Steelcase Think 465 Operating and safety instructions

465 Think Chair (New) Seat and
Seat Slide Bearing Replacement
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1. Press seat slide handle (at front of seat) and pull seat as far forward as
it will go.
2. Tip the chair onto its right side.
3. Locate the seat out stop feature.
4. Insert a screwdriver below the out stop feature and push it (up) toward
the seat.
5. Simultaneously press the seat slide handle and pull forward on the seat.
SEAT OUT STOP
FEATURE
SEAT SLIDE
HANDLE
SEAT SLIDE
HANDLE

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6. Set chair upright. Locate black seat slide bearings at outer edge of control mechanism. Note
that the slide bearings are handed and the thin, short end points forward.
7. Note replacement slide bearings have a small snap on top, inner edge. Unsnap the old slide
bearings and pull them off the sides. Snap new bearings into position.
SLIDE
BEARING
‘SNAP’
NOTCH
8. Assemble new seat onto chair by aligning slots in the back of the
seat with the new slide bearings. Push seat from the front while
simultaneously pressing the seat slide handle. Push the seat with
enough force to move beyond the seat out stop feature. Once
positioned, press the seat slide handle and pull the seat forward
to verify the seat is properly assembled to the chair.