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Compass Chair

Made for your classroom

Compass Chair: Features Components Sizing Resources Build

New and improved.

It’s the perfect inclusion chair. With its supportive seat, sturdy armrests and stable frame, the new Compass Chair offers mildly involved students the support they need to feel secure and comfortable. At the same time its simple and elegant construction lets it blend easily into any classroom environment.

Download the Compass Chair brochure.

A boy sits on a Rifton Compass Chair and reads a book.

The Benefits

The 5 available sizes accommodate everyone from small children to adults, and the adjustable legs allow fine-tuning for optimal positioning.

  • Seat and back have a non-slip texture for added security
  • 2 inches of height adjustment
  • 5 sizes accommodate users of all ages
  • Calming blue color and minimalist design blends in with other classroom chairs
  • Provides support and sensory boundaries

Features

Use the slides below to learn more about the features of the Compass Chair.

  • 1 Extreme Durability
  • 2 Lateral Support
  • 3 Armrests
  • 4 Height-adjustable legs
A Rifton Compass Chair 1 2 3 4

Components

Use the slides below to learn more about the components of the Compass Chair.

Legs
Seatbelt for the Rifton Compass Chair
Seat belt
Rifton Compass chair pelvic harness
New! Pelvic harness
Stability feet components for the Rifton Activity Chair
Stability feet
New! Low friction feet

Sizes & Dimensions

Use the dimensions chart below to help you make the right choice for your client.


Important: Make sure that seat width, depth, and height are adequate for each user.

Key user dimensions (inches)
Compass Chair sizing

The user’s overall height and knee to heel measurement are a general guide to help you select the appropriate chair. Choose the model that allows for growth.

Rifton Compass Chair Size 1 R310 Size 1 Compass Chair
User’s overall height
Knee to heel :

36 – 43
9 – 11
Build
Rifton Compass Chair Size 2 R320 Size 2 Compass Chair
User’s overall height
Knee to heel :

43 – 48
10½ – 12½
Build
Rifton Compass Chair Size 3 R330 Size 3 Compass Chair
User’s overall height
Knee to heel :

48 – 55
12½ – 14½
Build
Rifton Compass Chair Size 4 R340 Size 4 Compass Chair
User’s overall height
Knee to heel :

55 – 63
14½ – 16½
Build
Rifton Compass Chair Size 5 R350 Size 5 Compass Chair
User’s overall height
Knee to heel :

63+
16½ – 18½
Build

Product Resources

Learn more about the Compass Chair using the resources below.

Downloads

Compass Chair Order Form
Compass Chair Product Manual
Compass Chair Brochure
Compass Chair Letter of Medical Necessity
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