trying 2 take apart chair to return. Cant figure out how to take stand apart. I cant get the cylander out of the base. help?
613795
We were very happy with our chair.sorry cant help with your question.maybe call the manufacturer
818820
Mine came broken too! I've returnd it and bouth something else. If you buy from Cymax in Amazon the packaing is better, mine arrive well and not broken. It's cheap furniture, I've a lot of the Sauder collection, it's usefull for me and look good. I'm not expecting to last long. Good luck!
293695
I agree with a previous response, that you really have to press down hard to get the two pieces together. It shouldn't be a problem after that. Honestly, I don't remember it being too much of an issue. We popped it together and put it in the car, and haven't had the need to touch it since. Britax is nothing short of awesome when it comes to returns/replacements/etc...so if you don't think it's right, don't use it. Call them and ask for another one or whatever you feel best doing. Good luck!
1526422
It sounds like you're talking about the bottom of the gas cylinder itself, which has a little clip keeping the parts from sliding free. The answer is "probably", if the chair originally came in multiple pieces (most likely) then you should be able to use a mallet to pound the base off the gas cylinder, and then use a pipe wrench to twist the cylinder free from the chair itself. You can find quite a few youtube videos showing this process, some recommend taking the base off first, others recommend removing the chair end first. I went with the former, and while it took some muscle, it definitely worked. Good luck!
2243968
The cylinder is held in the under chair mount and the bottom base by friction only. Remove the cylinder mount from the underside of the chair by removing the screws. Hit the top of the cylinder(extending through the chair mount) with a hammer while holding the mount. This should dislodge it from the mount. Now hit the bottom of the mount that extends through the chair base while holding the base. This should dislodge the cylinder from the base. You can place a piece of wood on the cylinder ends and hit the wood with the hammer if you are concerned about hitting the cylinder directly.
1348368
Hi, this is my technique, it's awkward: Put the side tray down. Facing the chair, reach down and put your hands on either side of the seat and grasp the aluminum frame. (You are now holding the chair by seat of the chair) Now the action is this: you want to pull up on the side pieces of the chair seat, until your hands touch each other and the chair has folded together. The problem I find is getting the leverage to pull the seat sides upward. My solution is to push the sides of my arms against the chair arms as I'm pulling up on the seat. This is awkward and I look like some weird kind of stork-like bird, I'm sure, but it works for me. My brain can't think of another way to do it. I think I've tried the same move standing behind the chair, but the high back gets in my way. Good Luck! By the way, the colors fade horribly in strong sunlight (I live in the desert). And then the fabric deteriorates. I've been meaning to write Amazon about it. But everybody loves the chairs and finds them comfortable. Good Luck!
1472007
Vincent, there is a plastic piece on top of the stand that the instructions say to remove prior to assembly. If you do not remove this piece the chair won't work properly and won't adjust. Unfortunately, I missed this step when building my first chair and it was extremely difficult to take it apart and remove the plastic piece that had stuck inside the tube. I was able to succeed after a few hours and the chair works fine now.
1147881
I would suggest getting someone to help. First you need to remove the stand. Also, you need to get a bracket kit that is compatible. I bought mine at Best Buy.Mine was not difficult to figure out once the bracket kit was attached. But, I had a handy man in my building help since it was a bit heavy to lift.
850722
the way I did mine was by using a hammer. turn the whole chair upside down an tap the center of the cylinder until it falls out of the chair base while kinda holding the base up .the harder part is tapping the mounting where the top of the cylinder shaft installs to the chair seat bottom. hold the cylinder an rest of the chair off the floor an tap harder next to the shaft mount until it falls off.tap on the steel part not the seat bottom. have fun.
974006
First, you get out of the chair! Then face the front of the chair, put you arms (both) down, on the inside of the arm rests, grab the edges of the seat and pry the edges of the seat together. I will require a little pressure but you can do it.
1410880
We bought it for Christmas of 2013. I don't recall how my husband did it, but he eventually maneuvered it. I think he had to take it out and try again. It was tricky. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
2043096
Turn it upside down seat part on the ground. Pull up on the legs, snaps out . Mine came unassembled so it comes out easily, yours maybe not so easily. Popping back in is a little harder, if I don't get it snapped in good, my legs come out moving it .
850720
Turn chair upside down. Detach the seat from the stand. The gas cylinder will usually be stuck in the wheel base. Get a large pair of channel locks or locking pliers and someone with some muscle to force the old cylinder out. You may have to use oil or a few whacks with a mallet to loosen it. Then simply insert new cylinder into base and replace seat. Hope this helps.
1601214
Push the seat vertically and use the tie to pull up the hinged legs. Suggest a bungie cord to keep legs together when folded. You can do without it when you're used to taking it in and out. I just keep forgetting to put one in the car! Don't forget that this walker is steel. It is MUCH heavier than the aluminum rollators. Transverse Myelitis has left lasting paralysis in my lower body, but strength training exercises have given me stronger arms. I have no problem loading it in and out, but my 76 year old mom does... and she has to do the driving ha.If you do the team effort deal as well then you should be okay. If you're frail or do not have some upper body strength to haul it in and out of the trunk or back seat then I wouldn't recommend it. This thing can't be beat for balance control and the aluminum models just don't cut it. Hope this help!
1147882
I would suggest getting someone to help. First you need to remove the stand. Also, you need to get a bracket kit that is compatible. I bought mine at Best Buy. Mine was not difficult to figure out once the bracket kit was attached. But, I had a handy man in my building help since it was a bit heavy to lift.
1423889
I had the same problem. My boyfriend had to figure it out for me. You need to push down on the two parts the seat panel is attached to. As you push down the chair will unfold. It "snaps" over center to stay open. To fold up simply pull up on the same two parts and the chair will fold up.
790787
What I do is hold the base and then pull away the main unit. After changing batteries I snap back in place. Hope this helps.