Steelcase Series 1 User manual

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Steelcase Series 1 Back Repair - User Guide
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10mm
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113017 Rev A
Issue: The back leans too far back and won’t go upright.
Cause: Assembled incorrectly, the upper pin is not engaged properly.

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113017 Rev A
1. Pull seat depth lever out (1a) (Optional: insert paperclip
wire as shown in 1b) and slide seat forward.
2. Push and hold two square black buttons near the rear
of the seat (2a) as you slide the seat forward and off (2b).
2b
SQUARE BLACK
BUTTON
2a
1b
1a
Remove Seat

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Back Assembly
Removal
113017 Rev A
NOTE: When installed incorrectly, the back frame tab
will be above the mechanism pin. When installed
correctly, the back frame tab will be below the pin
and the pin should be in the back assembly groove.
1. Put boost knob in the “boost” position
(middle knob position).
2. Locate small black tab on beige
camlock. Press black tab down and back
with Prybar until it’s in the groove.
3. Pry camlock up by pushing Pry bar
back to release the pin.
4. Hold frame as it starts to move back
and release from the chair control.
1
BLACK TAB
2
BOOST KNOB IN
“BOOST” POSITION
3
4
X

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Back Assembly Replacement
5a
5b
5. Install new back assembly (5a) and ensure that
the pins are aligned correctly (5b).
6. Align seat rails to seat, slide rearward until click.
Adjust seat to assure proper assembly.
113017 Rev A
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