This is because your body weight is going to push down on it further when you sit on the chair.
Gas lift chair mechanism.
The gas lift on an office chair is secured at top and bottom with a friction taper.
In most chairs the spring doesn t actually support the person s weight.
It has a durable metal construction with a black powdercoated finish.
To remove the top of the gas lift from the under seat mechanism a twist i.
Give it a firm push to secure it in place.
It supports a weight capacity of 160 kg.
The gas lift is class 4 and suitable for commercial use.
Remove the gas lift concertina cover and fit to the new gas lift.
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Rebuilding the lift mechanism is a two part process.
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Replace any castors that have been separated from the base.
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This is due to the mechanism known as a gas spring.
Okay so first things first gas lift is very effective for its purpose.
For a gas lift office chair you need the spring to provide a little bit more force than the weight of the seat.
It can be height adjusted between approximately 280 and 395 mm.
Place 5 star base onto the body of the gas lift.
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Measure the length of the 50mm outer casing marked a only other measurements may not be accurate if the gas lift.
If the lift mechanism in your office chair needs repair but the upholstery portion is still in good shape don t toss the chair.
Now insert the other end into the socket on your wheelbase.
Essentially a gas spring is almost like a bicycle pump except it is full of pressurised gas nitrogen and oil.
Insert the gas spring into the socket on your office chair mechanism.
The gas lift is designed to fit most office chairs with a gas lift diameter stem of 50 mm.
Signs that your gas lift is faulty are gradual sinking oil leaking from the base of the gas lift and the chair not rising.
Place the gas lift piston with cover in place into the hole in the seat mechanism.
Contact our sales team on 01384 480030 or via email if you cannot find the type of gas lift you require.