The Espace 628T has a fold-away writing tablet with a unique folding action. Firstly, the "anti-panic" mechanism, the only of its type available in Europe, helps speed any emergency evacuation of the auditorium. Secondly, the seat can be occupied with or without the writing tablet in place.
As the tablet folds away beneath, rather than to the side of the chair, there is no need for a bulky housing to accommodate it - meaning that the
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whole chair and writing tablet are slim enough when closed to be used in conjunction with a retractable platform system.
At the University of Reading for example, an adapted high backed version of the 628T chair is used in the largest lecture theatre. The room doubles as an independent cinema for the public in the evenings, when patrons are able to enjoy the films with the writing tablets tucked away.
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Guide to Espace 628T Models
Timber seat core
Pullmaflex seat core
Fully upholstered backrest
Plastic outer backrest cover
Fully upholstered seat
628T.00
628T.01
628T.10
628T.11
Features and Benefits
Anti-panic tablet system - the tablet returns automatically to its resting place when the seat is vacated
Versatile design allows seat to be occupied with tablet folded away - a truly multipurpose chair
Self tipping, with the backrest acting as a counterweight
Auto tip armrests
Nylon bushings for silent operation - ideal for use in university lecture theatres, conference centres and press boxes
Available fully upholstered, or with protective plastic panels on outer back and/or under seat. Plastic panels give excellent wear resistance, and are popular for use in schools
Compact dimensions when closed
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Fixing Types
Beam mounted / tread fixed (for use on flat floors or tiered structures)
Beam mounted / riser fixed (for use on tiered structures)
