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Pricey, but a very helpful product
By feedthecat
Well, it took me long enuf to get my hands on one of these extremely hard-to-find "petite" (i.e. small) versions (at least in "physical" stores), but when I finally snagged one, it was def worth it. Given that these "lift chair recliners" assist one in getting to their feet and sitting down, it goes without saying that it is extremely important to get a chair that is the proper dimensions for the user. So without delay, I'll note the following:- the seat - at its highest point - is around 17" above the floor and an inch or so lower at its edge- the seat is approx. 18" deep and 18" wide- when fully reclined, it measures about 36" from the outer edge of the footrest to the back of the seat- the backrest is approx. 27" high, measuring up from the back of the seat- and - not that it matters much - the chair has a total height of about 41"Obviously, the most important measurement is the height of the seat becuz one must be able to sit on the chair with their feet more or less completely planted flat on the ground so that one can be properly assisted to a standing position without one's feet moving forward during the rising feature (when the chair is fully raised, one gently pushes one's torso away from the chair while moving one's hips forward over one's feet and straightening one's legs to get into a [fully] standing position). Might also note that the 17" measurement was taken with the "feet" of the chair set at their minimum height (they can be raised up to a maximum of maybe an inch).If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say that this model would be suitable for people who are about 4'9" to 5'4", but that those who are at the lower end of that range would have to be - shall we say - "generous-sized" in the caboose as the seat is about 18" deep and the chair ought to be used by someone whose backside rests against the backrest AND whose knees are bent at or just beyond the edge of the seat AND whose feet are more or less flat on the ground when the chair is in its "default" position. If one is at the lower end of the aforementioned height scale AND is on the thin side, I guess one can place a large, thick pillow on the backrest so that their knees will properly bend at the edge of the seat, but I strongly recommend that if one does so, the pillow MUST be secured to the backrest so that it will not move when the chair is in operation (this is what my aunt, who is diminutive, has to do).Not much more to add, 'cept that this chair comes with armrest and headrest covers, that the remote is a simple one that has a single switch that has to be pressed and held in the up or down position 'til the chair reaches the desired position (though a bit of a nuisance, having such a switch is convenient in that some people will prefer to ingress/egress from the chair before it reaches its maximum height). Also, two 9 volt batteries will be required so that the chair can be lowered, etc during a power outage. Might also mention that the motor is quiet and makes less noise than, say, a microwave oven.Incidentally, some models come with heat and massage options and there are extra wide versions, so check with the storeFinally ... whether one buys this model or any other from a bricks and mortar store or off a website like Amazon, I strongly suggest that one try out the chair in question before purchasing it as "one size" rarely "fits all". Indeed, it's the reason why they came out with a "petite" size in the first place. Enjoy.
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