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AO1 /AO2 /AO2PolyPanells 2
Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................................................................................................2
Tools Required ..................................................................................................3
Electrical Power Distribution & Wire Management .........................................4
Pre-Installation Requirements ..........................................................................4
Installation Preparation .....................................................................................4
Installation Sequence........................................................................................5
Panel Support ....................................................................................................5
Load Capacities.................................................................................................6
Panel Installation ......................................................................................................7
Connecting Panels to Connectors ..........................................................................7
Connecting Panels to Panels ..................................................................................8
Panel End Cap Kit ....................................................................................................8
Panel Height Change—At Connector .....................................................................9
Panel Height Change—In-line.................................................................................10
Variable Height Filler Trim .......................................................................................11
Wall Hanger Strips ...................................................................................................11
T-Connection Installation .........................................................................................13
Power Distribution
Specifications & Installation ................................................................................................... 14
Duplex Receptacles................................................................................................................. 15
Power Entry ............................................................................................................................... 15
Wiring Guide .............................................................................................................................. 15
Panel Base & Connector Base Covers.............................................................................. 16
Base End Caps ......................................................................................................................... 17
Work Surfaces
Straight .........................................................................................................................18
Corner ..........................................................................................................................19
Peninsula .................................................................................................................................. 21
Transaction Surface .............................................................................................................. 22
Pencil Drawer .......................................................................................................................... 22
Overhead Storage
Shelf ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Flipper Door ............................................................................................................................. 24
Tack Board/Marker Board ................................................................................................... 24
Task Light ................................................................................................................................. 25
Storage Pedestals.......................................................................................................................... 25

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Introduction
These instructions provide the necessary information to safely install Compatico’s following products:
•AO1
•AO2
•AO2PolyPanel
AO1/AO2/AO2PolyPanel is a time-tested office partition furniture system that includes a
comprehensive vocabulary of panels,power/cabling management, work and storage
components as well as accessories. These products also offer the distinction of family of
modular furniture designed to provide a broad range ofsolutions for both open plan and private
office requirements. AO1/AO2/AO2PolyPanel is designed to provide inordinate flexibility and
cost savings with the added ability toroute, manage and store cables in accordance with the
latest telecommunications industry standards.
The characteristics of the systemrequire panel arrangements and panel supports as outlined inthis
manual fora safe and secure installation. Rearrangements and additions to aninstallation must to
the same stability and installation guidelines to ensure continued safe use. Compatico shall not be
liable for product that is used or altered in any other way.
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or product damage or
both.
Tools Required
Many products are shipped assembled at the factory and need only to be installed. Some
products are shipped in subassemblies requiring field assembly during installation. The
following are tools necessary to properly install Compatico AO1/AO2/AO2 PolyPanel products.
•” Allen Wrench
•#2 and #3 Philips Screwdriver/bits
•25’ – 30’ Tape Measure
•Plastic/Rubber Mallet
•Slotted Screwdriver
•6” long Philips Extension Bit (for pencil drawer bearers)
•9”-long or longer Magnetic ‘Torpedo’ Level
•Utility Razor Knife
The following tools will speed-up larger installations or be handy in special circumstances.
•12v – 18v Drill/Driver (with spare batteries and charger)
•Set of Drill Bits & Screw Bits
•” Ratchet Allen Wrench
•Chalk Line and/or 2” Masking Tape (to locate/mark panel run starts)
•4’ Carpenter’s Bubble Level
•Hack Saw or Power Reciprocating Saw with Metal Blades
•Hammer
•Pliers
•250-lb capacity Wonder™ Bar (pry bar)
•Aviator/Tin Snips (yellow handle)
•Continuity/Electrical Tester
•Panel Skates (for 10 work stations or more)
•Dollies & Panel Carts (for 10 work stations or more)
•Laser Leveler Device (for 10 work stations or more)

