Artopex downtown User manual

Installation guide
Update : August 2016

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Installation guide

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Seating
Jonction plates 4
Armrest 4
Tables
Bistro tables 5
Bistro tables with multi-outlet 5
Collaborative work tables 5
Occasional tables 5
Privacy screens
Legs 11
Bracket 11
Shelf 11
Mobile panels
Legs 12
Communication panel 12
Panel with the Downtown Connection system 13
Installation of D.C. in the mobile panel 13
Downtown Connection
Electronic connections 8
Installation of D.C. on table with architectural base 9
Installation of D.C. on table with metal leg 10
Mediacom tables
Mediacom bistro tables 6
Mediacom tables with architectural base 6
Mediacom tables with metal leg 7
Access to the interior of technical panel 7
Finishing proles 7
Table of content

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Installation guide
SEATING
Step 1 :
Press the back of the armrest to the backrest of the seating.
Step 2 :
Screw the metal plate to the side of the seating.
(4 screws to install)
Step 3 :
Join seating together.
!A ganging bracket cannot be installed
under an upholstered triangular table.
Armrest
Step 1 :
Ensure that you have parts "A" and ''B'' .
Ganging bracket for seating
Step 2 :
Plan out the conguration to ensure that the parts are installed
on the correct side of the seating.
Example :
Part A
Left side
Part B
Right side
Step 3 :
Screw part ''A'' under the seating 1, under the frame.
NOTE : Center part ''A'' between the legs.
Seating 1 Seating 2
Step 4 :
Screw part ''B'' under the seating 2, under the frame.
NOTE : Center part ''B'' between the legs.
Step 5 :
Join seating together.
Frame
Center part ''A''
between the legs
Center part ''B''
between the legs.
Frame
!WARNING
To install a ganging bracket between two seatings with an
armrest, part ''A'' must be screwed under the seating with the
armrest.
Part ''A'' - ganging bracket
under the seating with the armrest
Part ''B'' - ganging bracket
under the seating without the armrest

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TABLES
29''H collaborative work tables
with architectural base and laminate gable
Step 1 :
Place all parts upside down to acces the underside.
Step 2 :
With the included hardware, screw the modesty panels into the
inserts of the laminate gable.
Step 3 :
Screw the modesty panels to the architectural base.
Step 4 :
With the included hardware, align the laminate gable to the end
of the surface, and screw these pieces together.
Step 5 :
Screw the architectural base and the modesty panels to the
surface.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Bistro table
Remove the vertical cable conduit and install the electrical cable
of the multi-outlet inside the gable slot.
Lift the vertical cable
conduit to remove it.
Step 1 :
Screw the metal leg to the surface using the pre-drilled holes.
Legs positioning under the surface.
Bistro table with multi-outlet
Step 1 :
Place all parts upside down to acces the underside.
Step 2 :
With the included hardware, screw the modesty panels into the
inserts of the laminate gable.
Step 3 :
Screw the modesty panels to the other leg or to the storage.
Step 4 :
With the included hardware, align the laminate gable to the end
of the surface, and screw these pieces together.
WARNING
If there is a multi-outlet with the surface, make sure that the
laminate leg with vertical cable conduit is on the same side as
the multi-outlet.
Step 5 :
Screw the gables (or storage) and the modesty panels to the
surface.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Vertical cable
conduit must be on
the same side as the
multi-outlet.
!
Occasional table - tripod base

