Winco Mfg. 6560 - Premier CareCliner - Manual (Page 10)

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTING GAS SPRING
NOTE: Tension or "ease of movement" of the gas spring is set by factory and cannot be
changed. The following instruction is for adjusting the gas spring "release and engagement
points" for Trendelenburg or "deep recline" positions only.
1. Lock Casters (page 6). Remove cable from Operator and
loosen 11/16" hex nut on top of Operator. (FIG.1)
2. Have a second person hold the Back of chair steady and
remove the Bow-Tie Cotter Pin and Clevis Pin. (FIG.2)
The Operator can now be rotated on threaded end of Gas
Spring.
3. If Back of chair does not go into Trendelenburg by
squeezing handle; Rotate Operator as shown, one (1)
full revolution. (FIG. 3A)
If Back of chair goes into Trendelenburg WITHOUT
squeezing handle; Rotate Operator as shown one (1) full
revolution. (FIG. 3B)
4. Once you make an adjustment; Replace Clevis Pin and
Bow-Tie Cotter Pin. Squeeze release handle and recline
the back, to check for proper adjustment. Repeat above
steps as needed until correct release action is achieved.
TIGHTEN HEX NUT (that was loosened in step 1) once
Operator is adjusted properly.
ADJUSTING RECLINER MECHANISMS
1. Place chair on its side in the 2nd recline position.
Each chair has a L/R recline mechanism with two
(2) tension adjustments on each - Four (4) total.
Tension adjustment A controls the footrest and legrest
action. Tension adjustment B controls the recline
action from the 2nd to 3rd recline positions (FIG. 4)
2. Locate the two hex nuts (A or B) on the L&R recline
mechanisms. Use a 7/16" wrench and adjust both L&R
hex nuts one full revolution.
R to tighten or L to loosen. (FIG. 5)
3. Return recliner to upright position and check
recliner for reclining or legrest / footrest action.
Repeat step two if needed. Tighten hex nuts no more
than two full revolutions.
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FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 5
FIG. 4