La-Z-Boy Extra Large Recliner - Manual (Page 5)

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You can adjust the tension of the reclining mechanism to respond to your individual size.
1. Gently tilt the reclining chair forward to rest on its arms and top of the back. Locate the wing
nuts, one on each side, toward the back of the recliner under the seat (F IGURE 1).
2. Adjust the tension by turning the wing nuts in ¼-turn increments until the
desired setting is reached.
• A taller or heavier person may choose to increase the reclining tension by tightening the
wing nuts clockwise.
• A smaller person may choose to decrease the reclining tension by loosening the wing
nuts counterclockwise.
3. Return the reclining chair to the upright position. Test the new setting. Make additional
adjustments if needed following these steps.
Reclining Tension Adjustment Instructions
F IGURE 1
Reclining Tension Adjustment Instructions
– To reduce the risk of injury:
• This unit is equipped with a tension adjustment feature for the reclining mechanism
that is preset at the factory. The tension setting can be changed for your personal
preference. To avoid tip over and insure stability, do not operate the unit with the
tension adjustment wing nuts completely loosened.
WARNING
NOTICE:
– To reduce the risk of product damage:
• Make sure the legrest is closed before tilting forward and adjusting
the tension.
• Do not completely tighten the wing nuts. The tension springs should not be completely
compressed after making adjustments. If this occurs, the wing nuts must be loosened a
minimum of ½-turn to avoid damage to the spring tension assembly.
• Do not completely loosen the wing nuts. The spring should not slide on the bolt after
making adjustments. If the spring slides on the bolt, tighten the wing nut clockwise
a minimum of ½-turn after the spring no longer slides on the bolt.
• Adjust both wing nuts equally.
Wing
Nut Tension
Spring