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MEDIACOM TABLES
Mediacom table with architectural base
Parts to assemble
Step 1 :
Aligned with the inserts, screw the modesty panels to the
technical panel and to the architectural base.
* The large triangular brackets must be screw on the technical
panel.
Step 3 :
Before installing the work surface, if it applicable, install the
Downtown Connection (M8) in the architectural base, refer to
pages 8 and 9.
Step 4 :
Screw the surface to the brackets, the modesty panels and the
architectural base.
Step 5 :
If it applicable, install the pivoting multi-outlet module (M4).
Install the multi-outlet in the surface, and place the electrical
cable in the grommet and the technical panel. The electrical cable
will exit through the back of the technical panel.
Mediacom bistro table
Parts to assemble
Step 1 :
Screw the beams to the gable and the technical panel using the
pre-drilled holes.
Step 2 :
Screw the surface to the gable and the beams.
Step 3 :
If applicable, install the multi-outlet :
* For access to the interior of technical panel, see p.7
Technical panel
Surface
Structural beam
Gable
M4 - pivoting multi-outlet module
Install the multi-outlet into the cut-out on the surface, and
place the electrical cable throught the grommet and the
technical panel. The electrical cable will exit through the back
of the technical panel.
M8 - Downtown Connection
Refer to pages 8 and 10 for the installation steps for
Downtown Connection.
Install the vertical cable conduit :
- Using the pre-drilled holes, attach the screws into the
technical panel by screwing lightly.
- Place the vertical cable conduit on to the screws.
Technical panel
Modesty panels
Surface
Base
Triangular brackets
* Under a table with a Downtown
Connection System (M8), only one
nishing bracket is installed on the
gable side.
Step 4 :
Using the double-sided tape provided, attach the nishing cap
onto the brackets of the structural beams.
* Under a table with an M4 multi-
outlet module, 2 nishing caps must
be installed. One on the gable and
one on the technical panel.
Finishing cap :
NOTE :
Finishing cap

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Mediacom table with metal leg
Parts to assemble
Step 1 :
Aligned with the inserts, screw the brackets to the technical
panel.
Step 2 :
Screw the metal leg to the surface using the pre-drilled holes.
Step 3 :
Screw the surface to the brackets.
Step 4 :
If it applicable, install the Downtown Connection (M8). Refer to
pages 8 and 10.
* For access to the interior of technical panel, see p.7
Install the vertical cable conduit :
- Using the pre-drilled holes, attach the screws into the technical
panel by screwing lightly.
- Place the vertical cable conduit on to the screws.
Technical panel
Surface
Brackets
Metal leg
Back upper panel
- Remove the metal plate located on the top of technical panel.
- Lift the panel and remove it.
Back lower panel
- Remove the 2 screws located at the bottom of panel.
- Lift the panel and remove it.
The construction of technical panel for all Mediacom tables is
the same. It is possible to access the interior through the back of
the panel by following the steps below :
Metal plate
2 Screws to remove
Access to the interior of technical panel
MEDIACOM TABLES
Finishing proles
Finishing proles are used to conceal electrical cables and
the monitor support brackets. The proles are installed on
the technical panel of a Mediacom table, on either side of the
There are no pre-drilled holes on the technical panel.
After installing the monitor on the technical panel, center the
proles and screw them close to the monitor.
Proles centered height wise
Finishing proles

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DOWNTOWN CONNECTION
Installation guide
Connections of the electronic box
Step 1 :
Connect the four HDMI data sharing cables. Refer to the instructions
included with the Downtown Connection system.
IMPORTANT
- The connections (black and red cables) of the HDMI cable #1 must be
inserted into one of the blue connectors. Than plug the connector into
the reserved space #1.
Repeat the same procedure for the HDMI data sharing cables
#2, 3, 4.
Step 2 :
Secure the 4 HDMI data sharing cables with the blue plastic locks
included. Refer to the Downtown Connection installation guide
included with the system and refer to the picture below.
Blue plastic lock
Screw the blue lock in the electronic box
and x it with a tie wrap.
Step 3 :
Connect the electrical cable (orange) to the electronic box.
This cable is linked with the transformer. Once the installation is
complete, connect the transformer to the power bar.
Electrical cable (orange)
Step 4 :
Connect the HDMI cable for monitor to the electronic box.
Once the installation is complete, connect this cable to the monitor.
Step 5 :
Screw the black metal plate provided by Artopex to the eletronic box.
Under the electronic box
''ARTOPEX'' metal plate
Electrical cable (orange)
4 x HDMI data sharing cables
HDMI cable for monitor (output)
Connectors (black and red wires)
Blue plastic connectors
Black wires : tally output
Red wires : contact
Monitor cable

