Buhler 2180 User Manual
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SECTION 2 - OPERATION
2-4
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
Each numbered control is discussed under the
corresponding heading.
NOTE: All adjustments should be made in the
following order while sitting in the seat.
Adjust the seat using the following procedures:
1. Height/Weight Adjustment
Raise or lower the seat as follows with the key
switch in the on position.
Raise - Depress the top of switch, 1. Release
when the desired height is obtained.
Lower - Depress the bottom of switch, 1. Release
when the desired height is achieved.
2. Backrest Angle Adjustment
Lift control, 2, and tilt the backrest to the desired
position. Release control, 2, to lock the backrest
in position.
NOTE: The backrest will tilt backward far enough to
contact the rear window.
3. Fore/Aft Position Adjustment
Pull up on the handle, 3, and move the seat
fore/aft through the 178 mm (7″) adjustment
range to the desired position. Release the handle
to lock the seat into position.
4. Fore/Aft Isolator Engagement
After selecting the desired fore/aft position, the
seat can be held stationary or allowed to isolate
fore/aft within the 51 mm (2″) limit of the isolator’s
travel.
Adjust to the desired position as follows:
Isolate - Pull up on handle, 4.
Lock-out - Push down on handle, 4, while slowly
moving the seat fore and aft. The handle will
lower in place and the seat will not move when
the lock-out position is selected.
5. Dampener Adjustment
The firmness of the ride can be adjusted as
follows:
Soft - Rotate control, 5, rearward.
Firm - Rotate control, 5, forward.
6. Lumbar Adjustment
Adjust as follows:
Increase support - Turn knob, 6, clockwise
Decrease support - Turn knob, 6, counterclock-
wise
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7. Armrest Angle Adjustment
Rotate knurled wheel, 7, on each armrest to
adjust to the desired angle.
8. Left Armrest Height Adjustment
The left side armrest, 8, can be positioned even
with the seat cushion or in four raised positions.
To adjust the height:
•
Raise the armrest to the end of travel (past
vertical).
•
Lower the armrest until it is even with the seat
cushion.
•
Raise the armrest to obtain positions 2
through 4.
9. Swivel Adjustment
The seat can be adjusted to:
•
Lock in one position to the left of center.
•
Lock in one of four positions to the right of
center (increments of 7° for a total of 28°
rotation).
•
Provide a free swing position without locking
in any position.
To adjust the swing:
•
Move the swivel control handle, 9, partially to
the rear.
•
Swing the seat to the desired position.
•
Release the handle to lock the seat into
position.
NOTE: Moving the control handle fully rearward will
provide the free swing position.