Altwork FLEX Series User manual

Assembly Instructions
FLEX series

For Assembly You Will Need:
Two adults who are capable of lifting, kneeling, and bending.
An area to assemble - on carpet or another soft surface.
Make sure to check the boxes for any serious damage before
assembling your station.
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NOTE: If any box is damaged, photograph the box before
opening. If the delivery person is still on-site, document the
damage in accordance with the delivery person's procedure.
Open the damaged box and photograph any damaged
Altwork components. Open the remainder of the boxes and
inspect all of the parts for damage before starting assembly.
If any components are damaged, Email pictures of all
damaged boxes and components to Altwork
([email protected]) so we can send replacement parts.
If there is no apparent damage, assembly can proceed.

Tools & Hardware
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Flush Cutters
Pliers
Level
8mm Hex Key
3/16” Hex Key
Nuts
Bolts
Plug
3/8” Hex Key
& Handle
1/4” Hex Key
6mm Hex Key

Unboxing The Movement Core
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REMOVE PLASTIC CLIPS: Place two fingers in the
opening of the clips, squeeze and pull. Make sure to save
the clips.
OPEN THE BOX: Use the handles and lift the box
straight up.
REMOVE CARDBOARD: Remove the cardboard piece
by piece (lift straight up).
CUT ZIP TIE: Cut and remove the zip tie. Then
remove the final piece of cardboard.
Flush Cutters

Unboxing The Movement Core
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TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS TO KEEPALL THE BOXES AND PACKING PIECES IN GOOD CONDITION IF
YOU NEED TO MAKE A RETURN. FULL REFUNDS ARE NOTAVAILABLE FOR DAMAGED PRODUCTS.
HEAVY
HEAVY
LIGHT
LIGHT
REMOVE MOVEMENT CORE: Lift the light side of the move-
ment core, then lift the heavy side. Then lift the entire movement
core up and out of the box.
Make sure to place the movement core on a soft surface.

1Movement Core & Base Assembly
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Grasp the movement core by the metal tube inside (not the plastic cover) and slide the
foam block underneath, so it rests about an inch behind the edge of the plastic cover. TILT THE BASE: Tilt the base towards the movement core, so the base holes align with the studs at the
bottom of the movement core.

1Movement Core & Base Assembly
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CONNECT THE BASE & MOVEMENT CORE: Screw the nuts on with your fingers and
use the t-handle wrench to tighten. Tighten the nuts on the base in a diagonal pattern.
Make sure you firmly tighten all the nuts 2x.
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2
3
5
7
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6
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Tilt the movement core up, so it sits on top of the base.
T-Handle Wrench Nuts

2Seat Assembly
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PREPARATION: Remove the plastic cap and
cut the zip ties. INSTALLATION: Lift the seat and slide it onto the metal post. The person in the front will support the seat's weight and slowly raise or lower the front of the
seat, so the slots in the tube will engage with the post's teeth. Thefront person
should not press the seat onto the post as their angle will make alignment
more difficult. The person behind the seat will support the seat weight on the
right side and firmly press the seat straight onto the post. The right hand
should be in line with the post and press directly toward the post. This will help
the coupling to slip straight on without catching on the sides of the tube.
Lift the seat cushion and screw in the bolt first
using your fingers. Then finish screwing in the
bolt with the hex key just until the plastic
washers are partially compressed.
Flush Cutters 3/16” Hex Key Bolt

3Shipping Brace Removal
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PREPARATION: Remove the nut on the shipping brace closest to the
rear of the station, Then remove the nut on the shipping brace closest to
the front of the station. Leave both of the bolts in place.
REMOVAL: Put pressure on the arm of the station to
help loosen the bolts, then remove the shipping brace.
Pliers
8mm Hex Key
6mm Hex Key

4Backrest Installation
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INSTALLATION: Then lift the backrest and guide the channel over the movement core post. Move the
backrest forward and back to align the channel on the post.
PREPARATION: Place the metal cover over the movement
core post. Push down firmly to ensure it is secure.

INSTALLATION: Then lift the backrest and guide the channel over the movement core post. Move the
backrest forward and back to align the channel on the post.
4Backrest Installation
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TIGHTEN: Insert the bolt into the post. For the bolt to fully align, the
person supporting the weight of the backrest will need to slowly lift the
backrest up and down while the person with the wrench ensures that the
bolt is turning freely.
3/8” Hex Key & Handle
Bolt
You will know that the post is completely engaged when you can see that the channel hole
and the post hole are aligned. If the seatback plastic has lowered, you will need to press
the bottom of the plastic forward and slide the plastic to the highest position to get the hole
in the plastic aligned with the bolt hole so you can see inside.
PREPARATION: Place the metal cover over the movement
core post. Push down firmly to ensure it is secure.

