ProForm Porter
A very versatile porter chair, designed around Huntington’s but equally excellent as a porter chair for the frail and elderly.
Fabric Shown:
Outer in Valencia Lavendel
Inner in Dartex Blue
Every aspect of the ProForm Porter healthcare chair has been researched and engineered to provide a feeling of comfort, safety and security, from the high arm design and backrest recline, to the seat depth and angle adjustments; each element of the design is tailored to support conditions associated with severe or involuntary movement.
The ProForm Porter comes as standard with:
- A choice of 2 adjustable and interchangeable postural support back cushions
- A choice of 3 removable and interchangeable pressure management seat cushions
- Independent backrest recline allowing optimal support and comfort
- A sliding footplate for safety while the user is being portered
- Seat depth and angle adjustment to accommodate a wider range of clients and reduce the risk of falling.
The seat and back cushions available are all removable, interchangeable, and replaceable, and each designed with different postural and pressure management qualities. The ability to remove and interchange these cushions ensures that the chair can be adapted over time for changing conditions or new users, giving greater longevity of usage.
The ProForm Porter has a very wide spectrum of users including those with life limiting conditions, ataxic movements and aching joints, where any movement is painful. However, it can also be used as a general porter chair at home in any health environment.
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The ProForm Porter healthcare chair is a highly engineered and robust porter chair, at the heart of which is comfort and safety. It comes with the following key features as standard. There is the option to purchase additional features and these are detailed in the Optional Accessories Section.
For more information on seating posture and assessment please see our downloadable Clinical Posture Guide in the Brochure Section.
MechanismsThe manual mechanism allows for an independent backrest recline. It is operated by the lever on the push handle. The back can be reclined into a range of positions to meet individual postural needs, and the position locks when the lever is released. It allows for an angle range of 95º to 120º. For further details on this mechanism, visit the Mechanism Section. |
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Pressure Management Back CushionsThere is a choice of two interchangeable and adjustable pressure management back cushions that enable the chair to be adapted to a single user’s changing needs or to adapt the chair to another user. This ensures greater longevity of its usage. In addition, all cushions can be repositioned to suit a user’s individual seating preferences and fibres added or removed from fibre filled cushions to adjust firmness. Covers can also be removed for cleaning or replacement. See Back Cushion Section for details on the individual cushions. |
Pressure Management Seat CushionsThere is a choice of three interchangeable seat cushions each with different pressure management features. You can purchase one or more cushions to support the different needs of individuals who may use this chair. Cushions and covers are removable for cleaning or replacement. With all these seat cushions we recommend a fabric with four way stretch properties to aid reduction of shear and friction. See Seat Cushion Section for details of the individual cushions. |
Seat Angle AdjustmentWith an angle range of 15˚ degrees the tilting seat can help to reduce the risk of an individual falling from the chair due to severe involuntary movements as well as allowing for different levels of comfort and postural control. Seat angle range 0º - 15º |
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Seat Depth AdjustmentThe ProForm Porter comes with a mechanism to adjust the seat depth so that the right seat depth can be achieved. The Seat depth range is 432mm - 533mm (17-21") The seat depth should be long enough to support the upper part of the legs whilst allowing the back to rest comfortably on the backrest. If the seat is too long the user is likely to slouch in the chair to get their feet on the floor, which puts extra pressure on their lower spine, if too short it will cause additional pressure on the thighs risking potential skin breakdown. |
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Sliding FootplateThis enables the user to place their feet safely on the footplate whilst being portered, but because it can be hidden away it allows uninterrupted access with a hoist. The footplate has been designed with a central castor to maximize stability. The cover can also be easily removed for cleaning or replacement. |
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Heavy-duty push handleFor ease of movement the ProForm Porter comes with a heavy-duty push handle with rubber grips. |
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CastorsThe ProForm Porter comes with four heavy-duty lockable castors built in as standard. There is the option to upgrade these to directional castors. |
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D-RingsD-rings are fitted as standard. |
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The following features can be purchased to enhance the functionality of the chair.
Leg Support BlockThe ProForm Porter comes with a contoured leg support block. The contoured leg channels provide comfort and support by reducing the risk of a user crossing their legs or from their legs falling off the edge of the leg support. Attach the leg support using the connecting straps. The connecting straps fitted to the chair are an optional accessory. |
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All our health fabrics are Waterproof, Anti-MRSA, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Crib 5 and bleach cleanable. All cushions and cushion covers are removable for cleaning purposes.
For our full range of health fabrics please view our:
Other options available on request.
Overall Weight Limits
The ProForm Porter has a weight limit of 127 Kg (20 stone) as standard. The maximum leg rest weight limit is 57 kg (9 stone) on all models.
