Bariatric Shower Unit

Bariatric Unit

46”L X 46”W X 44”H

For use by:

• Individuals up to 400lbs, or who may require a slightly reclined wheelchair not exceeding a depth of 45”.
• Individuals who require more space for larger wheelchairs or special patient requirements like a foot injury requiring the foot to be extended out from normal sitting position.   

The Bariatric Unit offers all of the features of our Primary unit and Enlarged Primary unit but adds additional space to accommodate larger or slightly inclined wheelchairs.  The added space and customized shower head assembly enables the largest of us to safely and fully cleanse the entire body.  44” side panels increase care giver access.  All of our portable shower models are provided with germicide-imbedded vinyl curtains which can be enclosed all four sides for privacy or left open in front for enhanced care giver access to bather.  Additionally, the shower pan is designed with triple layer fiberglass-mesh imbedded construction which is capable of holding up to multiple years of roll in roll out bathing without performance breakdown or product tears, translation dependable water containment.

The Bariatric Unit is 46” wide by 46” deep, and stands 44” tall.  With this unit, the person to be bathed can be rolled into the shower stall in a Bariatric shower/commode style of wheelchair.  Once inside the shower stall, a front support bar is lowered so that the fourth side of the shower pan can be raised and attached for waste water collection.  A front shower curtain may be brought around for the person who is able to do their own bathing, or may be left open for easier caregiver access to assist with the bathing.

The source of water for the Bariatric shower unit is any standard sink faucet.  A pump is mounted on the outside of the shower stall which pulls the waste water from the drain pan.  There is a hose attached to the pump unit which returns the waste water to the sink drain for disposal.  (See Operations and Maintenance for tips on using and maintaining the portable shower.