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DOWNTOWN CONNECTION
Installation guide
Installation of Downtown Connection under a Mediacom table with architectural base
Step 1 :
ATTENTION - Install Downtown Connection before installing the
surface.
Step 2 :
Screw the electronic box with cables downward into the
architectural base using the pre-drilled holes (4 screws to install)
Electronic box
Step 3 :
Place the black metal support and the 4 HDMI data sharing
cables inside the architectural base, lined up with the pre-drilled
holes. Attach the support using 2 screws.
Step 5 (continued) :
- Electrical cable (orange)
Attach the transformer to the interior of the architectural base
using the bracket included (no pre-drilled holes). Connect the
cable to the power bar and use a cable fastener to hold the
excess cable.
* When connecting these cables, ensure that the interior of the
architectural base remains unobstructed.
Step 4 :
Screw the power bar onto the interior side of the modesty panel.
Place the electrical cable through the grommet and inside the
technical panel until it comes out the bottom. Plug it into the wall.
Power bar
Transformer
Transformer wire,
connected to the power bar.
Step 6 :
Screw the HDMI cable access module under the surface using the
pre-drilled holes (6 screws to install). Place and screw the surface
onto place onto the architectural base and the modesty panels.
Cable access module
Step 7 :
Assemble the cable access module.
- Insert the 4 HDMI data sharing cables to the cable access
module and keep them in place using the black plastic rings
included.
- Insert the electrical outlet into the cable access module and
plug into the power bar. Use the cable fasteners to hold the
excess cable.
Step 5 :
Connect the cables to the electronic box.
- Monitor cable (output)
Place the monitor cable through the grommet and attach it to the
interior side of the architectural base and the modesty panel using
the cable fasteners included. Connect the cable to the monitor
through the access in the back of the technical panel (p.7).
Step 8 :
Connect the monitor. Pass the electrical cable of the monitor
through the grommet using the interior access of the technical
panel. Plug the electrical cable into the power bar.
Monitor cable
HDMI sharing cables punch-outs
- Facing the top of the surface
Outlet punch-outs
- same side as the technical panel
Center in the
rectangular base
Near the point of
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DOWNTOWN CONNECTION
Installation guide
Metal support
Cable access moduleTransformer
Cable fastener
Power bar
Grommet
Electronic box with connections
Step 1 :
Screw the HMDI cable access module under the surface using the
pre-drilled holes. (6 screws to install)
Cable access module.
Step 3 :
Screw the electronic box with cables downward into the technical
panel using the pre-drilled holes (4 screws to install).
Electronic box
Step 4 :
Line up the black metal support with the pre-drilled holes on the
technical panel. Place a cable in each of the slots.
Attach the support with 2 screws.
Metal support
Step 2 :
Screw the power bar under the surface, in front of the cable access
module. Place the electrical cable through the grommet and inside
the technical panel until it comes out the bottom. Plug it into the
wall.
Power bar
Installation of Downtown Connection under a Mediacom table with metal leg or Bistro Mediacom table

