AluTech 500 Series.

User manual.
25 03 10

AluTech 3400

AluTech 540

Contents

Overview of controls.
2
Backrest adjustment.
3
Footrest Height adjustment . 4
Footplate adjustment.
5
Armrest Height adjustment. 6
Armrest Rotation.
7
Chair rotation.
8
Seat height adjustment. 9
Deckrail adjustment.

Chair Adjustments

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User manual: Overview of Controls
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Overview of Controls
(may vary depending on model)

1. Knob under left and right

armrest.
Armrests with a knob mounted on
the front surface are height
adjustable.
All armrests rotate backwards.
(See page 6)

2. Push buttons mounted to

the left and right hand sides
of the seat frame.

Chair height
adjustment

Pushbuttons to the right side of the

seat frame are for adjusting the
seatback angle.
(See page 3).

Chair rotation lock

Footrest adjustment

Pushbuttons mounted to the left side

of the seat frame are for adjusting
the footrest height and seating
height.
(See pages 5 + 9)

3. Levers mounted to the left

and right under the seat
frame.
The lever under the right side of the
seat frame is to control the position
of the chair when mounted on a
deck rail.
(See page 10)
The lever under the left side of the
seat frame is to control the rotation
of the chair.
(See page 8)

Backrest adjustment
Deckrail lock

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User manual: Backrest Adjustment.
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Backrest Adjustment
To adjust the backrest angle use the
push buttons mounted to the right
side of the seat frame.
Both pushbuttons must be pressed at the
same time.
1. To angle the backrest forwards, lean
forwards in the seat so the backrest is free
to move. Press and hold both buttons, the
backrest will automatically hinge forwards.
2. To angle the backrest rearwards, press
and hold both buttons and lean backwards
against the backrest. When the required
position is achieved, release both
pushbuttons.

1+2.

1.

2.

3.

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User manual: Footrest Height Adjustment.
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Footrest Adjustment
To adjust the footrest up and down,
use the push button mounted to the
left side of the seat frame. (If there
are two buttons on the left side of the seat
frame, use the button nearest the footrest.
See 1)
1. To move the footrest down, press and
hold the pushbutton and apply weight to the
footrest. This will cause the footrest to move
downwards.
2. To move the footrest up, press and hold
the pushbutton and reduce weight resting on
the footrest. This will cause the footrest to
move rise. When the footrest has the correct
height, release the pushbutton.

1+2.

2.

4.

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User manual: Footplate Adjustment.
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Footplate Adjustment
The footplate supplied with your
chair can be hinged upwards to
reduce the size of the chair
when being moved, or when not
in use. (Hinging up the footplate
reduces the turning radius of the chair
when rotated on the column and
reduces the length of the chair when
being moved on a deck rail)
1. To hinge the footplate up, lift under
the front of the footplate and hinge the
footplate upwards until it rest against
the fixed footrest.
2. To hinge the footplate down, pull the
top of the footplate forwards and
down. When the footplate is horizontal
it is safe for use.
3. The footplate can be hinged even
when the footrest is in the upper
position. (see page 4 and Fig 3)

Fig 1.

Fig 3.

Fig 2.

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User manual: Armrest Height Adjustment.
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Armrest Adjustment
To adjust the armrests up and
down, use the knob mounted
under either armrest. (If there
is not a knob under either armrest
your chair is not equipped with
height adjustable armrest. See
page 11 for help with your
armrests)

1.

1. To move an armrest down, undo

the knob under the armrest by
twisting it anti-clockwise. Press down
on the armrest as shown in Fig.2.
When the armrest is at the correct
height, tighten the knob by twisting
it clockwise.
2. To move an armrest up, undo the
knob under the armrest by twisting
it anti-clockwise. Pull up on the
armrest as shown in Fig.3. When
the armrest is at the correct height,
tighten the knob by twisting it
clockwise.

Fig.3.

Fig.2.

