Herman Miller Embody Knocked Down User manual

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2018Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
,Abak, Action Office, Avive, Co/Struc, Ethospace, Intersect, Meridian, Passage, Prospects, Quadrant, Resolve, Scooter, Vivo interiors, Lifework, Teneo,
and V-Wall are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller Inc.
Burdick Group, CLT, Flex-Edge, My Studio Environments, and Q system, are among the 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 anytime, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
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Embody™ “Knocked Down” chair Assembly

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2018Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
,Abak, Action Office, Avive, Co/Struc, Ethospace, Intersect, Meridian, Passage, Prospects, Quadrant, Resolve, Scooter, Vivo interiors, Lifework, Teneo,
and V-Wall are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller Inc.
Burdick Group, CLT, Flex-Edge, My Studio Environments, and Q system, are among the 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 anytime, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
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Parts Included:
Spine Shaft
Chair Base Assembly
(Base shown with adjustable arms)
NOTICE!
Remove product from packaging and inspect all
components for any damage which may have
occurred during shipping, before proceeding with
Hardware Pack
product assembly.
Left
Chair Spine
(2) M6 x 60
(2) M6 x 12
Chair Back
Spine Caps
Right
Angle Knob
T-27 T-40
Torx Hand Tools
(2) M8 x 25
T-27 Torx
Spine Cap Screw
T-40 Torx
Spine Heel Screw T-40 Torx
Chair Back Screw
Chair Back (ships pre-assembled)

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2018Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
,Abak, Action Office, Avive, Co/Struc, Ethospace, Intersect, Meridian, Passage, Prospects, Quadrant, Resolve, Scooter, Vivo interiors, Lifework, Teneo,
and V-Wall are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller Inc.
Burdick Group, CLT, Flex-Edge, My Studio Environments, and Q system, are among the 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 anytime, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
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Installation Instructions:
1.
Remove Base Assembly, Chair Back, and Spine
from packaging and place on a clean flat surface.
2. Using the T-27 Hand Tool remove the Spine Cap
Screws by turning in a counter-clockwise direction.
Remove the Spine Caps and Shaft and set aside.
Assembly Tip: The Spine Caps are not identical so
when removing take care to set them aside in seper-
ate locations that best correspond with their original
placement.
Right-Hand
Spine Cap
Left-Hand
Spine Cap T-27 Hand Tool
Gently rotate Antler upwards until you
can easily remove caps and shaft. Do not
rotate Antler any more than necessary or
damage may occur.
Antler
NOTICE!

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2018Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
,Abak, Action Office, Avive, Co/Struc, Ethospace, Intersect, Meridian, Passage, Prospects, Quadrant, Resolve, Scooter, Vivo interiors, Lifework, Teneo,
and V-Wall are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller Inc.
Burdick Group, CLT, Flex-Edge, My Studio Environments, and Q system, are among the 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 anytime, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
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3. Align the Spine to the Chair Back so that the head
of the Spine is in-line with the Antler openings.
4. Rotate Antler up until you can align the head of
the Spine to the tail of the Antler. Do not rotate Antler
anymore than needed.
Antler
Spine
Detachable Cardboard filler
Proper
Alignment
Note: Placing the detachable cardboard filler
under the heel of the Spine will aid in the next
couple of steps.
Heel

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2018Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
, Abak, Action Office, Avive, Co/Struc, Ethospace, Intersect, Meridian, Passage, Prospects, Quadrant, Resolve, Scooter, Vivo interiors, Lifework, Teneo,
and V-Wall are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller Inc.
Burdick Group, CLT, Flex-Edge, My Studio Environments, and Q system, are among the 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 anytime, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
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5. Slide Spine Shaft through the head of the Spine and into the Antler tail. The
Shaft should stick out evenly on both ends
6
.
Set the Left and Right Hand
End Caps on their correspond-
ing ends of the Spine Shaft.
7. While holding the End Caps in Place, rotate
the Antler and Spine down until the Caps are
firmly in place in the Chair Back.
Inside View of
Right-Hand Cap
Inside View of
Left-Hand Cap

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2018Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
,Abak, Action Office, Avive, Co/Struc, Ethospace, Intersect, Meridian, Passage, Prospects, Quadrant, Resolve, Scooter, Vivo interiors, Lifework, Teneo,
and V-Wall are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller Inc.
Burdick Group, CLT, Flex-Edge, My Studio Environments, and Q system, are among the 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 anytime, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
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8. Insert the (2) Spine Cap Screws and
tighten in a clock-wise direction using the sup-
plied T-27 Hand Tool. Tighten until snug and
add 1 quater turn. (Torque specs = 35 in-lbs, 4
n-m)
9. Before attaching the back
check to make sure the seat
fabric flaps are placed securely
over the seat clips on the back
of the chair.
(shown actual size)

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2018Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
,Abak, Action Office, Avive, Co/Struc, Ethospace, Intersect, Meridian, Passage, Prospects, Quadrant, Resolve, Scooter, Vivo interiors, Lifework, Teneo,
and V-Wall are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller Inc.
Burdick Group, CLT, Flex-Edge, My Studio Environments, and Q system, are among the 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 anytime, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
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10. Remove Back Assembly from
worksurface and align the spine to the
tilt, and seat locator post and clips to the
to the back attachment points as shown
in the figure on the right. Check to make
sure the seat fabric flaps, as noted in
step 9, are secure over the seat clips
and do not visbly protrude where the
spine engages the seat.
The Seat back posts should engage into
the Seat Clips as illustrated in the figures
below.
11. Secure the back Seat Clips by tap-
ping with palm of hand until seated firmly
in place. An audible click will typically be
heard when clips have engaged properly.
There should be a credit card’s thickness
between the seat back and bottom once
in place.
Credit Card thickness gap when in place
Post
Tilt
Clip
Clip
Clip

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2018Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
,Abak, Action Office, Avive, Co/Struc, Ethospace, Intersect, Meridian, Passage, Prospects, Quadrant, Resolve, Scooter, Vivo interiors, Lifework, Teneo,
and V-Wall are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller Inc.
Burdick Group, CLT, Flex-Edge, My Studio Environments, and Q system, are among the 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 anytime, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
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®
™
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12 . Insert (2) Chair Back Screws into the Chair Back and tighten
in a clock-wise direction using the supplied T-40 hand tool. Tighten
until snug and add 2 and 1/2 turns.
(Torque specs = 90 in-lbs, 10.2 n-m)
13. Insert (2) Spine Screws into the Spine Heel and into the Tilt.
Tighten in a clock-wise direction using the supplied T-40 hand tool.
Tighten until snug and add 1 three-quarter turn.
(Torque specs = 90 in-lbs, 10.2 n-m)
(shown actual size)
(shown actual size)

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2018Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A.
,Abak, Action Office, Avive, Co/Struc, Ethospace, Intersect, Meridian, Passage, Prospects, Quadrant, Resolve, Scooter, Vivo interiors, Lifework, Teneo,
and V-Wall are among the registered trademarks of Herman Miller Inc.
Burdick Group, CLT, Flex-Edge, My Studio Environments, and Q system, are among the 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 anytime, without notice, and also to discontinue products.
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®
™
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14. 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.