Allsteel Optimize Service manual

Allsteel Inc.
Muscatine, Iowa 52761-0071
www.allsteeloffice.com
Contents
System Guidelines ............................................... Page 1
Panel Connections and Trim Installation.............................Pages 2–4
Stacking Panel Assembly .......................................... Page 5
Panel Wall Connector Installation .................................... Page 6
8 Wire Electrical Installation .................................... Pages 7–10
Power Pole Installation ............................................Page 11
Worksurface Supports Installation................................Pages 12–16
Countertops Installation........................................... Page 17
Overhead Storage Installation...................................Pages 18–21
Sliding Door Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22–27
Installation Packet
Optimize Installation Packet
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System Guidelines
Denitions:
PARENT PANEL RUN - Panels (or a single panel) congured in a straight line intended to divide space. It is
usually longer than the panels used to stabilize it.
RETURN PANELS - Panels attached to a parent run for the purpose of stabilizing it. Return panels may also
have the effect of dividing space.
NOTE: Return panels must be no more than 30" lower than the maximum height of the parent.
A parent panel run must be a minimum of 48" and a maximum
of 10 feet, and must have at least two return panels totaling
at least 70% of the length of the parent run extended in one
direction (one at the beginning and at the end of the parent run)
as dened below:
X plus Y must total the greater of:
(A) 60% of the parent run length or
(B) 84"
A parent panel run must be a minimum of 48" and a maximum
of 10 feet, and must have a minimum of two return panels
totaling 20% of the length of parent run extended in opposing
directions on each side of the parent run.
Units must be suspended on panels of a corresponding width,
or suspended across two panels with a combined width equal
to the storage unit width. More than two storage units can
be suspended from a single panel only if return panels are
positioned at each end of the storage units.
Optimize Panel Systems Panel Specications
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1. Align the panels into the conguration required. Locate notches in bottom of corner connector to the glide tower.
2. Lift the corner connector post and slide the notches onto the tab of each glide tower.
3. Secure the corner connector post to the panel by pressing the hub of the bracket into the corner connector
post and slotted steel panel tube. Do not insert screws into connector brackets until all panels required for the
connection are in place.
4. Level panels as they are assembled.
5. Repeat for other panel connections ("T, "S", or "X").
6. Attach the brackets to the panels using the screws (Fastener #2) provided, do not over torque, and do not
cut fabric.
NOTE: If a connection must be lifted after the screws are installed on a panel run longer than six feet, unscrew the
panel connector brackets prior to lifting the panels.
1. Remove the kickplate from one side of each panel.
2. Position panels together with the slotted vertical tubes in alignment.
3. Attach the panels by inserting a screw (F4) through the slot in the glide tower into the glide tower of the
adjacent panel.
4. Secure the panels at the top by installing black inline connector strap into slotted steel tubes of both panels.
5. Attach the connector to the panels using four screws (F2) provided. Do not over torque.
6. Reinstall kickplates.
Illustration 1: Panel to Corner Connector
Illustration 2: Panel to Panel Connector
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Panel to Corner Connector Post:
1. Attach the bottom of the corner connector post to the glide tower
tab on the panel.
2. Attach VH bracket to the panel by inserting the tabs into the vertical
tube and securing with two (F2) screws.
3. Center the bracket on the corner post and insert the self drilling
screw (F5) into the vertical groove of the corner connector.
Panel to Panel:
1. Attach the bottom of the panels with (F4) screw. (See panel to
panel connector.)
2. Attach to VH bracket to the panel by inserting the tabs into the
vertical tube and securing with two (F2) screws.
3. Center the bracket on the slotted vertical and insert the self drilling
screw (F5) into the 0.150 diameter hole of the panel tube.
1. Install the plastic end trim clips into the slotted steel tube with the
screws (F3) provided. The rib of the clip locates into the groove of
the tube and it is attached into the 0.150 holes.
2. Snap the end trim extrusion over the clips.
3. Insert the top trim bracket into the end trim extrusion.
4. Attach the top trim bracket to the panel using the two screws
(F2) provided.
5. The top cap snap ts over the attachment connectors.
To remove: Pull kickplate from top edge by panel and unhinge from
glide towers.
To install: Place kickplate slots over glide tower tabs. Press on top of
kickplate near glide towers to snap into place against panel.
1. Using pliers, break out the appropriate windows (if necessary) on
the corner connector top cap. File rough edges if necessary.
2. Press cap into top of connector post placing the open windows over
the attachment connectors.
