I have difficulty with the leg rest going back to the original position. Is there some kind of trick?
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Kick the leg platform hard to set it for release. When new this is difficult but will ease after some use.
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This is a constant problem. I have found that if I lean forward while pushing down the footrest it will close easier. I think it helps to redistribute the weight ( I only weigh 120 lbs.) I really like the chair and it was a great buy but this seems to be a real design flaw.
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It's just the way the chair is made. I had to return mine for this reason. I have a bad knee and this chair pitched me out several times while I was trying to push the leg rest back down. Terrible design.
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I received the chairs opened the box and closed it and sent them back They had such poor workmanship and they were broke. Very Poor Quqlity.
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We have one of those blank de blank recliners on which my wife cannot recline because she cannot return to an upright position without having me come to her rescue. The mechanism is not appropriate, or the spring is too rigid, something is wrong. I am considering getting another recliner for my wife who is now 87 and cannot get her earned relief from this misnamed monstrosity.
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Yes it takes a little effort to go over and come back. The foot rest can be adjusted so your weight acts like a counter balance. You may need some help the first few times till you get it set to your weight and size. Or you may not want to go all the way over there are several settings.
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Are you asking how to put it in a reclining position? Start with it completely flattened, and as you lift the back, there are several position levels, from most reclined to 90 degree position. If you want to go back to a more reclined position, you push the back forward from the 90 degree level, and then pull it backward to its flattened state and start over.
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That is possible by weight distribution. You have to move some weight to your upper body like putting your hands over your head instead of at your side. Your legs then go higher than your heart. The back stops prevent you from toppling backwards.I have never had a more comfortable chair.
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You just lean back with a little bit more pressure than you would leaning against it normally, and it moves the way it should. The back goes back while the front of the seat comes up a bit too (very comfy for putting your feet on your desk if you feel like it). There is also a lever on the side that will lock that function, preventing you from being able to lean back in the chair.
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I just ordered mine as a replacement for an identical one by another company that I've had for over 10 years now, so it's pretty flattened out over the years. What I've been doing that might help keep your legs from hanging off so far is to place a flat pillow or two under your thighs kind of close to your behind and pull the leg pillow a little farther out away from you so you get a little more support on your legs. Keeping the legs fully supported is really important if you have a terrible back like I do, because it keeps from pulling on the lower back. Just a suggestion. Hope it helps you. :) I just ordered mine as a replacement for an identical one by another company that I've had for over 10 years now, so it's pretty flattened out over the years. What I've been doing that might help keep your legs from hanging off so far is to place a flat pillow or two under your thighs kind of close to your behind and pull the leg pillow a little farther out away from you so you get a little more support on your legs. Keeping the legs fully supported is really important if you have a terrible back like I do, because it keeps from pulling on the lower back. Just a suggestion. Hope it helps... » Read More I just ordered mine as a replacement for an identical one by another company that I've had for over 10 years now, so it's pretty flattened out over the years. What I've been doing that might help keep your legs from hanging off so far is to place a flat pillow or two under your thighs kind of close to your behind and pull the leg pillow a little farther out away from you so you get a little more support on your legs. Keeping the legs fully supported is really important if you have a terrible back like I do, because it keeps from pulling on the lower back. Just a suggestion. Hope it helps you. :) « Show Less
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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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I experienced the same thing the first couple of times. Once the table is setup properly for my height, all I have to do is move my arms from my upper body to below my waist. You still need to bend down to unlatch the ankle locks, but your back will feel better after inverting a couple of time and the pressure comes off the nerve. I've had the 4--5 disc removed 20 years ago and experienced nervre pain occassionally, but this has help to eliminate that in two to three inversions.
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I did experience this when I first put it together. I noticed it happened when I was positioned a bit too forward on the seat. I doesn't seem to to do it anymore, so I figure it was a quirk that happened when it was first put together.
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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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i also have a full leg fusion and am unable to bend. this feedback was very helpful. i need to look elsewhere. thanks
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I think if I can get the seat stabilized it will be comfortable. Have tightend the screws as noted above. Up/down movement has stopped, but the seat still moves left to right when riding. Anyone else having this problem?
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1. Make sure the two little rings of plastic under the arms are in the "unlocked" position, which is lifted up towards the armrest. When they are down toward the frame of the chair they lock the position in whatever incline it's currently in.2. To recline: Put your feet on the foot bar at the floor. Push down and outward with your feet while you also lean back into the chair with your back. Your weight will slide this chair into a reclined position.3. To go back to an upright position, lean forward and bend your knees to pull your feet back, like you would in a Barc-a-lounger. 1. Make sure the two little rings of plastic under the arms are in the "unlocked" position, which is lifted up towards the armrest. When they are down toward the frame of the chair they lock the position in whatever incline it's currently in.2. To recline: Put your feet on the foot bar at the floor. Push down and outward with your feet while you also lean back into the chair with your back. Your weight will slide this chair into a reclined position.3. To go back to an upright position, lean forward and bend your knees to pull your feet back, like you would... » Read More 1. Make sure the two little rings of plastic under the arms are in the "unlocked" position, which is lifted up towards the armrest. When they are down toward the frame of the chair they lock the position in whatever incline it's currently in.2. To recline: Put your feet on the foot bar at the floor. Push down and outward with your feet while you also lean back into the chair with your back. Your weight will slide this chair into a reclined position.3. To go back to an upright position, lean forward and bend your knees to pull your feet back, like you would in a Barc-a-lounger. « Show Less
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Michael, your legs would definitely hang over ! You might want to get an extension for the leg rest, do not know if this is an option.
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I have read in some instructions about recline, but have not figured out how to do it. Sorry.
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Bring the foot rest all of the way up manually, it will click, then push it down all the way and ratchet it back up in increments. This is just like your lawn chair lounges, same concept. It doesn't lock, it goes up all the way, then down to the bottom and ratchets up to straight again, until it reaches the top then it automatically goes down for the slow return up. Hope that helped.
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Thanks for the instructions, because I was having the same problem:) I readjusted and it's perfect now:)