The Lifetime Partner: How to Safely Move and Maintain Your Ergo Select Chair

You’ve invested in your health. You’ve sat in your Ergo Select through high-stakes projects, late-night gaming, and deep-reading marathons. But now, life is moving—and your chair needs to move with you. Whether you’re relocating to a new office or a new city, don’t treat your high-performance chair like a piece of "disposable" furniture.

As a product designer, I’ve seen too many premium chairs ruined by improper transport. In this 94th edition of Ergo Insights, we’re sharing the "Mover’s Guide" to ensuring your chair arrives at its new home in showroom condition.

I. The "Safe-Strip" Disassembly

Most people try to move the chair as one giant L-shaped object.

• The Better Way: You only need to separate three parts: the Base, the Gas Lift, and the Main Body.

• The Pro Tip: Use a rubber mallet to gently tap the bottom of the gas lift to separate it from the 5-star base. This makes the chair much more packable and protects the sensitive hydraulic valves from being bumped in the moving truck.

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II. Protecting the Matrix Mesh

As we discussed in [Article #26], our mesh is incredibly strong, but a sharp corner of a desk or a metal tool can snag the weave during a move.

• The Hack: Wrap the backrest and seat in a simple moving blanket or even an old duvet cover. Avoid using plastic "shrink wrap" directly on the mesh for long periods, as it can trap heat and moisture in a non-climate-controlled truck.

[Image: A simple 3-step graphic showing the base, gas lift, and seat being separated for easy packing.]

III. The "New Home" Tune-Up

Once you’ve arrived at your new space, don’t just sit down. Give your chair a "Fresh Start."

1. Re-Lubricate: Apply a tiny drop of silicone lubricant to the wheel axles (see [Article #47]) for that silent glide on your new floors.

2. Bolt Check: Use the hex key we provided to ensure all armrest and backrest bolts are tight. Vibrations during transport can sometimes loosen them slightly.

3. The Height Reset: Remember, every desk is different! Re-calibrate your chair’s height to match your new desk using the 90-90-90 rule (Article #80).

IV. Why Modular Design Wins

• The Designer’s Perspective: At Ergo Select, we use a modular architecture. This means if a mover does accidentally damage an armrest, you don't need a new chair. You just need a new part. This is the hallmark of a product built for a lifetime, not a season.

Final Thoughts

A move is a new chapter in your career, and your Ergo Select is the support system that stays constant. By taking ten minutes to disassemble and protect your chair properly, you’re ensuring another decade of pain-free productivity. Wherever you go, we’ve got your back.

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