How to Replace an Office Chair Cylinder

Does your chair sink throughout the work day? Is it difficult to adjust your chair up and down? If so, you may need to replace the gas cylinder on your office chair to make it function properly again. Read on to learn how to replace your office chair cylinder.

Tools You'll Need

A rubber mallet
A pipe wrench or a screwdriver
A replacement cylinder—you can request a new one by contacting NBF’s customer service.
WD-40 (Only necessary for older chairs or when you're having difficulty removing parts of the chair.)

Step 1

Tip the chair onto its side.

Step 2

Use the rubber mallet to tap the base of the chair away from the seat of the chair. Do this until you can easily remove the base from the rest of the chair.

Step 3

The cylinder will be exposed. Use the pipe wrench to clamp tightly onto the top of the gas lift and twist. Next, pull up to remove the cylinder.

If a pipe wrench is unavailable, you can unscrew the main bolts at the bottom of the seat to remove the mechanism from the chair. Then simply use your rubber mallet to tap the mechanism away from the cylinder, separating it from the chair.

If it is difficult at any point to remove these parts in this step, you may need to apply WD-40 to the joints and wait for a few minutes. Be sure to cover surrounding surfaces and chair fabrics to protect them before applying WD-40.

Step 4

Now that the hydraulic cylinder has been removed, you can replace it with the new one. Insert the bottom of the cylinder into the center of the chair base.

Step 5

Carefully lift both the chair base and the chair cylinder into the chair mechanism. The parts will fasten on their own.

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How to Use the Art of Feng Shui to Create a Comfortable & Productive Cubicle

Do you feel good when you sit in your office? Is your office a place of productivity, focus, and success? Or is your office uncomfortable, cluttered, and a source of stress?

Organizing your office with some simple principles from the ancient practice of feng shui might help set you on the right path to success.

Feng shui (fung-shway) literally translates to “wind-water” in English. An ancient Chinese practice, feng shui is the act of placement, arrangement, and organization to help harmonize positive energy and deflect negative energy. By using some simple tips and practices from feng shui when creating your workspace, you’ll create a place where you’ll love to work.

Many people in today’s workforce spend much of their day in small cubicles. It’s a challenge to keep these tight spaces clutter-free and organized. With some alternative feng shui techniques, you can still achieve a positive work environment. Here are some quick fixes to get the positive energy flowing in your small office.

Face the Door With a Mirror

A large belief in feng shui is to always face the direction of the door or entrance. This can be very hard to do in a cubicle office. If you have to sit with your back to the entrance, place a mirror so you can see the door. This will deflect negative energy and make you feel more secure.

Don’t sit in line with a door or entrance. Not only is this position distracting, but it invites negative energy from outside your cubicle.

Create Power and Personal Space

Work placement should be at the farthest corner opposite the entrance or door. This position is the best for power.

Add a chair mat or area rug to your immediate workspace. This addition defines an area of personal space and helps create a sense of security.

Keep Your Entryway Clutter-Free

Never have items or clutter block an entrance. The first step into your office is the first impression that the outside world has of you.

Place storage on the same wall as the entrance. Keeping filled bookcases and filing drawers out of a visitor’s line of sight makes your office seem more open and less cluttered.

Add Green Energy

Add plants to your office space. Green plants bring the energy of new beginnings and wealth.

Stay on Top of Clutter

Keep overall clutter to a minimum. Organize papers and file items away from sight. A clutter-free space gives you a clutter-free mind.

How to Negotiate for a Raise

Asking for a raise, no matter how needed or overdue it may be, can be quite intimidating. Even more intimidating — negotiating your salary for a brand new job. Here are some ways to fine tune your negotiating skills so you can be fully prepared and hopefully successful when it comes time to walk into your boss’s office.

How to Use NBF Design Services

When it comes to the workplace, it can be easy to overlook design. But design—whether good or bad—is a huge factor in worker productivity and how the outside world, including customers, views the company as a whole. Whether you are looking to redesign your workplace interior or not, it’s always good to consider how the design impacts you and how it could be improved to create more positive reactions.

At National Business Furniture, we offer free commercial design services. Whether in person or over the phone, our design experts have years of experience with commercial space planning to help you with any design needs. We can help you plan the conference room, reception room, classroom, or executive office space you’ve always wanted for your business or school while keeping you on budget. Regardless of the size of the project, from sprawling business complexes to a single workspace, we are here to help.

How It Works

At National Business Furniture, you can easily find quality office furniture to fill your workspace, and we can recommend products to fit your office’s needs and style preferences. Whether you need a commercial interior that exudes professionalism with traditional and elegant furniture pieces or you want something more modern and sleek, we have styles to satisfy you.

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