Herman Miller Ergon 3 User manual

HermanMiller Ergon 3®Chair Adjustment Guide1
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HermanMiller
Ergon 3®Chair
Tilt Tension: Knob under seat on front of chair
To increase:
Turn knob to the le.
To decrease:
Turn knob to the right.
Depending on the desired tilt resistance, a number of turns may be required.
Set the tilt tension to control the resistance you feel when reclining.
Seat Height: Paddle-shaped lever on right side
To raise:
Take your weight o chair, li lever up.
To lower:
Life lever up while seated.
At the proper height, your feet should rest flat on the floor.
Forward Tilt: Small lever on right front
Tilt Lock: Lever on right side
For chairs with knee tilt only.
For chairs with knee
tilt/forward angle.
To lock in upright position:
While seated upright, push lever in.
To release:
Pull lever out.
Engage the tilt lock when you want to sit in an upright or partially
reclined position.
To position chair forward:
Recline slightly and pull right lever
up. Lean forward to desired angle.
To resume upright position:
Recline slightly and push right
lever down.
Engage forward tilt to support the thighs’ declined posture when performing
intensive tasks such as keyboarding.

Adjustment Guide2HermanMiller Ergon 3®Chair
Tilt Lock: Paddle-shaped lever on le side
Back Height: Bottom of back cushion
For chairs with knee
tilt/forward angle. To lock/unlock either position:
Lock position by leaning forward
slightly and pushing le lever down;
unlock by raising lever.
Engage forward tilt to support the thighs’ declined posture when performing
intensive tasks such as keyboarding.
To raise:
While seated, grasp bottom corners
of back cushion and raise to desired
position.
To lower:
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 comfortably supports the natural curve
of your spine.
Back Angle: Lever under seat pan on back of chair
Only available on some models.
To increase recline:
Lean forward slightly to take weight
o back of chair. Pull lever up and
recline. Release lever to lock back at
desired angle.
To make more upright:
Lean forward slightly to take weight
o 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 comfortably supports the natural curve
of your spine.
Arm Height: Button underneath each armpad
Only available on some models.
To adjust:
Grasp arm and push button in. Raise or
lower to desired height. Indentations
on inside of arm indicate height setting.
For maximum comfort, your arms should make contact with the arm pad
without any lift at your shoulders.
Arm Angle: Front of each armpad
Arm Width: Back of each armpad
Only available on some models.
Only available on some models.
To adjust:
Grasp front end of armpad and pivot it
inward or outward.
Adjust arm angle inward when using a keyboard; adjust arm angle outward
when using a mouse.
To adjust:
Grasp back end of armpad and slide it
toward you or away from you.
In the proper position, your elbows should be in line with your shoulders.