HydroTilt XL
HydroTilt XL
Robust supportive chair, offers comfort with optimum posture and pressure management for individuals with increased body weight and size. It includes all the tried and trusted features of our much loved HydroTilt but with an impressive maximum user weight of 35 stone.
Robust supportive chair, offers comfort with optimum posture and pressure management for individuals with increased body weight and size. It includes all the tried and trusted features of our much loved HydroTilt but with an impressive maximum user weight of 35 stone.
Suitable for:
Adults
With:
Specialised Postural Requirements
Suitable for:
Adults
With:
Specialised Postural Requirements
The HydroTilt XL is our supportive bariatric chair, purposefully designed to provide exceptional comfort, posture, and pressure management for individuals with increased body weight and size. Built with all the trusted features of the original HydroTilt, the XL model accommodates up to 35 stone with ease, ensuring optimal support and stability.
The adjustable waterfall back offers extra space to comfortably support the gluteal shelf, promoting balanced posture and targeted pressure relief. Meanwhile, the negative-angle leg rest helps distribute weight evenly through the feet, enhancing both comfort and sit-to-stand transfers.
Engineered with the user and caregivers in mind, the HydroTilt XL includes powered Tilt-in-Space functionality to promote pelvic stability and pressure redistribution without affecting hip or knee alignment. This thoughtful design supports energy management, reduces pressure risks, and minimises strain on caregivers.
Equipped with heavy-duty castors and powered adjustments, the HydroTilt XL ensures smooth and safe mobility, making it an invaluable solution for both user comfort and carer safety in healthcare and home settings.
- Neurological and Neuromuscular Conditions:
Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease – Offers stability, postural support, and ease of movement to manage involuntary movements, tremors and muscle weakness common to these progressive conditions. - Postural and Skeletal Support Needs:
Pelvic Instability, Increased Lumbar Lordosis – Provides tilt-in-space and customisable back angle features to promote spinal alignment and pelvic stability, reducing discomfort from abnormal postures. - Mobility and Musculoskeletal Conditions:
Obesity, Osteoarthritis, Stroke Recovery – Designed for users with joint pain, limited mobility, or weight-bearing challenges, offering pressure relief, support for joint stability, and safe positioning for transfers and daily activities. - Lymphatic and Circulatory Support:
Lymphoedema – Features leg rest options for lower limb elevation, helping to manage swelling and circulation issues associated with fluid retention. - Energy Management and General Weakness:
Fatigue, General Weakness – Promotes restful seating with supportive, energy-conserving positions to alleviate exhaustion and encourage comfortable, sustained sitting.
- Domestic and Home Care:
Perfect for private homes enabling caregivers to provide postural and pressure support within a familiar setting, promoting independence and comfort for individuals with mobility or health challenges. - Nursing and Residential Homes:
In long term care settings, the HydroTilt XL provides robust and reliable seating, accommodating users who need enhanced support. Its adjustable features and ergonomic design help manage postural needs, ensuring comfort and safety over extended periods. - Hospital Wards and Rehabilitation Units:
Great for busy hospital environments and rehab units, offering versatile positioning for post surgery recovery or complex medical needs. - Hospices and Respite Care:
For palliative and respite care settings, this chair offers the pressure relief, support and ease of adjustment needed for users with advanced health conditions. It provides a comfortable, dignified seating solution that enhances quality of life during challenging times. - Specialist Home Care Services:
Ideal for home care providers, it offers adaptability and support for diverse patient needs, enabling safe positioning and easy manoeuvrability for caregivers assisting clients in various settings.
Key Features
Key Features
Powered Tilt-in-Space
Adjusts the reclining angle of the chair seat and back without altering the user’s hip and knee angle, promoting comfort and posture stability.
WaterCell Technology
Features a seat cushion with CareFlex WaterCell Technology® and Vapour Permeable (VP) upholstery, working together to deliver continuous pressure care.
Independently Elevating Legrest
Incorporates Reflexions Foam® for leg pressure relief, allowing position adjustments throughout the day for various activities.
Four Braked Heavy-Duty Castors
Sealed bearing hubs enhance durability and manoeuvrability. Brakes provide stability, ensuring the chair remains stationary during transfers.
Wooden or Soft Hand Grips
Wooden grips offer sturdy support for standing transitions. Soft grips are upholstered foam pads for an alternative, comfortable option.
Adjustable Seat Depth
Ensures the pelvis stays correctly aligned and positioned at the back of the seat, optimising posture and the performance of the WaterCell backrest.
Accessories
Powered Tilt-in-Space
Adjusts the reclining angle of the chair seat and back without altering the user’s hip and knee angle, promoting comfort and posture stability.
WaterCell Technology
Features a seat cushion with CareFlex WaterCell Technology® and Vapour Permeable (VP) upholstery, working together to deliver continuous pressure care.
Independently Elevating Legrest
Incorporates Reflexions Foam® for leg pressure relief, allowing position adjustments throughout the day for various activities.
Four Braked Heavy-Duty Castors
Sealed bearing hubs enhance durability and manoeuvrability. Brakes provide stability, ensuring the chair remains stationary during transfers.
Wooden or Soft Hand Grips
Wooden grips offer sturdy support for standing transitions. Soft grips are upholstered foam pads for an alternative, comfortable option.
Adjustable Seat Depth
Ensures the pelvis stays correctly aligned and positioned at the back of the seat, optimising posture and the performance of the WaterCell backrest.
