Ashley Platinum Lift & Recline Chair
With an ever increasing range of tilt/recline chairs on the market, we thought that we would compare a few. We have selected the very reliable Ansa Relax, the Australian made Magic Mobility Jewel and a relative newcomer, the Days R2.
A summary of features is listed below:
| Features | ANSA Relax | Magic Mobility Jewel | Days R2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Construction | Alloy | Steel | Alloy | |||
| Upholstery | Dartex covered foam | Vinyl covered foam | Dartex covered foam | |||
| Tilt | -5° to 30° | 0° to 45° | -2° to 20° | |||
| Recline | Gas assist 40° | Handwheel operation range not stated | Gas assist 40° | |||
| Seat Width | 410, 460, 510mm | 410, 460, 510mm* | 410, 460, 510mm | |||
| Seat Height | 410,450, 470, 490, 520mm | 550mm (Front) | 410,450, 470, 490, 520mm | |||
| Seat Depth | 380 – 500mm infinite adjustability | 410, 480, 510* | 380 – 500mm infinite adjustability | |||
| Backrest Height | 575-630mm adjustable | 560*mm | 500 – 650mm adjustable | |||
| Backrest Folding | YES | Unknown | YES | |||
| Headrest | Headrest – padded adjustable, removable | Headrest – padded adjustable, removable | Headrest – padded adjustable, removable | |||
| Armrests Height Adj | YES | YES | YES | |||
| Modesty Panels | YES | Option | YES | |||
| Legrests | Swing away, removable, length adjustable | Swingaway & removable, length adjustable. | Swing away, removable, length adjustable | |||
| Elevating Legrest | Standard | Option | Standard | |||
| Footplates | Height & angle adjustable, nylon flip up with heel loops | Height adjustable, Flip up with heel loops | Height & angle adjustable, nylon flip up with heel loops | |||
| Brakes | Pull to lock | Push to lock | Pull to lock | |||
| Attendant Brakes | Attendant operated drum brakes | Option | Attendant operated drum brakes | |||
| Wheels | Quick release 610 mm solid | *12.5 x 2.1/4 ” Pneumatic | Quick release 610 mm solid | |||
| Castors | 200 x 25mm solid front | 190x25mm solid | 200 x 25mm solid front | |||
| Anti-Tips | Anti-tip wheels – removable, height adjustable | Option | Anti-tip wheels – removable, height adjustable | |||
| Overall Width (mm) | Seat width + 215mm | Not Stated | Seat Width + 215mm | |||
| Overall Width (mm) | 1120 | 1010 | 1120 | |||
| Max User Weight (Kg) | 140 | 100 | 130 | |||
| Unit Weight (Kg) | 45 | Not Stated | 38kg | |||
| Crash Tested | YES | Not Stated | Not Stated | |||
| Warranty | Limited lifetime on frame + 2 years on non-consumables |
12 months limited | 12 months |
What We Liked
| ANSA Relax | Magic Mobility Jewel | Days R2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest SWL | Extensive customisation | Good SWL | ||||
| Adjustability | Greatest range of tilt | Adjustability | ||||
| Crash testing | Seating support | Weight | ||||
| Warranty |
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