Allsteel Further Series User manual

Further Installation Instructions
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Improperly installed electrical components can result in personal injury and/or property damage. Installations
should always be performed by a licensed electrician in compliance with national and local electrical codes.
WARNING
Note:This installation packet pertains to the electrical systems required within the Further product
line under Chicago and New York electrical codes.
1- Standard in-feeds are not allowed in Chicago or New York.
2- Standard Junction Blocks, Jumpers, and Duplex Receptacles are not allowed in Chicago.
3 - Customer is to provide all cable, conduit, and ttings. A 1/2” Tite-Bite connector or equivalent
is required for proper connection to provided junction block and beam bracket. (shown right)
New York
Conduit In-feed
Chicago
Beam Bracket
Chicago
Electrical Bracket
Junction Box
Components
SCALE 1.000
Chicago
Port Cover
System Overview
Hardwired Electrical Applications
Note - A hardwired beam should be fully assembled as shown.
Beam
Bracket
Beam
Bracket
Electrical
Brackets
Electrical
Brackets
Grounding
Straps
Circuit 1
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
Circuit 2
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
Correct Incorrect
Note - Duplex receptacles which are placed back-to-back from one another must be wired to the
same circuit to prevent potential arcing from wire interference.

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1 - Remove cover plate from junction box.
2 - Center junction box over the hub cover so the top edge is 12.625” from bottom edge.
3 - Mark location of holes.
4 - Drill pilot holes using a #29 bit, taking care not to damage the hub cover.
12.625
10.875
In-Feed Junction Box - Flexible Hub
Note - A junction box is only necessary if a single in-feed is being split to multiple powered beams.
Otherwise, in-feed conduit may be attached directly to a beam bracket at the end of a run.
Y-Connectors may also be used in conjunction with the beam brackets as shown below.
5 - Secure junction box to the hub cover using #8-32 thread cutting screws.
Hubs can sit directly over
or adjacent to oor core.
1 In-feed to
2 beams
with J-Box
1 In-feed to
1 beam
1 In-feed to
2 beams
with Splitter

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Conduit In-Feed - New York
4 - Reinstall box cover plate.
3 - Wire In-Feed cables to power source in accordance
all applicable electrical codes.
1 - Connect Conduit In-Feed to cover plate. Utilize the
center knockout hole for proper spacing of jumpers.
5 - Connect In-Feed cable to H-Connector of Hub to
Beam Jumper Kit.
2 - Connect power source to bottom knockout of
Junction Box.
Note - Beam electrical components are standard for
New York. See standard Further Installation
Instructions for more details.
In-Feed Junction Box - Fixed Hub
Note - Usage guidelines for Flexible Hubs apply.
1 - Attach the mounting bracket to top of hub. Screws will be reused from existing install.
2 - Route in-feed through hub and attach to bottom of junction box, then attach the box to
the mounting bracket. Side conduit may be attached before of after this step.
3 - Slide hub cover into side channel; press trim down over junction box.

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Beam Bracket
Note - Beam Brackets are used to close off area containing duplex receptacles within beams.
Any beam containing power must have a beam bracket installed on each end.
1 - Insert bracket down into electrical port with bend facing inwards; slide towards end of
beam until roughly 2.5” from outside edge.
2 - Mount bracket down to beam surface using self-drilling screws and toothlock washers.
3 - Repeat for second bracket on opposite end of beam.
Electrical Bracket
1 - Connect wires to terminals of duplex receptacle in accordance with all applicable
electrical codes.
2 - Mount receptacle to one side of electrical bracket using screws provided or hardware
that comes with receptacle.
3 - Mount receptacle or port cover to opposite side of bracket.
4 - Press bracket assembly down into electrical port; attach to bottom of beam with two
self-drilling screws.
5 - Repeat for all beam electrical ports.
Note - Electrical Brackets are required in all port locations, and are used to mount both duplex
receptacles and port covers. Port Covers are required in all port locations without receptacles.

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Grounding the Beam
Note - Two grounding straps are provided with each UN8BBKCH model. Both beam and top cap are
required to be grounded within the enclosed area created by the beam brackets.
4 - Connect grounding strap to ground source in
accordance with all applicable electrical codes
in order to ground the beam and brackets.
3 - Attach grounding strap to beam using provided
#10-32 screw and toothlock washer.
1 - Position grounding strap near the center of the
beam as to not interfere with brackets and can be
easily connected to the ground source.
2 - Drill a hole through the base of the beam using a
#18 bit and tap for a #10-32 thread.
Grounding the Top Cap
5 - Connect grounding strap to ground source in
accordance with all applicable electrical codes
in order to ground the top cap.
3 - Attach provided #10-32 screw through hole from the
top side until fully seated.
1 - Position grounding strap along the bottom of the top
cap as to not interfere with brackets and can be
easily connected to the ground source.
2 - Drill a hole through the top cap using a #18 bit and
tap for a #10-32 thread.
Note - Grounding screwhead will be visible along mounting
rail of top trim. Screw should either be placed to one
end or centered consistently throughout install.
4 - Attach grounding strap to the bottom of the top cap
using provided #10-32 nut and toothlock washer.