Etac Alto Electrically Powered Shower Commode Chair
Key Features & Benefits
- ✓ Weight Capacity: 352 lbs | Weight: 88 lbs
- ✓ Tilt-in-Space Angle: -5° to +30°
- ✓ Seat Depth: 18.25″ | Seat Height: 19.75″–36.5″ | Seat Width: 19.75″
- ✓ Electric Height Adjustment Raises or lowers the chair
- ✓ Fits over most toilets and passes easily through doorway
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The Etac Alto Shower Commode Chair is a compact, electrically powered hygiene chair designed to improve user comfort while reducing physical strain on caregivers. Its powered height and tilt-in-space adjustments help caregivers complete showering, toileting, dressing, and personal hygiene routines at a more ergonomic working height, minimizing the need to bend, overreach, or maintain awkward positions.
Designed for bathrooms where space is limited, the Etac Alto moves easily through standard doorways and fits over most toilets. Its compact footprint can help users remain safely supported in their homes without extensive bathroom modifications. The chair can be maneuvered by one caregiver, helping streamline transfers and daily hygiene routines in home care, assisted living, and clinical environments.
The adjustable seat height allows caregivers to select a comfortable working position, while the -5° to +30° powered tilt range supports positioning, stability, and user comfort. Multiple seat-width options and a broad selection of compatible accessories make it easier to configure the chair around individual care needs.
Built for dependable long-term use, the Etac Alto supports users weighing up to 352 lbs and includes a five-year product warranty, a one-year battery warranty, and an expected service life of up to eight years under the manufacturer’s stated terms.
Ideal Applications
✔ Home bathroom care
✔ Assisted living communities
✔ Rehabilitation facilities
✔ Hospitals and skilled nursing facilities
✔ Showering and personal hygiene routines
✔ Over-the-toilet commode use
✔ Caregiver-assisted toileting
✔ Users requiring adjustable positioning
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Electric Height Adjustment
Raises or lowers the chair to create a more ergonomic working position for caregivers. -
Powered Tilt-in-Space Positioning
Adjusts from -5° to +30° to support comfort, positioning, and access during personal care. -
Compact Bathroom-Friendly Design
Fits over most toilets and passes easily through doorways, helping reduce the need for extensive remodeling. -
Ergonomic Caregiver Access
Helps minimize bending, overreaching, and other physically demanding movements during hygiene routines. -
Easy Caregiver Maneuverability
Designed to transport users to, from, and within the bathroom with less effort. -
Configurable Seating
Available with multiple widths and compatible accessories to accommodate different users and care requirements. -
Complete Standard Configuration
Includes a standard back, standard head support, soft back support, standard leg support, and pan holder. -
Long-Term Dependability
Backed by a five-year product warranty and designed for an eight-year service life. The battery carries a one-year warranty.
Why Choose the Etac Alto?
The Etac Alto combines powered positioning, compact dimensions, and caregiver-focused ergonomics in one versatile shower commode chair. By bringing the user to a more practical working height and providing adjustable tilt, it can make bathing and toileting routines more comfortable, dignified, and manageable in both residential and professional care settings.




Specifications
| Configuration | Standard Back, Standard Head Support, Soft Back Support, Standard Leg Support, and Pan Holder |
|---|---|
| Item Number | 80229603 |
| Length | 38.25″ |
| Maximum User Weight | 352 lbs. |
| Seat Depth | 18.25″ |
| Seat Height | 19.75″–36.5″ |
| Seat Width | 19.75″ |
| Tilt-in-Space Angle | -5° to +30° |
| Weight | 88 lbs. |
| Width | 23.5″ |
| Width Between Arm Supports | 16.5″ / 19″ / 21.25″ |
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What is the Etac Alto?
The Etac Alto is a compact, electrically powered shower commode chair designed to support toileting, bathing, and personal hygiene while improving comfort for the user and working conditions for the caregiver.
What functions are electrically powered?
The chair provides powered seat-height and tilt-in-space adjustments. These functions help caregivers position the user without relying on physically demanding manual adjustments.
