Discovery II
SEATS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
76-5-7
Lumbar pump
The lumbar pump inflates a bladder in the squab which provides extra support for the seat occupant. With no load on
the seat it takes approximately 10 seconds to completely inflate the bladder. With a load of 25 kg (55 lb) it takes
approximately 15 seconds to inflate the bladder. A pressure cut off switch in the system will operate at 0.12 to 1.93
bar (1.8 to 28 lbf.in
2
). If a problem occurs with the lumbar bladder, e.g. a rupture, the whole lumbar system must be
replaced. The components are not serviceable.
Power comes from the seat switch pack through a 3A fuse in the satellite fuse box. The lumbar pump and the lumbar
deflate solenoid share an earth.
Lumbar deflate solenoid
The lumbar deflate solenoid vents the lumbar bladder to atmosphere to allow air to evacuate the bladder. The average
time to evacuate the bladder with a load of 25 kg (55 lb) is 9 seconds.
Power comes from the seat switch pack through a 3A fuse in the satellite fuse box. The lumbar deflate solenoid and
the lumbar pump share an earth.