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Electrical Power Distribution and Wire Management
Electrical power distribution components are modular and allow complete integration with the
AO1/AO2-series furniture systemproducts. Please read and follow this information carefully before
proceeding with any furniture installation requiring electrical components.
WARNING: Disconnect power before servicing any component. Failure to do so can cause
electrical shock and personal injury or property damage.
Electrical power system is:
•UL-Listed/CSA-Certified and labeled
•Constructed with shielded conduit to provide an effective built-in EMF barrier
•Eight-wire, four-circuit design
•15-amp capacity
•Three general-purpose circuits
•One dedicated circuit with isolated ground
Pre-Installation Requirements
The electrical power distribution system is an eight-wire/four-circuit modular system that can supply up to four
circuits with single-phase or three-phase power. Each circuit is rated 125v/15-amps and can supply a maximum
of 13 receptacles.
1. Before starting the electrical component installation, be sure to coordinate the layout with the building
power supply sources.
2. Connection of the electrical components to the building electrical supply must be performed by a
qualified electrician.
Installation Preparation
Take care examining contents of each box making sure small packages within boxes are not
overlooked.
1. Sort and stage all items:
• Panels
• Connectors and End Trim
• Wire Management Raceway (AO1 only)
• Power Components
• Wall Tracks
• Cable Poles
• Work Surfaces and Support Components
• Overhead and File Pedestal Storage Components
• Pencil Drawers and Accessories
2. Review building drawings closely to determine exact location of panel runs.
3. Mark floors with chalk lines and/or tape to mark starting points and openings.
4. Start at high point of the floor, if possible.

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36” min
Support
panel
Support panel
Support panel
Panel Connector Joint
Load-bearing side of panel
Installation Sequence
Compatico recommends the following sequence to assemble AO1/AO2/AO2 PolyPanel product:
1.
Install Panels and Connectors (with Wire Management/Power kits—AO1 only); install
Panel End Trim at ends of panel runs.
2.
Install Power Distribution and In-feeds (not wired to power supply).
3.
Install Overhead Storage and Task Lights.
4.
Install Work Surfaces and Floor-supported/hanging Pedestals and/or File Centers.
5.
Install Tack Boards & Marker Boards.
6.
Install Accessories.
7.
Wipe down furniture.
Panel Support
These panel installation instructions are written for user safety. Please follow them at time of
planning and specification, initial installation and any addition or reconfiguration.
Definition and Application:
1. Panel runs are any two or more panels connected in a straight line.
2. Panels mounted at right angles to panel runs are called support panels. Height of
support panels must be equal to the height of the panels in a run or
•62”/67”h for 80”/85”h panels
•48”/53”h for 62”/67”h panels
•42”/47”h for 48”/53”h panels
3. All support panels must be at right angles to run panels and on one or both sides of run
panels, depending on the panel loading, and spaced no more than ten feet apart.
•Panel runs loaded on one side with
overhead storage and/or work surfaces
must have support panels on the loaded
side with 36” minimum width at the
beginning and ending panels and at
intervals not to exceed ten feet; for
Acoustical, Glazed and Open-Frame
panels, must not exceed eight feet.

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Width as
required
by loading
conditions
Support
panel
Structural
wall
“T” Connector
•Panel runs loaded on both sides with
overhead storage and/or work surfaces
must have support panels on both sides of
the run. Support panel width must
correspond to the depth of the deepest
component mounted to the panel run on
that side of the run at the beginning and
ending panels and at intervals not to exceed
ten feet; for Acoustical, Glazed and Open-
Frame panels, must not exceed eight feet.
4. T-Connectors are used to connect panel runs to either a
structural wall or building column or along a mid-point of
another panel.
•A structural wall is a load-bearing wall constructed
of poured concrete, cement blocks or composite
board attached to metal or wood studs.
•Wood studs must be a nominal 2” x 4” size.
•Metal studs must be 20-ga. “c”-channel, center-to-
center dimension not to exceed 24” and be less
than 14’ tall, restrained at both ceiling and floor.
Load Capacities
Compatico will not, under any circumstances, guarantee or assume responsibility for loading
performance beyond the basic individual component capacities given below:
•Hanging work surfaces, 60” or less wide:
o250 lbs, 18” deep
o200 lbs, 24” deep
o200 lbs, 30” deep
•Hanging work surfaces, 66” – 96” wide:
o250 lbs, 24” deep (with three work surface supports)
o250 lbs, 30” deep (with four work surface supports)
•Shelves: 150 lbs
•Hanging storage pedestal (Box/File): 25 lbs
•Pencil drawers: 5 lbs
Load capacities as listed above for work surfaces include the total load of fully loaded hanging
components attached to the underside of the work surface plus the load placed on the top of the
work surface.
WARNING: Failure to observe the recommended practices such as loading beyond stated
capacities can result in unsafe usage conditions and product damage or personal injury or both.
Before storage components and accessories are installed on panels, be sure to level panels
and adjust each panel glide to make firm contact with the floor to maintain panel alignment and
to distribute panel load uniformly to floor. Check panel stability after installation is complete and
furniture components are attached; adjust any panel glides as may be necessary.
Support panels
12” min,
both
sides Minimum support panel width must match
or exceed depth of deepest component
that
side of the
p
anel run.

