BDI SOLA 6853 User manual

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T1 4mm Hex Wrench
C7 Wire tray x 1
C9 Modesty panel x 1
C8 Modesty panel
bracket x 2
C4 Keypad x 1
C5 Power Cord x 1
C3 Control Module x 1
A1 Main Panel x 1
C1 Leg x 2
C6 Cord
Conduit x 1
C2 Foot x 2
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Tool Required:
Phillips screwdriver
Tool Included:
H2 #6 Wood Screw x 6
H3 M6 x 11mm Screw x 14
H4 M6 x 9mm Screw x 4
H9 Dual Lock Dot x 8
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Placement and Maintenance
Sola®Lift Desk is designed for indoor use on level floors. Clean steel
parts and wood panel with a moist cloth.
Your Sola®Office furniture is engineered for easy assembly. Carefully
follow this procedure to prevent any damage. Do not use power tools
for assembly of this product.
Step 1
Unpack and identify the parts listed below. The assembly workspace
should be a non-marring surface such as carpet. For missing hardware
pieces, please contact BDI Customer Service at
[email protected].
For all other concerns, please contact your BDI retailer.
H7 Leveler x 4
H1 #10 Wood Screw x 4
H5 M6 x 16mm Screw x 8
H6 Wire clip x 6
OWNER’S MANUAL

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Step 2 - Install Control Module and Keypad
Lay top panel upside down on a soft surface (like carpet). Attach keypad C4 on the desired side (left or right)
with 2 wood screws H1 and a Phillip’s screw driver. Orient the control module C3 so that the keypad
socket is facing the keypad side (labeled HS) and secure between the 2 steel rails with 2 wood screws H1 as
shown. Route the keypad cord into the groove in the panel and through the hole in the metal frame.
User’s left
hand side
C3
C4
H1 x 4
User’s right
hand side
C4

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Step 3 - Connect keypad cord into the socket labeled HS on the control modual C3 and bundle the slack
with the hook and loop tie.
Step 4 - Secure the keypad cord into the groove using 6 cord clips H6 and 6 wood screws H2 and a
Phillip’s screw driver.
H2 x 6
H6 x 6
Hook & Loop Tie

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Step 5 - Attach the wire tray C7 as shown with 2 screws H3 and hex wrench T1.
Step 6 - Attach modesty panel brackets C8 to the modesty panel C9 as shown with 4 screws H4 and
hex wrench T1. Attach the modesty panel C9 as shown with 4 screws H3 and hex wrench T1.
T1
H3 x 2
T1
H4 x 4 H3 x 4
C7
C9
C9
Small head
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Step 7 - Attach legs C1 to the inside corners of the metal frame as shown with 8 screws H3 and hex wrench
T1. Plug the leg cords into the control module (either M1 or M2).
T1
H3 x 8
C1
C1
H3
H3
H3
H3
Leg cord

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Step 8 - With the long end facing front, attach each foot C2 with 4screws H5 and hex wrench T1. Thread in
the levelers H7 to the bottom of each foot.
C2
C2 with long
end forward
H7 x 4
H5 x 8
H5 x 8

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Step 10 - Plug the power cord C5 into the power port on the control module C3 (labeled AC).
Step 10 - Turn the desk upright and plug it in to adjust the height
With the help of another person, carefully rotate the desk on to its feet. Plug the other end of the Power Cord
into the nearest wall socket. Refer to the User Manual on Page 11 and follow the Reset Procedure. You may
now adjust the height of your desk to make the remaining steps easier.
2 Person Ta sk

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Attach dual lock fastener to the bottom of the surge protector (surge protector not included)
Secure 4 pairs of Dual-Lock Dots H9 to the bottom corners of the surge protector.
Surge Protector
Dual- Lock
Peel and stick
Attach Dual Lock together
Attach the surge protector (not included)
For easy installation, raise the height of the desk. Determine where you prefer the surge protector to be mount-
ed. We suggest one of the 3 locations shown below. Make sure the area is dust free. Remove the adhesive film
and attach the surge protector with the power cord facing the nearest leg and towards a power outlet. Press
firmly to allow the pressure sensitive adhesive to set.
H9

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Attach the Cord Conduit (optional)
Remove adhesive film and attach the Cord Conduit C6 to the back of the top section of the leg nearest the wall
outlet. Insert power cord(s) into the Cord Conduit.
C6
Remove excess lubricant from legs
When new, the legs may have excess lubricant. Extend the legs to their highest position and wipe off excess
lubricant with a clean, dry cloth or rag.

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Step 11 - Organize your cords
Use the cord wraps, hook and loop ties, cord conduit, wire tray and the groove on the back of the drawer to
organize your cords. Caution! -make sure you leave enough slack to allow your desk to lift desk to reach low-
est and highest positions. Refer to the user manual (next page).
Cord Wrap
Cord Groove
(back of drawer) Hook & Loop Tie
Optional Monitor Arm
(NOT INCLUDED)
Attach a monitor arm (not included)
The Sola Lift Desk can accomodate most third party monitor arms which are designed to attach through a
grommet hole. Do not attempt to attach a monitor arm to the edge of the desk!

