Herman Miller Embody 100210688 User manual

Contents
Embody™Dome Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Embody™Back Fabric Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Embody™Back Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Embody™Seat Fabric Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Embody™Seat Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Embody™Tilt Limiter Lever Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Embody™Back Fit Adjustment Handle Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Embody™Antler Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Embody™Backrest Hinge Cover Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Embody™Spine Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Embody™Arm Plug Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Embody™Arm Pad Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Embody™Arm Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Embody™Front Seat Link Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Embody™Tension Shaft Assembly Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Embody™Rack Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Embody™Front Tilt Cover Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Embody™Rear Tilt Cover Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Embody™Back Angle Adjuster Spring Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Embody™Back Angle Adjuster Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Embody™Tilt Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Embody™Tilt Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Embody™Cylinder Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Embody™Base Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Embody™Fabric Cable Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

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changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B5BP9 REV A
Embody™Dome Replacement
PARTS INCLUDED:
1
Slide your finger between the antler and the
fabric cover and pull up to release the Christ-
mas Tree Clips from the antler.
Dome Christmas Tree Clip
Pull fabric away from dome.
2
Dome
3
Remove Dome from fabric.

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1B5BP9 REV A
Make sure tabs are placed over back collar as
shown.
Pull fabric over Christmas Tree Clips.
6
Assemble 4 Christmas Tree Clips onto
replacement Dome.
Position Dome into fabric. Fold Dome over Antler. Firmly press
down making sure Christmas Tree Clips
fully engage into Antler.
4
5
7
8
Christmas
Tab
Tree Clip

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1B4YJD REV A
PARTS INCLUDED:
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Back Fabric
T-40 Torx Bit Ratchet Torque Wrench
1
Tension
Adjustment Rod
2
Bolts
Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx
wrench
3
Bolts
Remove lower back bolts using t-40 torx
wrench
S-Clip (2)
LH Back Fabric
Strip (assembled) RH Back Fabric
Strip (assembled) Christmas
Back Bolt (2)
Pin (16)
Dome
Tree Clip (4)
Needlenose Pliers
(assembled
Remove back tension adjustment rod by insert-
ing 1/16” allen wrench underneath rod to
release and then pulling out. (Chairs built prior
to 4/3/09 can be removed by wiggling up and
down while pulling out to disengage.)
1/16” Allen Wrench
Embody™Back Fabric Replacement

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™L, Z, Y, Embody, are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJD REV A
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Slide your finger between the antler and the
fabric cover and pull up to release the Dome
trees from the antler.
Remove back assembly by sliding fingers
between the seat and back and pull the back
corners away from the seat until free.
4
6
7
Insert needlenose pliars between fabric and
wiffle material. Twist pliars until attachment
pegs pop loose. Repeat for all pegs.
Lay back onto replacement Fabric. Insert 4
replacement Christmas Tree Clips into
replacement Dome. Position Dome onto Fab-
ric.
Christmas Tree
Dome
Clip

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1B4YJD REV A
Make sure the Dome tabs are placed over the
back collar as shown when assembling.
Pull Fabric over Christmas Tree Clips.
Starting at top of back on one side and
working down, insert posts into Back
Assembly.
Push in until posts fully engage with a
“snap”. Repeat process for other side.
Fold Dome over antler.
Firmly press down making sure christmas tree
clips fully engage into antler.
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9
10
11
12
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™L, Z, Y, Embody, are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJD REV A
Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca-
tor post and clips to the to the back
attachment points as shown in the fig-
ure on the right. Replace the Seat Clips
as shown in the figure below if they
popped off during step 4.
The Seat back posts should engage
into the Seat Clips as illustrated in the
figures below.
Tilt
Clip
Clip
Clip
16
Post
Check to make sure the seat fabric flaps, are
secure over the seat clips and do not visibly pro-
trude where the spine engages the seat.
15
14
Clip
Note. If Clips popped off during disassembly
replace them as shown in Step # 16.

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changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJD REV A
Credit Card thickness gap when in place
Secure the back Seat Clips by tapping
with palm of hand until seated firmly in
place. An audible click will typically be
heard when clips have engaged prop-
erly.
There should be a credit card’s thick-
ness between the seat back and bottom
once in place.
Bolts
Install replacement lower back bolts using t-
40 torx wrench (90 in/lbs)
Install lower spine bolts using t-40 torx
wrench (90 in/lbs)
19
20
Insert the Back Angle Knob into the Spine
by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make
sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it
in as far as possible. Verify that the knob is
securely seated by striking the end of the
Knob with either the palm of your hand or a
rubber mallet.
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18

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Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJC REV A
Embody™Back Replacement
PARTS INCLUDED:
Back Assembly
T-30 T-40
Torx bits Ratchet Torque Wrench
T-27
S-Clip (2) Back Bolt (2)
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1
Tension
Adjustment Rod
Remove back tension adjustment rod by wiggling
up and down while pulling out to disengage
Bolts
Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx wrench
and remove spine.
2
3
Bolts
Remove lower back bolts using t-40 torx wrench
4
Remove back assembly by sliding fingers
between the seat and back and pull the back
corners away from the seat until free

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Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJC REV A
Slide your finger between the antler and the
fabric cover and pull up to release the Dome
trees from the antler.
5
Fold Dome back.
Pivot
Hinge
Cover
Pin
6
7
8
9
10
Using T-27 Hand Tool, remove Spine Cap
Screws.
Remove Hinge Covers
Pull out Pivot Pin.
Lift up on Antler to release it from spine.

