La-Z-Boy Reclining Sofa User Manual [en, es, fr]
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La-Z-Boy Incorporated
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Monroe, MI 4816 2
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canapés et modulaires
93000495-00 Rev. 05/12
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Important Safety Instructions.....................................4-5
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Reclina-Way
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Motion Sofa Glide
Adjustment Instructions................................................6
Reclina-Way
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Motion Sofa 3-Position Legrest
Operating Instructions ..................................................7
Reclina-Way
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Motion Sofa Reclining
Tension Adjustment Instructions.................................8-9
La-Z-Time
Motion-Modulars
La-Z-Time
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Motion Upholstery and La-Z-Time
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Assembly Instructions ...................10 -13
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Motion Upholstery & La-Z-Time Motion-Modulars
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Legrest Tension Adjustment Instructions .....................14-15
La-Z-Time
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Motion Upholstery & La-Z-Time Motion-Modulars
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Reclining Tension Adjustment Instructions...................16-17
Sleep Sofa Operating Instructions ...............................18
you enjoy your new furniture’s
Furniture Placement Guide ..........................................19
comfort and style.
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions thoroughly
before using your La-Z-Boy
Keep them for future reference.
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Important Safety Instructions:
Important: Read these instructions thoroughly before using.
Important Safety Instructions:
Important: Read these instructions thoroughly before using.
DANGER
• To prevent suffocation, keep plastic bags away from children.
• Do not sit or lie on mattress of sleep sofa except when it is fully extended. Never close unit with
person or animal inside.
WARNING
• Always keep open flame and lit cigarettes away from upholstered furniture. Upholstered furniture may
burn rapidly with toxic gas and thick smoke.
• Closely supervise children and disabled persons using this product.
• Sit down in the unit slowly. To avoid tip over, do not throw your weight against the back of the unit.
Move the unit into or out of the reclining position slowly, making sure that no children or pets are
in close proximity.
• This product has many moving parts, serious injury can occur if not used properly. Keep hands, fingers
and body parts away from the mechanism. To reduce the risk of head entrapment and other injuries,
keep children and pets away from openings and moving parts in and around furniture.
• Only the occupant should operate the unit. Never attempt to open the legrest by pulling on it.
• Do not stand, sit or place extra weight on the arms, back or open legrest.
• To safely exit the unit and prevent a tripping hazard, bring the back upright and close the legrest.
• Do not use this product if it is damaged. Do not use attachments or substitute parts.
• This product is intended for indoor residential use only.
• Provide a clear path for operation of the back and legrest. Place tables and area rugs at a distance to
allow the legrest to fully extend without rubbing or interference.
• This product is not intended for use as a health care device.
• Do not operate the unit until the back is installed and locked.
• Use care when moving the product. Before lifting the product, secure the mechanism to prevent
unexpected opening or movement. Never move the product by the mechanism, legrest, handle, reclining
back or swivel base. Disconnect modular units. Securely grip non-moving parts only.
• Do not sit or place extra weight on the head area of the sleep sofa mattress. Excess weight can cause
the sleep surface to tip up and back.
• This unit is equipped with a tension adjustment feature for the reclining mechanism that is preset at
the factory. The tension setting can be changed for your personal preference. To avoid tip over and
insure stability, do not operate the unit with the tension adjustment wing nuts completely loosened
(See Reclining Tension Adjustment Instructions).
– To reduce the risk of serious injury or death:
– To reduce the risk of burns, fire or serious injury:
• Keep hands, arms and body parts away from the open area between a reclined back and an upright
back on a motion sofa or modular. This area must remain clear at all times to provide unobstructed
movement and prevent injury that could occur when a reclined back is returning toward
the upright position.
• Use of this product requires adequate strength to bring the back upright and close the legrest.
Selecting the maximum tension settings could make bringing the back upright and closing the
legrest difficult.
• Do not use La-Z-Boy
is in motion. This furniture is not intended to protect its occupant in an accident. Safely secure the
furniture while the vehicle is in motion to prevent injury or damages from any sudden stop.
• If you give this product to someone else, include this Operating Instructions manual.
NOTICE
• Damage will occur to the mechanism if the legrest is forced closed from the 1st or 2nd
position. The legrest must be extended to the 3rd position and then closed.
