Description
What’s Included
- Reliance FXM920L motorized power-tilt ophthalmic exam chair (with manual hydraulic base lift)
- Reliance 7720 ophthalmic instrument stand (counterbalanced arm system)
- Foot pedal for power tilt control
- Power cable (as photographed)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested before listing — power tilt mechanism confirmed functional, manual hydraulic lift confirmed across full range, 7720 stand counterbalanced arm tested across full range of motion. Cleaned. The seat cushion shows signs of usage (visible in the product photos); the unit is functionally sound otherwise. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship. Contact us before purchase if you need a longer warranty option.
Reliance FXM920L — Used Manual-Lift Power-Tilt Chair with 7720 Stand
The Reliance FXM920L is the mid-tier exam chair from Reliance Medical Products (now under Haag-Streit) — combining a manual hydraulic lift (lower mechanical complexity) with the same power tilt mechanism as the fully-motorized FX920. The “L” designates the low-base configuration. Paired here with the Reliance 7720 instrument stand, this used reliance fxm920l system arrives ready as a complete exam-lane foundation, at a lower price point than the fully-powered sibling.
The chair handles patients up to 600 lb, with locking armrests that release from either side for patient access, a concave headrest, and pediatric safety switches. The companion 7720 instrument stand provides a 12″ counterbalanced arm range for slit lamps weighing 12-60 lb, plus a refractor arm with 10″ of vertical travel that supports phoroptors up to 20 lb — the standard 3-instrument exam lane configuration.
Per a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (Clin Ophthalmol, 2022), work-related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent among ophthalmologists — particularly neck and shoulder strain from poor patient positioning. The FXM920L’s power tilt and the 7720’s counterbalanced arms directly address this even on a manual-lift platform.
Why Practices Choose the FXM920L / 7720 Combo
Power tilt with manual lift — the powered tilt mechanism remains intact (key for retina exams and ergonomic positioning) while the simpler manual hydraulic base reduces electronic complexity and service cost over the chair’s lifetime.- 600 lb weight capacity — same hydraulic base as the FX920; handles the full range of adult patient body sizes.
- Locking armrests with dual-side release — armrests lock for stability during exams and release from either side so patients can enter and exit easily.
- Concave headrest — supports stable head positioning during slit-lamp and tonometry exams.
- Pediatric safety switches — built-in safety switches prevent accidental activation by pediatric patients reaching the side-mounted controls.
- Reliance 7720 counterbalanced stand — 12″ range slit-lamp arm (12-60 lb) plus 10″ refractor arm (up to 20 lb). Holds slit lamp + phoroptor + a third instrument simultaneously.
- Single-hand height adjustment on stand — ergonomic for techs repositioning the instrument console between patients.
- Made in USA, CSA certified — Reliance has manufactured ophthalmic furniture in the USA for decades; widely supported by independent service techs.
Clinical Applications
- Comprehensive eye exam — supports refraction, slit-lamp, applanation tonometry, and indirect ophthalmoscopy from a single seated patient position.
- Pediatric and bariatric patients — 600 lb capacity and pediatric safety switches accommodate the full patient range.
- Retina exams requiring extended recline — power tilt eases positioning for indirect ophthalmoscopy and posterior-segment imaging.
- Practices on a maintenance budget — manual lift reduces electronic-component service over the chair’s lifetime.
- Multi-doctor practices — 7720 stand’s standard 3-instrument capacity keeps the lane consistent across rotating providers.
Who This Is For
- Optometry and ophthalmology practices outfitting a new exam lane and wanting a power-tilt chair + stand combo at a sub-$7.5K price point.
- Multi-office groups standardizing on Reliance furniture across satellite locations.
- Practices that prioritize service simplicity (manual lift, no base electronics) but still want the ergonomic power-tilt feature.
- Buyers replacing a fully-manual older chair with a power-tilt unit while keeping operating costs low.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Chair model | Reliance FXM920L power-tilt manual-lift exam chair (low base) |
| Stand model | Reliance 7720 ophthalmic instrument stand |
| Patient weight capacity | 600 lb |
| Tilt control | Power (motorized) tilt; foot or finger switch |
| Base lift | Manual hydraulic (no motorized lift; lower service cost) |
| Safety | Pediatric safety switches; locking armrests |
| Stand main arm range | 12″ range, counterbalanced for instruments 12-60 lb |
| Stand refractor arm | 10″ vertical travel, up to 20 lb |
| Chair seat dimensions | 20″ wide × 15″ deep; 19″ between armrests |
| Chair depth | 41″ upright / 57″ reclined (excluding headrest) |
| Origin | Made in USA (Reliance Medical Products, now Haag-Streit); CSA certified |
| Condition | Used — tested before listing |
| Warranty | 90-day DEC warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Used Chair & Stand Options
Where this Reliance FXM920L + 7720 lane fits among DEC’s chair-and-stand inventory:
| Lane | Tilt | Lift | Capacity | Stand | Price | Notes |
| Reliance FXM920L + 7720 | Power | Manual hydraulic | 600 lb | 7720 counterbalanced | $7,150 | Mid-tier — this listing |
| Reliance FX920 + 7720 | Power | Power (motorized) | 600 lb | 7720 counterbalanced | $7,700 | Fully-powered upgrade |
| Reliance 7750 Stand | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7750 (newer) | $1,650 | Stand only — for existing chair |
| Topcon OC-2200 + CS-5 | Power | Power | 450 lb | CS-5 (Topcon) | $5,500 | Topcon brand alternative |
Want the same Reliance lane with a fully-motorized base lift? Step up to the Reliance FX920 + 7720. Already have a chair and just need the stand? The Reliance 7750 stand is in stock standalone.
Questions about the Reliance FXM920L / 7720 lane? Contact us for current availability, freight quotes, or upholstery options.
