Resources
Congratulations on the purchase of your new chair.
Here you'll find handy hints and tips on how to safely get the most out of new purchase as well as guidance on best care and maintenance practices and other related information.
Set up instructions
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Sit in the chair. If the seat tilt is adjustable, adjust the seat so that it is approximately horizontal to follow the profile of the underside of the thighs.
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Adjust the seat height so that your feet are resting flat on the floor. Your feet should take the weight of your legs for good circulation.
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Adjust the forward-back movement of the backrest to give firm support while sitting upright.
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Adjust the height of the backrest to give support to the lumbar region of your back.
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Your forearms should slope gently down to the height of the keyboard when working at a desk.
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For computer work, set the seat tilt to be horizontal or incline it slightly back, and for writing work incline the seat slightly forward.
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Sitting upright, position the monitor screen viewing distance of 650mm, with midline screen height 100mm below eye level and angle screen at 5 degrees.
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If fitted with seat slide, adjust the seat length/depth to give 50mm clearance for calves
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Arm rest height should be 20mm below elbow level.
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Chair may require adjustment during working day.
Regular care
Castor
Axle is pre-lubricated for years of smooth running. Check that castors do not become clogged with carpet fibres
Gas Lift
No maintenance is required; however, it is recommended adjusting the lift upwards and downwards to help lubricate monthly
Upholstery
Protect from direct sunlight and vacuum regularly using low suction
Spot Cleaning
Gently scrape any soil or mop any liquid from the surface of the fabric
Do not saturate the fabric or interior with water or other cleaning products
Spot clean using only dry shampoo or drycleaning fluid
For fixed covers professional cleaning is recommended
Leather and Vinyl
Do not dry clean or wash
Do not apply chemicals, detergents, solvents, aerosols, furniture polish, shoe polish or floor polish
Wipe away all spillages promptly using warm water and a soft cloth for leather, treat annually with leather renovating cream
Foams and Fabrics
Foams and fabrics on this chair comply with the flammability requirements
of AS/NZS 4088.1
Warning
Please do not tamper with or remove gas lift
Do not sit on back of chair or rock backwards while seated in chair
Hard tyred castors are for use on soft floors
Soft tyred castors are for use on hard flooring and firm chair mats
How to guides
Although we pride ourselves on our products' ease of use, here are some handy instructional videos demonstrating each chair range's operation and adjustment.
Warranty
The Manufacturer on behalf of UCHOOSE office chairs warrants all chairs for the stated period, under standard 40 hours per week usage (unless stated in writing, from the date of manufacture, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The manufacturer retains the right to repair or replace at its own discretion. Warranty includes parts and labour. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only, proof of purchase is required. All products are warranted for a period of five (5) years or as otherwise specified.
Parts included under this warranty are non-moving metal components, chair frame, pneumatic cylinder, upholstery and all other parts. This warranty is based on an 8 hour shift for the users weighing up to 120kgs on standard mechanism, 135kg on heavy duty mechanism and 160kg on an extra heavy duty mechanism.
Warranty terms do not cover:
General wear and tear associated with everyday use
Damage, abuse, misuse, or abnormal use
Products which have been modified
Excessive load above the specified weight
Transportation Charges and Damages
Fabric is covered under the fabric manufacturer’s warranty
ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ARE EXCLUDED.
Quality Certifications
This is a Type I ecolabel, which is recognised globally as the most robust and credible form of environmental label as it involves multiple criteria and lifecycle considerations. When you see the GECA ecolabel, you know that the product or service has been independently assessed to meet a wide range of environmental, human health and social impact criteria, while also proving that it performs as promised.
GECA have developed their rigorous standards, following ISO 14024 principles for global best practice in ecolabelling. The GECA ecolabel can only be used for GECA certified products and services by the GECA licensee. The GECA ecolabel is also a certification trademark, giving the public assurance that certified goods or services meet a particular standard. Certification trade marks are assessed and approved by the ACCC and registered by IP Australia.
We’re thrilled to be certified under the world-class ISO 14001 standard. This is a strong recognition of our equally strong commitment to minimising our environmental impact. It’s our way of proactively working towards a sustainable future for our business, and the planet.
We are also part of the million-strong collective of businesses who have achieved the ISO 9001 standard of excellence. As the world’s quality management system of choice, ISO 9001 is a mark of our second-to-none dedication to leadership, efficiency, quality and resilience.
Furntech - AFRDI
As Australasia’s leading furniture certification body, AFRDI operates a number of certification schemes which certify different aspects of a product. As a specifier or customer, you may be offered products which feature different registered logos, so it is important to understand what they signify. It shows our products have been rigorously tested to meet the highest standards of safety, longevity, and sustainability.
AFRDI Blue Tick
The AFRDI Blue Tick signifies that the product has withstood rigorous strength, durability, safety and stability requirements as a minimum (and sometimes includes ergonomics and ignitability requirements) and is a mark of an excellent quality product.
AFRDI also offer suppliers a chair component certification scheme to the AFRDI Blue Tick requirements, to provide pre-qualification of regularly used components, enabling products to be brought to market more rapidly. When assessing submitted tenders it is important to ensure that you receive AFRDI Blue Tick certification for the finished product – component certification or component test reports alone are not sufficient.
AFRDI Blue Tick Rate Loaded
Most commercial seating standards look to accommodate expected use by people up to 100-110kg, many people are now significantly heavier.
AFRDI have sought to resolve this issue with our AFRDI Blue Tick Rated Load certification which takes the top level of our AFRDI Blue Tick scheme for chairs (Level 6), and adjusts it to be suitable for much heavier users (e.g. 135kg, 160kg, and 185kg) and for bunks to 135kg. AFRDI also has a Standard for bariatric chairs for people up to 300kg.
As a specifier/user, if you expect a proportion of your end-users will be more than 110kg then it is recommended to specify the AFRDI Blue Tick Rated Load standard for chairs and bunks, to ensure the furniture is sufficiently strong to support them properly.
Be a responsible chair person
Please contact UCHOOSE office chairs to arrange returning this chair for recycling. This chair has more than 90% recyclable material. Full product stewardship programme for recycling at 5 locations including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and NZ. Lowest carbon footprint guaranteed. Go Green!
Our current available catalogue
UCHOOSE has access to a large and varied range of office chairs. What is shown on this website is the most requested products. If there is something specific in mind or you would like to discuss a custom chair, please complete the customer enquiry form here.
You can also browse our current available catalogue. Click here to download your copy.