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1B4YJC REV A
Remove the two top antler attachment screws
using a t-27 torx bit
Pull one end of the Antler away from top
frame and remove
Assemble Antler onto replacement Back.
Antler Attachment
Screw
Make sure the Dome tabs are placed over
back collar as shown when assembling.
Fold Dome over antler.
Firmly press down making sure christmas
tree clips fully engage into antler.
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15
16
11
12
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changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJC REV A
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Lay new chair back on a clean dry surface to
prepare to connect the antler and spine. See
step 1.B to ensure Dome tabs, if dislodged, are
placed back in the collar.
Align the Spine to the Chair Back so that the head
of the Spine is in-line with the Antler openings.
Antler
Spine

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1B4YJC REV A
Rotate Antler up until you can align the head of the Spine
to the tail
Detachable Cardboard filler
Proper
Alignment
Note: Placing a cardboard filler under the heel of
the Spine will aid in the next couple of steps.
Heel
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19
Slide Spine Shaft through the head of the
Spine and into the Antler tail. The Shaft should stick out
evenly on both ends

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changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJC REV A
Inside View of
Right-Hand Cap
Inside View of
Left-Hand Cap
20
Set the Left and Right Hand End Caps on their corre-
sponding ends of the Spine Shaft.
While holding the End Caps in Place, rotate the Antler and
Spine down until the Caps are firmly in place in the Chair
Back.
21
(shown actual size)
22
Insert the (2) Spine Cap Screws and tighten in
a clock-wise direction using the supplied T-27
Hand Tool. Tighten until snug and add 1 quater
turn. (Torque specs = 35 in-lbs, 4 n-m)
Remove cardboard filler when finished.

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Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJC REV A
Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca-
tor post and clips to the to the back
attachment points as shown in the fig-
ure on the right. Replace the Seat Clips
as shown in the figure below if they
popped off during step 4.
The Seat back posts should engage
into the Seat Clips as illustrated in the
figures below.
Tilt
Clip
Clip
Clip
25
Post
Check to make sure the seat fabric flaps, are
secure over the seat clips and do not visibly pro-
trude where the spine engages the seat.
24
23
Clip
Note. If Clips pop off replace them as shown
in Step #25.

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™L, Z, Y, Embody, are trademarks of Herman Miller, Inc.
Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJC REV A
Credit Card thickness gap when in place
Secure the back Seat Clips by tapping
with palm of hand until seated firmly in
place. An audible click will typically be
heard when clips have engaged prop-
erly.
There should be a credit card’s thick-
ness between the seat back and bottom
once in place.
Bolts
Install the lower back bolts using t-40 torx
wrench (90 in/lbs)
Install lower spine bolts using t-40 torx
wrench (90 in/lbs)
28
29
Insert the Back Angle Knob into the Spine
by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make
sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it
in as far as possible. Verify that the knob is
securely seated by striking the end of the
Knob with either the palm of your hand or a
rubber mallet.
26
Bolts
27

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changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJB REV A
PARTS INCLUDED:
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1
Seat Fabric
2
Bolts
3
Bolts
T-30 T-40
Tension
Adjustment Rod
Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx
wrench
Remove lower back bolts using t-40 torx
wrench
Torx bits Ratchet Torque Wrench
T-27
S-Clip (2)
Seat Slide Guide (2)
Fabric Cable (2) Spring (2)
Lower Fabric Attach Strips (LH, RH)
Remove back tension adjustment rod by insert-
ing 1/16” allen wrench underneath rod to
release and then pulling out. (Chairs built prior
to 4/3/09 can be removed by wiggling up and
down while pulling out to disengage.)
1/16” Allen Wrench
Embody™Seat Fabric Replacement

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Illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes in design and specifications at any time, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
1B4YJB REV A
4
5
Clip
Remove back assembly by sliding fingers
between the seat and back and pull the back
corners away from the seat until free
Note. If Clips pop off please discard.
Depress end of Fabric Cable. Remove Hook
on Fabric Cable from Loop on fabric cover.
Lay chair on back. Grasp Seat Slide Handles.
Slide seat out to longest position.
Loop
Fabric Cable
Handle
9
8
Pull Seat Slide Guide free from Seat Post.
Remove Fabric Cable from Seat Slide Guide.
Fabric Cable
Seat Slide Guide
Seat Slide Guide
Seat Post
6
7

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1B4YJB REV A
Disconnect Fabric Cable from Seat Hook.
Fabric Cable
Seat Hook
10
14
11
15
12
Remove back corners of fabric from Clip
Posts.
Remove fabric from Rear Mount Posts.
Remove lower fabric attachment strip.
Repeat steps 13 and 14 for other side.
Insert replacement Lower Fabric Attachment
Strip into seat assembly.
13
Pull up gently on fabric. Work from back to
front of chair.
Lower Fabric
Rear Mount Posts
Attachment
Clip Post Strip
Lower Fabric
Attachment
Strip

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1B4YJB REV A
Fabric Cable
Attach replacement Fabric Cable to Seat
Hook.
Insert cable into slot in replacement Seat Slide
Guide.
Cable
Slide replacement Seat Slide Guide with
Spring inside onto Seat Post.
Seat Post
Snap end of Fabric Cable onto loop on Fabric
Cover.
Loop
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18
19
20
21
16
Position Wiffle Seat Flap over Pegs.
Make sure fabric is captured by Receivers.
Receivers
Pegs
Wiffle Seat
Flap
Seat Slide Guide