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User manual: Armrest Rotation.
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Armrest Rotation.
The armrests supplied with your
chair can be rotated rearwards to
help with entry and exit from the
chair and improve access to
equipment outside the chair.
(When an armrest is rotated rearwards
they protrude behind the chair. Check
that they do not damage other
equipment when the chair is rotated, or
raised and lowered, and that movement
of the chair is not restricted)
1. To rotate an armrest backwards, lift
under the front of the armrest and hinge
the armrest rearwards. (Fig 3)
2. To rotate an armrest forwards, hold
the top of the near the front and pull the
armrest forwards and downwards. (Fig 2)

Fig 3.

Fig 2.

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User manual: Chair Rotation.
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Chair Rotation
The chair can be rotated on
its column 170 degrees either
side of the straight ahead
position. The chair can rotate
freely or be lock in any
position. (H)
1. The lever for locking or unlocking
chair rotation is under the left side
of the chair frame. (Fig 1)
2. To allow the chair to rotate
freely, push the lever forwards.
(Fig 2).
3. To lock the chair rotation in any
position, push the lever backwards
(Fig 3)

Fig 1.

Fig 3.

Fig 2.

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User manual: Chair Height Adjustment.
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Height Adjustment
The chair can be raised or
lowered by using its
telescopic column. (Hinging up
the footrest reduces the turning
radius of the chair when rotated on
the column and reduces the length
of the chair when being moved on
a deck rail)
1.To lower the chair, remain seated
in the chair, and push and hold the
rearmost pushbutton on the left side
of the seat frame until the desired
seat height is reached
2. To raise the chair, get out of the
chair, and stand so that you can
reach the rear most pushbutton on
the left side of the chair frame (Fig
3). Press and hold the pushbutton
and allow the chair to rise up.

Fig 1.

Fig 3.

Fig 2.

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User manual: Deckrail Adjustment.
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Deckrail Adjustment
The chair can be locked in
position on a deck rail, or
allowed to slide freely.
(Allowing the chair to slide freely
can be dangerous, care must be
taken that the chair does not move
unexpectedly due to movement of
the ship etc)
1. The lever for locking/unlocking
the chair is under the seat frame on
the right side. (Fig 1)
2. To lock the chair in position on
the deck rail push the lever to the
rear. The locking mechanism will
lock into the nearest position on the
deckrail. (Fig 2)
3. To let the chair run free on the
deckrail, push the lever forwards
until it locks. (Fig 3)
4. To move the chair on the
deckrail, stand in front or behind
the chair with the brake lever in
free. Push the chair at the height
of the armrests until the chair is in
the desired position.

Fig 1.

Fig 3.

Fig 2.

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User manual: Chair Adjustments.

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Chair Adjustments
Some of the control systems on the chair may need adjusting after installation.

Deck rail brake.

Backrest angle adjustment.

Chair height adjustment.
Footrest height adjustment.
Chair swing lock.

(page A)
(page
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B)
C)
D)
E)

Many of the adjustment points for the chair are under the seat cushion. When making adjustments
the seat cushion should be removed and stored safely
Fig 1.

Removing the seat cushion

(Fig 1)
1. Recline the backrest
2. Grip the seat cushion at the front and back edge
3. Lift the front edge of the seat cushion 30mm
4. Push the seat cushion back towards the rear of
the chair
5. Lift the back edge of the seat cushion
6. Remove the seat cushion

Fig 2.

Replacing the seat cushion

(Fig2)
1. Recline the backrest
2. Align the seat cushion centrally on the chair
3. Push the seat cushion down and back towards
the rear of the chair
4. When the cushion engages at the rear allow the
the cushion to move forward until the slot in the
plate on the underside of the cushion engages
with the raised edge on the chair plate.

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User manual: Chair Adjustments.

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Deckrail Brake
Some of the control systems on the chair may need adjusting after installation.

The deckrail brake handle is mounted under the right side of seat frame.
Deckrail brake cable is mounted under the seat cushion on the right side of the chair.
To adjust the Deckrail brake, first remove the seat cushion, then follow the procedures to the right.

Fig 1.