4Backrest Installation
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INSTALLATION: Once the bolt is tight, use the 3/8" hex key handle to
tighten fully. Push down until the aluminum handle begins to bend or
breaks off completely.
Install the plastic plug.
TIGHTEN: Insert the bolt into the post. For the bolt to fully align, the
person supporting the weight of the backrest will need to slowly lift the
backrest up and down while the person with the wrench ensures that the
bolt is turning freely.
3/8” Hex Key & Handle
Bolt
You will know that the post is completely engaged when you can see that the channel hole
and the post hole are aligned. If the seatback plastic has lowered, you will need to press
the bottom of the plastic forward and slide the plastic to the highest position to get the hole
in the plastic aligned with the bolt hole so you can see inside.

5Desk Assembly
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PREPARATION: Unscrew the desk mount and make
sure the washer stack is present. Insert the desk mount into the desk arm and screw the knob onto the shaft.

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5Desk Assembly
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INSTALLATION: Insert the bolts and position the desk so the bolts line
up with the desired holes. Most users mount the desk using the center
two holes. If the user requires more space, use the holes closest to the
desk edge. If the user needs the desk closer, use the holes farthest from
the desk edge.
Screw in the bolts, starting with the bolt closest to the desk arm. Make
sure this bolt is screwed in all the way, then screw in the second bolt.
Firmly tighten both bolts.
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2
3/16” Hex Key
Bolt

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6Monitor Arm Installation
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PREPARATION: Remove the bolt from the monitor arm, then remove the magnetic
disk on the arm's right side by touching the ¼" hex key to the disk, then remove the bolt. INSTALLATION: Slide the yoke grooves over the keys on the monitor arm’s two disks. The monitor arm will slide
straight down. If the monitor arm fits tightly, firmly push
down while wiggling side to side.
Pliers
1/4” Hex Key

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6Monitor Arm Installation
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POSITION THE CLEVIS: Position the clevis, tilting at
a 45° angle toward the seat when tightening. Insert
the bolt and moderately tighten with the ¼" hex key
provided. Then replace the magnetic disk.
1/4” Hex Key
Bolt

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7Leg Rest Assembly
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PREPARATION: Cut the zip tie under the leg rest. Remove the pin on the bar under the leg rest, then slowly lift the
leg rest until you see the first hole in the bar under the leg rest.
Re-insert the pin. Then remove the cardboard from the ratchet
bars under the leg rest.
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POSITION LEG REST: Push up on the ratchet
bar closest to the seat with one hand while
slowly lifting the leg rest up with the other. Lift the
leg rest until the ratchet bar hits the hinge, then
slowly lower the leg rest back down until the bar
catches. To adjust the leg rest, lift each section
until you reach the desired angle.

8Cable Installation
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CONNECT THE ACTUATOR CORD: Open the
cover under the seat, and plug the actuator cord
into the far right port. Route the actuator cord out
the right side of the controller box, as seen in the
video, to prevent smashing the cable.
‘S’AND ‘D’ CABLES: Plug the 'S' and ‘D' cables into the sockets of
the connector box. (It does not matter what cable goes into which
socket.) To insert the connectors correctly, the slot in the sides of the
connectors needs to be facing up towards the bottom of the seat.
CABLE ROUTING: Route the AC monitor
cord to the power strip. Route the cord through
behind the other wires as shown, and plug it
into the power strip.
Flush Cutters Zip Ties

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8Cable Installation
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TEST THE CIRCUIT BREAKER: Press the blue
GFCI button. A green light will come on. Then
turn the circuit breaker on by pressing the red
button (So the switch lights up indicating power
on). Next, press the gray button to reset the
GFCI. Finally, press the blue GFCI once more to
power on.
Zip Ties

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9Desk Leveling
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Before leveling the desk, install your monitor, as the weight of a monitor will affect the desk's angle.
POSITION DESK ARM: Squeeze the lever under the desk arm and position the desk arm about
midway out, or three inches.
LEVEL DESK ARM: Raise the desk arm until you hear a click
and then push it down firmly until the desk arm is level. Place
your level on the desk arm to check for levelness.
Level 3/16” Hex Key