Once the old cylinder has been removed, place the new cylinder in the five-pointed chair base. Take the plastic ring, and place it around the new cylinder. With the chair base and new cylinder attached, take the base and place the cylinder into the seat mechanism.
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Does Hon fabric work on chairs?
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What should I do if my chair is not moving up and down smoothly?
Your cylinder most likely needs a new application of grease to work properly. Use this cylinder maintenance guide for instructions. For further a...
What can I do to prevent my office chair from sinking whenever I sit in it?
Often, this problem is due to a faulty control mechanism or pneumatic cylinder, and can be easily replaced on most HON chair models. Please locate...
How do I fix my office chair if it is frozen and I cannot raise or lower it?
Often, this problem is due to a faulty control mechanism or pneumatic cylinder, and can be easily replaced on most HON chair models. Please locate...
What can I do if my chair wobbles when I am seated in it?
A wobble in a chair can be caused by a faulty control mechanism or chair base. To fix the wobble it is important to verify which of these is causin...
What should I do if washers have fallen from the bottom of the chair base?
The washer and the spring clip that hold the cylinder in place have fallen off. Please locate the serial number on the sticker located on the under...
What should I do if the cylinder on the chair touches the floor?
The base and cylinder will most likely need to be replaced. Please locate the serial number on the sticker located on the underside of the seat and...
What does it mean if there is leaking oil or grease under my chair?
First check to make sure grease or oil has not been transferred from the user’s shoe or pant leg to the floor. The user may have rubbed their feet...
How do I disassemble or take apart my chair?
For instructions on how to disassemble your HON chair, visit HON's Disassembly Instructions .
Where can I find chair functionality instructions?
You can find most chair functionality instructions on the chair functions section of our website.
Where is the serial number on a HON chair?
Please locate the serial number on the sticker located on the underside of the seat and contact your purchasing dealer.
Why does my chair wobble?
A wobble in a chair can be caused by a faulty control mechanism or chair base. To fix the wobble it is important to verify which of these is causing the wobble. • Control Mechanism: With the base of the chair set on the floor, pivot the seat from side to side by alternately putting pressure on the right, then left side of the seat.
How to remove tape from a desk?
To remove the tape: 1. Apply mineral spirits along the bottom edge where the tape is holding the end panel to the desk surface. Allow this to seep under the edge and begin to dissolve the tape’s adhesive. 2. Take one end of a strong, thin piece of wire (piano wire works best) in each hand. 3.
Does Hon fabric work on chairs?
Yes, HON does allow for customer provided fabrics to be used on its chairs, provided it passes a manufacturing feasibility test. Your HON dealer can explain the COM (Customer’s Own Material) process to you in greater detail. To locate a HON dealer in your area please visit our Dealer Locator.
Do cylinders need grease?
Your cylinder most likely needs a new application of grease to work properly. Use this cylinder maintenance guidefor instructions.
Can you use casters on a hon chair?
Soft casters are recommended for use on “hard surfaces”, i.e. wood floors, tile, chair mats. • Most HON chairs can be ordered with either hard or soft casters. You will need to check with your HON dealer to verify if the model you plan to order can be ordered with soft casters.
How to get gas cylinder out of office chair?
Turn the office chair base with the attached gas cylinder column upside down and strike the gas cylinder column rim area until it pops out, freeing the base.
How to remove retaining clip from office chair?
Hold one of the base legs in one hand and apply pressure upwards as if you are lifting the office chair. With the hammer, strike the bottom of the office chair gas cylinder column that typically protrudes from the underside of the office chair base. Do not strike the center of the column where the retaining clip is located. Strike the rim area and rotate where you are striking. Continue striking in this manner until the office chair base pulls off.
How to fix a gas cylinder hole in a car?
Remove the seat plate from under the seat. Place it flat on the floor. Spray some WD-40 around the space where the gas cylinder snaps into the hole. With the hammer, tap gently on the sides of the gas cylinder to help the WD-40 penetrate. Wait a couple of hours.
How to determine stroke of office chair?
First, lower your office chair all the way down and move it next to a wall or a door. Using the arm or top of back as a template, place a mark on the wall or door. ...
What is the diameter of a gas cylinder?
A standard office chair gas cylinder basically has two parts. The top part is called a gas spring and has a diameter of 28 mm or 1.1 inches. The gas spring is what holds the pressurized nitrogen gas and some oil for lubrication.
Can you replace a gas cylinder in an office chair?
I am often asked by people which office chair gas cylinder replacement is right for their office chair. To answer that question, we must first determine if the office chair manufacturer used a standard cylinder. Unfortunately, the markings you see on the gas cylinder that you currently have do not list the exact specifications.
Step 2
Use the rubber mallet to tap the base of the chair away from the seat of the chair. Do this until you can easily remove the base from the rest of the chair.
Step 4
Now that the hydraulic cylinder has been removed, you can replace it with the new one. Insert the bottom of the cylinder into the center of the chair base.
Step 5
Carefully lift both the chair base and the chair cylinder into the chair mechanism. The parts will then fasten on their own.
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Where is the serial number on a HON chair?
Please locate the serial number on the sticker located on the underside of the seat and contact your purchasing dealer.
Why does my chair wobble?
A wobble in a chair can be caused by a faulty control mechanism or chair base. To fix the wobble it is important to verify which of these is causing the wobble. • Control Mechanism: With the base of the chair set on the floor, pivot the seat from side to side by alternately putting pressure on the right, then left side of the seat.
How to remove tape from a desk?
To remove the tape: 1. Apply mineral spirits along the bottom edge where the tape is holding the end panel to the desk surface. Allow this to seep under the edge and begin to dissolve the tape’s adhesive. 2. Take one end of a strong, thin piece of wire (piano wire works best) in each hand. 3.
Does Hon fabric work on chairs?
Yes, HON does allow for customer provided fabrics to be used on its chairs, provided it passes a manufacturing feasibility test. Your HON dealer can explain the COM (Customer’s Own Material) process to you in greater detail. To locate a HON dealer in your area please visit our Dealer Locator.
Do cylinders need grease?
Your cylinder most likely needs a new application of grease to work properly. Use this cylinder maintenance guidefor instructions.
Can you use casters on a hon chair?
Soft casters are recommended for use on “hard surfaces”, i.e. wood floors, tile, chair mats. • Most HON chairs can be ordered with either hard or soft casters. You will need to check with your HON dealer to verify if the model you plan to order can be ordered with soft casters.