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DOWNTOWN CONNECTION
Installation guide
Step 6 :
Connect the electronic box.
- HDMI monitor cable (output)
Place the monitor cable through the grommet and the technical
panel (p.7). Plug the cable into the monitor.
- Electrical cable (orange)
Secure the transformer to the technical panel using the bracket
included (no pre-drilled holes). Plug the cable into the power bar
and use a cable fastener to hold the excess cable.
Transformer with bracket
Step 7 :
Install the grommet in the surface. An installation guide is
included.
Step 5 :
Assemble the cable access module.
- Insert the 4 HDMI data sharing cables into the cable access
module and keep them in place using the black plastic rings
included.
- Insert the electrical outlet into the cable access module and
plug into the power bar. Use the cable fastener to hold the
excess cable.
- Insert the communication punch-out plate.
Black plastic ring
Electrical outlet
Communication
punch-out plate.
Step 8 :
Connect the monitor. Pass the monitor cable through the
grommet using the interior access of the technical panel. Plug
the cable in the power bar.
PRIVACY SCREEN
Legs
Bracket for privacy screens
Shelf
The installation of legs is the same for all privacy screens.
Angled-top Vertical Screen with shelf
Legs positioning :
Angled-top Vertical and screen with shelf
centercenter
Align and screw the legs using the pre-drilled holes under the
metal structure.
Bracket for joining 2 upholstered screens, vertical or angled-top.
Installed at the top of the screen.
Screw the shelf on top of the screen using the inserts.
Allen key
!
Angled-top panel
the longer part of the
leg must be in the front
of the panel, under the
angled-top.

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Communication panel
Step 1 :
Install the metal shelf. Screw the shelf using the pre-drilled holes
in the metal structure. Then, screw the cable conduit under the
shelf.
Attach the shelf Attach the cable conduit
Step 3 :
Install the electrical outlet.
Place the double electrical outlet
in the support, under the panel.
Screw the power bar onto the
support using the pre-drilled holes.
Step 4 :
Remove the cover of the cable conduit. Place the electrical outlet
cable in the cable conduit and plug it into the power bar.
Repeat the steps for the monitor cable.
Cable conduit
To remove the cover, pull it towards you.
Step 2 :
Remove the back panel and install the double electrical outlet and
manage the monitor cable
- Remove the metal top cap of the mobile panel.
- Lift the panel and remove it.
Front of mobile panel Back of mobile panel
Metal top cap
Legs
The installation of legs is the same for all mobile panels.
Marker board Communication
panel
Panel with Downtown
Connection system
Step 1 :
Align and screw the nut and washer using the pre-drilled holes
under the metal structure.
Step 2 :
Install casters.
Allen key
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MOBILE PANELS
Installation guide
Panel with the Downtown Connection system
Step 1 :
Remove the laminate panel on the front of the lower section,
and install the electrical modules :
- Open the cover of the lower section of the panel and unscrew
the handle inside the box.
- Lift the panel and remove it.
Handle
Step 2 :
Install the electrical outlets.
Refer to the following section for Downtown Connection system.
Place the electric outlet in this hole and plug it into
the power bar.
Screw the power bar onto this support using the
pre-drilled holes. Exit the cable through the bottom
access.
Plate for the Downtown Connection installation.
See the following section.
Step 3 :
Install the monitor.
Remove the back panel of the upper section :
- Remove the metal top cap on top of the mobile panel.
- Lift-up the panel and remove it.
- Connect the monitor. Place the cable in the cable conduit and
plug it into the power bar.
Front of mobile panel
Install the monior
Back of mobile panel
Remove the metal top cap
Metal plate
Removable laminate panel
Installation of Downtown C. in the mobile panel
The Downtown Connection
must be installed in the lower section of
the mobile panel.
Cable access moduleElectrical outlet
Transformer
Electronic box
Cable separator (welded)
Power bar
Step 1 :
Ensure that all connections are completed (p.8).
Screw the electronic box onto the metal plate with cables running
toward the cable separator (4 screws to install).
Step 2 :
Place the 4 HDMI data sharing cables in the cable access module
and keep them in place using the black plastic rings included.
NOTE, place the cables as seen below for the best use of the
system : 2 cables in front and two cables in back of the cable
separator.
Step 3 :
Connect the electronic box.
- Monitor cable (output)
Place the monitor cable into the cable conduit positioned
between the two sections of the mobile panel. Plug the cable
into the monitor.
- Electric cable (orange)
Place the transformer in the bottom of the metal case and plug
it into the power bar.
Wires at front of the separator