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Top wedge block
Top draw blocks
Rigid connector:
2-way 90˚
2-way 180˚
3-way
Bottom wedge block
Bottom draw blocks
Panel Installation
Important:
•Start at a 2-way, 3-way or 4-way connector junction so that the initial panels, once
connected, will remain free-standing; then build from there according to your layout print.
Construct this connector junction at a locatable point from the layout print on the
installation floor. Use chalk line or masking tape to mark the starting location.
•To connect adjacent panels of equal height, use a rod & block connector.
•Use a two-way 180˚connector for equal or unequal height panels.
•Two-way 90˚, three-way and four-way corner connectors provide the panel-to-panel
connection necessary in either of the following situations:
oAdjacent panels are unequal in height
oAdjacent panels are at a 90˚angle to each other and of either equal or unequal height.
oA group of three or four equal- or unequal-height panels at 90˚from a common point.
•At each connector junction where there will be a panel height change, refer to Connector
Change-of-Height procedure.
•Be sure to level panels before installing components.
Connecting Panels to Connectors:
Equal Height Panels:
Note: Wherever your furniture plan calls for transaction counters mounted to panels, please
review the section “Transaction Counter Installation” before connecting the panels beneath.
1. Place top draw block of connector on the top wedge block of the first panel.
2. Loosen screw in top draw block of connector, with ” Allen wrench or hex bit, until the
bottom draw block of the connector clears the panel’s bottom wedge block.
3. Tighten the same connector draw block
screw until panel and connector are
securely attached.
4. Loosen an/the adjacent top connector
draw block screw.
5. Move the adjacent panel to locate the
bottom wedge block over the bottom draw
block on the connector.
6. Lift up the loosened top draw block on the
connector and position the panels top
wedge block adjacent to the connectors
top wedge block, drop connector draw
block over the two adjacent wedge blocks.
7. Tighten connector draw block screw until
panel and connector are securely
attached.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 for any
additional connector draw blocks (3-way
and 4-way connectors).

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Connecting Panels to Panels:
A Rod & Block Panel Connector is required to connect two panels in a straight line.
Note: Wherever your furniture plan calls for transaction counters mounted to panels, please
review the section “Transaction Counter Installation” before connecting the panels beneath.
Equal-height Panels:
1. Place top draw block of connector on
top of wedge block of first panel.
2. Loosen the Allen screw in the top
draw block of the connector rod until
the bottom draw block of connector
rod clears bottom wedge block of first
panel.
3. Move and position adjoining panel’s
bottom wedge block adjacent to first
panel’s bottom wedge block within
open half of connector rods bottom
draw block. Then raise the connector
rods draw block and position the
adjoining panels top wedge block next
to the first panels top wedge block,
under the open half of the connector
rods top draw block.
4. Tighten connector rods Allen screw
until panels are securely attached.
5. After assembly of a run of panels,
adjust panel glides in bottom of all
panels to level panel run and to put
equal weight on all panel glides.
Panel End Cap Kit
Use to trim the exposed hardware on the vertical end of a panel at the end of a panel run.
Note: Wherever your furniture plan calls for transaction counters mounted to panels, please
review the section “Transaction Counter Installation” before connecting the panels beneath.
1. Place draw block of the End Cap over the top wedge block of the panel.
2. Loosen ” hex/allen screw at top of End Cap until bottom draw block clears bottom wedge block
of the panel.
3. Tighten hex/allen screw until End Cap is fastened firmly to the panel.
Note: Do not over tighten top Allen screw; it may cause Panel End Cap to bow.
Panel connector Top wedge blocks
Top draw block
Bottom draw blockBottom wedge blocks
” Allen
wrench