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User Manual
Caution!
• Make sure there are no obstacles under or over the path of the desk.
• Make sure the desk top is not touching any walls.
• Make sure all the cords are long enough to reach lowest and highest desk positions.
Important:
• You must reset the desk prior to use.
Reset Procedure:
1. Press and hold the DOWN button on the keypad until the desk reaches its lowest height.
2. Release the DOWN button.
3. Press and hold the DOWN button again until the LED sidplay reads “RST”.
4. Release the DOWN button.
5. Press and hold the DOWN button again until the desk lowers a little bit more, slightly rises and stops.
6. Release the DOWN button. Your desk is now ready for use.
“Reset”
looks like this
UP Down Memory
!
!

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Height Adjustment
The desk base can be adjusted by pressing and holding either the UP or DOWN button until the desired
height is reached.
To program up to four presets, use the up/down buttons to find a desired height, then press “BDI” followed
by a number 1-4. To Change the Movement Program (explained below) follow the Reset Procedure to
step 4. The display should be flashing “RST”. Press and hold the “1” button (about 5 seconds) until the
display flashes “10.1” or “10.2”. You can press and hold the “1” button again to switch to the other setting.
Once the chosen setting is selected finish the Reset Procedure steps 5 and 6.
One Touch (Default) - 10.1:
Once a preset button is pushed, the desk will move to the programmed height. To stop movement, press any
number on the keypad.
Constant Touch - 10.2:
A preset button must remain pressed for the desk to move to the programmed height. To stop movement,
release the button.
Trouble Shooting
If your desk is not functioning properly it may need to be reset. Follow the RESET procedure above.
If your LED readout displays an error message Er1 confirm that all wired connections are secure. Then
perform the reset procedure above.
Keypad Lock
To lock the keypad:
Press and hold the “BDI” button for about 8 seconds until the LED display reads “LOC”. The keypad is now
locked and cannot be used to move the desk.
To unlock the keypad:
Press and hold the “BDI” button for about 8 seconds until the LED display switches from “LOC” to the height
display. The keypad is now unlocked and can be used as normal.
Height Display: Inches or Centimeters
To change unit of height measurements (inches or centimeters) follow the Reset Procedure to step 4. The
display should be flashing “RST”. Press and hold the “2” button (about 5 seconds) until the display flashes
“10.3” or “10.4”. You can press and hold the “2” button again to switch to the other setting. Once the chosen
setting is selected, finish the Reset Procedure steps 5 and 6.
Centimeters - 10.3
Inches (Default) - 10.4

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Setting the Upper and Lower Limits
The base is designed to go to its minimum and maximum heights, allowing for the widest possible range. If you
prefer to change the settings to a more narrow range, follow these steps:
To set the Lower-limit position:
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to move the base to the desired minimum height position. Press and release the
“BDI” button and the LED display should read “S”. Next, press and release the DOWN button. Now, press
and hold the “BDI” button (for about 2 seconds) until the LED display changes to “000” and then automatically
returns to show the selected height. The new lower limit is now set.
To set the Upper-limit position:
Use the UP/DOWN buttons to move the base to the desired maximum height position. Press and release the
“BDI” button and the LED display should read “S”. Next, press and release the UP button. Now, press and
hold the “BDI” button (for about 2 seconds) until the LED display changes to 999 and then automatically returns
to show the selected height. The new upper limit is now set.
Note:
• You can set just the upper limit or just the lower limit or both.
• After the upper and lower limits are set, the previous memory positions (1,2,3,4) may be outside the new
range of movement. If so, simply reset the momory positions.
• If you attempt to revise a previously set upper or lower limit and it is outside of the existing range, you will
need to remove the previously set upper/lower limits first.
A Reset Procedure requires the desk to be fully lowered (beyond any lower limit set). Please ensure that you
have the proper clearance below the desk!
To remove the upper/lower limit positions:
Press and release the “BDI” button and the LED display should read “S”. Within 5 seconds, press and hold the
“BDI” button until the display flashes “555”. The upper and lower limits are now removed.
Technical Specifications
Height Range 24.75”–49.75” (63–126 cm)
Travel Speed 1.5"per second
Weight Capacity 150 lbs (68 kg)
Duty Cycle 10%, Max 2 minutes with 18 minutes off
Memory 4 position presets
Monitor Arm Compatible Yes

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Trouble Shooting
If your desk is not functioning properly it may need to be reset. Follow the RESET procedure above.
If your LED readout displays an error message Er1 confirm that all wired connections are secure. Then
perform the reset procedure above.