Repair of computer chair: tips and instructions

Computer chair - an essential attribute of the workplace modern man, without which it is difficult to imagine an office or office.

Convenience computer chair expressed in its ergonomic and functional form, it is suitable for people of any build, height or weight. All this is possible due to the unique ability to adjust the height or level of backrest the needs of each user is responsible for what gas lift built into the design of each chair.

However, the same item is the vulnerable point, which results in failure of the entire seat functionality into disrepair.

Repair of computer chair at home

If you are faced with a malfunction of the computer chair, you need to figure out what kind of item needs repair. One of the most common causes of failure is the gas lift, the item that is most subject to wear.

There are two ways to correct the damage a broken gas lift. The first option - replacing the defective part with a new one no matter what, upon a chair or store-bought.

This method can be considered expensive, because you need the purchase of a gas lift. To replace, you need the following set of tools:

1. claw hammer;
2. pliers;
3. screw diameter not less than 10 mm;
4. Screwdriver or screwdriver;
5. Technical greases.

To replace the computer chair legs should follow the steps below:

• Remove the wheels and dismantle the seat backrest, which turn over a chair and unscrew the necessary screws from the bottom of the chair. This is necessary for further ease of dismantling, as necessary to remove armrests, if they are available.
  

  Phillips screwdriver to unscrew 4 screws

  

  Remove from the mechanism of the chair seat

  

  Disconnected mechanism chair

• Without turning, remove the seat itself, which unscrew the four fixing screws and move aside the protective cover legs. Pulling away from a gas lift mechanism, which use the bolt and hammer, if the tilting mechanism is not separated, you can add lubrication technology.
  

  Getting to the dismantling of gas lift

• With the crosspiece does the same, but here you may need pliers because the bolt may not be enough. With the power obstukivayte edges and try not touch the gas chamber in the center, as its damage can be life threatening. Keep in mind that over time, attachment may condense and bad waste, in this case, use the technical lubrication in the joint.
• The hardest part behind is to collect the chair back. All actions are done in reverse order to fasten the seat back tilting mechanism, be sure to check that the front side of the two parts. Assemble the crossbar, putting in place the wheels and insert the new gas lift the lower side in the corresponding hole.
  

  New gas lift to replace broken

  

  We are putting into place the crosspiece

• Put on protective cover and set the seat top (do not forget to remove the protective cap), now you You can sit on a chair and test the functionality of the new gas lift lever clicks on it button.
  

  The collected stool after repair

The second method is more expensive, it is to fix gas lift in one position. However, this method eliminates the ability to customize the height of the chair, but if you need the same height, it is quite suitable. You will need:

1. screwdriver;
2. pipe, rubber hose, or a set of goals, it depends on what is available at your fingertips;
3. rag to remove traces of oil.

Before starting the repair is important to ensure that there is no gas lift gas and the gas chamber has a free running up and down, that is, if the height adjustment lever is hanging freely. Then follow the instructions.

According to the instructions provided earlier, remove the chair with the swing mechanism, leaving the crossbar.

Overturn it up and see the center of the latch, we remove it, and then take out the washers oiled. Doing this can pull the outer casing, from which protrudes a lifting rod on which are mounted a rubber damper, thrust washer, the bearing and the second thrust washer.

Next, select the delivery, which confirmed the lifting rod, thereby securing the height of the chair at a certain level. You can use any material from the PVC pipe to the hose and washers and nuts, as long as it is freely worn on the stock.

Measure the necessary length of hose and fasten damper, then Loosely thrust washer, bearing, the second washer and insert structure into the housing gas lift.

Reassemble the gas lift by setting the external washers and lock. The chair is ready.

Replacing cross

Individual cases it is worth noting a breakdown of the cross. Although this piece is made from high-strength materials, its failure is not ruled out, especially if it is made of plastic.

Benefit of replacing this part with a new fairly simple. You will need:

1. A new cross;
2. hammer;
3. pliers.

To replace, follow the instructions: turn the computer chair back down and pull the wheels from the fasteners. Take the pliers and circular movements knock out gas lift, causing surgical strikes on its edges

After disconnect the crossbar, set the wheels in the new part and insert the second seat in the hole. You do not have to worry about compatibility, as the fixing of gas lift all office chairs standardized.

Thus, you can fix any office chair by his own efforts, without the costly purchase of new chairs.

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