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Panel Height Change
At a Connector
Note: Wherever your furniture plan calls for transaction counters mounted to panels, please
review the section “Transaction Counter Installation” before connecting the panels beneath.
Follow the instructions below for changing the connector wedge block position on any 2-way 90˚, 2-way
180˚, 3-way or 4-way connector to attach a panel of lower height.
1. Lay connector on a flat, protective surface.
2. Remove connector Top Draw Block(s) to reveal top cap release port.
3. With a screwdriver, press both top cap extension tabs, as shown at right, while pulling on top cap
to release it.
4. Remove connector wedge block (Top Draw Block and Top Wedge Block) by removing both
wedge block screws. Remove the threaded nut plate that has dropped after removing the screws
by tipping the connector so that it slides out either end.
5. Remove connector filler strip from the side to be adjusted; remove from bottom end first by prying
or pulling end away. Filler strip is held in place with double-faced adhesive tape.
6. Install wedge block and threaded nut plate removed from top location to new height desired.
•Begin by threading a screw into the threaded nut plate, making sure the raised ridge
around threads faces screw head; this helps to properly locate the threaded plate.
•Position one end of the threaded plate, as shown, through the access hole above the
wedge block screw holes into place. While holding its position, place wedge block into
place. Insert screw through wedge block and connector; do not tighten completely.
•Remove wedge block screw used to position threaded nut plate. Use inserted screw to
align nut plate into position. You may
need to tighten or loosen the screw
for better positioning control and/or
hold connector for gravity to position
nut plate. Once in place, finger-start a
screw through the wedge block and
connector into the nut plate.
Note: the hole in the adjacent or opposite side of
the connector can be used to insert a screwdriver
to hold the threaded nut plate in position for
installing wedge block screws.
7. Cut filler strip at bottom end and install to fit between top and bottom wedge blocks.
8. Reattach the top draw block to the connector wedge block and replace top cap.
Threaded Nut Plate
-20 x ”
Pan Head Screw
Top Wedge
Block Screws

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Panel Shell
Top Wedge Block
Hanger Frame
Hanger Frame
Screws
Panel Height Change
Panel-to-Panel, inline
Follow the instructions below for changing the wedge block position
on a panel end to connect to it a panel of lower height.
1. Remove both top wedge block screws and wedge block.
2. Remove hanger frame screws and hanger frame.
3. Determine the length to cut off from the top (“CC” stamped
at end) portion of the hanger frame by subtracting the
nominal height of the shorter panel from the nominal height
of the taller panel.
4. Use hacksaw or power reciprocating saw to cut hanger frame; be sure to cut squarely. Discard top
portion of hanger frame.
5. Reinstall hanger frame and tighten screws; be sure to evenly align panel shell side-to-side.
6. Position top wedge block in new position, lowered the same distance calculated in step 3 above.
Scribe a mark at the center point of each screw hole in the wedge block.
7. Remove hanger frame, bottom wedge block, and panel shell.
8. At each scribed mark, stamp a starting dimple using a starting punch or nail. Also stamp one
between the two, inline with the two. At each of the three marks, drill a 5/16” hole through the panel
shell.
9. Reinstall panel shell, bottom wedge block and hanger frame; be
sure to evenly align panel shell side-to-side. Tighten all screws.
10. Position top wedge block in new position, lowered the same
distance calculated in step 3 above. Scribe a mark at the center
point of each screw hole in the panel frame. Remove wedge
block.
11. Drill a 3/16” hole, at a 2˚-- 4˚angle, through the frame rail at the
two screw locations (the centered hole is a relief for the boss on
the back of the wedge block).
Important Note: Holes must be drilled at a 2˚-- 4˚angle from the
panel face; failure to do so could allow drill or wedge block screw
to damage face of panel.
12. Position top wedge block in new position and attach with two wedge block screws.
13. Attach top of panel shell to panel frame through any hanger frame screw hole near top with a flat-
head drywall screw. Screw head must be large enough to hold panel shell down without going
through and without being raised to hamper attachment of variable height filler trim.
For example:
67” Taller panel nominal height
–47” Shorter panel nominal height
20”
Amount to be removed from top

