Description
The all-new Midmark Ritter 228 Barrier-Free® Examination Chair is the next generation of the Ritter 224. It lowers to a 17" seat height that meets the 2024 US Access Board standards, then rises to a 37" working height for comfortable exams.
Features
- Lowers to a 17" seat height for safer patient transfers and rises to 37" for exams
- Meets the 2024 US Access Board standards for accessible exam chairs
- 28" wide transfer surface that works with patient lifts
- Gas spring backrest: squeeze either release handle to recline from upright to flat
- Foot control for powered height
- Extendable 16" footrest takes the chair from 60" to 76" long
- Hideaway stirrups, 5¼° pelvic tilt and a heated drawer (92°F to 112°F) (228-002, 228-003)
- Outlets on both sides and Active Sensing Technology®, which stops the chair if it meets an obstruction (228-002, 228-003)
- Clean Assist Rollers let you roll the chair out for cleaning (228-003)
- Rail accessory receivers and a tool-free spline for accessories
- Works with automated vital signs devices like the Midmark Digital Vital Signs Device
- 500 lb (227 kg) patient capacity
- Contoured or Flat headrest, in Standard (20 colors) or UltraFree (10 colors) upholstery
- Prefer a powered back? See the Ritter 229. Need 650 lbs, heated upholstery or a scale? See the 626
Upgrading from the Ritter 224?
- Lowers to 17", 1.5" lower than the 224
- Meets the 2024 US Access Board standard of 17" or lower
- Lifecycle tested beyond real-world use for less downtime
- Same 500 lb capacity, 37" working height, backrest travel and upholstery colors as the 224
The 224 meets the 2017 standard (17" to 19"). The DOJ and HHS have signaled they plan to adopt the 2024 standard of 17" or lower.
| Midmark |
| Manual Backrest |
| Powered Backrest |
| Stirrups |
| Pelvic Tilt |
| Drawer Heater |
| Outlets |
| Active Sensing |
| Clean Assist Wheels |
| Rail Accessory Receivers |
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Specs
Technical Specs
| Load Capacity | 500 lbs (227 kg) |
|---|---|
| Seat Height | 17" low, 37" high (42 cm to 94 cm) |
| Backrest | Gas spring assisted, release handle on either side |
| Headrest | Contoured: seamless, pillowed headrest that hides the paper roll holder Flat: thinner, squared-off top with the paper roll holder exposed on the back Both recline with the backrest |
| Upholstery | Standard premium vinyl (20 colors) or UltraFree urethane (10 colors, looks and feels like leather) |
| Pelvic Tilt | 5¼° (228-002, 228-003) |
| Heated Drawer | 24.6 W, adjustable 92°F to 112°F (228-002, 228-003) |
| Paper Roll | 24" wide, up to 3-5/8" diameter |
| Electrical | 115 VAC, 60 Hz (228-001: 9 A, 228-002: 11.5 A, 228-003: 11.5 A); 8 ft. power cord |
| Stirrups | 125 lbs each, 250 lbs combined (228-002, 228-003) |
| Chair Weight | 435 lbs (197 kg) with upholstery; ships as 470 lbs (chair on skid) + 40 lbs (upholstery top, shipped separately) |
| Warranty | 1 year (See Details) |
| Dimensions | Length: 60" (76" with the 16" footrest extended) Width: 28" Height: 17"-37" |
Documents
User Guides
Accessories
Accessories
Shipping
Shipping
Due to the size and weight, this item ships via freight LTL tractor-trailer. (Think 18 wheeler). Curbside delivery is FREE for members, and membership is FREE. Upgraded delivery options are available at checkout.
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More Info
Features Bar: |
Below Gallery |
Weight Capacity: |
500 lbs |
Dimensions: |
60" x 28" |
Height Range: |
17" - 37" |
Warranty: |
1 year |
Backrest: |
Adjustable |
Accessibility: |
ADA |
Features: |
Leg Rest Extension |
Features: |
Stirrups |
Features: |
Foot Control |
Features: |
Pneumatic Back |
Optional Features: |
Electrical Outlet |
Optional Features: |
Pelvic Tilt |
Optional Features: |
Heated Drawer |
Optional Features: |
Cleaning Assist Wheels |
Length: |
60 in |
Length: |
76 in |
Width: |
28 in |
Height: |
17 in |
Height: |
37 in |
Category: |
Power Exam Tables |
Subcategory: |
Exam Tables |









