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. :-)
448257
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!
168771
You have to tighten the nut very, VERY tightly, and the act of doing so has a tendency to tilt the seat forward a bit, so start with it tilted slightly back. It's not a really comfortable seat-I'm thinking about replacing it with something different.
569745
You need to adjust the position of where the weight hangs. It should be hanging down from your back to around your lower back area. If set up properly, you will unconsciously keep you back straight to have the weight hang rather than press up against your back if you were to slouch. At least that's the way how its worked for me. P.S. You shouldn't sit against a back rest if you are wearing the Body Rite, because the weight will press against the back rest and cause more pain than good. Only use when sitting on a backless stool, standing or walking.
201333
The lever is for adjusting up and down. Try turning the round knob underneath the seat. That seems to help the tension when leaning back.
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.
887235
Hi - apologies for the late response. We still have this problem. It's really not very comfortable.
1228229
I agree it's a little tricky. Try pulling up from the lowest part of the seat...just a little bit, and then you can push down from the top part of the seat. Another way is to grab the center of the middle bar in the back, (just below the seat) and at the same time pull up from the bottom of the seat.I also bought another one which is much easier to use. Drive Medical Folding Aluminum Cane with Sling Style Seat, Bronze
42050
1) There are zippers under the pillow and on the back to pull legs out. To get them back in, pull up a little. You have to fiddle. 2) to get the back down, push all the way forward. Best to take the pillow off and unfold the seat first, otherwise it's hard to get the back forward enough. Once you get it forward enough, it should go down to bed position very easily. It's a great chair, but it would be nice if the included instructions; it took me a while to figure this out.
2043995
I wish I could tell you a special trick to use but my daughter folded the couch into position before I got home. She did it by herself which surprised me because it is very heavy.Maybe if you got another person to help, you could put it in place. I know I could not have done it alone.
359607
I have trouble getting the chair in reclining position and back down I thought it was stiff because it was new. Is there something anyone can do ??
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.
1055527
I haven't tried it lying down. As Roxy answered, your bottom wouldn't be aligned with the rest of your back. There isn't much "give" to it, so that could be uncomfortable. It might help you with sitting, though. It takes some getting used to. Best wishes for complete recovery.
2094840
It's kind of tricky. Relax and don't force it. Push one of the bottom leg bars first. I thought it was a pain at first, too.
586626
I bought these for my parents so I'm not able to check to be exactly sure but I believe you pull that black level on the side by the armrest to release the footrest and then push back. Then if I recall to release the footrest you pull the lever again and push down with your legs. Wasn't difficult at all. I hope that helps!
462886
I actually bought this for my mother, and I remember we had a tough time getting it to raise all the way when we first tried it. It's been too long and I can't remember exactly what we did to get it to release... but you might try pushing down on it and then release it to see if that helps ... I just searched Google and found this page, and yes now I remember we had to reset the weight setting ... it says to Push down on the upholstered part of the cushion, causing it to &#64258;ex outward. This allows the lifting mechanism to swing freely. (The Uplift cushion is designed to &#64258;ex this way thousands of times. Flexing will not damage the product.) Look at this link http://www.medicalsuppliescanada.ca/documents/seat-assist-user-guide-english.pdf Good luck and God bless!!
237824
I never had any problem or even thought about it until the question arose, so I went out and tried to see how it worked for me. I back up to the chair from the side (either one) with the back of one leg close to the armrest and grab the armrest with the closest hand. Then I grab the frame of the chair with the other hand close to the back of my other leg. While holding the chair against both legs I then proceed to sit with no problems, and simply swing into a reclining position. Then I reverse the procedure to exit the chair. Hope this helps!
651633
lift back cover. clip on each back brace . pull to the middle while one person pulls the back rests up