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Adjusting Cable Tension 2
Adjusting Cable Tension 1
GAS SPRING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Info: gas springs have been pre-adjusted at factory
The gas spring on your recliner provides counterbalancing forces, and is self-locking for
infinite, precise positioning. Unlocking the gas spring is controlled by actuating the lever
located on the padded push handle on the back of the recliner. When the lever is actuated
it pulls on the cable which in turn pulls on a hinge, depressing a button at the end of the
gas spring rod. If the gas spring does not unlock when the lever is actuated or if it remains
permanently unlocked when the lever is actuated, the cable must be adjusted.
Adjusting Cable Tension
1. Remove the one screw and cable clip which secure the
cable to the upholstered back. Remove the gas spring
from the recliner by disassembling the two ring cotter
pins and the two clevis pins that secure the gas spring to
the back / frame.
2. Lower the back until it rests on the stop bars on the
recliner frame. Loosen the lock nut on the gas spring.
3. Hold the hinge assembly while turning the gas spring
until the cable just becomes taut. Back off the gas spring
an additional half turn.
Info: If the gas spring was not unlocking when the
lever was actuated, the gas spring must be turned
clockwise. If the gas spring was not locking when the
lever was released, the gas spring must be turned
counter-clockwise.
4. Retighten the lock nut.
5. Reassemble the gas spring to the back of the recliner by
replacing the clevis pins, bridge pins, and re-attach cable
to back of recliner with the screw and cable clip.
6. Actuate the recliner in accordance with the operating
instructions to verify correct adjustment.
