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You can reduce your risk of musculoskeletal pain and injury by
adjusting your chair so your body is properly supported.
A correctly set up chair will reduce the strain on your back,
neck and hips. Hood’s ergonomic performance chairs are
designed to be easily adjusted so you can change the
seat height, depth, and back positions; armrest height, depth,
angle and width; tilt resistance and headrest position*.
If your chair has an optional headrest*, adjust
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headrest to desired position for optimal cranial
support. The headrest should cradle your lower
head and neck as you recline.
Adjust back height so that it comfortably supports
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the natural curve of your spine. Sit back in your
chair ensuring good back support. Set the tilt
tension to create neutral resistance when leaning
back. Leave back unlocked for ‘free float’ mode to
encourage dynamic body movement.
For maximum comfort, your arms should make
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contact with the armpad without any lift at your
shoulders.
Set seat slide to create a space behind knees of
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20–40mm.
Set seat height with your back firmly against the
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chair back. Adjust the seat gas lift to the proper
height so that your feet are flat on the ground with
your knees close to a 90 degree angle.
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*Headrests are optional on Hood Chairs. Can be retro-fitted.
