Champion 56 Series Bariatric Recliner
Product Code: Champion 56
The Champion 56 Series Bariatric Recliner is a 500 lb clinical recliner built for dialysis, infusion, recovery, and long-term care. Its 27.5" wide seat and wide stationary arms give larger patients room to sit comfortably for long treatments. A wall-hugger mechanism reclines to any position while needing only 6" of clearance from the wall. It comes as the manual 566 or the power 56P, which has a hand-held remote. A fold-away side table and retractable foot tray are standard, and the quick-release seat lifts out for cleaning. Four 5" thermoplastic casters and a push handle let staff move the chair, and Trendelenburg, heat, massage, and a second side table are available as options. The frame is all steel with a powder coat, and standard vinyl comes in eight colors. 500 lb capacity · manual (566) or power (56P) recline · wall-hugger design, 6" wall clearance · infinite recline positions · 27.5" W × 21" D seat · 24" seat height · 37" wide (57" with tables up) · 50" D × 49" H upright · 77" deep in Trendelenburg · stationary wide arms · fold-away side table · retractable foot tray · quick-release seat · 5" thermoplastic casters · push handle · powder-coated steel frame · 8 standard vinyl colors · options: Trendelenburg, heat or heat and massage, second side table, cupholders, break-away arm, premium casters, CAL 133 fire barrier.
What Defines This Bariatric Recliner
Size & Fit
One size, rated for 500 lbs.
| Measurement | Champion 56 Series |
| Weight Capacity | 500 lbs |
| Seat Width × Depth | 27.5" × 21" |
| Seat Height | 24" |
| Back Height | 49" from floor · 29" from seat |
| Arm Height from Floor | 30" front · 27" back |
| Overall Width | 37" tables down · 57" tables up |
| Overall Depth | 50" upright with handle · 77" in Trendelenburg |
Full Specifications
| Manufacturer | Champion Manufacturing |
| Model | 56 Series Bariatric Recliner · 566 manual · 56P power |
| Weight Capacity | 500 lbs |
| Frame | All steel · powder coated |
| Recline | Wall-hugger mechanism · infinite positions · 6" minimum wall clearance · Trendelenburg optional |
| Controls | 566: manual · 56P: hand-held remote, UL 60601-1 · dual-hand control and battery backup optional on 56P |
| Seat | 27.5" W × 21" D · 24" seat height · quick-release |
| Arms | Stationary wide arms · break-away arm optional (left or right) |
| Tables & Trays | One fold-away side table · retractable foot tray · second side table and cupholders optional |
| Casters | 5" thermoplastic · locking · premium casters optional · push handle |
| Upholstery | Vinyl · Natural, Aquamarine, Bonnie Blue, Iced Mint, Tearose, Colonial Blue, Gray, Cranberry · graded vinyls, PVC-free, customer's own material, and CAL 133 fire barrier available |
| Comfort Options | Heat or heat and massage (manual 566 only) |
| Overall (W × D × H) | 37" (57" tables up) × 50" × 49" |
| Other | Latex free · not MRI safe · made to order |
Where the Champion 56 Belongs
Dialysis & Infusion
Room and recline for larger patients through long treatments.
Recovery & Treatment Bays
Wall-hugger recline fits where floor space is tight.
Long-Term Care
A wide, easy-clean recliner that staff can roll on casters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Up to 500 lbs.
27.5" wide and 21" deep, with a 24" seat height.
The 566 reclines manually. The 56P reclines with a hand-held remote and can add dual-hand controls and battery backup. Heat and massage options are for the manual model.
The wall-hugger design needs only 6" behind the chair to recline.
Trendelenburg is an option. With it, the chair extends to 77" deep.
It rolls on four 5" casters with a push handle. Call us about transport configurations: 1-866-218-0902.
The Champion 56 holds 500 lbs on a 27.5" seat, with infinite recline and clinical options. The Lumex Three-Position Recliner holds 250 lbs, with three set positions. Call us to compare: 1-866-218-0902.
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Have Questions? We'll Help You Choose.
The Champion 56 Series is for clinics and care settings that need a wide, 500 lb recliner for long treatments. Our advisers can help you pick manual or power, color, and options in one call.
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*Made to order. Confirm model, color, and options before ordering. Optional features sold separately.