Vanguard Bariatric Wheelchair

About the Vanguard Bariatric Wheelchair

Wheelchair users of up to 600 lbs. can enjoy enhanced freedom, mobility, and comfort in the Vanguard Bariatric Wheelchair. You’ll love how easily the Vanguard maneuvers through your home and social surroundings. This specialty manual tilt-in-space wheelchair provides easy, “no-lift” tilt and assisted back recline. You’ll experience relief from seating-related discomfort, making activities of daily living a breeze. The Vanguard can help you avoid common mistakes in bariatric seating and provide intuitive solutions for the unique challenges of bariatric care.

Features:

One-of-a-kind Comfort Tension Seating^® system provides pressure redistribution and airflow for supportive comfort
Delivers safe and comfortable tilt and recline, without the use of restraints
Posterior tilt enhances socialization and engagement, and anterior tilt eases the user into a seated or standing position
Special, “no-lift” foot pump operates the tilt-in-space feature
Gluteal shelf support and “stand assist” handles add support for bariatric users
Adjustable arm supports and leg supports give each user a custom fit.
Removable upper lateral supports & arm supports facilitate easy side transfer
The 16-gauge, powder-coated, tubular steel frame will outlast any other bariatric wheelchair

Wheelchair User Benefits

Built to fit the unique ergonomic challenges of bariatric users
Improves seating tolerance and reduces the risk of pressure injuries
Delivers customizable upper lateral body support to prevent falling during transfers
Provides a custom fit with height-adjustable arm supports
Supports legs with an adjustable, elevating design
Improves posture, oxygenation, feeding, and overall comfort
Supports proper posture and reduces the need for restraints

Caregiver Benefits

“No-lift” foot pump helps you raise, lower, and tilt bariatric users without physical strain
Saves time by reducing the need for multiple transfers during the day
Cleans and disinfects easily with a non-porous, fluid-resistant surface
Makes it easy to change incontinence products without transferring patients from the wheelchair
Allows for safer, easier, one-person side transfers from the bed to the wheelchair
Durable and cost-effective for long-term use

Details

Tilt Angle	Up to 10° Anterior, Up to 30° Posterior
Recline Angle	Up to 45°
Weight Capacity	Up to 600 lbs. (272 kg)
Seat Widths	24" (61 cm), 26" (66 cm), 28" (72 cm), 30" (77 cm)
Seat Depths	21" (54 cm), 23" (59 cm)
Seat Surface Heights	20" (51 cm), 22" (56 cm), 21" (54 cm), 23" (59 cm), 24" (61 cm)
Back Heights	32" (82 cm), 34" (87 cm), 36" (92 cm), 38" (97 cm), 40" (102 cm)
Wheels	Front Total Lock Casters: 6" (16 cm), Rear Multi-Directional Locking Casters: 8" (21 cm)
Frame Material	16-gauge powder-coated tubular steel frame
Special Features	Concave Back, Ergonomic Foot Pump for Tilt Operation, Handles for Safe Transfers
Adjustability	Removable lateral shoulder supports, Adjustable Elevating Leg Support, Height-Adjustable & Removable Arm Supports