Materials
Care and Maintenance®

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Care and MaintenanceWith regular maintenance and inspection,
your Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chairand Ottoman will provide many years ofsuperior performance and satisfaction.
As stated in the Eames Lounge Chair andOttoman User Information Guide, shippedwith every Eames Lounge Chair, the following
items must be addressed on a periodic basis
to ensure the chair remains structurally intact
and functions properly. We suggest that thiswork be performed annually at minimum.
Please follow the procedures outlined here.

Tighten FastenersFASTENER

BIT/TOOL

Armpad Screw#2 Phillips Screw Driver
5/32 Hex Bit for product made after 6/2001

Base to Seat Panel#2 Phillips Screw Driver

Base to Ottoman Panel#2 Phillips Screw Driver

Seat to Lower Back Bolts#3 Phillips Screw Driver

Lower Back Bolts(Under Lower Back Cushion)#3 Phillips Screw Driver

The instructions for the care and maintenance of Herman Miller Products are provided to you as a service.
No warranty is implied since results may vary.

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning InstructionsLeather Cushions
Using a soft cloth, wash periodically with lukewarm water and amild soap (Ivory® or Castile Bar Soap). Wipe with another clean,damp cloth. Buff dry with a soft cotton terry towel.
Clean the entire surface of the leather; do not spot clean.
Do not use saddle soaps or oils as these products containsolvents that will break down the oils used in tanning the leather,harming its stain resistant finish
Bamboo Upholstered Cushions
Vacuum material as needed, using an upholstery attachment.
Spot clean with soft cloth or soft-bristled brush lathered withmild, non-abrasive soap and lukewarm water.
Before the surface dries, wipe with a clean dry cloth to remove anyresidue.
Do not use bleach or other harsh chemicals.

Wood Veneer Panels

Chairs Produced After 1994
Chairs produced between 1994 and June 2008 feature a Milafin
finish on the wood veneer panels. This clear polyurethane typecomposite finish must be cleaned periodically with a quality
furniture polish, free of solvents or abrasives, applied witha soft cloth following all application instructions.
Avoid leaving your chair in direct sunlight for long periods of time
as ultra-violet rays may eventually damage the finish.
In June 2008 we began using a water-based veneer finish(Milafin was oil-based).

Chairs Produced Prior to 1994
Chairs produced prior to 1994 feature a Gunstock Oil finish on
the wood veneer panels. Gunstock Oil is a blend of Tung oil andboiled linseed oil. This finish must be applied once a year atminimum. Apply more frequently if the chair is exposed to dry, hot
conditions.

Mohair Upholstered Cushions
Mohair Supreme, a 100-percent mohair textile produced byMaharam, was introduced as an upholstery option on the chairand ottoman in 2017.
Always treat mohair textiles with care. Vacuum or brush lightly toremove surface dust, and always do so in the same direction as
the nap. Vigorous rubbing may damage the nap.
Treat stains promptly. The longer a stain remains on the textile,
the more difficult it will be to remove. A professional cleaning
service is recommended. Always pre-test any cleaning method in
an inconspicuous area.
Several light applications of a cleaning agent are less harmful thana single concentrated application. Repeat stain treatment severaltimes if necessary. Never use heat to clean textiles; heat can setstains.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents such as lacquer
thinners, nail polish remover, pine oil, or cleaning agents
containing bleach. These agents my cause discoloration overtime.

Firmly rub the entire oiled surface with No. 0000 steel wool
to remove small surface mars, etc. Saturate a soft cloth with
Gunstock Oil / Boiled Linseed Oil and apply to wood panels
rubbing with the grain. Apply to the entire wood panel. Use a soft
cloth to wipe excess oil from the surfaces. When oil is completelydry, buff surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Dust wood surfaces as necessary using a good quality furniturepolish free of solvents or abrasives.
Polished Aluminum Base and Back Support Surfaces
Polish with Johnson’s® Wood Floor Paste Wax according to themanufacturer’s instructions.
In areas near salt water, wipe down the aluminum surfaces
monthly. In other regions, once every three months is acceptable.
Re-apply the Johnson’s Wax after each cleaning.
Avoid using abrasive cleaners on the polished aluminum or
painted parts of the chair or ottoman. Painted metal surfaces
should be washed with a soft cloth and mild soap, carefully rinsed
and then buffed dry.

Do not over saturate the textile or let water pool in seams.

Additional Notes
All warranties are void and potential injury is possible if products
are used by individuals weighing over the published 300 pound
weight limit.
© 2024 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan® Y, Z and Eames are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
® Ivory Soap and Johnson’s Wood Floor Paste are trademarks of their respective owners.

Ensure proper casters are used for the flooring in use.

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