Hester Lift chair
Hester Lift chair
RRP $1,999
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Product description
Product description
One lift chair, sized to the person using it. The Hester is a two-motor lift chair in Petite, Regular, XL and Mini Large, so the seat can be matched to the body rather than the other way round. Choose the size first, then the colour.
- Petite, Regular, XL or Mini Large
- Two motors: backrest and leg rest move independently
- Powered lift that tips the seat forward towards standing
- Battery backup on two 9 V batteries
- Regular and XL: recline to 180°, eight-point vibration massage and heating
- XL and Mini Large: rated to 250 kg
- XL: seat and backrest 5 cm higher than the Regular
Three checks tell you whether a size fits, and they take a minute between them. Sit all the way back: your feet should rest flat on the floor, not dangle and not brace. Run two fingers behind your knee: there should be a gap rather than pressure, because a seat that is too deep presses on the back of the leg. Then let your arms drop: your elbows should land on the armrests without reaching down or hunching up, because the arms are what you push against to stand.
The Petite is scaled down as a whole, so the arms and the backrest shrink with the seat. The XL runs 5 cm higher at the seat and the backrest and 6 cm wider overall than the Regular, so if chairs end too soon at your shoulder or your knees sit above your hips, the answer is a size up. If two checks pass and one is off, tell us which one and we will point you to the size that fixes it.
Size and dimensions
Size and dimensions
| Petite | The smallest Hester; seat, arms and backrest scaled down together |
|---|---|
| Regular | Footprint 89 cm wide × 90 cm deep; packed 84 × 76 × 78 cm; foot extension on the leg rest |
| XL | Rated to 250 kg; seat 60 cm wide × 52 cm deep; footprint 95 cm wide × 90 cm deep; packed 90 × 76 × 80 cm; foot extension on the leg rest |
| Mini Large | Rated to 250 kg; measurements confirmed in store |
| Motors | Two, backrest and leg rest independently controlled |
| Battery backup | Two 9 V alkaline batteries (Duracell Plus MN1604 or equivalent) |
| Motor protection | Thermal cut-out; allow 10–15 minutes for the safety switch to reset |
| Regular and XL also have | Side pockets, a wired handset and a USB charging point |
| Blue and grey fabrics | Viscose and polyester blend |
| Colours | Blue, Dark Grey, Light Grey, Black Leather, Grey Leather or Avocado, depending on size |
| Intended use | Domestic; inspection recommended every 12 months |
Seat height for every size, and seat width and depth for the Petite, Regular and Mini Large, are confirmed in store — see the questions below.
Delivery and assembly
Delivery and assembly
Delivery options and costs are shown at checkout. It is a two-person item, so delivery access is worth checking before you order — see the questions below.
Warranty
Warranty
The manufacturer warranty for this product is confirmed at purchase.
Before you buy — ask in store
Before you buy — ask in store
- Run the three checks in the size you are considering, wearing the shoes you usually wear: feet flat, two fingers behind the knee, elbows on the arms.
- Ask in store: what is the maximum user weight for the Petite or the Regular? The XL and Mini Large are rated to 250 kg; the smaller sizes carry their own rating.
- Ask in store: what are the seat width, depth and height for your size?
- Ask in store: are heating and massage fitted to the Petite and the Mini Large?
- Ask in store: what are the Black Leather and Grey Leather covers made of, and how does each cover clean?
- Measure doorways, hallway turns and stairs: the Regular arrives boxed at 84 cm across and the XL at 90 cm.
- Allow for the recline, and ask how much clearance it needs behind it before you choose a wall.
- The chair is rated for domestic use; if it is going into a care setting, tell us first.
- Ask in store: who services it in WA, and can it be supplied under a Home Care Package, NDIS plan or DVA entitlement?
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