Linak desk information
With a Linak electrically height-adjustable desk, you can work ergonomically correctly. Thanks to the electric desk legs, the height of the Linak desk can be adjusted electrically at the touch of a button on the wired handset mounted on the desk, as well as via the Linak desk APP.
Height-adjustable Linak desk advantages
Back muscles
The human body, especially the back, can be very vulnerable if you sit on an office chair all day. The back muscles are then subjected to very one-sided strain. The unused back muscles also atrophy and atrophy. If they are then needed again or are strained for a specific other job, these back muscles can become overloaded and cause pain or even a torn muscle fibre or worse.
Cardiovascular system
If a person sits in front of a computer at an office desk for hours at work, this is definitely a lack of exercise over a very long period of time. A lack of exercise is mainly responsible for causing cardiovascular problems. It is therefore advisable to change position from sitting to standing 2-3 times an hour when working at a desk. A height-adjustable sit/stand desk from Linak is ideal for this. This prevents one-sided strain. The heart has to pump more and the veins in the leg are not constricted by bent knees (feet backwards under the chair) and tight-fitting jeans.
Structure of the height-adjustable Linak desk
A Linak desk is always electrically height-adjustable and is equipped with 2 electric lifting columns (electric desk legs). Depending on the version, the Linak desk has drives that can be raised to different heights. The drives are equipped with 2 stable feet at the bottom, which can also absorb lateral forces and larger short-term loads. Under the tabletop, which is usually made of wood or plastic, there is a frame that connects the two drives and the tabletop of the desk and provides stability to the system. The frame is usually made of welded or drawn square steel, which is painted or powder-coated in an appropriate colour. In certain cases, there are also subsequently chrome-plated underframes for desks.
Control of a height-adjustable Linak desk
As already mentioned, the stable metal base (frame) sits underneath the table top. A Linak control unit is located directly in or on the frame or under the desk top, which connects the two drives to each other via a motorised cable. The control unit has a 230 V input and is plugged into a standard Schuko socket using the power cable supplied. The control unit is responsible for the lifting movement and control of the electric table legs.
Operating the Linak desk
The Linak desk can be operated using a control touch panel (wired handset), which has been positioned on the Linak desk by the carpenter or manufacturer. In principle, the operating touch panel can be freely positioned by the manufacturer. However, most people are right-handed and therefore a large number of handswitches are installed on the right-hand side of the Linak desk. However, you can also control the Linak desk using the Bluetooth remote control or the Linak desk app.
Damage to Linak desks
Linak desks and their legs are very stable and robust, built for long-term use. However, it is possible for a Linak desk leg to break. This is fundamentally annoying, as the entire lifting mechanism of the desk then stops working due to synchronisation. However, it is not a problem to replace a Linak desk leg. To do this, simply unscrew a few screws using an Allen key and the defective leg can be replaced.
Firstly, disconnect the power supply to the desk by unplugging it from the socket. Before replacing the desk leg, clear the Linak desk and turn the desk 180° so that the desk legs are pointing upwards (please place a blanket on the floor beforehand so that you do not scratch the desk top). This will give you better access to the screws. Once you have removed the screws, you can unplug the motor cable from the desk control. This is very simple. Use a screwdriver to press on the white rocker on the plug. There is a catch at one end of this rocker, which then releases the connection of the plug. You can then simply pull out the plug without resistance. If it only works with resistance, then you need to press a little harder with the screwdriver and only move the plug very slightly to the left and right. The plug should then be removable. You have now mechanically and electrically disconnected the desk leg from the desk. You can recognise which product it is from the type plate on the desk leg.
Replacing the Linak desk
If you have separated the table leg from the desk system, you can recognise which drive you are using by looking at the type plate on the motor. You can now search for the drive yourself at LinearDirect using the search function (at the top of the website). If you cannot find the table leg on your own, you can send us an e-mail with a picture of the nameplate. Simply send an e-mail to sales@lineardirect.eu and we will help you to repair your Linak desk.
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