JR Merritt

Operator Chair System

Merritt Ultra

The Merritt Ultra (formerly SV1C) consists of a rigid, heavy duty construction and oversized consoles to house a multitude of joysticks, controllers, and pilot devices. The heavy duty operator chair system also features a range of manual seat adjustments for positioning flexibility.

Features

  • Heavy-duty steel construction with beige powder coat finish

  • A range of seat adjustments for positioning flexibility

  • Rotating or fixed chair system base

  • Highly customizable, oversized consoles

  • Height adjustable, console-mounted 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

  • Additional seat slide for extended horizontal movement up to 16"

  • Lap seat belt with or without an electrical contact

  • Operator presence switch

  • Seat-mounted armrests

Control Consoles

9" Console

Allows for 13 devices and 1 joystick.

12.5" Console

Allows for 24 devices and 1 joystick or 22 devices and 2 (1-axis) joysticks.

13.5" Console

Allows for 27 devices and 1 joystick or 23 devices and 2 joysticks.

15" CONSOLE

Allows for 33 devices and 1 joystick or 31 devices and 2 joysticks.

Console Options
  • Custom-configured joysticks or controllers and pilot devices

  • Louvers for console ventilation

  • Forward and backward horizontal console slide adjustment

  • Forward sloped console covers (13.5” or 15” only)

  • Stainless steel console covers for marine applications

Suspensions & Add-ons

SUSPENSIONS

3-STEP MECHANICAL SUSPENSION

3-STEP MECHANICAL

3-STEP MECHANICAL SUSPENSION

Options

Standard mechanical suspension with weight capacity up to 285 lbs (130 kg) and height adjustment of 2.8 in [71 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

- Highly rugged design
- Oversized consoles for large number of devices


Console Width

9", 12.5", 13.5" or 15"
Forward sloping consoles also available in 13.5" and 15" sizes

Max Number of Devices

9" Console
Up to 13 devices and 1 joystick

12.5" Console
Up to 24 devices and 1 joystick or 22 devices and 2 (1-axis) joysticks

13.5" Console
Up to 27 devices and 1 joystick or 23 devices and 2  joysticks

15" Console
Up to 33 devices and 1 joystick or 31 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
- 3 Step (weight up to 285 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 height adjustment.

Footrest Option

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

Est. Shipping Weight

490 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

Optional

Consoles Tilt

×

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 9" Consoles
23.4" [594 mm]

System with 12.5" Consoles
26.7" [678 mm]
 
System with 13.5" Consoles
27.3" [693 mm]
 
System with 13.5" Forward Sloped Consoles
28.1" [715 mm]
 
System with 15" Consoles
28.7" [729 mm]
 
System with 15" Forward Sloped Consoles
29.5" [748 mm]

Slide Range

8" [203 mm] single seat slide range
16" [406 mm] dual seat slide range (optional)

Armrest Adjust Range

Height: 3.5" [75 mm]

Console Adjust Range

8" [203 mm] console slide range (optional)

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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