How To Unbox and Assemble The Steelcase Gesture Chair
In this tutorial, we will walk you through every step of unboxing, assembling, and troubleshooting your Steelcase Gesture chair. Let's get started and set up your chair for an unmatched ergonomic experience.
Unboxing Your Gesture Chair
What is in the Box: Begin by emptying all contents from the box. You should find the following components:
- The seat
- The back assembly
- The base
- A small box containing the gas cylinder and casters
Important Packaging Note: Please save the original box and all internal packaging until your return window has officially ended. If you decide to return the chair, we ask that you package the parts and ship them in the same boxes you received to ensure safe transit.
Step 1: Base and Cylinder Assembly
Preparing the Foundation:
- To install the casters, flip the base upside down and click the casters firmly into place.
- Next, flip the base back over to its upright position.
- Insert the gas cylinder into the center hole of the base. If there is a protective cap on top of the cylinder, simply remove it now.
Step 2: Attaching the Back and Testing the Mechanism
Connecting the Frame and Cylinder:
- Place the back assembly on the ground.
- Angle it so you can easily insert the gas cylinder, which is currently attached to the base, into the chair's mechanism.
- Push it in until it clicks securely into place.
Critical Warning: It is highly important to test the height adjustment mechanism before moving on to install the seat. If the height adjustment is not working, then the cylinder was not placed correctly. Testing now saves you time and effort later.
Step 3: Installing the Seat
Securing the Seat Pan:
- Once you have verified that the height adjustment mechanism is working correctly, you can install the seat.
- Align the rail located on the bottom of the seat with the designated gap on the chair's frame.
- Slide the seat in securely. You should feel and hear the seat click and lock into place.
Step 4: Adjusting the Seat Depth
Fine-Tuning Your Posture:
- Once the seat is locked, locate the knob on the side of the chair.
- Use this knob to control and customize the seat depth to match your leg length and posture needs.
Troubleshooting Tips
Height Adjustment is Not Working:
- If you find the height lever does not raise or lower the chair during Step 2, the gas cylinder was not seated correctly into the mechanism. Remove the base and cylinder, re-align the components, and try inserting them again. Always verify the mechanism functions before you lock the seat into place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to test the mechanism before adding the seat?
Testing the height mechanism prior to installing the seat saves you from having to disassemble the entire chair if the cylinder was inserted incorrectly the first time.
Can I throw away the box after assembly?
We highly recommend keeping all packaging until the return window expires. Returns are much smoother and safer when the chair is shipped back in its original OfficeLogixShop packaging.
Final Touches
Your Steelcase Gesture chair from OfficeLogixShop is now fully assembled and ready to go. All you have to do now is adjust the chair according to your needs. Find that sweet spot that supports your body based on your posture and height, and you are ready to experience the magnificent ergonomic capabilities of the Gesture.