Description The Repose Boston Porter Express is a general porter chair, but equally suited to conditions such as Parkinson’s. It forms part of an intensive 24-hour care programme. With its choice of interchangeable seat and back cushions, each with its own unique pressure management features, combined with the chairs extensive range of movement delivered through the unique mechanism, it is highly versatile and is used across a wide range of people with differing conditions. Highly engineered, it provides both the person and their carer with an extensive range of pressure management features, including the mechanism that allows for the independent movement of the Tilt in Space, Backrest Recline and Leg Rest Elevation functions, enabling a whole range of postural positions. A carer is easily able to reposition a person to redistribute pressure and provide all day comfort. The Repose Boston Porter Express Chair comes with an extensive range of key features as standard to aid pressure management, postural control and comfort. Overall Weight Limits The Boston comes as standard with an overall weight limit of 159 kg (25 stone) and with a maximum leg rest weight limit of 57 kg (9 stone). Seat Cushion Weight Limits Overall weight limits will be restricted with certain pressure management seat cushions such as the Airform and Celliform cushions. Details of these are found in the Seat Cushion Section. The maximum leg rest weight limit is not affected by the seat cushion selection and will always remain at 57 kg (9 stone). Dimensions Seat Height: 635mm (25″) Seat Width: 508mm (20″) Seat Depth: 508mm (20″) Arm Height: 178mm (7″) Overall Height: 1270mm (50″) Overall Width: 775mm (30.5″) Overall Depth: 927mm (36.5″) Mechanisms Repose Boston Porter Express Chair has a manual mechanism with independently operated Tilt in Space, and an independently operated leg rest. Repose Boston Porter Express – Pressure Management Back Cushions There is a choice of eight interchangeable and adjustable pressure management back cushions. The chair is adaptable to a single user’s changing needs and to other users. This ensures greater longevity of its usage. In addition, all cushions can be repositioned to suit an individual’s seating preferences. Fibres are added or removed from fibre filled cushions to adjust the firmness. Covers are removable for ease of cleaning. Your choice of back cushion comes as standard. For more details of each variation, see the Back Cushion section. Seat Cushions There is a choice of six interchangeable seat cushions, each with different pressure management features. A Viscoform seat cushion comes as standard or upgrade to one with a higher grade of pressure relief. Cushions and covers are removable for cleaning and replacement. With all these seat cushions we recommend a fabric with four way stretch properties to aid reduction of shear and friction. For more details about each individual seat cushion option, see the Seat Cushions section. Boston Porter Express Chair – Key Features Ease Of Movement – Push Handle And Wing Handles The Boston Porter Express Chair is extremely easy to push and manoeuvre. Your Boston comes with the traditional heavy-duty push bar. It also has easy to grip wing handles, providing a sturdy and comfortable hold. The shape and position of the handles are perfect for carers of different heights. Four Heavy Duty Large Lockable Castors The Boston comes with four heavy duty lockable castors designed to easily glide over low profile carpets, wooden and vinyl flooring. Pocket On Rear For Client Documentation A pocket on the back of the chair is handy for the client’s papers or chair user instructions. Padded Seat Chaise Cover The Boston benefits from a single, full cover over the whole of the seat. This inimises the risk of pressure areas developing, due to pinch points and shear and friction when the chair reclines. The chaise/seat cover is removable for cleaning and replacement. D-Rings D-rings come as standard, enabling easy fitting of a lap strap and pad. Full user instructions are in your user manual – please read carefully before using the chair. Boston Porter Express Chair by Repose ~ The Manufacturers HWB Mobility are proud to partner with Repose, a leading UK manufacturer of bespoke healthcare chairs. Check out entire range of Porter Chairs from Britain’s leading manufacturers. Repose are based in the West Midlands.
