JR Merritt

Operator Chair System

Merritt Select

The industry standard for cranes and a range of cab-operated equipment, the Merritt Select (formerly FSA/FSAD & LFC/LRC) operator chair system offers a balance of adjustments and ruggedness in a field proven design.

Features

  • Rotating or fixed base with fixed, customizable consoles

  • Heavy-duty steel construction with black powder coat finish

  • Dual seat and console slide system that allows the consoles and seat to slide together or individually

  • Tilt, vertical and horizontal adjustable armrests

Compatible Joysticks

Seat Options

ACTIMO SEAT

The Grammer Actimo operator seat offers a large range of quick and easily accessible adjustment features to adapt to most individuals in a range of applications. Standard features include field replaceable cushions, mechanical lumbar support, fore and aft seat slide adjustment, backrest tilt, cushion tilt, depth adjustment, and document pouch.

SEAT OPTIONS
  • Ultra-tough velour or vinyl seat upholstery

  • Adjustable headrest

  • Operator presence switch

  • Lap seat belt with or without an electrical contact

Control Consoles

6" CONSOLE

Allows for 5 devices and 1 joystick.

9" CONSOLE

Allows for 11 devices and 1 joystick or 8 devices and 2 (1-axis) joysticks.

12" CONSOLE

Allows for 19 devices and 1 joystick or 15 devices and 2 joysticks.

CONSOLE OPTIONS
  • Custom-configured joysticks or controllers and pilot devices

  • Flip-up consoles that allow for easy seat access where space is limited

  • Louvers for console ventilation

  • Stainless steel console covers for marine applications

  • Console mounted cup holder on left and/or right console

Suspensions & Add-ons

SUSPENSIONS

4-STEP MECHANICAL SUSPENSION

4-STEP MECHANICAL

4-STEP MECHANICAL SUSPENSION

Options

Standard mechanical suspension with weight capacity up to 309 lbs (140 kg) and height adjustment of 3.2 in [80 mm].

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICAL SUSPENSION

HEAVY DUTY

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICAL SUSPENSION

Options

Heavy duty mechanical suspension with max weight capacity of 400 lbs.

PNEUMATIC SUSPENSIONS

PNEUMATIC

PNEUMATIC SUSPENSIONS

Options

Pneumatic suspensions with automatic weight adjustment and positioning system that eliminates the process of manually setting the seat to the operator’s weight. Models available with max weight capacity of 330 lb (150 kg) – 485 lb (220 kg).

FOOTRESTS, FOOT PEDALS & FLOOR SLIDES

FOOTRESTS

FOOTRESTS

FOOTRESTS

Options

2-piece or 1-piece diamond plate footrests that rotate with the chair system.

FOOT PEDALS

FOOT PEDALS

FOOT PEDALS

Options

J.R. Merritt heavy-duty foot pedals are designed with rugged, sealed construction, and are suitable for precise control in high duty cycle applications.

Available in:

  • Proportional

  • Step

  • On/Off

FLOOR SLIDE

FLOOR SLIDE

FLOOR SLIDE

Options

Floor slides can optimize installation space and provide improved usability for various operational tasks. J.R. Merritt Controls floor slides are stainless steel and feature quick release adjustment that allow for slide operation while seated.

  • 24” [610 mm] of slide travel (custom lengths also available)

  • 24VDC solenoid lock

Specifications

General Data

Unique Features

- Industry standard for cranes
- Multitude of configurations

Console Width

6", 9" or 12" 

Max Number of Devices

6" Console
Up to 5 devices and 1 joystick

9" Console
Up to 11 devices and 1 joystick or 8 devices and 2 (1-axis) joysticks

12" Console
Up to 19 devices and 1 joystick or 15 devices and 2  joysticks

Seat Options

Actimo Seat (Velour or Vinyl)
 
Options
- Armrests with tilt and height adjustments
- 2-point retractable seat belt
- 4-point shoulder harness
- Operator presence switch

Suspension Options

Mechanical Suspensions

- 4 Step w/ Lift Assist (weight up to 309 lbs)

- Heavy Duty (weight up to 400 lbs)

Pneumatic (Air) Suspensions

- Standard (weight up to 330 lbs)

- Wide (weight up to 375 lbs)

- Heavy Duty (weight up to 485 lbs)

Armrest Type

Console mounted armrests with tilt, height, and horizontal slide adjustments.

Footrest Option

- 2-piece fixed footrest
- 1-piece (platform-style) fixed footrest

Est. Shipping Weight

375 lbs.

Est. Shipping Dimensions

60 in. x 45 in. x 52 in.

Adjustment Features

System Rotation

Optional, up to 270 degrees

System Height

System Tilt

×

Consoles Slide Forward/Backward

Consoles Tilt

Optional, flip-up

Consoles - Slew In/Out

×

Armrests - Height

Armrests - Tilt

Armrests - Slide Forward / Backward

Seat - Slide Forward / Backward

Seat - Recline

Seat - Lumbar

Footrest - Height / Tilt

×

Technical Data

Rotation Optional

270 degrees max with pin lock or friction brake
 
Pin Lock
4 locking positions (every 90 degrees). Positions can be customized to your specifications.

Friction Brake
System holds throughout +/- 135 degrees of travel. 

Max Turning Radius

System with 6" Console
23.8" [605 mm]

System with 9" Consoles
26.0" [661 mm]

System with  12" Console
28.4" [721 mm]

Slide Range

16" [406 mm] total adjustment
8" [203 mm] seat slide range
8" [203 mm] seat and console slide range

Armrest Adjust Range

Tilt: -10 degrees (down), +5 degrees (up)
Height: 1.87" [47.5 mm]
Horizontal: 2" [51 mm]

Console Adjust Range

(Optional) Flips up for access to seat in restricted space applications

Backrest Recline

Actimo Seat
80 degrees
46 degrees with 4-point shoulder harness

Seat Cushion Adjust Range

Actimo Seat
Depth: 2.4" [60 mm] in 5 increments forward
Tilt: 3-11 degrees in 4 increments

Headrest Adjust Range

Actimo Seat
Height adjustment: 3.5" [90mm]
Tilt: 38 degrees

Under Chair Cable Clearance

6" [152.4 mm] Min

Additional Specifications

Reference product literature for additional specifications and options

Technical Drawings

Dimensional

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