless operation during bathing
• Simple three-button handset
• Dedicated emergency stop button

Specification

• Maximum user weight: 136 kg / 21.4 stone
• Carry weight: 10.8 kg / 1.7 stone
• Total weight: Approx. 14 kg / 2.2 stone
• Minimum seat height: 6 cm / 60 mm / 2"
• Maximum seat height: 48 cm / 480 mm / 19"
• Seat width: 35 cm / 350 mm / 14"
• Seat depth: 43.4 cm / 434 mm / 17"
• Backrest height: 51 cm / 510 mm / 20"
• Overall height: Approx. 107 cm / 42"
• Overall length: Approx. 91.1 cm / 36"
• Overall width: Approx. 36.6 cm / 14"
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium battery within handset
• Controls: Raise, lower and emergency stop

Easy Assembly

The Riverdale has been designed to make assembly straightforward. The bath lift is supplied principally as a separate base and backrest. The backrest hooks attach to the support bars at the rear of the base before the backrest is unfolded and the actuator correctly positioned. The supplied seat and backrest covers can then be attached.

Always follow the manufacturer's user manual when assembling and installing the bath lift.

Simple Installation in the Bath

Once assembled, the Riverdale is positioned centrally inside a clean, dry and suitable bath. The six suction pads attach the base securely to the bath surface. There must be sufficient clearance around the lift for the seat and backrest to raise, lower and recline without being obstructed by bath fittings, taps or handles.

The lift should be checked for secure attachment before each use.

Easier Transfers at Bath-Rim Height

Before transferring onto the Riverdale, the seat is raised until it is level with the top of the bath. The side flaps rest over the bath sides, creating a more convenient surface across which the user can transfer before moving their legs into the bath. The same principle is used when leaving the bath: the seat is raised to bath-rim level before the user transfers off.

The exact transfer method and level of assistance required will depend upon the individual user and should be established through appropriate assessment.