Illustration 3: Variable Height Connections Illustration 4: Kickplate
Illustration 5: End of Run Trim Illustration 6: Trim for "T", "L", "S", or
"X" Intersections
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1. Install the top cap on the lower panel.
2. Mount the variable height plastic extrusion to the
corner connector post using the alignment grooves
and self-drilling screws (F5) provided.
3. Press the top trim bracket into the decorative
extrusion; break off the bracket portion.
4. Snap the decorative extrusion over the plastic
extrusion.
1. Install the top cap on the lower panel.
2. Install the plastic end trim clips into the slotted steel
tube with the screws (F3) provided. The rib of the clip
locates into the groove of the tube and it is attached
into the 0.150 holes.
3. Snap the decorative extrusion over the clips.
4. Insert the top trim bracket into the end decorative
extrusion.
5. Attach the top trim bracket to the panel using two
screws (F2) provided.
6. The top cap snap ts over the attachment connectors.
Illustration 7: Variable Height Panel to Corner
Connector Trim
Illustration 8: Inline Variable Height Panel Trim
Illustration 9: Hardware
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
#10 – 16 x 3/4 #8 – 18 x 3/4 #12 – 14 x 1 1/2 #10 – 16 x 1/2 #10 – 8 x 3/4
Phillips Head Hex Head Hex Head Hex Head Phillips Head
Self Drilling
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Stacking Panel
Warning
• Add no more than one stacking panel to any base panel.
• A severe impact or drop may cause immediate breakage or enough damage so that a glazed panel breaks
later for no apparent reason.
Conguration Restrictions
• Structural stacking panel congurations must have adjacent panels or corner connectors of the same height
at each end of the run.
• Stacking panel congurations that create a variable height will require the use of a variable height nish kit
as listed in the pricer. Use of the variable height conguration is not allowed if the stacker is to be congured
with hanging accessories.
• Variable height congurations of more than 30" are not allowed.
1. Before installing stacking panel to base panel, base panel must not be attached to any other panel or corner
connector.
2. Remove top cap of base panel. On wider units, remove top cap center clip.
3. lnstall attachment legs of stacking panel into top slotted tube of base panel. Verify the stacker is fully seated
into the base panel.
4. Secure stacking panel to base panel on both sides using two screws (F3) provided.
5. Install the top cap onto the stacker when trimming out the panels.
Note: When attaching a connector or trim bracket to a glass stacker, use the screws provided in the stacker
hardware pack. If the 3/4" long standard panel screws (F2) are used, they could damage the stacker.
Illustration 1: Optimize Panel System Stacking Panel
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NOTE: Customer provides appropriate attachment hardware - wood screws into studs (2-1/2" long minimum),
or molly-type fasteners into dry wall. Holes in wall connector are provided for #8 screws.
6. With large clearance hole or extrusion at the oor and facing away from wall, position wall connector against wall
and align top and bottom of wall connector with locating marks on wall. Verify plumb with level.
7. Mark wall connector hole locations onto wall. Each hole location requires mounting hardware. Set wall
connector aside.
8. Drill holes for mounting hardware, if required.
9. Attach wall connector to wall with appropriate hardware (2-1/2" long wood screws into studs, or molly-type
fasteners into dry wall).
10. Position panel into wall connector with locating post inserted into clearance hole and glide tower hub into large
cutout of wall connector. Verify engagement of locating pin.
11. Secure the panel to the wall connector by pressing the hub of the bracket into the wall connector and the slotted
vertical of the panel.
12. Attach the bracket to the panel using the two screws (F2) provided.
13. Insert wall connector top cap into wall connector extrusion.
14. Panel top cap snaps over connectors when adjacent panel is secured into position.
1. Install locating post into the lowest 0.150" hole in the slotted vertical tube of the panel.
2. Place wall connector extrusion onto end of panel and locate ush against the wall at the location of attachment.
The top of the extrusion is to be ush with the slotted vertical of the panel with the locating post inserted into the
hole in the extrusion.
3. Adjust leveling glides, at bottom of panel, as needed to level panel.
• If low point of oor is at the wall, adjust leveling glides out enough to compensate for the rise in the oor.
• If high point of oor is at the wall, adjust leveling glides in enough to compensate for the drop in the oor.
4. Ensure panel and wall connector are plum against wall and lightly mark wall at top and sides of wall connector (if
marking wall is not acceptable, use masking tape).
