Herman Miller Ergon 3 chair User manual

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adjusting
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Ergon 3®chair
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Seat Height
Pneumatic: Paddle-shaped lever on right side
To raise: While raising your weight off chair,
lift lever.
To lower: While seated, lift lever.
Adjust chair height so feet rest flat on floor
or footrest. Avoid dangling legs, which puts
pressure on the back of thighs and restricts
blood flow. A work surface or keyboard that
seems too high or low may require adjusting.
Tilt Tension
Knob under seat on front of chair
To increase: While seated, turn knob
to the left.
To decrease: While seated, turn knob
to the right.
Depending on the desired tilt resistance,
a number of turns may be required.
Increased tilt tension provides more stability
and back support while you recline. Too
much resistance may make it difficult to
recline. Depending on weight and preference,
different people will require different levels
of tilt resistance.

Back Height
Bottom of back cushion
To raise back: While seated, grasp bottom
corners of back cushion and raise to
desired position.
To lower back: While seated, grasp bottom
corners of back cushion. Raise cushion to
its highest position, allow it to slide all the
way back down, and then raise it to
desired position.
Adjust back height of chair so that it comfort-
ably supports the natural curve of your spine.
Arm Height
Button underneath each armpad
To raise or lower arm: While seated, grasp
arm and push button in. Raise or lower to
desired height. Indentations on inside of
arm indicate height setting.
Adjust height of each chair arm so your
arms are supported. This helps take weight
off your shoulders.

ArmAngle
Front of each armpad
To swing arms in or out: While seated,
grasp front end of armpad and pivot it to
the left or right.
Adjusting arm angle can help support
different types of work and shifts in posture.
Swing arms inward for support while using
keyboard. Swing arm out to support use of
computer mouse.
Arm Width
Back of each armpad
To move armpads closer or further apart:
While seated, grasp back end of armpad and
slide it toward you or away from you.
Adjust the distance between the arms so
your elbows are supported. Elbows should be
positioned straight down from shoulders.

Tilt Lock
(for chairs with knee tilt only)
Lever on right side
To lock chair in upright position: While
seated upright, push lever in.
To release tilt lock: Pull lever out.
Tilt lock allows you to lock chair in a fixed
upright position for the extra stability that
some tasks may require.
Forward Tilt/Tilt Lock
(for chairs with knee tilt/forward angle)
Forward Tilt: Small lever on right front corner
Tilt Lock: Paddle-shaped lever on left side
To position chair forward: Lean back
slightly and pull right lever up. Lean forward
to desired angle.
To resume upright position: Lean back
slightly and push right lever down.
To lock/unlock either position: Lock position
by leaning forward slightly and pushing left
lever down; unlock by raising lever.
Forward tilt is used to support computer-
intensive work. Typically, when forward tilt
is used, chair height is increased.

BackAngle
Lever under seat pan on back of chair
To make more reclined: While seated, lean
forward slightly to take weight off back of
chair. Pull lever up and lean back. Release
lever to lock back at desired angle.
To make more upright: While seated, lean
forward slightly to take weight off back of
chair. Pull lever up and allow chair back to
return to more upright position. Release lever.
Adjust the angle of the back so that it comfort-
ably supports the natural curve of your spine.
Footring Height
Footring at base of chair
To set: Lift and turn ring counterclockwise;
set at desired height.
To lock: Turn ring clockwise.
As you sit, your feet should be comfortably
supported by the footring. This relieves
pressure on the backs of your thighs.

Instructions on this card show all
possible adjustments. Specific adjustments
vary according to chair model.

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Maintenance
A periodic inspection of chair components and fasteners should be made to ensure that
the chair is structurally intact and functioning properly. Damaged and broken parts should
be replaced and loose fasteners tightened. General cleaning instructions are found in the
Care and Maintenance Manual available from your Herman Miller dealer.
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