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Top Cap
Connector
Profiled End
Filler Trim
Press Firmly
Remove paper backer
From adhesive tape
on back
Panel
Shell
Draw
Block
Variable Height Filler Trim
The 48” trim piece is designed to provide up to two pieces of trim for use on connectors with panels of
unequal height or two panels in line of unequal height as described above. Each end is profiled to serve as
a top, finished end.
1. Filler trim must be cut to
required length. Measure the
distance between the top of
the panel/connector and the
top of the top draw block of
the lower panel. Then
measure same distance from
one end of the trim piece and
scribe a line across the face
at that point.
2. Use hacksaw or power miter
saw; be sure to cut squarely.
Note: Do not discard other end;
it may also be used as a filler
trim in many cases.
3. Clean the area to be
trimmed; make sure it is dry
before positioning the filler.
4. Remove paper backer from
adhesive tape on back side
of filler. Position filler trim and press firmly into position. Make sure profiled end of filler trim is at top
and positioned flush with top of connector or panel top cap.
Wall Hanger Strips
Note: Wall hanger strips must be used only on a structural wall constructed in either of the following
manner, as a minimum:
• Composite Board (drywall) over Wood or Metal Stud: Drywall must be 5/8” minimum, on 2” x 4” studs
minimum, 24”on-center maximum; 14’ height maximum, retained at both floor and ceiling. Metal studs
must be “C”-channel, 20-ga minimum thickness. Drywall must be attached by industry standards,
minimum; ideally it should include appropriate adhesive bead on each stud, the full length of the stud.
• Poured cement wall
• Cement block wall
Acceptable fastener recommendations:
• Into drywall on studs:
o 3/16” hollow wall fastener or 3/16” wall toggle & bolt with #8 flat head machine screw located 29”
and 60” from floor, minimum; other screw locations can utilize 1/8” fastener/wall toggle with #8
flat head machine screw.
o Directly into wood stud: #8 x 2 ” flat head drywall or sheet metal screw.
o Directly into metal stud: #8 x 2 ” flat head sheet metal screw.

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Allow for wall hanger thickness and wall
thickness when determining fastener
length. Fasteners to be secured every 6”.
3/8”
Wall Hanger Strip
21/32”
Detail “A”
1”
Structural Wall
Floor
Mount wall strips at
studs where possible.
Mount wall strips only
to walls fastened to
the building structure
at the ceiling as well
as the floor.
See detail “A”
Set bottom of wall strip
directly to floor, where
possible, for maximum
load support.
Center-to-Center spacing:
Nominal component width,
e.g., 24”, 30”, 36”, 42”,
48” or 60”
• Into concrete, cement block or brick:
o #8 x 1 ” flat head sheet metal screw with screw anchor.
o 3/16” x 1 ” Tapcon™ or other brand concrete anchor screw. Must be used with recommended
(5/32”) masonry drill bit for pilot hole.
Note: Refer to fastener manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations for application, load rating and pilot
hole size. It is the installer’s responsibility to determine and select the most appropriate fastener. Compatico does
not assume any liability for their use.
Warning!: Failure to properly attach
wall hanger strips to a structural wall
and, where possible, to rest wall
hanger strips directly on the floor
may cause dislodgement of wall strip
and/or attached components causing
personal injury and/or property
damage.
Location and installation:
Note: Wall hanger strip must be
secured to wall with appropriate
fastener every 6”.
1. Position the first wall hanger
strip at the required
location, per furniture layout
drawing. Note that the end
with the hole located closest
to the end is the top. Attach
at top with fastener.
2. Use a level to ‘plumb’ wall
hanger strip; mark hole
locations on wall through
holes in wall hanger strip.
3. Drill holes, at each marking, in
wall according to fastener
manufacturer’s
recommendation.
4. Insert fastener and complete
attachment of wall hanger strip.
5. Measure or use a spacer to
locate and mark the next wall
hanger strip location.
6. Repeat steps 2 –5 for
remainder of wall hanger strips.
Helpful Hints:
• Spacers may be used to
position subsequent, sequential wall strips. Cut spacers to 1” less than nominal component dimension +/-
1/32”, e.g., 47” (48” -1”) +/- 1/32”. Be sure to keep ends square.
• Installers are responsible to install wall strips at a uniform height and level relative to one another. Often,
if a drop ceiling is present, their perimeter track has been installed with a laser level. Because floor levels
vary, especially cement floors, the ceiling tile track may be a better reference for locating wall strip’s
vertical position. Installer must determine best method for keeping wall strips level because their location
is critical to the subsequent outcome of the furniture installation
.