Accessories
Replacement Flat Back Cushion
Provides pressure redistribution and long-term comfort by offering simple conforming support to the lower back while the user is upright or in a tilted position.
Replacement Waterfall Back Cushion
Comprises lumbar, thoracic, and head sections to accommodate posture needs while managing pressure for enhanced user comfort.
Replacement Lateral Support Waterfall Back Cushion
Adds extra lateral support to the Waterfall Back, aiding positioning and stability.
Replacement Hand Grips
Wooden grips offer solid support to assist the user in rising to standing. Alternative soft grips feature an upholstered foam pad in the same position for added comfort.
Padded Pelvic Belt
Ensures pelvic position is maintained with padding for enhanced user comfort.
Soft Shallow Headrest
Comfortable rectangular pillow available in shallow and deep sizes, offering head support and comfort.
Soft Profiled Headrest
Contoured pillow supports the shoulders, neck, and head, providing a stable and supportive head position.
Assurance Arms
Arm covers wrap around the chair sides, preventing the picking of seams and enhancing durability.
Arms (Extra Pair)
Interchangeable arm cushions that adjust seat width for a customisable fit.
Seat Wedge
Creates an acute hip angle to maintain the pelvis in the back of the seat, promoting correct posture.
Back Rest Wedge
Adjusts the backrest angle for improved comfort and support.
Channel Legrest
Centralises leg positioning and offers a stable, supportive base. Factory fit only.
Twin Stemmed Footplate
Attaches to the elevated legrest to support the feet and prevent toe drop. Height adjustable for user-specific needs.
Flip-Up Angle Adjustable Footplate
Accommodates fixed angles of plantarflexion at the ankle and provides a more restful position while supporting the foot.
Detachable Angle Adjustable Footplate Pad
Enhances comfort or accommodates shorter leg lengths. Easily attaches to the angle-adjustable footplate.
Detachable Footplate Pillow
Soft, pillow shaped pad that easily attaches to any footplate to provide greater user comfort.
Hydrotilt XL Chair Protector
Fits over the seat, arms, and lower back to prevent contamination and debris from entering the chair's moving parts.
Motorised
Chair functions are battery-controlled, allowing for easier and more precise adjustments.
Motorised Autotilt
Enables automatic adjustment of Tilt-in-Space (TiS) over short or long cycles, providing seamless and customisable tilt movements.
Vapour Permeable (VP) Seat and Backrest
Features Vapour Permeable upholstery for enhanced pressure care and temperature regulation.
Replacement Flat Back Cushion
Provides pressure redistribution and long-term comfort by offering simple conforming support to the lower back while the user is upright or in a tilted position.
Replacement Waterfall Back Cushion
Comprises lumbar, thoracic, and head sections to accommodate posture needs while managing pressure for enhanced user comfort.
Replacement Lateral Support Waterfall Back Cushion
Adds extra lateral support to the Waterfall Back, aiding positioning and stability.
Replacement Hand Grips
Wooden grips offer solid support to assist the user in rising to standing. Alternative soft grips feature an upholstered foam pad in the same position for added comfort.
Padded Pelvic Belt
Ensures pelvic position is maintained with padding for enhanced user comfort.
Soft Shallow Headrest
Comfortable rectangular pillow available in shallow and deep sizes, offering head support and comfort.
Soft Profiled Headrest
Contoured pillow supports the shoulders, neck, and head, providing a stable and supportive head position.
Assurance Arms
Arm covers wrap around the chair sides, preventing the picking of seams and enhancing durability.
Arms (Extra Pair)
Interchangeable arm cushions that adjust seat width for a customisable fit.
Seat Wedge
Creates an acute hip angle to maintain the pelvis in the back of the seat, promoting correct posture.
Back Rest Wedge
Adjusts the backrest angle for improved comfort and support.
Channel Legrest
Centralises leg positioning and offers a stable, supportive base. Factory fit only.
Twin Stemmed Footplate
Attaches to the elevated legrest to support the feet and prevent toe drop. Height adjustable for user-specific needs.
Flip-Up Angle Adjustable Footplate
Accommodates fixed angles of plantarflexion at the ankle and provides a more restful position while supporting the foot.
Detachable Angle Adjustable Footplate Pad
Enhances comfort or accommodates shorter leg lengths. Easily attaches to the angle-adjustable footplate.
Detachable Footplate Pillow
Soft, pillow shaped pad that easily attaches to any footplate to provide greater user comfort.
Hydrotilt XL Chair Protector
Fits over the seat, arms, and lower back to prevent contamination and debris from entering the chair's moving parts.
Motorised
Chair functions are battery-controlled, allowing for easier and more precise adjustments.
Motorised Autotilt
Enables automatic adjustment of Tilt-in-Space (TiS) over short or long cycles, providing seamless and customisable tilt movements.
Vapour Permeable (VP) Seat and Backrest
Features Vapour Permeable upholstery for enhanced pressure care and temperature regulation.
FAQs
Where can I find the serial number on a HydroTilt chair?
Please watch this How to Guide: HydroTilt Serial Number video.
How do you alter the seat depth of a HydroTilt chair?
Please watch this How to Guide: HydroTilt seat depth video.
How do you alter the leg rest length on a HydroTilt chair?
Please watch this How to Guide: HydroTilt leg rest length video.
How do I change the seat width on a HydroTilt chair?
Please watch this How to Guide: HydroTilt seat width video.
