Okamura Sylphy User manual

G98465
2014-05
INTERNATIONALSALES&MARKETINGDIVISION
2-14-27,Akasaka,Minato-ku,Tokyo107-0052,JAPAN
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OKAMURACORPORATION
Instructions for Use
Office Seating

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Caution
Safety Instruction (Keep this operation manual) Installation
For maintenance
Gas lift
Hard caster
Black
Soft caster
Gray
No outdoor or waterfront use.
z Be careful not to get
your fingers, hand or
clothes caught in the
gaps between the
moving parts or the
back of the pad when
adjusting the position
of the arm. Also, make
sure that the arm are
secured tightly before
use.
Symbol indications
Various symbol marks are used in this instruction manual and displayed on the products to show correct
and safe usage and to avoid harm to you and others or damage to property. Please understand those before
reading the main text of this manual.
Caution
User must follow this instruction to prevent from accidents and injuries, or
damages to their property.
z Casters
For hard floors made of ceramic, stone, tile or
wood, use soft casters.
For soft floors using carpet or rug, use hard
casters.
Color identification of wheel --- Hard caster :
Black, Soft caster : Gray.
z Do not handle roughly,
or use improperly.
Do not use as a carrier.
Do not stand on the
chair or sit on the front
side of seat or armrest.
z Do not disassemble
or repair on your own.
Please contact our
official dealers when
needed.
z No remodeling. Okamura will have no
responsibility for any disadvantage caused by
remodeling.
z Gas lift replacement and
handling should only be
carried out by the trained
professional.
When placing alongside
windows, use curtain or
blind to avoid from direct
sunlight.
Please follow instructions below. Failure may cause serious damage to the product.
Indoor use only. Avoid high temperature,
high humidity, or
extraordinary aridity.
Do not place product
under heater or air-
conditioner exhausting high
temperature air.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Do not place on uneven
floor.
z Regular maintenance is for long product life.
z If found unstable due to loose bolts and
screws, tighten them.
z For daily care, use a well-wrung soft cloth.
z For mesh and cushion
parts, remove dust by
tapping the cloth surface
with brush or using
vacuum cleaner.
z Cushion cannot be
dry-cleaned. Replacing
is recommended if
exceptionally dirty.
z For stained part, use neutral
detergent (1-3%) and
completely remove detergent
with dry soft cloth.

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Part names Adjustable range
Backrest
Hanger (option) Headrest (option)
Adjustable arm
(option)
Backrest frame
Reclining lock/
release dial
Reclining tension
adjustment dial
Seat slide lever
Seat height
adjustment lever
Backrest curve
adjustment lever
Seat
Leg
Gas lift
Caster
23°
120mm
(4 3/4”)
100mm
(4”)
130mm
(5 1/8”)
50mm
(2”)
mm (inch)
Arm height
adjustment button
Design arm (option)
10°
* The headrest, adjustable arms, and hanger are options.

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Operation guide
50mm
(2”)
Seat height adjustment
Adjust the seat height using the seat height adjustment
lever on the bottom right of the seat. The seat will be
lowered if you lift the lever while seated, and it will stop
at any position you release the lever at. The seat will be
raised if you lift the lever while not seated on the seat.
mm (inch)
Seat depth adjustment
Adjust the seat depth by sliding the seat forward or
back within a range of 50 mm (2”) using the Seat
slide lever on the bottom left of the seat. This allows
for maintaining an appropriate distance between
the back and the front edge of the seat, reducing
pressure on the back of the knees and providing
reliable support for the lower back.
mm (inch)
130mm
(5 1/8”)

