AKW's 4000 Series shower seats are tested to BS EN 12182:1998 and BS EN 12727:2000 with a 254kg (40 stone) load rating across the standard, back-and-arms and extra-wide variants -- but the datasheets reveal AKW reuses one spec sheet across two of its three seat listings, which is worth knowing before you order.
Why this matters
Getting the load rating and dimensions right the first time avoids a return visit and a resident being without a working shower seat in the meantime. AKW screens and seats are tested to different standards to some general bathroom fittings, so checking the actual certificate referenced matters more than the marketing description.
What to do
- 1For any AKW 4000 Series shower seat (standard, back-and-arms, or extra-wide), confirm the 254kg / 40 stone load rating meets the assessed need of the resident -- all three variants share this rating.
- 2Note that AKW's own datasheet for the back-and-arms variant is the same document as the standard seat -- there is no separate published spec sheet, so do not expect one when ordering.
- 3For Larenco Care glass screens, confirm the exact configuration (Duo Care bi-parting doors vs single sliding) against the specific product page before ordering -- AKW's naming across the range is not always a literal match to the datasheet filename.
- 4Check the wall-fixing and glass thickness (6mm toughened, tested to EN 12150) against your specific installation before assuming a screen will fit an existing wet room opening without adjustment.
Primary source
AKW -- 4000 Series Shower Seat and Larenco Screen Specification Sheets
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