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furniture in a recreational vehicle (or other moving vehicle) while the vehicle
– To reduce the risk of pro duc t damage:
Save These Instructions
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Save These Instructions
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Reclina-Way®Motion Sofa
Glide Adjustment Instructions
Reclina-Way®Motion Sofa
3-Position Legrest Operating Instructions
WARNING
• Provide a clear path for operation of the back and legrest. Place tables and area rugs
at a distance to allow the legrest to fully extend without rubbing or interference.
Adjusting the Glides
Make sure the glides are adjusted to a height that provides a clear path for operation of the legrest.
Each glide is attached to the base rail by one jam nut and one lock washer on top of the base rail,
and one jam nut on the bottom of the base rail.
1. To extend the glide, loosen the upper jam nut by rotating clockwise. Turn the lower
jam nut clockwise to the desired height.
2. Tighten the upper jam nut by rotating counterclockwise.
3. Repeat steps one and two for each adjustable glide on the unit, if needed.
4. Repeat this procedure, as necessary, to level the sofa.
– To reduce the risk of serio us i njury:
Upper Jam Nut
WARNING
• Provide a clear path for operation of the back and legrest. Place tables and area rugs
at a distance to allow the legrest to fully extend without rubbing or interference.
• To safely exit the unit and prevent a tripping hazard, bring the back upright
and close the legrest.
-- To r educe th e r isk of seri ous injury :
NOTICE – To prevent product damage:
• Damage will occur to the mechanism if the legrest is forced closed from the 1st or
2nd position. The legrest must be extended to the 3rd position and then closed.
To Operate the Legrest
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1. Your Reclina-Way
seating comfort. Simply pull on the handle rotating it counterclockwise to control the legrest
(F
IGU RE 1). You may stop in any one of three ideal positions. The 1st position is slightly inclined
for relaxing reading (F
television viewing (F
To lower the legrest, rotate the handle counterclockwise to the fully extended position, then
rotate clockwise to the fully closed position.
2. The sofa back can be reclined with the legrest closed or extended. To recline, apply pressure
to the back. Sit upright to return the back to an upright position.
3. Bring the back upright and close the legrest before getting out of the unit.
FIGURE 1
CLOSED
POSITION
motion sofa is equipped with a three-position locking legrest for customized
IGU RE 2). The 2nd position is slightly more inclined for comfortable
IGU RE 3). The 3rd position is fully extended for complete relaxation (FIGURE 4).
IGURE 2
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1ST POSITION
Lower Jam Nut
Adjustable Glide
Lock
Washer
Base Rail
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IGURE 3
2ND POSITION 3RD POSITION
IGURE 4
F
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Reclina-Way®Motion Sofa
Reclining Tension Adjustment Instructions
Reclina-Way®Motion Sofa
Reclining Tension Adjustment Instructions
WARNING
• This unit is equipped with a tension adjustment feature for the reclining mechanism
that is preset at the factory. The tension setting can be changed for your personal
preference. To avoid tip over and insure stability, do not operate the unit with the
tension adjustment wing nuts completely loosened.
– To reduce the risk of injur y:
NOTICE – To reduce the risk of product damage:
• Make sure the legrest on each unit is closed before tilting forward and
adjusting the tension.
• Do not completely tighten the wing nuts. The tension springs should not be completely
compressed after making adjustments. If this occurs, the wing nuts must be loosened
a minimum of ½-turn to avoid damage to the spring tension assembly.
• Do not completely loosen the wing nuts. The spring should not slide on the bolt after
making adjustments. If the spring slides on the bolt, tighten the wing nut a minimum
of ½-turn after the spring no longer slides on the bolt.
• Adjust both wing nuts equally.
Adjustment Instructions
You can adjust the tension of the reclining mechanism to respond to your individual size.
1. Gently tilt the reclining sofa forward to rest on its arms and top of the back. Locate the wing nuts,
one on each side, toward the back of the recliner under each reclining seat (F
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2. Adjust the tension by turning the wing nuts in
• A taller or heavier person may choose to increase the reclining tension by tightening
the wing nuts clockwise.
• A smaller person may choose to decrease the reclining tension by loosening the wing
nuts counterclockwise.
3. Return the reclining sofa to the upright position. Test the new setting. Make additional adjustments
if needed, repeating these steps.
⁄4-turn increments until the desired setting is reached.
IGU RE 1).
FIGURE 1
Wing
Nut
Tension
Spring
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Motion-Modulars
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Assembly Instructions
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La-Z-Time
Motion Upholstery and La-Z-Time
Motion-Modulars
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Assembly Instructions
WARNING
• Do not operate the unit until the back is installed and locked.