5. Remove wall connector and set panel aside.
Illustration 1: Optimize Panel Wall Connector
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GRN/BARE
GREEN/BARE
Connection to a power source, by a licensed electrician, and quantity of receptacles used for a given circuit
must be in compliance with all national and local electrical codes. Connect a maximum of 13 receptacles
(12 in Canada, and fewer in certain U.S. locales) to one circuit. Consult applicable national and local
electrical codes.
Disconnect electrical connections between panels prior to removal of a mechanical connection. Ensure that
the power supply is disconnected prior to disconnecting any electrical components.
When electrical components are interconnected from one panel to another, the panels must be mechanically
connected per the appropriate panel-to-panel installation instructions.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in a fire or electrical shock.
WARNING
Illustration 1: General Configuration and Component Identification
Illustration 2: Electrical Wiring Diagrams
GREEN/BARE GREEN/BARE
GRN/BARE
Component Identification: Color of terminal ends and
receptacle backs are BLACK.
Component Identification: Color of terminal ends and
receptacle backs are RUST.
Power harness 871224
Power harness
8712XX
Notes: All electrical components
are UL Listed to UL1286
and UL183.
By pulling on terminal
housing at end of cable
assemblies, Power and
Pass-Thru harnesses can
be stretched up to 31/2".
4 hot / 2 neutral / 2 ground systems:
color of terminal ends are black.
3 hot / 3 neutral / 2 ground systems:
color of terminal ends are rust.
Pass-Thru harness 8711XX
Pass-Thru cable 8710XX
•Connect to previously installed cable
•Stretch, as required, to proper position
•Snap onto mounting bracket
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To facilitate ease of configuration of electrical components:
• At least one power harness should be used at a Tee connection, when all 3 panels are powered.
• At least two power harnesses should be used at a Cross connection, when all 4 panels are powered.
• A power harness should be used in a panel positioned at the end of a panel run (See Illustration 3).
• A power harness should be used in a panel, adjacent to a power pole location, into which a ceiling in-feed is to
be connected.
• Power harness should be used in panels adjacent to 20" wide panels.
• When multiple 20" wide panels are used at a Tee or Cross junction, an additional 18" wide pass-thru cable
is required.
Power harness
If panel at the end of a run is powered,
reverse orientation of harness in last panel.
End of panel run
To install receptacle,
place receptacle into
power block and slide
receptacle sideways
until receptacle snaps
into a locked position.
To remove receptacle,
depress locking tab and
slide receptacle sideways
to disengage, then pull
receptacle outward.
Insert a flat blade screwdriver
between locking tab and flange
of mounting bracket; rotate to
depress locking tab and slide
outward.
Illustration 3: Powering last panel, at end of panel run
Illustration 4: Power Block Removal Illustration 5: Receptacle Installation/Removal
Power or pass-thru harness
This terminal may be connected or not connected
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Illustration 6. Base or Ceiling Side In-Feed Installation
Improperly installed electrical components can fail resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
Connection of the in-feed device to the power source should be performed by a licensed electrician in
compliance with all national and local electrical codes.
To prevent personal injury, ensure in-feed power is disconnected before component installation.
WARNING
Illustration 6a: Remove In-Feed Cover
Illustration 6c: Pass In-Feed Connector Through
Baserail cover
Illustration 6e: Connect Infeed Connector Illustration 6f: Reattach In-Feed Cover
Illustration 6d: Reassemble Swivel Joint
Illustration 6b: Disconnect Swivel Joint and Remove
Swivel tabs
In-feed cover - install
after power in-feed
and baserail cover is
in place
Note: In-feed cable can be shortened. Remove and reapply
UL listing/schematic, near end of cable, as needed.
180° swivel joint
Swivel joint - disconnect
and hook into in-feed
connector
Swivel joint
In-feed connector
In-feed
connector
In-feed connector
Baserail cover
Baserail cover
Baserail cover
Baserail cover
Power block
In-feed
connector
In-feed cover -
remove and save
Screw - remove
and save
Screw
Swivel tab - remove
and save
Swivel tab
Route cable to power source (refer to wiring diagram
on page 7 for proper wiring connections).
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Illustration 7: Ceiling In-Feed Installation into Baserail Area using Integrated Power Pole (870071)
Ceiling in-feed
cable 8719(12/18) -
Position power pole
into top of 90°, Tee, or
Cross connectors
Panel support
Use wire tie to secure in-feed cable to panel support
Note: For information regarding installation of
power poles, refer to the appropriate
panel series Power Pole Installation
Instructions.
