MetaPal® M1-AP Attendant-Propelled Shower Commode Chair

The MetaPal M1-AP is an attendant-propelled rehab shower commode chair designed for caregiver-assisted bathing, toileting, positioning, and short-distance indoor movement.

The MetaPal M1-AP is manufactured by SolutionBased.

No. The M1-AP is configured with four small casters and is intended to be pushed by a caregiver. Other MetaPal M1 configurations may support large self-propelling wheels, but components and conversion compatibility should be confirmed before ordering.

The chair includes four 5-inch casters.

Yes. All four casters include locks to help stabilize the chair during stationary care and appropriate transfers.

The flip-down directional lock holds one caster in a fixed direction, helping the attendant steer the chair along a straighter path.

No. The optional directional caster lock can be added without tools, including after the chair has been purchased.

Yes. The seat provides 4 inches of vertical adjustment to accommodate different users, toilets, transfer surfaces, and caregiver working heights.

Yes. The seat offers approximately 1 inch of horizontal adjustment in either direction.

Yes. The front and rear seat position can be adjusted by up to 2 inches to modify the seat slope and support individualized positioning.

The leg rests provide up to 4 inches of inward or outward adjustment and approximately 3 inches of vertical adjustment.

Each arm support offers approximately 4 inches of inward or outward adjustment and 6 inches of continuous height adjustment. The rotational angle is infinitely adjustable within the hardware’s operating range.

Yes. The handlebar provides approximately 4 inches of vertical adjustment.

The MetaPal M1-AP can be configured with a molded backrest or a tension-adjustable backrest, depending on the user’s comfort and positioning needs.

The molded backrest slides vertically along the chair’s T-nut rail. It provides approximately 4 to 8 inches of upward adjustment, depending on its setup.

Yes. Optional extension hardware can shift the back support forward in approximately 2-inch increments.

Yes. Optional hardware allows the back-support angle to be adjusted in approximately 10-degree increments within a range of plus or minus 10 degrees.

The tensioned backrest uses five adjustable straps that wrap around the frame, allowing support to be tailored without interfering with the armrests or lateral supports.

Yes. A zippered sleeve at the bottom includes a pocket for an optional 2-inch foam insert to enhance comfort and support.

Yes. Optional molded headrests are available in standard and large sizes.

The headrest can be positioned vertically, forward and backward, and from side to side. Its 1-inch ball-joint mount also allows multidirectional angle adjustment.

Yes. Optional extension links can be added when additional headrest height or reach is required.

Yes. Optional lateral supports attach to the chair’s standard T-nut rail and can be positioned vertically, forward or backward, and inward or outward.

Yes. The laterals lift and swing away to improve access. They lock into position using the Plunge Puller hardware.

Yes. Their in/out and fore/aft adjustments allow the support width and position to be customized. Additional extension links are available for certain setups.

Yes. All MetaPal seats include mounting hardware that accepts optional thigh supports.

Yes. The Plunge Puller system allows the supports to be removed quickly when they are not required or when additional transfer access is needed.

Yes. The thigh supports are width-adjustable, and optional extension links can provide narrower positioning.

A compatible seat pan is available, but included components depend on the selected configuration. Confirm the package contents when ordering.

The pan features a raised inner spine that runs from front to back to help reduce splashing during use.

Yes. The pan has a secure lid. When removed, the lid can hang from the pan handle for convenient temporary storage.

Yes. The pan sits beneath the seat and can be lowered from approximately 1 to 5 inches when additional clearance is needed.

This optional accessory attaches to the armrest and can hold either a mobile phone or a compatible handheld shower head.

No. The phone holder and shower clip can be interchanged without tools.

It is designed to fit most standard handheld shower heads, but compatibility should be confirmed before use.

Yes. The modular MetaPal platform allows many supports and accessories to be added or changed as the user’s needs evolve.

Yes, when the selected seat, pan system, chair height, and bathroom dimensions provide adequate clearance. Measure the toilet and surrounding area before ordering.

Yes. It is designed for caregiver-assisted showering. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for positioning, caster use, cleaning, drying, and routine inspection.

No. The MetaPal M1-AP should not be used as an occupied motor-vehicle seat unless the exact configuration is expressly tested and labeled for transit use. Transfer the user to an approved vehicle seat and secure the unoccupied chair separately.

Measure the user’s seated width and depth, lower-leg length, back and head-support needs, toilet clearance, shower entrance, doorway width, turning space, and transfer-surface height.

The supplied information does not specify a maximum user weight. Confirm the capacity of the exact chair configuration with SolutionBased or an authorized supplier before purchase.

Yes. A qualified rehabilitation, seating, or healthcare professional should assess the user’s measurements, posture, transfer method, skin-protection needs, and care environment before selecting components.

Check the caster locks, directional lock, seat, backrest, arm supports, foot supports, positioning accessories, pan, and all adjustment hardware. Do not use the chair if any component is loose, damaged, or functioning improperly.

No. Appropriate caregiver assistance, transfer procedures, skin monitoring, and clinical guidance remain necessary based on the user’s abilities and care plan.