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Model: AKT200EK (http://www.3m.com/cws/selfhelp/artkeyb.html)
Manufacturer: 3M Ergonomics (http://www.3m.com/ergonomics/index.jhtml)
Price: $275
For: Job seekers using wheelchairs or with ergonomic impairments such as carpal tunnel syndrome
To Access: Computer

Description:

The 3M AKT200EK is a fully adjustable keyboard tray offering a full range of height and tilt adjustments. Height adjustment range is 15½ inches, accommodating a range of seated, wheelchair, and standing working positions. The sliding mouse tray can mounted either left or right and slides up to 4 inches over the keyboard to reduce the reach to the mouse. Dual side mounting arms provide greater knee clearance for wheelchair-users.

Diagram of the AKT200 keyboard tray showing vertical and tilt adjustments; inset of mouse pad showing right-left adjustment

Note: The AKT200EK does not have an integrated keyboard wrist rest so that it may be used with ergonomic or enlarged keyboards.

Installation Notes:

The 3M AKT200EK must be mounted to the underside of a table or desk with clear space (no drawers, etc) approximately 27 inches wide and 23 inches deep (although mounting tracks may be cut to fit shorter depth). See the following diagram for detailed mounting specfications (click image to enlarge):

AKT200 keyboard tray mounting diagram. Click to enlarge and for text description.

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