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Herman Miller Ambi Chairs Product Instructions

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Contents
Ambi
®
Chairs Service Instructions
Ambi® Base Weldment Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Ambi® Base Cap Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Ambi® Cover Tube Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Ambi® Pneumatic Cylinder Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ambi® Pneumatic Lever/Actuator Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Ambi® Task Knob Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Ambi® Tilt Tension Knob Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Ambi® Tilt Cover Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Ambi® Tilt Cover Retainer Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Ambi® Center Tilt Cover Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Ambi® Bellows Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Ambi® Seat Slide Hardware Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Ambi® Seat Slide Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Ambi® Seat Slide Bushings/Seat Mount Inserts Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Ambi® Fixed Arm Yoke Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Ambi® Adjustable Arm Rest Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Ambi® Adjustable Arm Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Ambi® Seat Cushion Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Ambi® Seat Shell Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Ambi® Back Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Ambi® Tilt Cylinder Standpipe Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Ambi® Seat & Back Cover Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Ambi® Side Chair Base Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Ambi® Side Chair Seat Cushion Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Service Parts
Ambi
®
Chairs Service Instructions
3
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
Ambi
®
Base Weldment Replacement
4
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
5
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
Ambi
®
Base Cap Replacement
6
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
7
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
Ambi
®
Cover Tube Replacement
8
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
9
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
Ambi
®
Pneumatic Cylinder Replacement
10
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
11
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
12
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
13
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
Ambi
®
Pneumatic Lever/Actuator Replacement
14
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
15
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
16
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
17
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
Ambi
®
Task Knob Replacement
18
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
19
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
20
herman miller
© 1996 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
®herman miller, , Action Office, AO, AsNew, Co/Struc, Custom Choices, Eames, Equa, Ergon 2, Ethospace,
E-Wall, Hollington, Liaison, Newhouse Group, Proper, Relay, Scooter, Super Room, and V-wall are registered
trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
™ Aeron, Ambi, Burdick Group, Chadwick, Equa 2, Ergon 3, Flex-Edge, and Milafin are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to
discontinue products.
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