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Bobrick B-5181 Reversible Folding Shower Seat
Complies with Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms. Seat is constructed of durable, water-resistant, ivory-colored 1/2″ (13mm) thick solid phenolic. Reversible for left- or right-hand field installation. Frame and mounting brackets are type 304 stainless steel with self-locking mechanism. Supports up to 360 lbs (163 kg) when properly installed. Seat 33″ (840mm) wide, projects 22 5/16″ (565mm) from wall.
SAFETY WARNING: Shower seats are no stronger than the anchors and walls to which they are attached and must be firmly secured in order to support the loads for which they are intended. Consult and comply with local building codes. To avoid potential injury, the building owner or maintenance personnel should remove the shower seat from service if the shower seat is not adequately secured to the wall. In the interests of safety and the protection of end users, this seat should not be used to support weights exceeding 360lbs (163 kg). To avoid potential seat malfunction, DO NOT use seat if weight exceeds 360 lbs (163 kg). Failure to abide by this warning may result in seat malfunctioning, potentially causing minor to moderate injury.
Features
- Stainless steel frame & bracket w/ solid phenolic seat
- Surface Mount
- 33” W x 20-15/16″ D
- Supports up to 360lbs when properly installed
- Features a self-locking mechanism
Product Specs
- Product Categories : Shower/Tub Seats
- Finish : Satin-Finish Stainless Steel
- Features : Reversible, Folding
- Accessibility : ADA Compliant
Resources
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Capacity:
- 360 lbs
- Product Type:
- Shower Seats
- Features:
- ADA Compliant
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Shower Seats
- Product Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Depth:
- 22 5/16"
Bobrick 5181 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Bobrick B-5181 shower seat work in a shower where the wall side forces a right-hand mount?
Either hand. The B-5181 folding shower seat is reversible, so the same seat can be set up for left- or right-hand installation in the field. You do not order a handed version, and you do not have to know the hand of the opening before the seat ships. Decide it at the wall when you see which side the mounting wall lands on.
2) How far does the Bobrick B-5181 shower seat stick out into the shower when it is down?
22 5/16 inches (565mm) of projection from the wall, with a 33 inch (840mm) wide seat. Fold it up and it sits flat against the wall. Those numbers matter for a roll-in shower stall: check that 22 5/16 inches of projection still leaves the turning and transfer space your layout needs on the open side.
3) Is the Bobrick B-5181 shower seat ADA compliant?
The B-5181 is listed as ADA compliant and complies with the Planning Guide for Accessible Restrooms. Compliance still depends on how it is installed: mounting height, the clearance in the stall, and grab bar placement are all set on the job, not by the seat. Follow the seat's installation instructions and your local code for the final layout.
4) Is the Bobrick B-5181 a surface mounted shower seat or does it need to be recessed into the wall?
Surface mount. The B-5181 fastens to the face of the finished shower wall through its stainless steel mounting brackets, so there is no wall cavity or recessed carrier to build in. That makes it workable as a retrofit into an existing tiled shower, provided there is sound backing behind the tile to anchor into for the 360 lb load.
5) What is the Bobrick B-5181 shower seat made of, and will it hold up in a commercial or institutional shower?
The seat itself is 1/2 inch (13mm) thick solid phenolic in ivory, which is water resistant and doesn't need refinishing the way a wood slat seat does. The frame and mounting brackets are type 304 stainless steel in a satin finish. That combination is what makes it a common pick for hotel, dorm, healthcare and multi-family showers where the seat sees daily wet use and cleaning chemicals.
6) Does the Bobrick B-5181 seat stay folded up on its own, or does it drop down?
It holds. The B-5181 has a self-locking mechanism in the stainless frame, so the seat stays retracted against the wall when it is folded up rather than swinging down into the stall. That is what keeps the shower usable for standing users between transfers and keeps the seat out of the way of cleaning staff.
7) Two width figures show up for the Bobrick B-5181 shower seat, 33 inches wide by 20-15/16 inch deep and a 22 5/16 inch projection. Which do I plan the stall around?
Plan the stall around 33 inches of wall length for the seat, and use 22 5/16 inches (565mm) as the projection out from the wall face, which is the figure Bobrick gives for how far the seat reaches into the shower with it deployed. The 20-15/16 inch dimension is the seat depth itself, the panel you sit on, which is shorter than the total projection because the brackets and pivot take up the difference at the wall.
8) Can I standardize on one folding shower seat across a whole building instead of stocking a left and a right version?
Yes, and that is the practical argument for the B-5181 on a fleet of units. Because it is reversible for left- or right-hand field installation, one part number covers every shower in the property regardless of which wall the seat lands on. One SKU to stock, one seat to carry to the job, no risk of a crew opening the wrong hand on a Friday afternoon.
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