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How to Adjust Your Aeron Chair
 

Aeron Chairs

How to adjust:

Seat Height

Kinemat Tilt
Tension

Arm Height

 

Arm Angle

PostureFit

Forward Tilt

 

Tilt Limiter

Lumbar Height

Lumbar Depth

Seat HeightView Video

Kinemat Tilt TensionView Video

Paddle-shaped lever on right side

Chair height should be adjusted so that your feet rest flat on the floor.
To raise: While taking your weight off chair, lift lever up.
To lower: While seated, lift lever up.

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Long stem on right side with knob

Increased tilt tension provides more stability and back support while you recline.
To increase tension: While seated, turn knob forward (clockwise, toward + sign).
To decrease tension: While seated, turn knob backward (counterclockwise, toward - sign).

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Arm Height WheelView Video

Arm Height LeverView Video

Wheel on base of arm support

Arm support helps take weight off your shoulders.
To raise or lower right arm: While seated, turn right wheel upward until arm loosens. Grasp base of arm support and raise or lower to desired height. Turn wheel downward to lock.
To raise or lower left arm: While seated, turn left wheel downward until arm loosens. Grasp base of arm support and raise or lower to desired height. Turn wheel upward to lock.

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Lever on base of arm support

To raise or lower arm: While seated, lift lever
to unlock. Grasp base of arm support and raise
or lower to desired height. Lower lever to lock.

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Arm AngleView Video

 

PostureFitView Video

Front of each armpad

Wing arms inward for support while using keyboard. Swing arm out to support use of computer mouse.
To swing arms in or out: While seated, grasp front end of armpad and pivot it to the left or right.

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Knob on right side of chair

To engage: While seated, turn knob forward (clockwise) until it stops. Then turn knob backward (counterclockwise) until you find the support that feels right for you.

To disengage: While seated, turn knob backward (counterclockwise).

Note: Set PostureFit with tilt limiter engaged in forward position to achieve the best fit for you. Before making this adjustment you should be seated with your back in the pocket of the chair back. Then adjust PostureFit so that it comfortably supports the natural alignment of your spine and provides lower back comfort.

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Forward TiltView Video

Tilt LimiterView Video

Front lever on left side

Normally used with increased chair height, this relaxes the bend of your waist, knees, and ankles.
To position chair forward: Lean back and lift lever all the way up. Lean forward.
To resume horizontal position: While seated, push lever all the way down. Lean back.

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Rear lever on left side

If you want to sit in an upright position, set the tilt limiter when the seat is in a horizontal or forward position. To limit tilt range: Recline as far as you like. Move lever up to define the limit of recline. You can still move forward. Readjust as necessary.
To release tilt limiter: Lean forward, press lever down.

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Lumbar Height

Lumbar DepthView Video

Thick pad on back of chair

Adjust lumbar height to support your spine.
To change height: Using equal pressure on each end of lumbar support pad, raise or lower it to desire position within adjustment track.

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Thick pad on back of chair

Switch between thick and thin sides so that it comfortably supports the natural curve of your spine.
To adjust depth: Using equal pressure on each end of lumbar support pad, lift it out of its track. (Notice that one side of support pad is thicker than the other side.)

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