1. Install the backs, if applicable (some styles come with the backs installed).
• Lay the back on the seat. Lift the back at a slight angle and align the brackets inside the back
with the brackets on the body (F
• Lower the back onto the body, making sure the back and body brackets are completely engaged.
• To make sure the back is properly installed, lift the back upholstery cover to visually confirm
that both sets of back and body brackets are engaged (F
• If you are unable to install the back properly contact your La-Z-Boy
• Lock the brackets by using a screwdriver to push down the locking levers (F
• Pull the outside back upholstery cover down tight. Firmly press the fastening tape on the outside
back upholstery cover to the fastening tape on the bottom of the rear rail (F
WARNING
• Provide a clear path for operation of the back and legrest. Place tables and area rugs at
a distance to allow the legrest to fully extend without rubbing or interference.
2. Place units in the desired location.
3. Adjustable glides are provided on units with metal base rails. Make sure the glides are adjusted to a
height that provides a clear path for operation of the legrest (see Furniture Placement Guide).
• Each glide is attached to the base rail by one jam nut and one lock washer on top of the latch
bracket or base rail, and one jam nut on the bottom of the base rail (F
unit featured). Loosen the jam nut located on top of the latch bracket or base rail.
• Holding the top jam nut, turn the glide clockwise to lower the unit or counterclockwise
to raise the unit.
• Tighten the bottom jam nut to the base rail and tighten the top jam nut
to the latch bracket or base rail.
• Repeat this step for each adjustable glide, if necessary.
4. Motion sofa or chair assembly is complete. If assembling modular units, proceed to the following page.
– To reduce the risk of injur y:
IGU RE 1).
IGU RE 2).
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– To reduce the risk of serio us i njury:
dealer for assistance.
IGU RE 3).
IGU RE 1 and FI GUR E 4).
IGU RE 5, Motion-Modular
FIGURE 1
IGURE 3
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Back
Bracket
IGURE 5
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Fastening Tape
Upper
Jam Nut
Lock
Washer
Fastening Tape
Locking
Lever
Locked
Position
Back
Bracket
Body
Bracket
F
IGURE 2
F
IGURE 4
Locking Latch
Bracket
Lower
Jam Nut
Adjustable
Glide
Base Rail
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La-Z-Time®Motion Upholstery and La-Z-Time
Motion-Modulars
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Assembly Instructions
La-Z-Time®Motion Upholstery and La-Z-Time
Motion-Modulars
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Assembly Instructions
Motion-Modular units with metal base rails have one locking latch bracket and one latch bracket on
the right side (sitting) of modular units without right side arms, and two stud mounts with threaded
studs on the left side (sitting) of modular units without left side arms (F
Motion-Modular units with wood legs have one side mount locking latch bracket and one side mount
latch bracket on the right side (sitting) of modular units without right side arms, and two threaded
studs on the left side (sitting) of modular units without left side arms (FIGURE 2).
5. Use a T-30 torx driver to loosen the threaded studs to approximately 1", this measurement may
vary depending on the fabric and style (F
(sitting) of modular units without left side arms.
6. Align the units to be joined next to each other. Move the unit with the latch brackets approximately
4" forward of the unit with the threaded studs. The latch brackets are located on the right side
(sitting) of modular units without right side arms.
7. Slide the unit with the latch brackets back until the threaded studs are securely engaged in both
the front and rear latch brackets. The rear bracket is not a locking bracket.
NOTE: Due to va riations in upholstery and st yle the thr eaded stud length may need to be adjusted
to fit into the latch brackets. Loosen or tighten the threaded st uds to provide adequate cleara nce.
8. Continue connecting the modular units until all have been securely joined.
IGU RE 3). The threaded studs are located on the left side
IGU RE 1).
NOTICE – To reduce the risk of product damage:
• The purpose of the latch bracket system is to connect the units and prevent them from
being separated. The latch bracket system does not provide adequate structural support
for the movement of latched units. Do not move the units while latched together,
damage may occur.
9. All modular units must be disconnected to safely move the modular group. To disconnect the units,
apply pressure to the swing arm of the locking latch bracket (F
Repeat this step to disconnect the remaining units.
IGU RE 4) and slide the unit forward.
