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Repair & Service
on all types of lifts for any make
of tanning bed |
Tanning
Bed Shocks
Lift Cylinders & Gas Springs
If your tanning bed is requiring replacement gas
lifts LS Technologies can supply the right gas spring for any make and
model of tanning bed. Please fill in our contact
form or
email us with information on your model of tanning bed, please include
make, model and number of lamps. It is also helpful to include any
information printed on the old lift cylinders.
Tips to obtain maximum life from
your tanning bed lift supports.
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When your
tanning bed is not in use, leave the canopy up. This will extend the
life of the gas cylinders.
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If you
have one cylinder fail on your unit, replace them both. Replacing
only one of them will add increased force to the new cylinder, causing
it to fail sooner than it should.
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Always
install replacement cylinders with the thick portion (the body) at the
top unless the bed manual instructs you to install them otherwise.
Cylinders & Springs FAQ's
When do I need to replace my cylinders (also referred to
as shocks, pistons, and gas springs)?
How do I go about ordering replacement cylinders?
What is the correct way to install replacement
cylinders?
How can I prolong the life of my cylinders?
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1. When do I need to replace my cylinders (also referred to as shocks,
pistons, and gas springs)?
Cylinders need replacing when the canopy (top) of your tanning unit will
not stay up or comes down too quickly.
If your cylinders "lock up" and will not allow you to either lower or
raise your canopy, then replace your cylinders.
Even if only one of your cylinders has gone bad, we recommend that you
replace them both at once. Replacing only one adds increased pressure to
the new one, causing it to wear out faster.
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2. How do I go about ordering replacement cylinders?
Have the make, model, and year of your tanning unit ready.
Also, write down any and all numbers that are on your existing
cylinders. Please write them down exactly. These numbers are very
important to the ordering process, because they usually tell the type of
cylinder end, the type of gas, the length, and the strength. Generally,
the most important number is the number that ends with the letter "N".
In some cases, the label may be worn beyond legibility, or completely
missing. Sometimes you can take the cylinder off of the bed and hold it
up to the light to see any engravings that may be on the part.
If you have no information at all off of the cylinder, most distributors
require you to measure the cylinder. With the cylinder completely
extended (at its longest), take a measurement from end to end. Then,
take a separate measurement of the body (the thick part of the
cylinder). These measurements paired with the bed information should
help your distributor locate correct replacement cylinders.
If all else fails, contact your distributor about sending your cylinder
in for in house location of a replacement.
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3. What is the correct way to install replacement cylinders?
Almost all cylinders need to be installed with the thick part (the body)
in the up position. Unless your bed manual instructs you to do
otherwise, always install them in this manner.
There are several different types of cylinder ends. Cylinder ends are
the means of attachment to the actual tanning unit. When you buy
replacement cylinders, most come with the cylinder ends attached,
although you may be able to reuse your own. Some cylinder manufacturers
make their cylinders with detachable/interchangeable ends. Contact your
distributor for more information.
The most common type of cylinder end is the ball type. The ball end is
available in three different sizes. Depending on the cylinder
manufacturer, they may be either molded plastic or metal. In either
case, there will be a locking clip, collar, or pin around the ball end
that you will need to remove. Once you remove this clip, pop the
cylinder off of the ball stud on the bed.
On the new cylinder, remove the locking clip. Pop the cylinder onto the
ball stud on the bed. You may have to use mild force to get it to snap
into place. Once in place, put the locking clip back in place.
If you have another type of cylinder end that you are unsure how to
replace (such as shoulder end with hole, forked end, or other) please
contact the distributor from whom you purchased the cylinder.
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4. How can I maximize the life of my cylinders?
When your tanning unit is not in use,
leave the canopy in the up position.
Replace cylinders in pairs.
Make sure your cylinders are installed with the thick part (body) up
unless otherwise instructed by the bed manual or manufacturer.
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