aquassure active living slide-in universal design accessible bathtub
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Introduction to the Slide-in Bath from Aquassure
Matthew Longman, RMT, CAPS
Active Living Spa (ADL)
Tub is raised up to wheelchair height
Accessible from wheelchairs, walkers and lifts
Like getting in and out of bed
Bather is always fully supported
Bather can stretch out legs
Extra storage and access under tub
Fixture packages, custom colours and hydrotherapy
Aquassure Active Living Spa
Facility installation
Children’s hospital installation with free-standing tub and 360 degree access for caregivers. Rolling and ceiling tracked lifts are used.
Universal Design for all ages and abilities
Can be used in residential, group home or facilities
Lift and wheelchair accessible
Most sales are seniors using walkers or canes
Safer design for bathing children
Least water use of any accessible bathtub
Fastest Fill and Drain Times of any accessible bathtub
Fits thru doorways as narrow as 24”
Not a “chair-in-a-box”, you can’t use a walk-in tub if you can’t walk.
Unique Features
Family Use
No foot-well means no falling. It is safe for use to bath children.
Suitable for use with disabled children or by mothers with conditions such as MS.
No back-strain for the caregiver.
Luxury Installations
Luxury Installations
Basic ¾” hot cold handles
Safety Plus ¾” thermostatic system
Electronic Touch Control – ¾” system
Active Living Spa: Fixture Packages
Active Living Spa: Door and Seal
Patented Sliding Door
Automatic Locking Door, lift handle to release
Seal design uses water pressure to increase seal integrity
Secondary drain in door track
Extra clearance
Heated Water Hydrotherapy Jets
Heated Air Hydrotherapy Jets
Automatic Ozone Disinfection
Active Living Spa Hydrotherapy
Active Living Spa: Aids
Extender Handle
Harness
Seatbelt Grab Bars
Tub colour options
Cabinet Base Finish Options
White, Maple, Oak, or Bamboo
Custom cabinetry: local cabinet maker – order without fronts
Custom cabinetry: Aquassure cabinet maker – send sample
Active Living Spa: Design Features
The door seal expands against the tub wall with increased water pressure. The deeper the water, the stronger the seal.
The seal is an automotive grade urethane that is chemical, uv, and abrasion resistant. It has been tested and certified as exceeding IAPMO and ASME standards.
Similar seals are used for front-loading washing machines.
FAQ: Will it Leak?
Yes, however the elevated design allows a person to get in and out of the tub independently using the same movement that they would getting in and out of a bed. You do not need to use your legs using a wheelchair. By lowering the tub to floor height, you take away much of the accessibility.
The elevated design improves access for assisted bathing and better ergonomics for healthcare workers.
The base can be built on site at a custom height.
FAQs: Can I get it without the base?
The smooth surface of the tub floor is designed to allow the bather to slide back into the tub.
For bathers with skin shearing concerns or lack of shoulder/arm strength, simply wet the bottom of the tub and/or use a bit of soapy water to make it very easy to slide into the tub.
When a person slides back into the tub, they do not need to bend their knees or push with their legs.
FAQs: Won’t I stick to the bottom of the tub?
FAQs: Will it fit thru a doorway?
Similar pricing to Aquassure ADL
Similar fixtures to the Basic System but not as high-flow.
Outward Swinging door is impossible to close from within tub due to unsafe reach by bather.
Door cannot be closed without moving equipment, such as wheelchairs or walkers out of the way.
Door swing requires a lot of floorspace and clearance.
Large one-piece bathtub is difficult toget through doors and hallways for installation (60 x 32 x 42”)
Competition: Rane Tubs
The Kohler Rising Wall Tub does not accommodate a rolling lift.
Door requires power to open and close
Overall dimensions are very large so they are difficult to get into the bathroom for renovation (60.25 x 33.5 x 39.25”)
More expensive option starting at $12750 CDN Plus fixtures, hydrotherapyand UPS.
Competition: Kohler Rising Wall
Thank you!
Matthew Longman 250-878-0409 (cell) or 1-866-404-8827 [email protected]
Aquassure Staff:
Shari – [email protected]
Brook – [email protected]
Corina – [email protected]
Questions?