Adjusting your swivel chair is essential for achieving a comfortable and ergonomic seating position throughout your workday. While most swivel chairs offer several adjustment points, the provided reference specifically details how to lower the chair's height.
Lowering Swivel Chair Height
Based on the mechanism described in the reference, adjusting the chair downwards involves using a specific lever located beneath the seat. This lever controls the chair's gas lift cylinder.
Here are the steps to lower your swivel chair, as indicated in the reference:
- Twist the Lever: Locate the adjustment lever (often on the right side) and twist it into the correct position that allows the chair to move downwards. As mentioned in the reference, you need to "make sure you're kind of twisting that lever into its position to adjust downwards".
- Apply Weight: Stay seated in the chair. Your body weight is necessary to activate the downward motion of the gas lift. The reference explicitly states to "leave your weight in the chair."
- Pull the Lever: While seated and with the lever twisted to the correct position, pull the lever upwards. The reference instructs, "And pull the lever."
- Release: Once the chair has descended to your desired height, release the lever to lock the position in place.
By following these steps, you disengage the height lock mechanism, allowing the chair's cylinder to lower under your body weight. Setting your chair to the correct height ensures your feet are flat on the floor, your knees are bent at approximately 90 degrees, and your forearms are parallel to your desk.
Keep in mind that swivel chairs can also have other adjustments, such as controlling the chair's tilt, adjusting lumbar support, or modifying armrest positions, depending on the specific model. Always refer to your chair's user manual for comprehensive adjustment instructions.
