Chair Adjustment Guide

Personalising your seating experience

Your Chair is Pre-Customized

Your chair's seat foam density, cylinder sizing, and armrest width have been custom-set to your measurements. This guide covers the adjustments you can personalize yourself. Allow 7-14 days to find your optimal settings.

Key Ergonomic Principles

The 100-110° Rule

Avoid sitting at exactly 90°. A slight recline (100-110°) reduces disc pressure by up to 25% and promotes spinal health. Have someone check your angle from the side.

Partner Check

Ask a partner to visually check your posture from the side. They can confirm your hip angle, lumbar curve, and whether your ears align over your shoulders.

Headrest Purpose

The headrest is designed for reclined positions only — breaks, calls, or reading. During active desk work, your head should be self-supported.

Movement Matters

No posture is perfect for 8 hours. Shift positions regularly, use the recline feature, and take micro-breaks every 30-45 minutes.

Primary Adjustments

Start here — these form the foundation of your seating position

01

Seat Pan Adjustment

Height & Depth Control

Seat Height

Locate the lever on the right side of the seat. Pull up while seated to lower, stand and pull to raise.

Seat Depth

Pull the slider handle under the front of the seat to unlock. Slide forward or back (5cm range), then release to lock.

✓ Goal

Feet flat, knees below hips (100-110°), 2-3 finger gap behind knees.

Seat Pan Adjustment
02

Lumbar Positioning

Lower Back Support

Lumbar Positioning

Height Adjustment

Grip both sides of the backrest firmly and lift. You'll feel it click into position. Lift all the way up to reset to lowest position.

✓ Goal

Lumbar curve should fill the hollow of your lower back without pushing spine forward.

03

Recline Control

Backrest Angle

Lock Mechanism

Locate the wire loop on the left side. Pull up to unlock recline, push down to lock. There are 4 locking positions.

✓ Goal

Slight recline (100-110°) reduces disc pressure by up to 25% vs sitting at 90°.

Recline Control
04

Back Support Tension

Recline Resistance

Back Support Tension Knob

Tension Knob

Locate the knob under the seat. Turn clockwise to increase resistance, counter-clockwise to decrease.

✓ Goal

Match to your body weight — supportive enough to stay upright, easy enough to recline smoothly.

Secondary Adjustments

Fine-tune these for additional comfort

05

Armrest Height

Vertical Adjustment

Up & Down

Press the button on the outside of the armrest while pushing up or down. Release button to lock.

✓ Goal

Elbows at 90-100°, shoulders relaxed (not hunched or raised).

Armrest Height
06

Armrest Depth

Forward & Back Position

Armrest Depth

Slide Adjustment

Simply push or pull the armrest pad forward or backward. It will slide and hold position.

✓ Goal

Support forearms near keyboard without pushing shoulders forward.

07

Neck Rest Height

Vertical Position

Up & Down

Grip the neck rest and push up or pull down to adjust height. It will hold position.

ℹ️ Important

The neck rest is designed for reclined positions only — use during breaks, calls, or reading. During active desk work, your head should be self-supported.

✓ Goal

Position at the junction of head and neck (between skull base and shoulders), not mid-skull.

Neck Rest Height
08

Neck Rest Tilt

Angle Adjustment

Neck Rest Tilt

Forward & Back

Tilt the pad forward or back to angle it. Match your natural head position when reclined.

✓ Goal

When reclined, supports neck without pushing head forward. Maintains neutral alignment.

Troubleshooting

Lower back aching after sitting?

→ Raise the lumbar support. It should fill your lower back's natural curve, not sit below it.

Shoulders feel tense or hunched?

→ Lower the armrests. They should support your forearms without lifting your shoulders.

Numbness or tingling in thighs?

→ Slide the seat pan back or lower the seat height. Ensure 2-3 finger gap behind knees.

Neck strain when working?

→ Don't use the neck rest for upright work. It's designed for reclined positions only. Check monitor height instead.

Chair tips forward when you recline?

→ Increase the tension knob (turn clockwise) to match your body weight.

Quick Reference: Ideal Angles

100-110°
Hip Angle
90-100°
Elbow Angle
90-110°
Knee Angle
Neutral
Wrist Position
THE SPINERY

Irish-designed ergonomic furniture for comfort and support.

70 Lower Mounttown Road, Dún Laoghaire, A96 R6C9

01 284 4093

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Technical Specifications

Base 350mm Aluminium Alloy
Load: 1136kg
Gas Lift SGS Class 4
Samhongsa (Korea)
Fabrics NT High Elastic Mesh
Grade 5 Waterproof Seat
Certification BIFMA International
REACH Compliant
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