Kinesis AC740-blk User Manual

Ascent

™

Multi-tent™ Accessory Kit

for Kinesis® Freestyle™ and Freestyle2™ Convertible keyboards

Model AC740-blk (keyboard sold separately)

... Providing a full range of adjustable separation and tenting from 20 to 90 degrees

Introduction
The Freestyle Ascent accessory kit provides two multi-

angle tenting* modules which attach to the underside of
the keying modules of both the original Freestyle and the
new Freestyle2 keyboard. It also includes a linking plate
which may be used to connect the two keying modules if
desired.

Tenting angles may be independently set for each keying
module in the range of 20 to 90 degrees, in 10 degree
increments (Figures 1 & 2). Left/right separation is
limited only by the length of the keyboard’s linking
cable. For details see http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/
freestyle-ascent-features.htm.

The standard linking cable (8” for Freestyle, 9” for
Freestyle2) provides sufficient separation for most users,
but the optional 20” linking
cable keyboard model is
recommended for greater

Fig 2. Freestyle2 with Ascent accessory at 20 degree tenting, can separate up to 9”
with standard linking cable

flexibility. Keyboards with
the standard linking cable
may be upgraded by
purchasing an upgrade kit
(see back page) or by sending
the keyboard to Kinesis for
this purpose (contact Kinesis
Technical Support first).

Fig 1. Freestyle2 with Ascent accessory in vertical (90 degree)
configuration (standard 9” linking cable)

*Tenting is the elevation of the center portion of your
split keyboard. By raising your thumbs, your
forearm muscles become relaxed, resulting in
significantly improved comfort and blood flow.

Contents of kit
The Freestyle Ascent Accessory Kit (Figure 3)

includes a pair of multi-angle tenting assemblies
which screw securely to the underside of each
keying module, plus 8 mounting screws (6-32
thread), not shown.

Also included is a sturdy linking plate with easily­tightened thumb nuts for attaching the two tenting
assemblies together at a fixed separation distance.

Fig 3. Contents of kit

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Removing Pivot Tether

The pivot tether which comes installed on the

Fig 4. Pivot tether
(Freestyle 2)

Freestyle keyboard must be completely removed
before attempting to install the Ascent accessories. To
remove the Pivot Tether (Figure 4), slide one or both
release buttons (Figure 5) away from the inside
edge(s) of the keying module.

Installing Ascent accessory modules

Note: Disconnect your keyboard from the computer or shut down your computer before proceeding with
installation.

The tenting modules are interchangeable, but must be oriented correctly on the keying modules when they
are installed. The figures below show installing the left side module first.

To begin, flip the keyboard front-to-back on a flat, padded surface so that it is upside-down. Be sure to
position the keying modules so that the left module is still on your left after turning it upside down. Select
one tenting module and lay it flat and unfolded with its “KINESIS” label facing up, oriented as in Figure 6.
Then position its mounting plate over the left keying module so that the "KINESIS" label is showing and the
holes in the mounting plate align with the holes in the keyboard bottom (Figure 7). The slider will need to be
extended slightly during the mounting process. If the screw holes on the keyboard bottom line up with the
holes in the mounting plate, and the rectangular label on the adjacent tenting flange is visible, then the
orientation is correct.

Fig 6. Left side tenting & keying modules Fig 7. Left side positioned for mounting screws

Fig 5. Slide release button
(Freestyle 2)

Fig 8. Both tenting modules installed on keyboard

Insert four mounting screws into the outer four holes (Figure 7) and use a Philips screwdriver to make them
gently snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. When both sides have been installed, your still-upside-down
Freestyle Ascent keyboard assembly should look like Figure 8.