Problem: Chair cannot be moved on the Deckrail

Cause:

Deckrail brake will not disengage from

the Deckrail

Solution: Move the brake handle forwards until

the spring loaded ball is engaged in the
hole in the lever.(Fig 1) Tighten the outer
brake cable until the chair can be moved
on the Deckrail

Problem: Chair will not lock on the Deckrail

Cause:

Deckrail brake will not engage with the

Deckrail

Solution: Move the brake handle forwards until

the spring loaded ball is engaged in the
hole in the lever. (Fig 1) Loosen the outer
brake cable until the chair locks on the
Deckrail.

A.

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User manual: Chair Adjustments.

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Backrest angle adjustment

Some of the control systems on the chair may need adjusting after installation.
Backrest angle adjusting buttons are mounted on the right side of the seat frame. The seat back angle is adjusted by
two gas struts, each with a release button and cable.
Both buttons must be pushed at the same time to adjust the seat back angle.
To adjust the seat back buttons, remove the seat cushion. The buttons can be pulled out from the seat frame (Fig 2)
for better access to the adjusting mechanism.
Both buttons should be adjusted at the same time, and the seat tested until the seat locks when the buttons are
released, and moves forwards when both buttons are pressed fully in.

Problem: Chair backrest cannot be moved.

Problem: Chair backrest will not lock in place.

Cause:

Cause:

Backrest gas springs will not unlock.

Solution: Tighten both Backrest gas strut

Backrest gas springs will not lock.

Solution: Loosen both Backrest gas strut release

release cables. (Fig 1. arrowed)

cables.

Fig 1.

Fig 2.

B.

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User manual: Chair Adjustments.

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Chair height adjustment

Some of the control systems on the chair may need adjusting after installation.
The chair height adjusting button is mounted on the left side of the seat frame. If there are two buttons mounted on
the left side of the seat frame, the chair height adjustment button is nearest the back of the chair
To adjust the chair height adjusting button, remove the seat cushion.
The button should be adjusted gradually, and the seat tested until the column locks when the buttons is released,
and moves upwards when the button is pressed fully in.

Problem: Chair cannot be raised or lowered.

Cause:

Column gas springs will not unlock.

Solution: Tighten column gas strut release cable.

(Fig 1. arrowed)

Problem: Chair will not hold fixed height.

Cause:

Column gas springs will not lock.

Solution: Loosen column gas strut release cable.

(Fig 1. arrowed)
Fig 1.

C.

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User manual: Chair Adjustments.

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Footrest height adjustment

Some of the control systems on the chair may need adjusting after installation.
The Footrest height adjusting button is mounted on the left side of the seat frame. If there are two buttons mounted on
the left side of the seat frame, the footrest height adjustment button is nearest the front of the chair
To adjust the footrest height adjusting button, remove the seat cushion.
The button should be adjusted gradually, and the footrest tested until the footrest locks when the button is released,
and moves upwards when the button is pressed fully in.

Problem: Footrest cannot be raised or lowered.

Cause:

Footrest gas springs will not unlock.

Solution: Tighten Footrest gas strut release cable.

(Fig 1. arrowed)

Problem: Footrest will not hold fixed height.

Cause:

Footrest gas springs will not lock.

Solution: Loosen Footrest gas strut release cable.

(Fig 1. arrowed)
Fig 1.

D.

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User manual: Chair Adjustments.

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Chair swing lock

Some of the control systems on the chair may need adjusting after installation.

Problem:

Chair turns freely on the column and

cannot be locked in a fixed position.

Cause:

Chair swing mechanism is too loose.

Solution:

Tighten chair swing mechanism. (Fig 1.

arrowed)

Fig 1.
Problem:

Chair will not turn freely on the

column.

Cause:

Chair swing mechanism is too tight.

Solution:

Loosen chair swing mechanism. (Fig 1.

arrowed)

The chair swing lock handle is mounted under the left side
of the seat frame. When the lever is pushed fully backwards
the chair swing should lock, when the lever is pushed fully
forwards the chair should swing easily.
To adjust the chair swing mechanism, remove the seat
cushion.

Fig 2.

Push the lever fully forwards (unlocked position)

Remove the center cap (Fig 1 arrowed).
Hold the swing brake lever (under the seat frame) and
tighten or loosen the M10 bolt (17 mm socket). (Fig 2)
Replace the center cap.
Test the function of the chair swing lock.
Adjust as necessary.

E.