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How to Assemble IKEA RENBERGET Swivel Chair
Step-by-step IKEA RENBERGET swivel chair assembly: 14 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2261288-4).
- 14 illustrated steps
- 10 steps in the manual
- 2:14 video
- 59×65×115 cm
What you need
Tools
- Allen key (included)
You’ll need: only the Allen key (124345), included.
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 122899 | 8× |
| 122900 | 4× |
| 122898 | 10× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Open the zip and take out the parts packed inside.
Take out the 2 armrests, the gas cylinder and the other parts. Recycle the plastic.
Step 2 · manual step 1
Slide the 5 legs onto the hub.
Work on a rug or the box to avoid scratches. The hub lies upside down.
Step 3 · manual step 2
Fix each leg with the short bolts (122898) and the Allen key.
Use 122898 here — not 122899 or 122900. Repeat for all 5 legs.
Step 4 · manual step 3
Press the 5 casters into the ends of the legs.
Push each one straight in — not at an angle.
Step 5 · manual step 4
Lay the seat upside down and fit the mechanism.
Fix it with 4 bolts (122900) and the Allen key.
Step 6 · manual step 5
Pull the protective cap off the top of the gas cylinder.
Recycle the cap.
Step 7 · manual step 6
Turn the base over onto its casters.
Step 8 · manual step 6
Put the gas cylinder into the hole in the centre of the base.
Step 9 · manual step 6
Turn the seat over and put it onto the gas cylinder.
The top of the cylinder goes into the hole in the mechanism.
Step 10 · manual step 7
Fix each armrest to the seat with 2 bolts (122899).
4 bolts in total. The bolt heads must sit flush in the armrest.
Step 11 · manual step 8
Lower the backrest down between the armrests.
Lay it forward over the seat and fix it with 2 bolts (122899), one each side.
Step 12 · manual step 9
Tilt the backrest up.
Step 13 · manual step 9
Insert 2 more bolts (122899) through the armrests into the backrest.
One on each side.
Step 14 · manual step 10
Tighten all 8 armrest bolts with the Allen key.
The bolt heads should sit flush in the armrest holes.
Tips & safety
- Warning: gas cylinder Only trained personnel may replace or repair the seat height adjustment parts (manual p. 8–10).
- Adjust the chair to fit you Lift the lever to change the seat height; move it in or out to unlock or lock the tilt. The knob under the seat sets the tilt tension (manual p. 14–15).
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA's official assembly instructions (AA-2261288-4). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
