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Showerbuddy: SB1

Easy, seated transfer, slide into a step-in shower – no bathroom modifications required.

Showerbuddy’s SB1 transfer chair allows mobility-impaired users to be easily transferred into a step-in shower or over a toilet. Access your bathroom today.

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Showerbuddy SB1:At a glance

  • Chair & Bridge Design
  • No heavy lifting at shower time
  • Set up and use in under an hour
  • Comes almost fully assembled, no tools required
  • Durable materials and construction
  • No bathroom remodelling required

SB1:Accessories

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Showerbuddy SB1:How it works

  • Showering

    The ShowerBuddy SB1 is made up of a comfortable, sturdy chair and a bridge unit to allow transfer:

    • Simply line up the unit with a step-in shower and move the seated user back in the chair, along the bridge.
    • Safe, waterproof suction feet fix the chair to the shower floor.
    • The bridge can be removed at this point, allowing caregiver access.
    • The chair can rotate, offering different positions to suit preferences and get assistance with cleaning.
    • Once finished, the chair connects back onto the bridge, allowing for easy transfer out of the shower unit.
    • The base can stay in the shower, or be removed quickly so other family members can use the shower as usual.

  • Toileting: SB1

    Use of the existing toilet in a bathroom is made easier with the ShowerBuddy SB1’s comfortable chair. It’s height-adjustable to suit the user.

    • Locking caster wheels allow the ShowerBuddy SB1 chair unit to be maneuvered and secured over the toilet.
    • When the chair is not in use, a full overlay cushion accessory closes the opening, making the ShowerBuddy SB1 a comfortable day chair.
    • If the user needs a nighttime commode, the ShowerBuddy SB1 is ready for the task with included pan and lid.

Watch the: TUTORIAL VIDEO

Learn how to set up and use ShowerBuddy SB1.

Mobility impairment: no longer requires bathroom remodeling.

Converting a bathroom for mobility needs is typically a major undertaking. Often the entire bathroom requires full remodeling including bespoke shower, toilet or vanity units to cater for these special requirements. This comes at significant cost, time and stress. For people renting, coping with mobility needs can be harder still – bathroom alterations are simply not an option.

With Showerbuddy, this is no longer an issue.

The ShowerBuddy SB1 was designed to offer complete shower and toilet use for individuals with mobility requirements – all without making a single change to existing bathroom fixtures. In just under an hour of setup and configuration, the ShowerBuddy SB1 allows for transfer in and out of a step in shower unit, and positioning over a standard toilet. Moving house? Just pack down the ShowerBuddy SB1 and set it up in the new home.

ShowerBuddy SB1 is the perfect accompaniment for family members or caregivers who support a person with mobility needs, with a transfer system that removes the need for heavy lifting at shower times.

With its aluminium and stainless steel construction along with a patented chair and bridge design, a ShowerBuddy SB1 provides reliable function, day in, day out.

  • SB1:Features

    • Weight capacity – 160kg (350lb)
    • Rolls over most standard toilets
    • Low maintenance
    • Arms removable / lockable / flipback
    • Height adjustable
    • Safety belts – lap & chest belts
    • Caster Wheels – 125mm (5”) x 4 locking
    • Safety mechanisms
    • No rust Aluminum frame (Grade 6061 T6)
    • Stainless steel parts and hardware (Grade 304)
    • Rotates 360 degrees inside shower (subject to space)
    • Footrest – fold-up
    • Commode system
    • Tool-free assembly

  • SB1:Sizing

    You can download diagrams of the SB1 in both Imperial and Metric measurements.

    Use our BathCheck Calculator for help to see if the SB1 will fit your Bathroom.

    Imperial Diagram PDF
    • Chair Width – over caster wheels 520mm (20.5 inch)
    • Chair Width – over arms 570mm (22.5")
    • Chair Width – inside arms 475mm (18.75")– smaller users see accessory pages
    • Chair Length – including footrest 1040mm (41") and 835mm (33") when footrest is up). A straight push handle accessory can reduce this by 70mm (3")
    • Backrest Width 460mm (18")
    • Backrest Height from Cushion to top 440mm (17")
    • Toilet Height Clearance (maximum) 510mm (20")
    • Toilet width clearance at narrowest 295mm or 11.5" (centre of track, approx. 200mm or 8" above floor)
    Metric Diagram PDF
    • Toilet clearance can depend upon the shape of the toilet pan
    • Bridge Length (Standard) 405mm (16") or Accessory 300mm (12") or 200mm (8") or customized, see Accessories
    • Seat Cushion Dimensions 460mm W x 430mm D (18" x 17"D)
    • Seat Height from Floor 550mm (21.5") to 675mm (26.5") (Adjustable)
    • Seat Cushion Openings - see Dimension Drawing and Accessories for options
    • Shower Base unit dimensions 500mm (19.5") x 455mm (18")
    • Box dimensions 760mm x 570mm x 630mm (30" x 23" x 25")
    • Box GrossWeight 29.7kg (65lb)

SB1: Resources

  • SB1 User Manual

    The ShowerBuddy SB1 User Manual includes a full parts list as well as assembly, setup and operation instructions.

    SB1 User Manual PDF
  • SB1 Specs PDF

Product Catalogue

View our Showerbuddy Product Catalogue showcasing the full Showerbuddy range of chairs and transfer systems.

Shower Buddy Catalogue PDF
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