FREEDMAN GO-ES Operating instructions
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GO-ES Foldaway Service Instructions
Seat Preparation
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Seat Preparation
Step 1
Set the seat to the in-use position. Carefully remove cushion inserts by pulling them up to
access seat frame. See Video.
Step 2 SKIP THIS STEP IF I DEX PI IS OT BE T_
Remove back-frame dump handle.
One screw holds the handle on the spindle. Use manual tool only. Screw prone to break.
Step 3 SKIP THIS STEP IF I DEX PI IS OT BE T_
Remove side cover.
Three screws and the dump handle hold the side cover in place.
Spacer Installation
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Spacer Installation
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Step 4
Partially undo back cover to expose 6 bolts used to connect seatback to seatbase.
Step 5
Remove and discard bottom bolts from both sides of the frame (blue hardware below). Bottom
mounting holes remain unused.
Left Side
Right Side
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Step 6
Do not remove side facing bolts. Replace jam nuts and lock washers (blue hardware below) with
prevailing torque nuts (included in Kit). Hand tighten nut. Do not torque yet.
Prevailing torque nut Qty:4 PN: 9422298. No washer required here.
Step 7
Use handle to unlock seatback and move it halfway between in-use and closed positions. Release
handle.
Step 8
With handle released move seatback up until recliners on both sides lock completely. NOTE: For
this step you may need to wiggle seatback near in-use position to make sure both recliner
mechanisms lock.
Remove 4 Lock Washers
and 4 Jam Nuts
Hand place lock nuts
Spacer Installation
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Step 9
Fill gap between seat base and back frame using included spacers in the kit.
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Flush Faces
Spacer set too high
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Step 10
Torque side facing bolts to 44 ft-lbs.
Stop Block Installation
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Stop Block Installation
DO OT I STALL STOP BLOCK IF I DEX PI IS OT BE T
Stop Block Installation
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Step 11 SKIP THIS STEP IF I DEX PI IS OT BE T
Is the pinhole present in the sidebracket?
oYes: Skip to Step 14.
oNo: Proceed to Step 12.
Step 12 SKIP THIS STEP IF I DEX PI IS OT BE T
Remove aisle side buckle.
Pinhole
Stop block
Stop Block Installation
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Step 13 SKIP THIS STEP IF I DEX PI IS OT BE T
Align drill plate to the seat’s side and secure using included hardware. (Items 5, 6, and 7).
Use a 1/16” drill bit to start hole at appropriate location.
Remove drill plate.
Drill 7/16 diameter hole.
Drill Location
Match edges Do not skew
Stop Block Installation
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Step 14 SKIP THIS STEP IF I DEX PI IS OT BE T
Install stop block using included hardware. (Items 1, 2, 3, and 4) Seatback must be locked and set to
in-use position when installing the block.
Torque to 31 ft-lbs.
Step 15 SKIP THIS STEP IF BUCKLE WAS OT REMOVED
Reinstall aisle side buckle. Apply medium strength thread-locking compound to 7/16 bolt.
Torque to 60 ft-lbs.
Final Inspection
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Step 16
Perform seat back lock inspection:
Video showing inspection: https://www.freedmanseating.com/instructions/go-es-foldaway
A. Rotate seatback to in-use position. Does it take significant effort to rotate? No = Pass
B. Set the seatback between the in-use and locked positions and release handle. Slowly move
seatback to in-use position.
Does recliner make an audible click noise indicating it is locked? Yes = Pass
Does recliner handle rotate all the way down in one motion? Yes = Pass
C. Apply forward and backward pressure to seatback. Does seatback remain locked? Yes=Pass
D. Set seatback to in-use position. See video.
1. While applying forward pressure to back of seatback, lift release handle just enough
to disengage seatback. Do not manually lift handle all the way. The position of
disengagement is somewhere etween the handle’s locked and fully unlocked
position.
2. Release handle and move seatback back and forth near the in-use position.
i. Does it sound/feel like the mechanism is ratcheting? No = Pass
ii. Does it take significant effort to rotate seatback? No = Pass
In the case this procedure does not work please contact Customer Service:
Email: PartsDept@freedmanseating.com
Email Subject Must Contain: GO-ES Foldaway Seat Recall
Seat Recall Form must be complete and attached
Terry Gogins
Customer Service Department
773-524-2440 EXT 233
Anthony Lee
Customer Service Department
773-524-2440 EXT 311
Find this and related documents here:
https://www.freedmanseating.com/instructions/go-es-foldaway
Warning La el Application
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Warning Label Application
Clean seat frame in appropriate location and apply warning label (FSC PN: 94898) to approximate
location as shown.
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