How do I release the tilt, I can't seem to find a way to get the chair to recline?
858386
i have the same problem. when i sit in the chair i feel that i'm sitting too forward. i might not have bought this particular office chair had i known this prior to purchase. if you get an answer please advise me. thank you
858387
Pull the up/down adjustment handle out, towards the wall, parallel to the floor.
858388
The tilt mechanism can sometimes be stuck, if you examine the bar that goes into the "pneumatic pump area", you'll see it crosses over to the left side to lock the seat... If it isn't engaging, try some WD-40 or tilt chair forward and try in a slightly forward tilt position, and it should engage
858389
The same lever in back that raises and lowers the chair...pulls out to the side to release the tilt. You may need to sit in the chair and lean a little forward or back to get the lever to release.
1661503
Actually, the chair is ridiculously adjustable. You can definitely recline and tilt. I'm still learning what all the levers do!
476993
These are the highly adjustable Aeron chairs so they do tilt. You must lower the back lever on the left side of the chair and loosen the tension knob and the chair will recline back. I can have a Herman Miller Service person call you for help as well. BACKSTORE
815914
It's the lever you use to make the chair go up and down. Pulling that level out will allow the chair to tilt. Pushing it in will lock the chair in an upright position.
1886107
Straddle it, lower your butt and sit. Lean back and take your weight off your legs. The chair should glide into a reclined position.
2171727
Hello, I had the hardest time figuring out how to close it myself. You need to stand behind the chair with one hand on the handle. Pull down the black cord underneath the chair and at the same time push the handle forward and the chair will fold up. I hope my instructions help you.
70155
The knob in front under chair adjusts the tension of the lean. the lever on the side that adjusts height also allows for tilt if you pull it out to the right. it leans pretty far, but u may have to loosen the knob to get the tension where u need it for easy recline. .
2009008
I had the same problem. One side clicked into place. I found that to install or remove the back of the chair it is easier if you tilt the chair forward 90 degrees so that the back is parallel to the floor. You should be able to lift the bottom flap and see the two attachment points. I believe there is detent that you will have to press and release to get the right side to release if it has indeed clicked into place. I believe I pressed using a screwdriver to insure I didn't pinch a finger. If you get the right side to release the back should be much easier to see the attachment points to align both sides when the chair is tilted as I've described. I had the same problem. One side clicked into place. I found that to install or remove the back of the chair it is easier if you tilt the chair forward 90 degrees so that the back is parallel to the floor. You should be able to lift the bottom flap and see the two attachment points. I believe there is detent that you will have to press and release to get the right side to release if it has indeed clicked into place. I believe I pressed using a screwdriver to insure I didn't pinch a finger. If you get the right side to release the back should be much easier to see the attachment points to... » Read More I had the same problem. One side clicked into place. I found that to install or remove the back of the chair it is easier if you tilt the chair forward 90 degrees so that the back is parallel to the floor. You should be able to lift the bottom flap and see the two attachment points. I believe there is detent that you will have to press and release to get the right side to release if it has indeed clicked into place. I believe I pressed using a screwdriver to insure I didn't pinch a finger. If you get the right side to release the back should be much easier to see the attachment points to align both sides when the chair is tilted as I've described. « Show Less
218791
You need to push the back rest forward and then back to a flat position first. Then while you are pulling back rest up from floor, it will click at various upright positions. Stop when you get the position you want. That should work .
2020064
This chair has a pull release on the right side of the chair (right side when seated). You pull the release and it allows the footrest to come up and the back to slightly recline. To recline further you lean back or press on the arms. To sit up you lean forward. To close the footrest you press down with your heels.
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.
1323151
Yes the chair tilts back. But is very stiff to do so. But with time seems to loosen up. It also has a twist knob so that you can adjust the level of tightness in the tilt. Hope this helps.
151120
I'm surprised no one has actually figured this out yet and written this tip to help others figure out the tilt. You know how you pull on the handle to make the chair go up and down (the pneumatic lift)? Well, you just have to pull that bar out for tilt, and push it in for lock position. The knob is only for tension. Pull out the bar!
988335
Mine has icons imprinted on each of the levers as to what they do. The 2nd lever from the back adjust the tilt forward and back. Pull the 2nd lever from the back upward, then you have to actually sit in the chair and force back to get the chair to move. When it is in the desired position lock it in place with the lever by pushing it downward.
1733187
I have the same problem & haven't figured it out - let me know if u figure it out as I bought the chair so it could fold under my desk as space is limited!
850424
There is a knob that controls the rate and ease of recline. You can also pull the seat height handle out for back tilting; you need to push it back in to lock the position.
1835577
Just push the back down. I hope your chair operates better then mine I have to get my husband to get me out.