FIGURE 1
Latch Bracket
Locking Latch
Bracket
FIGURE 2
Side
Mount
Latch
Bracket
Side Mount
Locking
Latch
Bracket
Stud
Mount
Threaded
Stud
Threaded
Stud
F
IGURE 3
Threaded
Stud
Stud
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Mount
Base Units
Threaded
Stud
Leg Units
IGURE 4
F
Locking Latch
Bracket
Base Units
Side Mount Locking
Latch Bracket
Leg Units
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Tension Adjustment Instructions
Legrest
La-Z-Time®Motion Upholstery &
La-Z-Time Motion-Modulars
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Tension Adjustment Instructions
Legrest
WARNING
• Use of this product requires adequate strength to bring the back upright and close the
legrest. Selecting the maximum tension settings could make bringing the back upright
and closing the legrest difficult.
Leg rest Tension Adj ustment Instructions
1. Stand beside the unoccupied unit and pull the release handle to extend the legrest. Make sure not
to lean or put pressure on the extended legrest, as it will close. From under the legrest, lift the
mechanism cover to access the tension adjustment wheels. The wheels are located toward the front
of the mechanism, one on each side (F
2. The legrest tension adjustment wheels are factory set in the center position (F
position provides average legrest tension and support.
3. A taller or heavier person may choose to increase the amount of legrest tension for added leg
support. To increase the amount of legrest tension, turn the adustment wheels up and toward the
front of the recliner (F
4. A smaller person may choose to decrease the amount of legrest tension for easier closing of the
legrest. To decrease the amount of legrest tension, turn the adustment wheels down and toward the
back of the recliner (FIGURE 4). Both legrest tension adjustment wheels must be set in the same position.
5. Close the legrest. Test the new legrest tension setting and make adjustments if needed.
6. Repeat these instructions to customize each reclining seat in your motion sofa or modular group.
– To reduce the risk of injur y:
IGU RE 1). Each wheel has three adjustment settings.
IGU RE 2). The center
IGURE 3). Both legrest tension adjustment wheels must be set in the same position.
FIGURE 1
Legrest
Tension
Adjustment
Wheel
Adjustment wheel location, one on each side
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
Average legrest tension
FIGURE 4
Maximum legrest tension
Minimum legrest tension
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La-Z-Time Motion-Modulars
Tension Adjustment Instructions
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Reclining
La-Z-Time®Motion Upholstery &
La-Z-Time Motion-Modulars
Tension Adjustment Instructions
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Reclining
WARNING
• This unit is equipped with a tension adjustment feature for the reclining mechanism
that is preset at the factory. The tension setting can be changed for your personal
preference. To avoid tip over and insure stability, do not operate the unit with the
tension adjustment wing nuts completely loosened.
• Use of this product requires adequate strength to bring the back upright and close
the legrest. Selecting the maximum tension settings could make bringing the back
upright and closing the legrest difficult.
– To reduce the risk of injur y:
NOTICE – To reduce the risk of product damage:
• Do not completely tighten the wing nuts. The tension springs should not be completely
compressed after making adjustments. If this occurs, the wing nuts must be loosened
a minimum of ½-turn to avoid damage to the spring tension assembly.
• Do not completely loosen the wing nuts. The spring should not slide on the bolt after
making adjustments. If the spring slides on the bolt, tighten the wing nut a minimum
of ½-turn after the spring no longer slides on the bolt.
• Adjust both wing nuts equally.
Reclining Tension Adjustment Instructions
1. Stand beside the unoccupied unit and pull the release handle to extend the legrest. Make sure not
to lean or put pressure on the extended legrest, as it will close. From under the legrest, lift the
mechanism cover to access the reclining tension wing nuts. The wing nuts are located toward the
front of the mechanism, one on each side (F
mechanism are fasteners and do not affect tension.
2. Adjust the reclining tension by turning the wing nuts in ¼-turn increments until the desired
setting is reached. Adjust both wing nuts equally.
• A taller or heavier person may choose to increase the amount of tension by tightening
the wing nuts clockwise.
• A smaller person may choose to decrease the amount of tension by loosening the
wing nuts counterclockwise.
3. Close the legrest. Test the new reclining tension setting and make adjustments if needed.
4. Repeat these instructions to customize each reclining seat in your motion sofa or modular group.
IGU RE 1). The wing nuts located toward the back of the
FIGURE 1
Mechanism
Cover
Reclining
Tension
Wing Nut
Tension
Spring
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