{"product_id":"sr-smith-mac-mobile-aquatic-chair","title":"S.R. Smith MAC Pool Chair – Mobile Aquatic Access Chair for Pools \u0026 Zero-Depth Entry","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.R. Smith MAC (Mobile Aquatic Chair) is a purpose-built mobile aquatic wheelchair for pools with ramp access, zero-depth (beach) entry, or movable floors — allowing individuals with mobility challenges to enter and exit the pool independently, seated in the chair, without transferring to a fixed pool lift or removing themselves from their seating support. The MAC's powder-coated stainless steel frame resists corrosion in pool environments, the 18-inch rigid rotomolded plastic seat provides a stable transfer platform, and the large rear wheels allow the user to self-propel down a pool ramp directly into the water. Front and rear stabilizer wheels prevent the chair from pitching forward or backward on the ramp descent. Flip-up armrests for easy lateral transfer. Patient-operated wheel locks. Rear anti-tip wheels. Seat belt. 300 lb capacity. 60 lbs. ADA compliant for ramp and zero-depth pool access. By S.R. Smith. Item AC0000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f4f8; border:1px solid #d0dce8; border-left:4px solid #0b2340; padding:14px 18px; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; margin:18px 0; font-size:14px; color:#444;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eThe MAC requires a ramp, zero-depth entry, or movable floor.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a mobile aquatic wheelchair — not a pool lift. It is designed for pools where the user can wheel directly into the water via a sloped surface. It does not function at a standard vertical pool wall and is not a substitute for a pool lift in pools that require a lift. If your pool has a standard vertical wall without a ramp or zero-depth entry, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pool-lifts\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epool lift collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Questions? \u003ca href=\"tel:8662180902\"\u003e866-218-0902\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 lbs (136 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\" (46 cm) — rigid rotomolded plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43\"L × 25\"W × 22\"H (60 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder-coated stainless steel — unibody construction, corrosion resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRigid rotomolded plastic — stable transfer platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmrests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlip-up (swing-away) — easy lateral transfer on and off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Locks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatient-operated — user-controlled braking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabilizer Wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront and rear — prevent pitching on ramp descent and ascent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Tip Wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear anti-tip wheels for additional safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear Wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge — allows independent self-propulsion down ramp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeat belt included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Pool Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRamp access, zero-depth (beach) entry, or movable floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADA Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeets ADA guidelines for aquatic facilities with ramp access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC0000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty — Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-year limited (excluding powder coat paint finish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty — Electronics\/Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year (excludes batteries)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty — Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-year pro-rated (100% first 90 days; 50% days 91–365)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS.R. Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the MAC Is — and Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThe MAC is a mobile aquatic wheelchair — a chair on wheels designed specifically to enter the water with the user seated in it. This is a fundamentally different approach to pool access than a pool lift:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePool lift:\u003c\/strong\u003e User transfers from their wheelchair to a fixed lift seat, the lift lowers them into the water, they transfer off the seat into the pool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e User transfers once — from their wheelchair or mobility device to the MAC — and then stays in the MAC through the entire pool entry and pool use; the chair itself enters the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the MAC particularly valuable in three situations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsers for whom repeated transfers are difficult or impossible\u003c\/strong\u003e — anyone for whom the two-transfer process of a pool lift (onto the lift seat and then into the pool) is a significant physical or cognitive barrier benefits from the single transfer of the MAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquatic therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e — therapists working with patients in the water benefit from having the patient in a stable, mobile seating platform that can be positioned anywhere in the pool, not just at the entry point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacilities with ramps or zero-depth entry already installed\u003c\/strong\u003e — the MAC requires no permanent installation, no anchor, and no deck hardware; it is a self-contained wheelchair that uses the existing pool ramp infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003ePool Entry — How the MAC Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThe MAC enters the pool via a sloped surface — a ramp leading from the deck into the water, or a zero-depth (beach entry) sloped pool bottom. The entry process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe user transfers from their personal wheelchair or mobility device into the MAC on the pool deck, using the flip-up armrests to allow lateral board from either side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe user (or an assistant) positions the MAC at the top of the ramp or zero-depth entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe user self-propels using the large rear wheels, or an assistant guides the MAC down the ramp into the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFront and rear stabilizer wheels keep the MAC from pitching forward (nose-diving) or backward on the slope — maintaining a level seat angle throughout the descent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe MAC enters the water with the user seated; the user can remain in the MAC for aquatic therapy, exercise, or recreation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExit reverses the process — the MAC is guided or self-propelled back up the ramp to the deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eKey Design Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eRigid Rotomolded Plastic Seat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAC's 18-inch seat is rigid — not padded or flexible. In an aquatic chair, rigidity is intentional: a firm seat provides a stable platform for lateral transfers (the standard method for getting on and off the chair), does not absorb water or become waterlogged, and resists the deformation that padded seats experience with sustained water exposure. The rigid seat can also be used as a transfer support surface — the user places their hand on the seat to stabilize during the transfer process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eFront and Rear Stabilizer Wheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout stabilizer wheels, a wheelchair entering a sloped ramp would tend to pitch — nose-first down the ramp on the way in, or tip backward on the way out. The MAC's front and rear stabilizer wheels contact the