CHAT JOY! I got my lift chair assembled and it works perfectly!

marsh

marsh

On TB every waking moment
I inherited a lift chair and a scooter, from my Dad. I haven't really used either, but saved them for when I will need them. The chair does take quite a while to lift. It is almost easier/faster to keep it in the prone position and swing legs to get out, but I am sure that will bust it eventually.
 
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Telyn

Contributing Member
Dennis Olson said:
You mean the little round pads on the little T-mounts? The ones that attach with small bolts and wingnuts?

If so, they go on the REAR frame rail, pointing outward (away from the chair), pads down. You'll see two little holes on each end of the back rail. That's where the bolts go.

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Please forgive the crudeness of this diagram. I did it with (gag) MS Paint.
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Dennis, your diagram is VERY helpful. I had put them on backwards when I realised they aren't wheels! My son had to leave yesterday. Now I have to do the electrics, I've got a bug of some kind so perhaps tomorrow. I did sit in it, very comfortable. Oh one more thing, the black wires are attached by a plastic grip, I'm wondering if that needs to be cut, or if I should leave that in place. Did you spray oil on the moving parts? I'm jealous that you assembled it so fast! Thank you thank you.
 
Dennis Olson

Dennis Olson

Chief Curmudgeon
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Careful with the connections. The two multi-prong connectors can be plugged into the wrong mates. I did that the first time. There are connections coming out of the bottom of the seat back. I missed those at first. Pull the multi-prong plugs apart, and make sure the mates have the same number of holes as the mate does prongs. As I said, I got that wrong at first.
 
Dennis Olson

Dennis Olson

Chief Curmudgeon
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Post a pic of what you think needs to be cut. I’ll compare with my chair and let you know if I cut them. I didn’t spray anything on anything. The instructions don’t call for it. Lubricant will eventually gum-up. Note that things move so slowly that lubrication is not an issue.
 
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Telyn

Contributing Member
Dennis Olson said:
Careful with the connections. The two multi-prong connectors can be plugged into the wrong mates. I did that the first time. There are connections coming out of the bottom of the seat back. I missed those at first. Pull the multi-prong plugs apart, and make sure the mates have the same number of holes as the mate does prongs. As I said, I got that wrong at first.
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Hooray! Posting from the Star Trek command chair! I went very slowly hooking up the cables, and looked out for the pitfalls you warned about. I had also opened up YouTube assembly instructions, and they flew through the cable hookup, so your advice was well taken. I'm too technically challenged to post picture of the cable on the bottom structure holding the 2 wire cables, so decided to leave it in place. I appreciate the time you took helping! Best wishes!
 
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Nocm

Member
I've been sleeping in a powered recliner with heat and massager for over 20 years. Just a suggestion that has worked for me. Have your 9-volt battery backup, but also get yourself a computer backup battery power supply. That way even when the power is off you can still recline or get up out of the chair for an extended period of time. Some power outages here have lasted a day or two. With the backup, you can still sleep normally in your chair for a while. It can reduce the stresses you are already going through with the outage. Plus, the backup power supply can help protect your chair's electronics from surges and maybe save your investment.
 
Bud in Fla

Bud in Fla

Veteran Member
Dennis Olson said:
They’re not quick, that’s for sure. Bear in mind they’re for mobility challenged people, and making an “ejection seat” speed wouldn’t be a positive selling point.

Just sayin….
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Speaking of ejection mode...... You probably want to pay close attention to the weather forecasts. My mother had a lift chair that she was stuck in for several hours when the power went out due to a storm.
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Just saw post #91 - if they make a battery back up for it, you NEED one!
 
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