Is the Etac Alto a powered mobility chair?
No. The electrical system controls the chair’s height and tilt functions; it does not propel the chair. A caregiver must move and steer it.
What is the Etac Alto’s weight capacity?
The maximum user weight is 352 lbs.
What is the powered tilt range?
The tilt-in-space system adjusts from approximately -5° to +30°.
What is the adjustable seat-height range?
The seat height adjusts from approximately 19.75 to 36.5 inches.
How does the adjustable height help caregivers?
Raising or lowering the seat allows caregivers to work at a more ergonomic level, reducing the need to bend, overreach, or maintain uncomfortable postures during hygiene routines.
Can the Etac Alto be used over a toilet?
Yes. Its compact design allows it to fit over most toilets. Toilet dimensions and clearance should be checked before purchase.
Can it be used as a shower chair?
Yes. The Etac Alto is designed to support caregiver-assisted bathing and showering. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe use, cleaning, charging, and electrical-component care.
Is a commode pan included?
The listed U.S. configuration includes a pan holder. Confirm whether the commode pan itself is included with the selected package.
Does the chair fit through standard doorways?
Its compact 23.5-inch overall width allows it to pass through many standard doorways. Measure the narrowest doorway and account for trim, hinges, and clearance before ordering.
What is the overall length?
The Etac Alto measures approximately 38.25 inches long.
What is the seat depth?
The seat depth is approximately 18.25 inches.
What is the seat width?
The listed seat width is approximately 19.75 inches.
What widths are available between the arm supports?
Available configurations may provide approximately 16.5, 19, or 21.25 inches between the arm supports. Verify the selected configuration before purchase.
How much does the Etac Alto weigh?
The chair weighs approximately 88 lbs.
Can one caregiver operate the chair?
The Alto is designed to simplify single-caregiver operation and maneuvering. Whether one-person assistance is appropriate depends on the user’s condition, transfer ability, care plan, and facility policies.
Does the Etac Alto help reduce caregiver strain?
Its powered height and tilt adjustments can reduce manual repositioning, bending, and overreaching. Proper transfer techniques and caregiver training are still required.
Is a head support included?
The listed standard configuration includes a standard head support.
What other supports are included?
The specified configuration includes a standard back, soft back support, standard head support, standard leg support, and pan holder.
Are accessories available?
Yes. The Etac Alto supports a variety of accessories that can help customize positioning, comfort, and hygiene care. Compatibility should be confirmed for the specific chair configuration.
Is the Etac Alto suitable for home care?
Yes. Its compact design is intended for home bathrooms as well as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living communities.
Does using the chair require bathroom remodeling?
Not necessarily. Its compact dimensions may allow it to fit into existing bathrooms with little or no remodeling. Always measure doorways, toilet clearance, turning space, and shower access first.
How should the chair be cleaned?
Clean and disinfect the chair according to Etac’s instructions, using approved products and paying special attention to seating surfaces, supports, wheels, and commode components. Avoid cleaning methods that could damage electrical parts.
What warranty is included?
The Etac Alto includes a five-year product warranty, while the battery carries a one-year warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s terms and exclusions.
What is the expected service life?
The manufacturer lists an expected service life of up to eight years when the chair is used, cleaned, inspected, and maintained as directed.
How often should the battery be charged?
Charge the battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions and care schedule. Regular charging helps ensure that powered height and tilt adjustments are available when needed.
Can the user transfer into the chair without assistance?
Transfer needs vary. Users with limited balance, strength, or mobility may require caregiver assistance or a compatible patient lift. Follow the individual care plan and facility transfer procedures.
Is the Etac Alto suitable for every user?
No single shower commode chair is appropriate for everyone. Confirm the user’s weight, body measurements, positioning needs, transfer method, and clinical requirements with a qualified healthcare professional.
What should be measured before ordering?
Measure the user, toilet height and width, doorway clearance, shower entrance, available turning space, and the width needed between the arm supports. Also confirm that the selected accessories and seat configuration meet the user’s needs.
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