ramp surface on both ends of the chair, maintaining a level seat angle throughout the entry and exit regardless of ramp gradient. This is not a feature found on standard wheelchairs adapted for pool use — it is purpose-engineered for ramp descent and ascent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eFlip-Up Armrests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth armrests swing up and out of the way, allowing lateral transfer onto the MAC seat from either side. The user does not need to lift over a fixed armrest — the arm raises, the user slides or pivots onto the seat, and the arm closes back into position. For users with limited upper body strength or transfer ability, the flip-up design reduces the effort and risk of the transfer step significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003ePatient-Operated Wheel Locks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheel locks are operated by the user — positioned where the user can reach and activate them from the seated position. Locking the wheels before transferring onto or off the MAC is a fundamental safety step; user-operable locks allow independent transfer without requiring an assistant to hold the chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003ePowder-Coated Stainless Steel — Pool-Rated Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAC's unibody stainless steel frame with powder coat finish is built for sustained chlorinated and saltwater pool exposure. Standard wheelchair frames corrode rapidly in pool chemical environments. The MAC's frame is designed specifically for aquatic use — both the stainless steel substrate and the powder coat layer resist the chlorine and salt exposure that destroys standard frames within months of pool use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eADA and Pool Access Compliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eThe 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Section 1009) require that public pools provide at least one accessible means of water entry. For pools with ramp access or zero-depth entry, a mobile aquatic chair like the MAC satisfies the accessible entry requirement. Key ADA provisions relevant to the MAC:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe ADA requires that pool lifts and other entry means be accessible to users of manual and powered wheelchairs — the MAC's self-propulsion design and patient-operated controls support independent access\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFacilities with sloped entry meeting ADA slope specifications (1:12 maximum) paired with the MAC satisfy the ramp-based accessible entry requirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor facilities with both a pool lift and a ramp, the MAC supplements the lift by providing an alternative access method for users who cannot or prefer not to use a lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eFor specific compliance guidance for your facility, consult with an ADA accessibility specialist. Call us for general guidance: \u003ca href=\"tel:8662180902\"\u003e866-218-0902\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eWho Uses the MAC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquatic therapy patients\u003c\/strong\u003e — physical and occupational therapy in the pool frequently involves a patient remaining in a supported chair position in the water; the MAC is the appropriate equipment for this use in ramp-access therapy pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsers who cannot perform repeated transfers\u003c\/strong\u003e — a pool lift requires two transfers (on\/off the lift seat); the MAC requires one (onto the MAC); for users with very limited transfer ability, the MAC is often the more accessible option\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacilities with zero-depth beach entry\u003c\/strong\u003e — zero-depth pools are specifically designed for MAC-type access; the gradual slope is perfectly suited to the MAC's stabilized ramp entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential users with pool ramps\u003c\/strong\u003e — homeowners who have installed a pool ramp for accessibility can use the MAC for independent, single-transfer pool entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecreational swimmers with mobility challenges\u003c\/strong\u003e — users who want to be in the water independently, remaining in a supported position, without the repeated transfer and repositioning of a lift-based entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame — 3 years limited:\u003c\/strong\u003e S.R. Smith warrants the frame against defects in material and workmanship for 3 years. Excludes powder coat paint finish, which may scratch with normal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics and motor components — 2 years:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full 2-year coverage on electronic and motor components, excluding batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery — 1 year pro-rated:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% coverage in the first 90 days; 50% coverage from day 91 through day 365. Normal maintenance and regular charging when not in use is required to maintain battery warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8e6; border:1px solid #e8b84b; border-left:4px solid #c8952a; padding:12px 16px; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; margin:16px 0; font-size:14px; color:#444;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReturn policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Returns are subject to a restocking fee and must be in unused condition in original packaging. Do not store near pool chemicals. Do not use in pools without a ramp, zero-depth entry, or movable floor — using the MAC in an application it is not designed for voids the warranty and creates a safety risk. Call us before purchase to confirm your pool is the right application: \u003ca href=\"tel:8662180902\"\u003e866-218-0902\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCan the MAC be used in a pool without a ramp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the MAC requires a pool ramp, zero-depth (beach) entry, or movable floor to function. It cannot be lowered into a pool with a standard vertical wall. For pools without a ramp or zero-depth entry, a pool lift is the appropriate access solution. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pool-lifts\"\u003eAqua Creek pool lift collection\u003c\/a\u003e or call us to discuss your pool configuration: \u003ca href=\"tel:8662180902\"\u003e866-218-0902\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the user stay in the MAC while in the pool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the MAC is designed for the user to remain seated in it throughout the pool entry, aquatic session, and exit. Unlike a pool lift where the user transfers off the lift into the water, the MAC enters the water with the user in the seat. This is the key advantage for aquatic therapy applications and for users for whom multiple transfers are difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHow steep a ramp can the MAC handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAC is designed for ADA-compliant pool ramps, which have a maximum slope of 1:12 (approximately 8.3% grade). The front and rear stabilizer wheels are engineered for this grade range. For steeper ramps or non-standard slopes, contact us before purchase to confirm suitability: \u003ca href=\"tel:8662180902\"\u003e866-218-0902\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCan the user propel it independently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the large rear wheels allow self-propulsion, and the patient-operated wheel locks allow independent transfer setup. On a ramp descent, the user can self-propel using the large rear wheels. Users with very limited upper body strength may need an assistant for the ramp portion; the MAC's design supports both independent and assisted entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eIs the MAC the same as an aquatic wheelchair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the MAC is an aquatic wheelchair, also called a pool wheelchair or mobile aquatic chair. It is purpose-built for aquatic environments with corrosion-resistant materials, stabilizer wheels, and a waterproof seat. 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