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Operation guide
●
A
●
B
23°
10°
FRONT
BACK
: Fixed position
8°
8°
NORMAL
Reclining adjustment
Before adjusting the backrest recline, release the
lock by using the reclining lock/release dial on the
bottom left of the seat. Set the dial to (B) to recline the
backrest. If you want to adjust the backrest recline to
the front position, set the dial to (A). In (A), you can
also adjust the backrest recline to the back position.
To lock the backrest recline, turn the dial clockwise
once. After locking the backrest recline, you can
release it by turning the dial counterclockwise once,
and leaning against the backrest lightly.
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●
A●
B● C
Backrest recline to the FRONT position
(1) Turn the dial to (A) to release the lock.
(2) Move the backrest recline to the FRONT
position.
You can also move the backrest recline to the
BACK position.
(3) Turn the dial to (B) to lock the backrest recline.
If you move the backrest recline to the BACK
position in step 2, turn the dial to (C) to lock.
If you want to release the lock again, turn the dial
counterclockwise once, and lean against the back
lightly.
Backrest recline from the FRONT position to
the NORMAL position
(1) Turn the dial to (A) to release the lock.
(2) Lean against the back to move the backrest
recline backward, and turn the dial clockwise
once to the (B) position.
(3) Lift yourself to turn the backrest recline to the
NORMAL position.
Dial position to lock and release the backrest recline
Turn the reclining lock/release dial to the (A), (B), or (C) position to lock and release the backrest recline.
●
A
●
B
Release
Lock
FRONT
●
A
●
B
●
A
●
B
Release
Lock
NORMAL

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Backrest recline to the BACK position
The backrest recline can be adjusted within a range
of 23°.
(1) Turn the dial to (B) to release the lock.
If the dial is already set to (B), turn it to (A).
(2) Move the backrest recline to the BACK position.
(3) Turn the dial to (C) to lock the backrest recline.
If you want to release the lock again, turn the dial
counterclockwise once, and lean against the back
lightly.
●
B
●
C
BACK
Release
Lock
+–
Reclining tension adjustment
Adjust the reclining tension by using the reclining
tension adjustment dial on the bottom right of the seat.
The tension to the backrest will be increased if you
turn the dial clockwise (+), and the tension will be
decreased if you turn the dial counterclockwise (-).
Adjust it so that it is comfortable.
Operation guide

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20°
100mm
(4”)
20°
20°20°
50mm
50mm
(2")
(2")
50mm
(2")
Adjustable arm (option) height adjustment
Release the height lock using the arm height
adjustment button on the bottom of the arm pad.
The arm height can be adjusted up and down within
a range of 100 mm (4”) by pushing and holding the
button. Lock again by releasing the button. Holding
the arm pads and rotating them left and right allows
for adjustment of their angles (20°inside, 20°outside).
They can also be adjusted forward and back within a
range of 50 mm (2").
Notes
When rotating the adjustable arms, make sure to
hold the edge of the arms.
Before using this product, make sure that the
position is securely locked after making the
adjustment.
mm (inch)
Operation guide
Backrest curve adjustment feature
The backrest curve will be loosened (A) if you pull
down the levers on both sides of the backrest, and
the curve will be tightened (B) if you pull up the levers.
Adjust the curve so that your back comfortably fits the
backrest.
●
B
●
B
●
A
●
A

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Part attachment and replacement
Operation guide
In use
Hanger (option) height adjustment
Adjust the Hanger by pushing the button. The Hanger
can be moved up and down within a range of 120
mm (4 3/4”). The Hanger can also be set in a position
where it is out of the way when not in use, allowing for
a clean appearance.
If you use the Hanger with the low-backrest seat,
adjust the Hanger to the highest position.
Note
Before using this product, make sure that the position
is securely locked after making the adjustment.
mm (inch)
Adjustable arm (option)/Design arm (option)
attachment and replacement
Attach the arms to the frame arm attachment locations by
using hexagon socket bolts (M8 x 25L) and washers.
Tools: 6mm hexagonal wrench (Allen wrench)
①
①
Washer
Caster attachment and replacement
Casters are designed as a single unit with shafts and are
attached by inserting the shafts.
(1) Turn the chair upside down.
(2) Holding the caster, pull the caster strongly to remove.
(3) Attach a caster by inserting the tip of the caster shaft into
the chair leg.
(4) Push the caster to insert fully.
If the caster shaft is difficult to insert, use a wooden hammer
or other appropriate tool to lightly tap on the caster to
insert. If the caster is struck too strongly, it may damage the
caster, so exercise caution.
Caster
120mm
(4 3/4”)
Not in use
Hexagon socket bolt
(M8 x 25L)
Hexagon socket bolt
(M8 x 25L)
Frame
Adjustable arm
Design arm
Frame
Washer
If the caster shaft is difficult to remove, insert
a flathead screwdriver between the leg and
caster shaft.

