How do you lower the back rest? We accidentally pulled the back to a higher position, now don't know how to lower it. Thanks for any help!
448256
You just lift it all the way up to the top and it will fall back down to the bottom. Then you lift it slowly to the position you choose. :-)
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Larry, I thought I would try it on our chair, which in love......I accidentally pulled the back into the higher position too!! Lol. I can't figure it out either! Lol. Now I will have to follow this to get my chair back to the right spot. This is all too funny!
2010790
It's preset position (not independent) for both legs & back. As you recline, the legs go up 1st til reach ~80% then back tilts so that if legs fully up you're probably about a 10-20% back recline. Then proceeds from there to full back recline. We've found using a pillow behind helps if want the legs full up.
1553185
I wanna used the rear bench seats, but only the bottom not the back. does it come into two pieces say for only where ppl will sit and not there backs. I have a arm rest that comes out in the middle so I don't want to put the ones in the back if it won't allow to pull down for cup holder. I wanna know if I can just split the bottoms on, and if there is access to seat belts.
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I LOVE this chair.... I have one in both of my offices. I do not use the backrest. I only use it to move the chair while standing. I sit up straight and come no where near the backrest. I have leaned back, but I prefer sitting up on the middle of the ball.
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Hello Chelsea, My mattress is quite heavy which made fold up hard but, you've purchased a great steady product. You have to lift the back and kind of pull up on the front at the same time. Stand behind what would be the back and try and lift close to end and pull up on front end while lifting back. Mercy, took lots of practice for me. But trust it's a great futon. YOU CAN DO IT. Best, Loretta
841259
I was surprised mine leaned back. Usually these simple computer chairs don't do that. It doesn't lean back to the point I fall though. Check knob underneath and turn one way, lean back, then turn the other way and lean back. If that doesn't fix it, retighten all screws with allen wrench. Still doesn't work then something is faulty.
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David, here is where we are coming from. My husband likes the sofa, BUT, he said to let you know that he does not try to recline it after the first day, because he is not sure it will return to position, for like you mention, the recliner has an issue. Ours also had a tear in the back , but we got that repaired. HOWEVER, he likes the sofa very much. I was going to return, but he said, he prefers that we keep it. HERE is a positive. There way the lower part of each top cushion curves out makes it easier on our backs.In fact, if you sit and put up your feet, it is almost like reclining because of the shaping of the back cushions. And, the price is certainly right. Have had ours a few months. Hope this is helpful. Will be interested in what you determine, one way or the other.
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It's more than possible that could happen because you aren't use to it. I suggest moving it up or down a little. If that doesn't work then I suggest talking to your doctor about using it for your back.
1697642
I tried to pull up the back from a prone position using the slats but the mattress is very heavy. Usually I pull the bottom to get it to lay flat and pull the back up from the side of the chair. You need a small distance from the wall so the chair has room to fall. I hope this helps.
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It looks like this thread died. Does anyone out there have suggestions on how to deflate and roll this? I'm a single female weighing about 130 pounds and I've had no success. I have sat on it, stood on it, lain on it, squeezed it, put cement blocks on the ends... nothing is working. Help!
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I had a little trouble at first too, but now I have the hang of it. You have to bring the backrest portion all the way forward and then back slowly. You will hear it clicking. You may have to do if a few times before it locks in place. It took me a while to get it right, now I get it first try.
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in my opinion, you're half way between sitting upright and reclined. if you scoot your backside forward in the sling (chair) you're more reclined...if you position your backside more towards the center/back, you'll sit up more. our chair doesn't hang and look like a seat like the picture does. if you saw it, it just looks like a blue thing hanging in a heap, but then again, we don't use the pillows. maybe that helps to define it more? regardless, i enjoy sitting in it.
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I believe you're supposed to keep it more reclined (there is a leveler line on the base), more like an infant seat. Besides, if you make it more upright, there is nowhere for the legs to go.
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I had my husband line it up next to the end of the couch. I then stood up and used the arm of the couch to steady me. I swung my bad foot over the seat and sat down. took practice. got off the same way. rode to the arm of the couch and used it like a crutch. good luck!
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It Has Been Almost A Year But From What I Can Remember You Have To Get Under The Chair On The Back Side To Put The Bolts On To Hold The Back Rest On. It Is Easier If You Have One Person Holding The Back Rest While You Try To Line Up The Holes. If You Have More Specific Question I Might Be Able To Direct Easier. I Am Not Any Place Near My Chair At The Moment.
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I had the same issue! It bothered me for a while. I eventually discovered it does work but it goes in different place than I originally thought. I was placing it too far towards the back. I tried placing it in the middle and it magically slid into place. Keep trying to slide it in and there is a way to make it work. I hope this helps?
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I can't find my instructions, but I believe you can as well as the backrest. Hope this helps!