Elexo Shower Chair - height-adjustable hygiene chair for safe, dignified toileting and showering.
- Electric Height Adjustment for Carer Ergonomics - the Elexo adjusts its seat height electrically across a range of 50-105mm, allowing the carer to position the chair at the correct working height for personal care delivery without manual adjustment or bending to access the resident at a fixed low height; this electric height adjustment directly addresses the carer's lumbar strain risk during prolonged hygiene care sessions, where a carer working at a non-optimal height generates cumulative musculoskeletal load; the adjustment is controlled from the hand control, allowing height changes during the session without moving the resident.
- 0 to 17-Degree Tilt for Seated Hygiene and Toileting Access - the 17-degree tilt range allows the Elexo to recline slightly backward during toileting and hygiene care, improving the carer's access to the perineal area for washing and toileting without requiring the resident to reposition or transfer; the backward tilt also reduces the pressure at the sacrum and ischial tuberosities during extended seated hygiene sessions; the tilt is operated via the hand control and returns to the zero position for transfers.
- Dual Motors for Enhanced Stability - Toilet Opening with Inlay - two independent lifting motors drive the height adjustment mechanism, providing greater stability and load distribution than a single-motor system and offering redundancy in the event of a motor fault; the toilet opening in the seat allows direct toileting access without requiring the resident to transfer off the shower chair, with the interchangeable inlay closing the opening during shower use; foldable padded armrests with front locks fold flat for sideways transfers; integrated calf protection and footrests support lower limb position during the session.
- 180kg SWL - 3-Year Warranty - Sleep Mode - NCL-HLA013 - SWL 180kg (28 stone); seat 480 x 460mm; frame 830 x 680mm; 24V battery, 7Ah capacity, 220V charger; sleep mode activates after 60 minutes of inactivity; locking castors; hand control with battery status indicator; 3-year warranty; product code NCL-HLA013.
Elexo Shower Chair - Electric Height Adjustment - 0 to 17-Degree Tilt - Dual Motors - 180kg SWL
The Elexo Shower Chair provides electrically adjustable seat height (50-105mm range) for carer ergonomics and a 0 to 17-degree recline for hygiene and toileting access, driven by dual motors for stability and redundancy. Toilet opening with interchangeable inlay. Foldable padded armrests. Calf protection and footrests. Sleep mode after 60 minutes. Locking castors. SWL 180kg. Seat: 480 x 460mm. Frame: 830 x 680mm. 24V/7Ah battery. 3-year warranty. NCL-HLA013.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Safe Working Load | 180kg (28 stone) |
| Adjustable Height Range | 50 - 105mm |
| Tilt Range | 0 to 17 degrees |
| Seat Dimensions | 480mm (W) x 460mm (D) |
| Frame Dimensions | 830mm (L) x 680mm (W) |
| Motor System | Dual lifting motors |
| Toilet Opening | Yes - with interchangeable inlay for shower use |
| Armrests | Foldable padded; front lock for sideways transfer |
| Electrical | 24V; 7Ah battery; 220V 50/60Hz charger |
| Sleep Mode | Activates after 60 minutes of inactivity |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Reference | NCL-HLA013 |
| Compliance | PUWER 1998; MHOR 1992; CQC Regulation 12 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Elexo is powered equipment subject to PUWER 1998, requiring staff to be trained in correct operation of the height adjustment, tilt, and armrest lock systems. MHOR 1992 requires a manual handling risk assessment confirming the electric height adjustment is set to the carer's correct ergonomic working height for the specific care task. Battery charge must be confirmed before each use. The dual motor system's redundancy must not be mistaken for failure tolerance; a single motor fault must be reported and the chair taken out of service until repaired, not operated on the remaining single motor which was not designed for single-motor load distribution. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires maintenance records and staff training documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the toilet opening with inlay on the Elexo and how is it used?
The Elexo shower chair seat includes a horseshoe-shaped opening toward the front of the seat that allows the resident to be toileted while seated in the chair without transferring to a separate toilet; the opening provides access to the perineal area from below for hygienic care and for use over a commode or toilet aperture. The interchangeable inlay is a shaped insert that fills the opening to create a continuous smooth seat surface when the chair is being used as a shower chair rather than for toileting; the inlay prevents the seat edge around the opening from creating a contact pressure zone when the resident is seated on the full seat surface during showering. The carer removes the inlay when the chair is positioned for toileting and inserts it when the chair returns to shower use. The opening must be confirmed clear and the chair correctly positioned over the commode or toilet aperture before toileting begins; a chair that is partially misaligned with the aperture will not provide the correct access and may generate hygiene or dignity issues during the toileting procedure. The specific commode or toilet configuration that the Elexo is compatible with should be confirmed with the manufacturer before the chair is prescribed for a resident whose toileting requires a specific aperture alignment.
Why does the Elexo's dual motor system provide greater stability, and what should the care team do if one motor fails?
The dual motor lifting system drives the height adjustment mechanism from two independent power sources, distributing the lifting force across two actuators rather than concentrating it in one; this produces a more balanced and even lift across the chair's frame, reducing the tendency for one side of the frame to lag behind the other during height adjustment and producing a smoother, more level raising action. The redundancy benefit is that if one motor fails during a session, the second motor continues to operate and can complete the raising or lowering movement in progress; this prevents the chair from being stranded at mid-height with the resident on it while a single-motor system would fail completely. However, the dual motor system's design load calculations assume both motors are contributing; a second motor operating alone after the first has failed is not confirmed to provide the full SWL capability of the dual motor system, as the load distribution changes significantly when one side is not contributing. The care team must: if a motor failure is suspected (indicated by asymmetric movement or a service alert), complete the raising movement to a safe height using the remaining motor carefully, assist the resident to a safe position, and then take the chair out of service immediately for repair. The chair must not be used for further sessions until both motors have been confirmed fully functional by a service technician.
NCL-HLA013
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- Electric Height Adjustment for Carer Ergonomics - the Elexo adjusts its seat height electrically across a range of 50-105mm, allowing the carer to position the chair at the correct working height for personal care delivery without manual adjustment or bending to access the resident at a fixed low height; this electric height adjustment directly addresses the carer's lumbar strain risk during prolonged hygiene care sessions, where a carer working at a non-optimal height generates cumulative musculoskeletal load; the adjustment is controlled from the hand control, allowing height changes during the session without moving the resident.
- 0 to 17-Degree Tilt for Seated Hygiene and Toileting Access - the 17-degree tilt range allows the Elexo to recline slightly backward during toileting and hygiene care, improving the carer's access to the perineal area for washing and toileting without requiring the resident to reposition or transfer; the backward tilt also reduces the pressure at the sacrum and ischial tuberosities during extended seated hygiene sessions; the tilt is operated via the hand control and returns to the zero position for transfers.
- Dual Motors for Enhanced Stability - Toilet Opening with Inlay - two independent lifting motors drive the height adjustment mechanism, providing greater stability and load distribution than a single-motor system and offering redundancy in the event of a motor fault; the toilet opening in the seat allows direct toileting access without requiring the resident to transfer off the shower chair, with the interchangeable inlay closing the opening during shower use; foldable padded armrests with front locks fold flat for sideways transfers; integrated calf protection and footrests support lower limb position during the session.
- 180kg SWL - 3-Year Warranty - Sleep Mode - NCL-HLA013 - SWL 180kg (28 stone); seat 480 x 460mm; frame 830 x 680mm; 24V battery, 7Ah capacity, 220V charger; sleep mode activates after 60 minutes of inactivity; locking castors; hand control with battery status indicator; 3-year warranty; product code NCL-HLA013.