What does this do … I’m stumped

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toner E302 Rocket Release is extremely versatile, it is considered to be the “most paintable” release agent available when molding plastics and similar materials. Provides a long lasting anti-stick film for fast, easy part removal from molds and multiple part releases per application.
 
It is definitely a control lever for the seat or pedestal. The T handle to the right might be slide lock or rotate lock. You should be able to figure out what that does and eliminate one option from the possible list. General seat controls are slide, rotate and in rarer cases seat back adjustment/tilt back release.
The pedestal is not your standard type and might be height adjustable. Are there knobs or set screws on that thick ring on the pedestal?
Is the seat height possible electrically controlled?
Does the mystery lever move forward and aft?
 
DennisG01 said:
It looks like some type of mechanical control (cables) for maybe sliding the chair? Follow the cables and it should tell you the function.
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The cables disappear between the bottom of the seat and the frame. I have figured out the rest of the controls …not that hard …up … down … swivel .. in and out … but that one has me stumped. I left a message with GW… but haven’t heard back from them yet
 
Have you sat down on the seat while flipping the lever/button side to side? My initial thought was something to do with the comfort of the seat, like a lumbar support or something similar?
 
Mustang65fbk said:
Have you sat down on the seat while flipping the lever/button side to side? My initial thought was something to do with the comfort of the seat, like a lumbar support or something similar?
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That’s what I was thinking as well but I didn’t see or feel any change. And it stays under the seat pan .. not up the back. Initial thought was perhaps the front roll where your thighs are .. but haven’t seen any difference there either. I also thought maybe a flip up seat base but the frame wont allow that … it’s solid
 
Danos express said:
That’s what I was thinking as well but I didn’t see or feel any change. And it stays under the seat pan .. not up the back. Initial thought was perhaps the front roll where your thighs are .. but haven’t seen any difference there either. I also thought maybe a flip up seat base but the frame wont allow that … it’s solid
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I’m hoping SOMEONE with an express will answer me .. it’s driving me nuts not knowing about something in the boat
 
seasick said:
It is definitely a control lever for the seat or pedestal. The T handle to the right might be slide lock or rotate lock. You should be able to figure out what that does and eliminate one option from the possible list. General seat controls are slide, rotate and in rarer cases seat back adjustment/tilt back release.
The pedestal is not your standard type and might be height adjustable. Are there knobs or set screws on that thick ring on the pedestal?
Is the seat height possible electrically controlled?
Does the mystery lever move forward and aft?
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I know what all the other adjustments are for … what they do. It’s the close up pic that I am questioning
 
Fishtales said:
From the web...

toner E302 Rocket Release is extremely versatile, it is considered to be the “most paintable” release agent available when molding plastics and similar materials. Provides a long lasting anti-stick film for fast, easy part removal from molds and multiple part releases per application.
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I did a Google image search and they're calling it a flush-mount paddle latch...

"This item is a flush-mount paddle latch, commonly used on boats, RVs, or utility trailers to secure hatches, compartments, or entry doors.

  • Function: Features a low-profile design that sits flush with the surface to prevent snagging or obstruction.
  • Material: Usually constructed from durable materials like molded plastic or stainless steel to withstand outdoor environmental conditions.
  • Mechanism: Operates by lifting the paddle to release a catch located on the underside."
Not sure how accurate this is, just what Google is saying. It looks like your pedestal and possibly even seat have been replaced before? The original appears to have been metal/aluminum, of which yours looks like it's plastic. I'm guessing maybe the pedestal/seat were replaced and then someone didn't fully install/wire the switch all the way? Does it possibly recline the seat? Are there any manufacturer names/numbers on the pedestal, seat or switch itself? Try following the wires and seeing where they go, if you haven't done so already. As mentioned, I imagine someone might've replaced the pedestal/seat, added the reclining function, or whatever it is that the switch does, and maybe never fully wired it up?
 
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Mustang65fbk said:
I did a Google image search and they're calling it a flush-mount paddle latch...

"This item is a flush-mount paddle latch, commonly used on boats, RVs, or utility trailers to secure hatches, compartments, or entry doors.

  • Function: Features a low-profile design that sits flush with the surface to prevent snagging or obstruction.
  • Material: Usually constructed from durable materials like molded plastic or stainless steel to withstand outdoor environmental conditions.
  • Mechanism: Operates by lifting the paddle to release a catch located on the underside."
Not sure how accurate this is, just what Google is saying. It looks like your pedestal and possibly even seat have been replaced before? The original appears to have been metal/aluminum, of which yours looks like it's plastic. I'm guessing maybe the pedestal/seat were replaced and then someone didn't fully install/wire the switch all the way? Does it possibly recline the seat? Are there any manufacturer names/numbers on the pedestal, seat or switch itself? Try following the wires and seeing where they go, if you haven't done so already. As mentioned, I imagine someone might've replaced the pedestal/seat, added the reclining function, or whatever it is that the switch does, and maybe never fully wired it up?
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It’s a stock pompanette platinum series helm chair. They have yet to answer numerous emails and phone calls. Their website only shows dimensional drawings which show on the engineering sheets but doesn’t say what it does. Bomar is a subsidiary of pompanette but nothing on their site shows it either. I can only assume it
Is some kind of back adjustment .. tilt adjustment .. that was never offered on this particular instance. The thin SS cables attached to it just disappear under the seat. I have rotation …
Up / down… in / out. And no under thigh adjustment. So I’m thinking it would be for an adjustable back / tilt adjustment. But the way the frame is built … the back is structural and not able to move.
 
Might it loch one of the settings like rotate?
I did ask earlier if the pedestal height is adjustable. It looks like it may be. If so perhaps the lever is a release to allow the seat height to be adjusted and currently the height mechanism is frozen.
 
Curious... what is the movement of the paddle switch like? Is it "on/off" or is it infinitely adjustable within it's range of motion?
 
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