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1. Replace connector post trim piece with open trim.
2. Remove power pole cover.
3. Insert power pole shell into open trim piece.
4. Install J box to power pole shell.
5. Route power harness through corner connector, power pole, and out of J box.
6. Snap power pole cover into shell.
7. Connect wiring within the J box (by a licensed electrician).
8. Install J box cover.
9. Position ceiling tile trim plates above and below the drop-ceiling tiles and secure with screws and nuts, inserted
from below.
Illustration 1: Optimize Panel Power Pole
Warning
• Connection to the power source should be performed by a licensed electrician in compliance with all national and
local electric codes. Failure to observe this warning could result in a re.
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Illustration 2b. Attach Panel Attachment Bracket and Anti-
Dislodgement Bracket to Panel Frame:
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Step 2. Install glides at bottom end
of end panel.
Step 1. Install machine screws
through worksurface
attachment bracket and
into full end panel.
Step 3. Install two
machine
screws through
worksurface
attachment
bracket and
into inserts in
bottom of
worksurface.
Step 2. Turn leveling glides
until glides are flat
against floor.
Illustration 2b. Attach Full End Panel Support and
Worksurface:
Step 1. Insert panel attachment
bracket tabs into panel slots
and lift bracket, hooking
tabs behind panel frame.
Step 1. Install sheet metal
screws through top
holes of each
pair of panel
attachment bracket
holes and into top
holes of full end
panel support.
Step 2. Insert anti-dislodgement
bracket tab into panel
slot and align bottom
hole of bracket with top
hole of full end panel
support.
Illustration 1: Full End Panel Support
Illustration 1a: Assemble Full End Support Panel
Illustration 1b: Attach Panel Attachment Bracket and Anti-
Dislodgement Bracket to Panel Frame
Illustration 1c: Attach Full End Panel Support and
Worksurface
Step 1 - Install machine screws
through worksurface
attachment bracket
and into full end panel.
Step 2 - Install glides at bottom
end of end panel.
Left-Hand Application Right-Hand Application
Step 2 - Insert anti-dislodgement
bracket tab into panel
slot and align bottom
hole of bracket with top
hole of full end panel
support.
Step 1 - Insert panel attachment bracket tabs into panel
slots and lift bracket, hooking
tabs behind panel frame.
Step 3 - Install two
wood screws
through
worksurface
attachment
bracket and into
worksurface.
Step 1 - Install sheet
metal screws
through top
holes of each
pair of panel
attachment
bracket holes
and into top
holes of full
end panel
support.
Step 2 - Turn leveling glides until glides
are at against oor.
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IMPORTANT
The primary uses of support legs are at 90° panel junctions and/or to support adjoining worksurfaces.
When used to support a single worksurface, the worksurface grommet hole will be partially blocked.
If full access of grommet hole is required, replace support leg with a cantilever support bracket.
Illustration 2: Support Leg
Step 1 - Insert panel attachment
bracket tabs into panel
slots and lift bracket,
hooking tabs behind panel
frame.
Step 2 - Insert anti-dislodgement
bracket into panel slot
and align bottom hole of
bracket with top hole of
full end panel support.
Step 3 - Install sheet metal screws
through top holes of each
pair of panel attachment
bracket holes and into top
holes of support leg.
Note: Insert color matched
hole plugs into holes
on opposite side of
support leg.
Assembly:
1. Assemble support leg, panel attachment bracket, and at bracket in a conguration where the leg is under the
largest worksurface.
2. Right-hand conguration is shown. Attach panel attachment bracket to opposite side of support leg for a left-hand
conguration. Flip at bracket over for left-hand applications.
Step 6 - Install wood
screws through
round holes in
at bracket and
into bottom of
worksurface.
Step 5 - Install two at head
sheet metal screws
through larger holes
in at bracket and
into top of support
leg.
Note: Right-hand
application shown.
Flip bracket over for
left-hand application.
Step 7 - Connect tie plate
between two
worksurfaces. Install
wood screws through
holes in tie plate and
into worksurfaces.
Step 4 - Turn leveling glides
until glides are at
against oor.
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Step 1 - Install right-hand and left-hand brackets onto
panel.
Step 2 - Position and attach worksurface with wood
screws.
