Canadian Owned & Operated Since 2012

Activity Chair

by Rifton

The ultimate in active seating for pediatric to adult clients

Therapists everywhere tell us the Activity Chair is perfect for feeding, speech therapy, active learning and for clients with sensory processing challenges. Not only that; parents see what it can do for their child in the classroom and realize how much they need it at home, too.

The Activity Chair has revolutionized adaptive seating and continues to delight therapists with its versatility for people of all shapes and sizes, all conditions and special needs.

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Features

Tool-free adjustments

With all adjustments easy to make – and no tools required – the Rifton Activity chair is an ideal choice for the busy special needs classroom or at home.

The lateral supports are fully adjustable in height, width and angle – all with one knob, which, by the way, can’t ever fall off and get lost.

Adjust with client in the chair

Unlike a reclining wheelchair, the Rifton Activity chair can be easily adjusted while a client is in the chair. This saves time and makes adjustments much simpler to gauge.

Seat depth can be safely and easily adjusted while a child is in the chair by pulling the handle beneath the seat.

Tilt-in-space

All Rifton Activity Chairs have tilt-in-space, which encourages sit-to-stand and resting positions. Tilt-in-space can be activated tool-free while your client is in the chair.

The standard base tilts 15° forward and 15° back while the hi/lo base tilts 15° forward and 25° back.

In addition to tilt-in-space, every Rifton Activity Chair’s backrest angle adjusts 5° forward and 20° back.

Spring option

The optional seat and backrest springs on the Rifton Activity Chair standard base (and the backrest spring in the hi/lo base) allow for calming through self-generated motion – ideal for clients with autism. The spring column can be locked when not in use.

Arm support options

Armrests provide lateral boundaries as well as upper extremity weight-bearing assist to aid trunk control. Rifton’s armrests can be raised or lowered individually to accommodate clients who need extra trunk stabilization and can be set at angles ranging from horizontal to 60° up or down. The tray accessory attaches to the armrests.

Armrest top surface:
small: 2¼” x 8¾” large: 3″ x 12″

Hi/lo base foot pump

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

Caster swivel lock

When the caster swivel lock is engaged the Activity chair can be pushed in a straight line without drifting to the side. When lock is disengaged casters will swivel and the chair can be maneuvered into tight spaces.

Choice of 6 pad colors

Comfortable seat and backrest pads are essential for providing cushioned support and preventing decubiti. Rifton’s backrest and seat pads are made of polyurethane foam covered with a cleanable, healthcare-grade polyurethane-coated fabric. The seat pads can be turned front to back for longer wear. Pads are available in six color choices.

Standard base leg options

Long or short height-adjustable legs, either stationary or with casters for the Standard base: Adjustable in 1″ increments, these legs allow you to position your client at optimum height. The grippy tips of the stationary legs are designed to keep your client from sliding and moving across the floor, even with dynamic rocking. The legs with casters are an added feature making your standard base chair easy to move when transitioning from one classroom to another.

Specifications

	Small standard base (R820)	Small hi/lo base (R830)	Medium standard base (R840)	Medium hi/lo base (R850)	Large standard base (R860)	Large hi/lo base (R870)
User’s overall height	*32 – 48** *28 – 38 requires mini kit	*28 – 48** *28 – 32 requires mini kit	40 – 56	40 – 56	50 – 74	50 – 74
Item Dimensions (inches)
Frame width	Short legs: 21 Long legs: 23 Short legs with casters: 22½ Long legs with casters: 23½	26	Short legs: 23¼ Long legs: 24½ Short legs with casters: 24½ Long legs with casters: 25½	27½	Short legs: 26¾ Long legs: 26¾ Short legs with casters: 27¾ Long legs with casters: 27¾	29¾
Seat height above floor	Short legs: 9½ – 12½ Long legs: 18½ – 21½ Short legs with casters: 13½ – 16½ Long legs with casters: 18½ – 21½	10 – 25	Short legs: 12½ – 16½ Long legs: 19 – 23 Short legs with casters: 16 – 20 Long legs with casters: 19 – 23	12 – 23	Short legs: 16½ – 20½ Long legs: 20 – 24 Short legs with casters: 16½ – 20½ Long legs with casters: 20 – 24	16 – 24
Seat angle for tilt-in-space	15° forward, 15° back	15° forward, 25° back	15° forward, 15° back	15° forward, 25° back	15° forward, 15° back	15° forward, 25° back
Backrest angle adjustment	5° forward, 20° back	5° forward, 20° back	5° forward, 20° back	5° forward, 20° back	5° forward, 20° back	5° forward, 20° back
Seat height above footboard	9 – 12	9 – 12	12 – 16½	12 – 16½	15 – 20	15 – 20
Seat height above footboard with footboard lift	6 – 9	6 – 9	8 – 12½	8 – 12½	11 – 16	11 – 16
Seat width with hip guides	7 – 9	7 – 9	8½ – 11½	8½ – 11½	11 – 14	11 – 14
Seat width without hip guides	12	12	14	14	17	17
Seat depth (1″ increments)	8 – 12 7 – 11 with “mini kit“	8 – 12 7 – 11 with “mini kit“	11 – 16	11 – 16	15 – 20	15 – 20
Armrest height above seat	5 – 7½	5 – 7½	7 – 10½	7 – 10½	7 – 10½	7 – 10½
Trunk support width	5½ – 11½	5½ – 11½	6½ – 12	6½ – 12	9½ – 14	9½ – 14
Backrest height above seat	12½ – 15½	12½ – 15½	15½ – 19	15½ – 19	19 – 24	19 – 24
Headrest height above seat	14½ – 21	14½ – 21	17½ – 24½	17½ – 24½	19½ – 29½	19½ – 29½
Maximum working load (lbs)	75	75	150	150