Description
The Drive NRS185006 is a self-propel aluminum rehab shower commode: an 18 by 17 in (46 by 43 cm) padded seat on 24 in rear wheels, rated 275 lbs (125 kg).
What does it do and how does it work?
- 24 in (61 cm) rear wheels with handrims and wheel locks; 5 in (13 cm) front casters also lock.
- Three uses: over a standard toilet, as a self-contained commode with the bucket, or as a shower chair.
- Padded seat 18 by 17 in (46 by 43 cm) with an opening and removable insert; padded back 19 in (48 cm) high.
- Flip-back arms; footrests swing away, detach and adjust from 13.5 to 18.5 in (34 to 47 cm).
- Seat height 19.5 to 21.5 in (50 to 55 cm), set by the leg extensions.
- Rust-resistant aluminum frame, 41 lbs (18.6 kg), with tool-free assembly and a bucket with a cover.
Who is it for, and who should choose something else?
It suits someone who can reach the rear wheels and push themselves to and in the shower, and who needs a commode with the same chair. Choose the NRS185007 if an attendant does the pushing, the NRS185008 if the person is over 275 lbs (125 kg), or a tilt chair if they cannot sit upright.
Will it fit?
- Seat 18 by 17 in (46 by 43 cm); the 24 in rear wheels stand outside the seat, so measure the doorway and shower entry.
- Seat height 19.5 to 21.5 in (50 to 55 cm).
- Over a toilet, the bowl and tank must fit inside the frame legs, with the toilet seat down.
- A free home assessment can measure the route and the bathroom.
Using it day to day
- Assembly: front casters with E clips, rear wheels on quick-release pins, footrests turned into the front legs, back poles locked with knobs.
- Lock the rear wheels and front casters before the person sits or stands.
- Push the arms back for a transfer and use them for balance only.
- Set the footplate angle with the supplied allen key; fold the footrests up and inward when not in use.
- Take the cover off the bucket, empty it after use, and use liners.
What does it work with, and what are its limits?
- 275 lbs (125 kg), for sitting; it is not a standing aid.
- It is a shower and toileting chair, not a general wheelchair.
- Users with limited physical strength should be supervised or assisted.
- Check each E clip shows through its leg hole before use.
- Limited lifetime warranty, casters excluded; see the Warranty tab.
How does it compare?
- NRS185007: 275 lbs (125 kg), four 5 in casters and an attendant-push design.
- NRS185008: 500 lbs (227 kg) and a 22 in (56 cm) seat.
- Shower commodes: the full range.
Frequently asked questions
Can the user push it themselves?
Yes. The 24 in rear wheels have handrims within reach.
Do the wheels lock?
Yes. The rear wheels and the front casters lock.
Can it go over a toilet?
Yes. It rolls over a standard toilet, with the seat down.
Is a pail included?
Yes. A bucket with a cover fits under the seat; remove the cover first.
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Drive covers the chair for the lifetime of the original purchaser; casters, grips and rubber parts are excluded.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 275 lbs (125 kg)
- Product weight
- 41 lbs (18.6 kg)
- Assembly
- Tool-free; E clips and quick-release pins; allen key for the footplate angle
- Seat width
- 18 in (46 cm)
- Seat depth
- 17 in (43 cm)
- Armrests
- Padded, flip-back
- Backrest
- Padded, 19 in (48 cm) high
- Footrests
- Swing-away, detachable; 13.5 to 18.5 in (34-47 cm) height; angle adjusts
- Seat height
- 19.5 in to 21.5 in (50-55 cm)
- Height adjustment
- Leg extensions set the seat height from 19.5 to 21.5 in
- Rear wheel size
- 24 in (61 cm), locking, with handrims
- Caster size
- 5 in (13 cm), locking
- Seat opening
- Open front with the seat insert removed
- Commode pail
- Removable bucket; take the cover off before use
- Uses
- Over a standard toilet, self-contained commode, shower chair
- Material
- Rust-resistant aluminum frame
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime; casters, grips and rubber parts excluded
- Product type
- Self-Propelled Shower Commode
Options and sizes can change some figures. Ask us to confirm yours before you order.
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Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Warranty
Warranty details
Drive Medical warrants the Aluminum Rehab Shower Commode Chair, self-propelled (NRS185006) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original consumer purchaser.
- Term: limited lifetime.
- Covers the original consumer purchaser only.
- Excludes failure from owner misuse or negligence, and normal wear and tear.
- Excludes non-durable parts that wear and need periodic replacement, such as rubber accessories, casters and grips.
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Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