Seat Cushion Weight Limits
Certain pressure management seat cushion options have their own overall weight limits, details of which can be found in the Seat Cushion Section. The maximum leg rest weight limit is unaffected by the seat cushion.
Important Dimensions
| Small | Medium | Large | |
| Seat Height* | 406mm (16") | 457mm (18") | 533mm (21") |
| Seat Width | 432mm (17") | 483mm (19") | 533mm (21") |
| Seat Depth | 432mm-533mm (17-21") | 432mm-533mm (17-21") | 432mm-533mm (17-21") |
| Arm Height | 165mm (6.5") (dependent on seat angle) | 165mm (6.5") (dependent on seat angle) | 165mm (6.5") (dependent on seat angle) |
| Back Height | 711mm (28") (dependent on seat angle) | 711mm (28") (dependent on seat angle) | 711mm (28") (dependent on seat angle) |
| Overall Height | 1143mm (45") | 1143mm (45") | 1143mm (45") |
| Overall Width | 699mm (27.5") | 749mm (29.5") | 800mm (31.5") |
| Overall Length | 889mm (35") | 889mm (35") | 889mm (35") |
| With handle bar | 1041mm (41") | 1041mm (41") | 1041mm (41") |
Please note
Depending on the seat cushion built into the chair the seat height* may vary from that shown above.
There is a choice of two interchangeable and adjustable pressure management back cushions that enable the chair to be adapted to a single user’s changing needs or to adapt the chair to another user. This ensures greater longevity of its usage.
*Please note that some of the cushions are not available on the small sized chair.
In addition, all cushions can be repositioned to suit a user’s individual seating preferences and fibres added or removed from fibre filled cushions to adjust firmness. Covers can also be removed for cleaning or replacement.
If you would like to find out about what back cushions are available on other healthcare chairs from the Repose range please contact the sales department on 01384 567401.
Waterfall
Individual fibre filled waterfall cushions, each of which are fully adjustable to accommodate maximum postural support. The waterfall back can be useful for those with mild Kyphosis, Scoliosis and reduced muscle mass on their back.
Support Lateral
A foam filled back providing firmer lateral support with a soft fibre filled headrest. The firm lateral support maintains midline trunk alignment which can be useful for those post Stroke or early to mid-stages of neurological conditions.
* Please note the following back cushions are not available on a small chair:
* Support Lateral
There is a choice of three interchangeable seat cushions each with different pressure management features. You can purchase one or more cushions to support the different needs of individuals who may use this chair.
Cushions and covers are removable for cleaning or replacement. With all these seat cushions we recommend a fabric with four way stretch properties to aid reduction of shear and friction.
If you would like to find out about what seat cushions are available on other healthcare chairs from the Repose range please contact the sales department on 01384 567401.
For those who have good posture and mobility but are seated for greater than one hour at a time and require pressure relief and supported comfort. This cushion has a high-density foam base which offers a supportive and firm seat base with a top layer of memory foam to allow immersion into the cushion, giving stability and a large surface area to reduce pressure levels.
For those sitting for long periods with specific comfort issues such as a high risk of pressure sores. This cushion uses the latest medical grade silicone gel technology allowing pressure to be evenly distributed. The gel conforms to the shape of the body and equalises to body temperature. The gel cells allow air to flow easily and Coolform is totally odourless and hypoallergenic.
For those who have good posture and mobility but sit for long periods of time and require pressure relief and supported comfort. Recommended for people with limited muscle bulk or at risk of excessive weight loss. This cushion has a high-density foam which offers a supportive and firm seat base. The foam is topped with a fluid liquid gel in a soft silicone cover which provides a high level of pressure relief. The liquid gel helps to dissipate heat and constantly adapts to the user’s movement.
The most important aspect to consider before purchasing any healthcare chair are the seating positions that are required to aid the conditions of the client and address any pressure and postural management needs.
The ProForm Porter healthcare chair comes with a manual independent recline allowing the user to maintain flexibility over their body position, particularly the amount of hip flexion, enabling them to maximise comfort as well as managing health needs. Angle range: 95º - 120º.
Below is a summary of our Standard two-year warranty terms and conditions.
Standard Two-Year WarrantyTwo years on mechanisms, frame, upholstery and electrics. One year on air seat cushions and also on some additional accessories such as the Accupak, 20 Cycle Back up and Relaxor heat and massage systems. Repose will repair or replace, at our discretion and free of charge to the original purchaser, any parts covered by this warranty and that on examination, are found to be defective in material and/or workmanship. The warranty is for parts and labour only. The product or parts requiring repair/replacement must be returned to Repose by you and you will be responsible for the costs of packaging, postage and any postal insurance. Any products returned to Repose must be disinfected and should pose no health hazard. For full details of the warranty including return of faulty products, exclusions etc. please see downloadable 2 year warranty document below. |
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