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Nova Deluxe Transfer Bench
ManufacturerNova Medical Products
Model9070
$179.95
Most items ship in 3 to 7 business days.
Two legs stand inside the tub and two stand outside, so a rider sits down on the dry half and slides across rather than stepping over the tub wall. Stepping over a wet tub wall is where most bathroom falls happen.
A bench that bridges the tub wall 300 lbs., with a soap dish and a shower holder
Sit down on the dry half, slide across, and never step over the tub wall.
Built for real life
What stands out
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It bridges the tub wall
Two legs sit inside the tub and two outside. A rider sits down on the dry half, slides across and swings their legs over, which takes the standing step out of getting into a bath.
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Reverses for either side
Nova build it to convert for a left or a right hand transfer, so the same bench works whether the rider comes at it from the left or the right.
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A soap dish and a shower holder
Both come fitted, so a hand held shower hangs within reach and soap does not end up on the tub floor. This is what separates this bench from our standard one.
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Height adjusts from 18.75 to 23.25 inches
The legs adjust, so the seat can be levelled with a wheelchair for a flat sideways transfer or dropped for a shorter rider.
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Rubber inside, suction outside
Latex free rubber tips grip the tub floor and suction tips hold the outer legs to the bathroom floor, which is what stops the bench walking.
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11.5 pounds
Light enough for one person to lift out of the tub and stand against a wall when somebody else wants a shower.
The Hieline Take
A transfer bench is the single piece of bathroom equipment that removes the most risk, because it takes away the movement that causes the falls: lifting one leg over a wet tub wall while balancing on the other. A bath seat helps you sit once you are in. A bench means you never have to get in standing up.
What decides whether this one works in your bathroom is the tub, not the rider. The bench is 33.25" wide overall and needs two legs planted flat inside the tub and two on the floor outside, so a tub with a sloped or rounded inner floor, a built-in seat or a tight alcove can defeat it. Measure the inside width of the tub and the height of the wall before you order, because this is not returnable. The soap dish and the shower holder on this model are the difference between it and our standard bench, and at $60 more they are worth it only if the shower is hand held.
Straight talk
Is it right for you?
A good fit if you
Anyone who cannot safely lift a leg over the tub wall while standing
A rider transferring sideways from a wheelchair into a bath
A bathroom with a hand held shower, which is what the built-in holder is for
A tub with a flat inner floor wide enough to take two legs
Look elsewhere if you
A walk-in shower with no tub wall to bridge, where a shower chair is the right buy
A tub with a sloped or rounded inner floor, or a built-in seat
A rider over 300 lbs., where our heavy duty bench is rated 500 lbs.
A bathroom with a fixed shower head, where the standard bench costs $60 less and does the same job
Specifications
Weight capacity300 lbs.
Bench weight11.5 lbs.
FrameAluminum, height adjustable
Seat height18.75" to 23.25"
Seat dimensions31.5" W X 14.5" D
Overall dimensions33.25" W X 19.75" D
SeatPlastic, with drainage holes
ArmsFixed, 6.75" above the seat
BackrestIncluded, 17" W X 7" H
Overall dimensions, seat at its highest33.25" W X 19.75" D X 37" H
Overall dimensions, seat at its lowest33" W X 19.5" D X 32.5" H
Footprint, seat at its highest33" W X 17.5" D
Footprint, seat at its lowest32.25" W X 17.25" D
FoldableNo
Tip size1 1/8"
Country of originTaiwan
Soap holderBuilt in
Hand held shower holderBuilt in
Transfer sideConverts for a left or right hand transfer
FeetLatex free rubber tips inside the tub, suction tips outside
AssemblyRequired
ReturnsNon-returnable
The Nova Deluxe Transfer Bench is covered by Nova Medical Products' own limited warranty. The coverage we have on record is below.
FrameLimited lifetime
Other metal and non-metal parts1 year
The owner's manual is the full warranty
The owner's manual for this product has its own warranty section, and that section is the complete statement of what Nova Medical Products covers, for how long, and what falls outside the coverage. Read it before you file a claim. If anything on this page differs from the manual, go by the manual.
Bath safety equipment sits against bare skin in a wet room, so once it ships we cannot take it back. Measure your tub against the dimensions in the table below before you order.
If something goes wrong
Call us first at 1-855-HIELINE. We file the claim with Nova Medical Products for you and get the covered part sorted out rather than handing you a phone number.
Will it fit my tub?
Measure the inside width of the tub at the floor and the height of the tub wall. The bench is 33.25" wide overall and its seat sits 18.75" to 23.25" off the floor, so the tub wall has to be lower than the seat and the inside floor has to be flat enough to take two legs. A sloped or rounded tub floor, a built-in seat or a tight alcove can stop it working.
Does it work on either side of the tub?
Yes. Nova build it to convert for a left or a right hand transfer, so the same bench works whichever side the door or the wheelchair is on. Their instructions cover the changeover and the user guide is on this page.
How is this different from the standard transfer bench?
The deluxe adds a built-in soap holder and a hand held shower holder and it is a wider seat, 31.5" against 27". The standard bench is $60 less. If the shower is a fixed head on the wall, the holder buys you nothing and the standard bench does the same job.
Does it come with a hand held shower?
No. The holder is built in and the shower is separate. Nova make an 84" hand held shower set that fits it, and we can quote it with the bench.
Does it need assembling?
Yes. The frame, the seat and the back go together with the legs, and the height is set at the same time. It is a short job with no special tools.
Does the back come off?
Nova contradict themselves on this one. Their product page is titled "Transfer Bench With Soap Tray & Detachable Back" and the spec table on the same page reads "Back Removable/Fixed: Fixed". Their printed catalog says only that the bench comes with a back. We publish the spec row, which says fixed, and we are telling you rather than picking the flattering one. Ask us before ordering if taking the back off decides it.
Can I return it if it does not fit?
No. Bath safety equipment is non-returnable once it ships, because it is used against bare skin in a wet room. That is why the measurements are on this page and why we would rather you called us first. Tell us your tub width and the height of the tub wall and we will tell you whether this bench works.
Why does Nova's catalog say case qty 2?
That is how many benches Nova put in one shipping carton. You are buying one bench and the price on this page is for one bench.