Ritter 228 Barrier-Free® Examination Chair
The number of elderly and patients of size in the US is increasing and assisting patients with mobility limitations onto exam chairs is a common task.1 Does your current equipment meet shifting accessibility standards? The Ritter 228 Barrier-Free Exam Chair offers compliance with the 2024 USAB accessibility standards without compromising patient comfort or provider ergonomics.
Compliance
The 228 features a low seat height of 17" (while maintaining a 37" maximum seat height).
The 28-inch-wide compliant transfer surface provides ample space for safe patient transfer.
Base clearance allows for minimal interference during care and cleaning.
Available accessories like Articulating Knee Crutches, Patient Support Rails and Patient Support Rails+ ensure compliance.
Without Compromise
Built on the trusted foundation of Midmark quality, the Ritter Barrier-Free 228 Examination Chair is designed for dependable performance in today’s demanding clinical environments.
Using lifecycle testing informed by real-world usage patterns, the 228 demonstrated reliable performance under conditions more aggressive than observed field use.
Automated Vital Signs
Using a Ritter Barrier-Free exam chair with an automated vital signs device like the Midmark® Digital Vital Signs Device brings automation to the point of care, saving you time and reducing the risk of transcription errors.
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Technical Specifications
PATIENT WEIGHT CAPACITY500 lb (227 kg)
HEIGHTUncompressed: 17" Low/37" High (42 cm/94 cm)
SEAMLESS UPHOLSTERY DIMENSIONS28" W x 60" L (71 cm/152 cm)
LENGTH WITH FOOTREST (16") EXTENDED76" (193 cm)
PELVIC TILT5 1/5° (not available on all models)
HEATED DRAWER24.6 W (not available on all models)
HEATED DRAWER TEMPERATURE92°F to 112°F at 115 VAC input voltage, 70°F ambient
PAPER ROLL HOLDERHolds 24" x 3.56" dia. paper roll (61 cm x 9 cm)
ELECTRICAL DRAW4 A
ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLEHospital-grade, electrical receptacles on left and right sides
TABLE WEIGHT (W/ UPHOLSTERY)435 lb (197 kg)
SHIPPING WEIGHT470 lb (213 kg)
224-001 ELECTRICAL RATINGS115 VAC, 60 Hz, 9 A
224-002 ELECTRICAL RATINGS115 VAC, 60 Hz, 11.5 A
224-003 ELECTRICAL RATINGS115 VAC, 60 Hz, 11.5 A
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Colors
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Standard Upholstery Colors
- Mist 813
- Stone 814
- Restful Path 858
- Iron Ore 851
- Lunar Gray 845
- Obsidian 857
- Oasis 843
- Soothing Blue 855
- Dream 847
- Mineral 844
- Healing Waters 848
- Shaded Garden 853
- Citrus 849
- Sandy Retreat 850
- Curative Copper 846
- Cranberry 859
- Dark Linen 856
- Latte 860
- Robust Brown 852
- Deep Earth 854
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UltraFree Upholstery Colors
- Stone 865
- Restful Path 868
- Obsidian 867
- Harbor 861
- Wheatgrass 862
- Spice 863
- Cranberry 869
- Dark Linen 866
- Latte 870
- Branch 864
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We have tried our very best to accurately represent product colors on this website. However, due to the nature of electronic media, the color of actual products may differ slightly from how they appear on your particular monitor. Colors are subject to change by suppliers. In order to confirm your color selection, we strongly recommend that you contact Midmark Customer Experience at 844-856-1233, option 1, to request a sample before placing your order.
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