I received this today for my mom). Following the instructions, it does not open more than about 2". Any advice? I don't want to force it.
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Unfortunately I can't remember exactly how. I will try take a look this evening. I think the previous answer is correct. If I remember correctly, I forced the seat down several times before the spring was activated/able to work. I think there is a release bar the trigger by pressing to down firmly
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work the lift by hand 5 or 6 times to free it up.it's new and stiff,it will work fine.IRVINYARUS
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It has a bar underneath that changes the spring angle. Pretty study. I don't think u can break it. If you do send back. It was too small for my 230ib husband. Bought pride lift chair fr craigslist but Walgreens has them too.
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not knowing what you have tried, I would suggest standing the seat up on the hinged end and pushing dowm on the foam seat until the lift-cylinder swings free on one end, then position the cylinder in the appropriate slot. Good luck
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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!!
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I have given it to Sweet Virginia. I did open a Mayo jar with it (approx. 3") to show her how to use it. I will check on it and get back to you as soon as possible.
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Try a penny or a small flat tip screwdriver and gently lift at the seam. It should open easily.
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The technology of how wide it opens is very simple. You just mount the actuator so that its fullest extension is at the degree of opening you want. I think it would have a lot to do with how you mount it. For example, to get it to open wider, you might have to mount the arms so the hinges they pivot on will stick out further, and not be blocked by the wall or pole where you mount them. Hope this makes sense.
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If it opens up it is not obvious. Probably would take some tools :) Hope that helps.
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I gave this to my DIL. She couldn't get the toolbox out, either. I hope someone else has a good answer for you.
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It should open vary easily by grasping crossways with your fingers, pulling one section down and one section up. It comes apart when my two year old grabs it so maybe your has a defect and it is stuck, if you can't get it apart.
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Tall doesn't seem to be an issue, but WIDE is! Some jars are too fat to fit in the opener. Also, I bought this for my 95 year old mom, and she couldn't work the thing. The lever to raise and lower the top was too hard for her to work because of her hand issues. Be advised.
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I placed my fingers between the opening where the volume bar is and gently opened it from there. Just give it a gentle tug and it should snap open with out a problem. I had to practice this for a few times my self and see that it is what works for me. I hope that this is helpful to you as well.
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It flips open very easily...if it will not open then try the other side. It doesn't snap, just opens & closes.
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That will happen with this model it opens little more than half way. That's to avoid tipping over when drawer is full. Hope this was helpful
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I would say yours has a problem. With ours you just push the release and the door actually "pops" open. You shouldn't need both hands. Send it back.
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I don't know either. I tried to keep it open by placing a straight pin in the opening but now I can't get that out either. It is a problem.
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I tried it and it stayed shut. you have to push the button for it to open. if it falls on the button, rom a good height it might open. I think its pretty safe though
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We had this same issue when we had a cover on the lid part. It would not let it open far enough to stay up.
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That's funny because I had the same question! I tried and tried but could not figure out how to get the darn thing open!!!
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I didn't try to open it as it is not real leather as it was originally described and looked like cheap alligator skin or something. But it probably has a standard latch? Try pushing anything that looks or feels like a button tab and it will probably open. Or you should just save your money and get a different one