HermanMiller Aeron User Manual

HermanMiller Aeron
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Chair Disassembly Instructions1
. Remove the four back bolts using mm Hex bit.
Step 1
Electric Drill
Tools Required
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Aeron
New Aeron Disassembly for Recycling
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T Torx driver
Wrench  mm mm, mm Hex bit T, T Torx bit Flat screw driver
Punch
Special punch with recess
HammerSafety Glasses
Nylon cap
Materials Identication and Segregation:
Where possible, plastic components are marked with ASTM recycling codes.
Use these codes to identify material type for recycling. Non marked compo-
nents should be treated as mixed plastic. Ferrous metals can be identied
using a small magnet for recycling. Non-ferrous metals should be separated
and recycled separately.
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HermanMiller Aeron Specifications

General

Chair Type	Office Chair
Weight Capacity	350 lbs
Warranty	12-year warranty
Material	Pellicle Mesh
Adjustable Features	Armrests, Seat Height
Available Sizes	A, B, C
Base Material	Aluminum
Frame	Graphite, Polished Aluminum
Weight	41 lbs
Color Options	Graphite, Mineral, Carbon

Summary

Materials Identification and Segregation

Tools Required

Step 1

1.1 Remove the four back bolts using 5mm Hex bit

Remove four back bolts using a 5mm Hex bit.

Step 2

1.3 Detach the Back from the chair

Detach the chair back from the main assembly.

2.1 Remove the bolt from the right swing arm

Remove the bolt securing the right swing arm.

2.2 Right hand arm has right hand drive threads

Note: The right arm has right-hand thread direction.

2.3 Left arm has reverse left hand drive threads

Remove the left arm following previous steps; it has reverse threads.

Step 3

3.1 Remove nut and shoulder bolt

Remove the nut and shoulder bolt.

3.2 Use T27 Torx driver and 10 mm wrench

Utilize a T27 Torx driver and a 10 mm wrench.

3.4 Remove the right side nut and shoulder bolt

Remove the right side nut and shoulder bolt using prior methods.

3.5 Use 6 mm drill bit to remove the bolt from the swing arm

Use a 6 mm drill bit to remove the swing arm bolt.

3.7 Remove the bolt on the other side

Repeat the previous step to remove the bolt on the opposite side.

3.9 Detach the seat from the swing arm

Separate the seat from the swing arm assembly.

Step 4

4.1 Remove the lower cover by releasing the 4 snaps

Release four snaps to remove the lower cover.

4.2 Squeeze the snaps to remove the cover

Squeeze the indicated snaps to detach the cover.

4.3 Detach the lower cover from the tilt assembly

Remove the lower cover from the tilt assembly.

4.4 Detach the back cover

Remove the back cover from the chair.

4.6 Remove the front cover

Remove the front cover from the chair.

Step 5

5.1 Detaching director from the tilt housing

Detach the director component from the tilt housing.

5.2 Release the two snaps shown below

Release the two indicated snaps.

5.4 Lift the director from the tilt housing

Lift the director component out of the tilt housing.

5.5 Release the snap to lift the cable

Release the snap to lift the cable upwards.

5.6 Lift the cable to remove from the actuator

Lift the cable to detach it from the actuator.

5.7 Slide out the cable to detach from the actuator

Slide the cable out to disconnect it from the actuator.

5.8 Removing the handle from the swing arm

Remove the handle from the swing arm.

5.9 Lift the lever up

Lift the lever upwards.

5.10 Release the bottom snap

Release the bottom snap mechanism.

5.12 Release the bracket out of the socket

Release the bracket from its socket.

5.13 Rotate the assembly and remove from the swing arm

Rotate the assembly and remove it from the swing arm.

Step 6

6.1 Detach the swing arms

Detach both swing arms from the chair assembly.

6.2 Pull out the swing arms from the assembly

Pull the swing arms out of the assembly.

6.3 Rotate the knob counter clock wise to release tension

Turn the knob counter-clockwise to release tension.

6.4 Insert the screw driver to release the knob

Use a screwdriver to release the knob.

6.5 Detach the knob from the assembly

Remove the knob from the assembly.

6.6 Insert the screw driver to release the knob

Use a screwdriver to release the knob.

6.7 Detach the knob from the assembly

Remove the knob from the assembly.

6.8 Release the forward limit using the swing arm

Pull back the swing arm to release the forward limit.

6.9 Disengage the forward limit by lifting the tab

Lift the tab while holding the swing arm to disengage the forward limit.

6.11 Rotate the casing to remove the leaf spring

Rotate the casing to remove the leaf spring.

6.13 Detach the Leaf spring from the assembly

Remove the leaf spring from the assembly.

6.15 Use T40 torx bit to remove the pivot pin

Use a T40 Torx bit to remove the pivot pin.

6.17 Remove the other pivot pin joint

Remove the second pivot pin joint using the previous method.

6.19 Remove the bushing

Remove the bushing component.

6.20 Detach the tilt casting from assembly

Detach the tilt casting from the main assembly.

6.21 Tap out the bushing to remove the B-Link

Use a hammer and punch to tap out the bushing, removing the B-Link.

6.23 Remove the right hand side bushing

Remove the right side bushing following the previous step.

6.25 Detach the B-Link from the assembly

Separate the B-Link from the assembly.

6.26 Use T25 Torx bit to remove the cassette bolts

Use a T25 Torx bit to remove the cassette bolts.

6.33 After removing all the cassette bolts detach the tilt cassette

Detach the tilt cassette after removing all cassette bolts.

6.34 Use a punch with recess and hammer to remove the tilt housing

Use a punch and hammer to remove the tilt housing.

Step 7

7.1 Use nylon cap and Hammer to remove the cylinder form the base

Use a nylon cap and hammer to remove the cylinder from the base.

7.3 Pull off the castors to disassemble from the base

Pull off the castors to disassemble them from the base.