Keyboard Platform Mechanism Instructions

Revised Feb 27, 2012

 

Planning & Architectural Design Services, CSBO

Phone: 416-736-5777 (or x55777)        E-mail: vardak@yorku.ca

 

Occupational Health & Safety

Phone: 416-736-2100 x33477        E-mail: mikepapa@yorku.ca

yorku.ca/dohs >> ergonomics

 

 

Look for your mechanism below and click on the links to learn how to adjust the height and tilt. If your mechanism is not shown or you have any questions, please call us. You could also ask a co-worker, your supervisor, your Facilities Manager or your HSO for further assistance.

 

Once you know how your mechanism works, information on proper positioning is at the link above.

 

 

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Mechanism 1

 

Height (no lever)

 

Tilt (turn)

H

 

T

 

 

Mechanism 2

 

Height

 

Tilt (pull)

T

 

 

Mechanism 3

 

Height (no lever)

 

Tilt:

To unlock, pull lever towards front of platform

To lock, push lever towards back of platform

H

 

T

 

 

Mechanism 4

 

Height:

To unlock, turn knob counter-clockwise (see photo). Reverse to lock.

 

Tilt (pull)

T

 

 

Mechanism 5

 

Height (no lever)

 

Tilt:

Tilt will change as you turn the knob (clockwise or counter-clockwise).

T

 

H

 

 

Mechanism 6

 

Height:

To unlock, lift and hold the paddle on the right while you adjust the platform.

To lock, release the paddle.

 

Tilt:

To unlock, lift and hold the paddle on the left while you adjust the platform.

To lock, release the paddle.

 

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Mechanism 7

 

Height (no lever)

 

Tilt:

Tilt will change as you turn the knob (clockwise or counter-clockwise).

T

 

 

Mechanism 8

 

Height (no lever)

 

Tilt:

To unlock, turn knob counter-clockwise (see photo). Reverse to lock.

H

 

T

 

 

Mechanism 9

 

Height:

To unlock, lift and hold the paddle while you adjust the platform.

To lock, release the paddle.

 

Tilt:

To unlock, turn knob counter-clockwise . Reverse to lock.

H

 

 

Mechanism 9.1

 

Identical to Mechanism 9 except

 

Height:

To unlock, pull the lever towards the front of the platform and hold it there while you adjust the platform.

To lock, release the lever.