How to correctly adjust an (ISRI) truck seat?

Most truck seats from ISRI have an automatic air suspension which allows the seat to adjust to the driver's weight. Activate the air suspension if the seat does not adjust itself automatically. Then proceed to adjust:

• The correct horizontal distance from the steering wheel;

• The correct seating height;

• The depth of the seat cushion: two fingers space between the cushion and the back of knee;

• The seat tilt. Note: it is better to have a flatter sitting position, than a sitting position that is installed to much backwards.

• The backrest in such a way that good support can be felt along its entire length;

• The lumbar support in such a way that the lower back is well supported;

• The armrest, if any, so that the arm can rest in a resting position;

• The steering wheel so that in a relaxed position, the top of the steering wheel is easily accessible and the wrist can rest on the top of the steering wheel.

If you follow these steps, little can go wrong with adjusting the driver's seat. However, many people still make mistakes in this regard. Here are some examples of how not to adjust a truck seat and how to do this the correct way:

The truck seat is too far from the steering wheel

If the seat is too far away from the steering wheel, shoulder and neck complaints occur because you have to 'reach' for the steering wheel too much. As a result, you lose contact with the backrest and feel for the vehicle. Make sure the seat is in the correct position in relation to the steering wheel and the wrist can be placed on top of the steering wheel. The back should maintain good contact with the backrest when steering. The knees should be able to move freely between the steering column and the seat cushion. It should be possible to depress the clutch without stretching the leg.

Truck seat is set too low

If the seat is set too low, it causes long-term hip and knee complaints. Even proper visibility outward and around the vehicle is determined by the correct height setting. Make sure the seat is set at the correct height and that the feet can stand flat on the floor and the accelerator can be operated with the heel on the ground. The upper legs should be well supported over the entire length. Consider the depth of the seat cushion: two fingers space between cushion and the back of the knee.

Truck seat is positioned too far backwards

If the backrest is positioned too far backwards, a correct and active sitting position cannot be adopted. As a result, the lumbar support cannot be properly adjusted. Often, the backrest is too much in 'reclining position'. Too little contact with the backrest gives less feeling with movements of the vehicle. Make sure the backrest is angled slightly backwards and, if necessary, adjust the shoulder area separately so that the head almost touches the headrest. A correct position of the lumbar support can only be achieved when the backrest is in the correct position.

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