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Part attachment and replacement
Headrest (option) attachment and replacement
Hanger (option) attachment and replacement
Headrest (option) and Hanger (option) attachment
and replacement
(1) Attach the Headrest on the backside of the backrest by
securing it with hexagon socket bolts (M6 x 25L) and
hexagon nuts (M6).
(2) Attach the cover on the attachment by using the tabs.
Make sure that the Headrest is secured completely before
using.
Tools: 5mm hexagonal wrench (Allen wrench)
(1) Attach the Hanger on the backside of the backrest by
securing it with hexagon socket bolts (M6 x 20L) and
hexagon nuts (M6).
(2) Attach the cover on the attachment by using the tabs.
Make sure that the Hanger is secured completely before
using.
Tools: 5mm hexagonal wrench (Allen wrench)
The Headrest and Hanger can be attached at the same time
as shown in the illustration.
Attach the Headrest first, and then attach the Hanger. Then,
attach the cover on the attachment by using the tabs.
To remove, perform the procedure above in the reverse
order.
Make sure that the Headrest and Hanger are secured
completely before using.
Tools: 5mm hexagonal wrench (Allen wrench)
①
②
①
②
②
①
Hexagon
nut (M6)
Hexagon
nut (M6)
Hexagon
socket
bolt (M6 x
25L)
Hexagon
socket
bolt (M6 x
20L)
Hexagon
socket bolt
(M6 x 35L)
Backrest
Backrest
Backrest
Headrest
Headrest
Hexagon
nut (M6)
Hanger
Hanger
Cover
Cover
Cover
Materials
Part Materials
Structural parts
Backrest
Frame Glass-reinforced polyamide >PA-GF<
Frame for
mesh Polyamide >PA<
Inner shell for
cushion Polyamide >PA<
Seat Inner shell Polypropylene >PP<
Frame Metal (steel)
Support base Glass-reinforced polyamide >PA-GF<
Metal (aluminum) >ADC<
Legs Metal (aluminum) >ADC< or Glass-reinforced
polyamide >PA-GF<
Adjustable
arm
Pad Polyurethane >TPU<
Body Glass-reinforced polyamide >PA-GF<
Headrest
Inner shell Polypropylene >PP<
Attachment
part Glass-reinforced polyamide >PA-GF<
Covering material Mesh Polyester
Cloth Polyester
Cushion material
Seat Polyurethane >PUR<
Backrest (Cushion type) Polyester
Headrest Polyester
> XX < indicates the materials of the parts. This information is useful for recycling.
Please understand that product specifications might change without prior notification due to improvements made
to the product.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Check Solution Page
The seat cannot be lifted up.
Are you sitting on the seat
when adjusting the seat
height?
Adjust the seat height while
not seated on the seat. 5
Is the seat height in its highest
position?
The seat cannot be lifted up
beyond the highest position. 5
The seat cannot be lowered.
Are you sitting on the front
edge of the seat?
Sit in the center of the seat
while adjusting. 5
Is the seat height in the lowest
position?
The seat cannot be lowered
beyond the lowest position. 5
The seat slide lever does not
work.
Are you sitting on the seat
when adjusting the seat
depth?
Adjust the seat depth while
not seated on the seat. 6
The backrest does not recline.
The dial on the bottom right of
the seat is locked.
Turn the dial
counterclockwise, and lean
against the backrest.
7-9
The reclining tension
adjustment dial is set to the
strong tension (back) position.
Turn the reclining tension
adjustment dial to the weak
tension (front) position.
10
Casters do not move
smoothly.
Are they tangled with lint or
wool?
Remove lint or wool or replace
the casters. 
Casters are slippery.
Are you using urethane
casters on hard floors such as
a plastic tile floor?
Use soft casters. 
Chair makes noise. - Visit a retail shop or the
nearest branch. 
Please contact an official dealer.