How to Select Etac Swift and Alto Cushion and Armrest Accessories

What It Is: Ergonomically shaped soft comfort seat with substantial cushioning and a contoured surface that provides pressure relief and support. Designed with a rear-opening and a front recess to improve access during hygiene routines. Height: 1.625 inches.

Best For: Users who need a softer, more contoured seat to improve comfort, stability, and support during extended seated use.

• Confirm the Swift or Alto chair is clean, dry, and positioned safely before attaching any accessory.
• Orient the seat so the front recess faces forward and the rear opening aligns with the chair's pan cutout.
• Press the seat firmly into place and confirm it sits flush with no rocking.
• Seat the user and verify the contoured surface supports even weight distribution and pelvic stability.
  

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What It Is: Soft comfort seat with rounded contours and moderate cushioning to enhance comfort without significantly increasing seat height. Includes a rear-opening and a front recess to improve access and usability during hygiene routines. Height: 0.75 inches.

Best For: Users who need added comfort with minimal height increase while maintaining stability and access.

• Confirm the Swift or Alto chair is clean, dry, and positioned safely before attaching any accessory.
• Orient the seat so the front recess faces forward and the rear opening aligns with the chair's pan cutout.
• Press the seat firmly into place and confirm it sits flush.
• Seat the user and verify comfort and stability; note the minimal 0.75-inch height increase for transfer planning.
  

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What It Is: Ergonomically shaped soft comfort seat with a smaller opening to improve positioning control and reduce the risk of sliding into the opening. Designed with a front recess to support access and hygiene. Height: 1.625 inches; Opening width: 5.875 inches.

Best For: Smaller users or those who require increased positioning support and stability during longer seated periods.

• Confirm the Swift or Alto chair is clean, dry, and positioned safely before attaching any accessory.
• Place the seat on the chair, aligning the small opening with the pan cutout and front recess facing forward.
• Press firmly into place and confirm no rocking or shifting.
• Seat the user and verify they are centered with no risk of sliding into the opening.
  

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What It Is: Shaped soft comfort seat with a front recess that promotes access and distributes pressure across a larger surface area. Provides light cushioning without significantly increasing seat height. Height: 0.75 inches; Opening width: 7.125 inches.

Best For: Users who want mild added comfort while maintaining a low seat height and improved pressure distribution.

• Confirm the Swift or Alto chair is clean, dry, and positioned safely before attaching any accessory.
• Place the seat on the chair with the front recess facing forward, aligning the opening with the pan cutout.
• Press firmly into place and confirm it sits flush.
• Seat the user and verify even pressure distribution; note the minimal 0.75-inch height increase for transfer planning.
  

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What It Is: Soft seat cover that creates a full sitting surface and discreetly covers the pan opening for commode use. Height: 0.75 inches.

Best For: Users who need full-seat support when using the chair as a shower chair or bedside commode for extended periods.

• Confirm the Swift or Alto chair is clean, dry, and positioned safely before attaching any accessory.
• Align the seat cover over the chair seat, ensuring the cover sits flush and the pan area is fully concealed.
• Press down gently around the edges to secure the cover in place.
• Assist the user to sit, ensuring they are centered and stable before beginning any care routine.
  

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What It Is: Soft, heat-retaining back pad positioned inside the armrests, allowing the armrests to fold up for side transfers without obstruction. Provides warmth and pressure relief while maintaining full chair accessibility.

Best For: Users who get chilled easily and have trouble sitting upright for longer periods of time. The side support aligns the patient's back into the back support and gently prompts lateral support for longer sitting times.

• Confirm the Swift or Alto chair is clean, dry, and positioned safely before attaching any accessory.
• Position the back pad inside the armrests against the backrest, ensuring it sits securely without obstructing armrest folding.
• Verify the armrests can still fold up freely for side transfers with the pad in place.
• Seat the user and confirm the pad provides full back contact and lateral alignment.
  

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What It Is: Soft armrest padding that provides warmth and cushioning for the forearms while keeping the gripping surface clear to support safe sit-to-stand transfers. Sold in pairs.

Best For: Users who experience discomfort, bruising, or sensitivity in the forearms during prolonged use.

• Attach the arm pads to both armrests of the Swift or Alto chair, pressing firmly until secure.
• Confirm the pads are evenly positioned and level on both sides before seating the user.
• Seat the user and verify their forearms rest comfortably on the pads without sliding.
• When assisting the user to stand, ensure the gripping surface remains accessible and stable.
  

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What It Is: Contoured arm support designed to stabilize the forearm and prevent slipping. Can be mounted on either armrest and includes a heat-reflective outer surface. Fits the left and right armrests.

Best For: Users with hemiplegia or severe weakness on one side of the body that need a larger surface to keep their arm from slipping off the arm support.

• Select the appropriate side (left or right) and mount the hemiplegia armrest to the chair armrest per the product instructions.
• Confirm the contoured surface is oriented to cradle the user's forearm securely.
• Seat the user and position the affected arm on the support, ensuring it is fully supported without slipping.
• Check periodically during the care routine that the arm remains correctly positioned.
  

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What It Is: Locking pin mechanism that secures armrests in either the folded-up or folded-down position to control movement and positioning.

Best For: Users that experience anxiety and attempt to reposition themselves or escape from the chair.

• Insert the locking pin into the armrest mechanism with the armrest in the desired position (up or down).
• Confirm the pin is fully engaged and the armrest cannot move freely.
• Seat the user and verify the locked armrest provides the intended positioning control.
• Always remove the lock before attempting any transfer to allow the armrest to fold freely.
  

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What It Is: Soft back with integrated armrest cushions. The back pad is large and thick, connected to the arm pads as one system. The gripping surface on the armrest is kept free.

Best For: Users that bruise easily in the back and arms.

• Align the Comfort Cover over the backrest and armrests simultaneously — the connected design means all pads install as one piece.
• Press the back pad firmly against the backrest and ensure both arm pads seat flush on the armrests.
• Check that the connection points between the back and arm pads are not twisted or pulling.
• Seat the user and confirm full upper-body contact with the padding system.
  

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What It Is: Increases the width of back support by 2 3/8 inches. Replaces the existing back frame. Does not make the seat of the chair wider. Only fits Swift Mobil-2; not compatible with tilt version.

Best For: Larger users offering more room for back and shoulders, users with a broad back or sensitivity to pressure from the seat chassis tubes, and medium-sized users who need more lateral support.

• Remove the existing back frame from the Swift Mobil-2 per the product instructions — note this replaces, not adds to, the existing back.
• Attach the XL back frame following the manufacturer's installation guide.
• Confirm the frame is securely locked and does not flex or shift.
• Seat the user and verify the wider back provides adequate lateral support without pressure points.
  

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