Safco Mobis II User Manual

USING YOUR MOBIS® II SEAT

The Mobis® II may look similar to your neighborhood bar stool, but this seat
has quite a few tricks up its sleeve.

The Mobis® II is built to move with you, so as you lean to the left and right,
you’ll feel the seat move too. And that height-adjustment lever under the
seat? It’s your new best friend. Whenever you feel the need to change
positions, you can use the lever to make micro-adjustments.

Follow our instructions below for getting set up with your Mobis® II. Then,
check out the posture guide for the Do’s and Don’ts of Mobis® II postures.

1. Position Your Seat

Position your seat about where you would place a tall stool — close enough to the table

that you can reach things easily, but not so close that the table is digging into your stomach.

2. Adjust the Height

Lean into or perch on top of the seat cushion so the seat hits at the top of the back of

your thigh, right under your bum. Using the levers on the side, you can adjust the seat

height. Pushing your weight into the seat will decrease the height, and letting up on your

weight will increase the height.

3. Adjust Your Body

Rather than sitting on the Mobis® II seat, picture yourself using a tipped-forward bar stool.

Once you’re squarely positioned on the seat pan, bend your knees slightly; then, shift your

weight from side to side. The seat will be angled underneath you, whereas the bar stool

would feel unstable, the Mobis® II will stay where it is. This gives you the stability to stay

upright, the flexibility to move to the left, right, forward and back as you need.

LIGHT LEANING WITHOUT FOOTREST

Bum is
supported by
seat cushion

Your legs and the seat
post should form an
isosceles triangle

DO’S:

Knees are
bent slightly

Bum is
supported
by seat
cushion

Weight
is evenly
distributed
between
seat and
feet

Feet
are
upward
and
firmly
placed
on the
footrest

Feet are firmly on the ground

DEEP LEANING WITHOUT FOOTRESTDEEP LEANING WITH FOOTREST

Bum is
supported
by seat
cushion

Lower the seat post a bit to
accommodate a deeper lean

Knees are
bent

Feet
are
firmly
on the
ground

DON’TS:

BACKWARDS LEANING

Bum should be
supported by the
seat, not leaning
against the back
edge. Weight is
not supported,
risking injury

Improper stress on
the seat may cause
it to tip forward

SITTING

The sitting
posture
only allows
minimal
movement

Feet should
be on the
ground or
footrest

TILTING SEAT BACKWARD SITTING BACKWARDS

Tilting the
seat back
may cause
injury

Sitting backwards may

Base should remain flat on the floor

cause the seat to tip or
cause you to fall

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How do I know if my seat height is right for me?

A: You can adjust the height in a variety of ways: for a more traditional sitting experience,
keep the seat pan firmly beneath your bum, and bend your knees slightly as you tip your body
forward. Setting it higher while aiming your weight backward and keeping straight-legged will
create a more upright lean.

Q: Can I adjust my seat angle?

A: The seat pan is set at a fixed angle. It’s designed to help you achieve a hip angle of 130
degrees, letting you lean without letting you down (literally). If you’re looking for a seat pan that
offers greater flexibility, our Locus™ Seat by Focal Upright™ or Pivot Seat by Focal Upright™ might
be a better fit.

Q: My bum hurts, what can I do about it?

A: Switch it up! Our seats are upright and active. Adjust your height and posture often,
alternating between leaning and standing eight times an hour.

Q: It’s been 2 weeks, why am I still uncomfortable?

A: You’ve spent a lifetime sitting. Upright-working can be pretty exhausting for a lot of folks,
and chances are you may be one of them. Hang in there and give it another 2 weeks of
adjusting — remember, you’ve got a whole month of working to learn to love your Mobis® II Seat!

Q: Am I too short? Am I too tall?

A: Maybe! The seat height adjusts from 25" – 35" and should accommodate most individuals of
average height. To gauge your fit, you should be able to keep your bum firmly on the seat pan
and comfortably extend, and bend your legs (without straining). We recommend the seat for
users between 4'11" and 6'8".

Q: I’m having trouble lowering my seat.

A: Facing the seat, keep it upright and engage the levers. Force your weight, evenly and directly,
onto the seat pan.

Part of the Active Collection line; The Active Collection
products are designed to promote active movement
throughout the day and engage major muscle
groups to help combat the negative effects of
inactivity in many classrooms.

Visit us at www.safcoproducts.com/safcoactive

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