Illustration 3: Center Support Bracket
Illustration 4: Worksurface-to-Panel Support Bracket
Illustration 5: Worksurface Bracket Kit
Center support
bracket (insert
in left-hand
side of panel
connection)
Worksurface-
to-panel support
bracket
Right-hand
bracket
Left-hand
bracket
Install at 27¾"
for a 29½" high
worksurface
Install at 27¾"
for a 29½" high
worksurface
Install at 27¾"
for a 29½" high
worksurface
Step 1 - Install worksurface-to-panel
support bracket onto panel.
Step 2 - Position and attach
worksurface with wood
screws.
Note: Use center support bracket with worksurfaces longer
than 62¼".
Step 1 - Install center support bracket onto panel.
Step 2 - Position and attach worksurface with wood screws.
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Illustration 6: Hang Cantilever Bracket onto Panels
Install at 27¾"
for a 29½" high
workspace
Step 1 - Tilt the front of the cantilever
bracket up and insert the top
hook into desired slot of panel
frame.
Step 2 - Rotate the cantilever bracket
down so the remaining hooks
engage the slots of the vertical.
Step 3 - Drive the cantilever bracket
down with a rubber mallet to
ensure bracket is rmly seated
in the panel slots.
Step 4 - Install wood screws through the
bracket and into worksurface.
Step 1 - Attach at bracket onto return
worksurface.
Step 2 - Position worksurface/bracket
assembly and secure to primary
worksurface with wood screws.
Corner support
bracket (insert
bracket tabs into
panel notches)
Corner support
bracket
Return/bridge worksurface
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Illustration 9. Corner Support Bracket:
Note: To be used at rear of corner worksurfaces.
1. Install corner support bracket onto panel.
2. Position and attach worksurface with wood screws.
Corner support
bracket (insert
bracket tabs into
panel notches)
Corner
support
bracket
CONCENSYS®
panels
Front of
CONCENSYS
corner worksurface
Install at
273/4" for a
291/2" high
worksurface
1. Attach flat bracket onto return worksurface.
2. Position worksurface/bracket assembly and
secure to primary worksurface
screws.
Illustration 7: Flat Bracket
Illustration 8: Corner Support Bracket
Install at 27¾"
for a 29½" high
worksurface
Primary worksurface (supported at each end)
Wood screws
Notch indicates rear of at bracket
Worksurface Supports Installation
Note: To be used at rear of corner worksurfaces.
Step 1 - Install corner support bracket onto panel.
Step 2 - Position and attach worksurface with wood
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Wood screw A
B
C
Support
Column
• Install support column so that a center line
through the leveling glides is parallel with
the rear edge of worksurface.
• This applies only to support columns
with two levelers.
• Install support
column so it is
centered in the
radius end of
the peninsula.
Verify the
measurements
are equal from
3 tangents
(marked A, B
and C).
Rear edge
Center line
Illustration 9: Support Column (use with peninsula and D-shaped worksurfaces)
Leveling
glides
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• Countertops brackets marked ST will not work on 42" high panels. Use brackets marked 42 for 42" high panels.
• Insert support brackets and position as dened in Illustration 1.
• Position countertops and insert screws as dened in Illustration 2.
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
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Terrace DNA Installation Packet
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Position shelf divider at an angle, as shown, and insert flange underneath lip of storage shelf back stop.
Rotate shelf divider down into position.
Move shelf divider to the desired position by lifting up on front of divider (approx. 15°) and sliding divider from
side-to-side.
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Attach overhead shelf unit to panel by inserting end panel hooks into panel slots.
Tap down on each end panel to fully seat hooks.
Pivot retaining clips toward panel to lock overhead shelf unit in place.
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Pull retaining clips away from panel.
Carefully lift overhead shelf unit upward to unseat end panel hooks from panel slots.
Remove overhead shelf unit from panel.
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End panel
hooks
Overhead
shelf unit
Retaining clip
(Underneath shelf)
Illustration 47a. Attach Overhead Shelf Unit:
Illustration 2: Shelf Divider (optional accessory)
Illustration 1: Attach Overhead Shelf Unit
Refer to Page 1 for Overhead Storage Guidelines
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Terrace DNA Installation Packet
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Installed
overhead
shelf unit
Screw
Overhead shelf
unit bottom flange
Ganging
bracket
Hook ganging bracket over bottom flange of each overhead shelf unit.
Install screw into ganging bracket hole.
Fully tighten screw.
Installed
overhead
shelf unit
Illustration 3: Overhead Shelf Unit Ganging (at seam of two inline overhead shelf units)
Overhead Storage Installation