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“T” Connection Installation
Use to connect a panel at a right angle to a structural wall or to another, non-steel frame, panel of
the same height.
Notice: It is the installer’s responsibility to select and install
the proper fasteners in the structural wall or panel frame.
Compatico does not assume liability for their use.
For attachment to all panels, except tubular steel frame:
1. Position the T-Connector channel at the desired
location, flush with top of panel and parallel to its
vertical edges, with notch up for clearance of panels
top cap.
2. Use holes in channel for template, bore 3/16”
diameter hole 1 ” deep into panel frame; two at the
top, two at the bottom.
3. Securely fasten wedge blocks and channel to panel
surface with #14 X 1 ” long Sheet Metal Screws.
4. Remove paper cover from adhesive strip on back of
filler strip and position filler in channel, between
wedge blocks, and press firmly in place.
5. Assemble panel to T-Connector with a standard
panel connector.
For attachment to structural wall:
Note: Structural wall should be constructed in either of the following manners, as a minimum:
• Composite Board (drywall) over Wood or Metal Stud: Drywall must be 5/8” minimum, on 2” x 4” studs
minimum, 24”on-center maximum; 14’ height maximum, retained at both floor and ceiling. Metal studs
must be “C”-channel, 20-ga minimum thickness. Drywall must be attached by industry standards,
minimum; ideally it should include appropriate adhesive bead on each stud, the full length of the stud.
• Poured cement wall
• Cement block wall
1. Select a wood furring strip, straight
and sound, with minimum cross
section dimensions of 1 ” X 2”. The
length must match the nominal height
of the T-Connection.
2. Bevel or plane the back of the furring
strip so that face of furring strip will be
plumb.
3. Select appropriate fastener for type of
structural wall and mount the furring
strip to the structural wall,
perpendicular and resting on the floor.
4. Locate channel vertically, with notch
at bottom.
5. Follow steps 2 – 5 above to attach T-
Connector to furring strip.
Top Cap
Notch
Filler Strip
#14 X 1 ”long
Sheet Metal Screws
Top (small)
Wedge Block
Flush
Channel
Furring Strip
Structural
Wall
1 ”Minimum
Notch

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Power Distribution
Compatico eight-wire/four-circuit power system specifications:
oUL-Listed/CSA-Certified and
labeled
oConstructed with shielded conduit
to provide an effective built-in
EMF barrier
oEight-wire, four-circuit design
o15-amp capacity
oThree general-purpose circuits
oOne dedicated circuit with isolated ground
Compatico AO2 and AO2PolyPanel series panels specified with power come with the power
distribution harness attached to the panel.
To connect power distribution harnesses and/or pass-thru cables together or between one or
another
1. The flexible conduit/connector is polarized so that it can only connect to the appropriate end
of a pass-thru cable or to the male terminals on the power
block of a power distribution harness (one terminal on the
male end of the connector is crowned).
If the power distribution harness needs to be removed, remove
the power block from mounting bracket, use a small prybar or
flat-blade screwdriver to press down plastic tab of power block
on either side of the mounting bracket center tab until you can
push the power block through.
2. Simply make sure the polarized ends are appropriately matched and press together. You
should hear an audible ‘click’ when they have made a proper connection. If not, please
examine carefully to make sure the two are fully connected by firmly pulling apart.
•The shielded cable of each Power Distribution Harness and Pass Thru cable can be
stretched up to 3 ” to round 90-degree corners; firmly grab shielded cable only at each
end and pull sharply until fully stretch.
•Separate adapters (Compatico #HMP.554.0300) are required only to pass through a 3-way
or 4-way connector.
3. Follow the schematic below for routing power distribution harnesses and/or pass-thru cables
at connector junctions.
Power Distribution
Harness
Main Panel
Run—
“spine”
Main Panel
Run—
“spine”

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To install Duplex Receptacles
Slide and snap duplex receptacles into each Power Distribution
block where indicated according to electrical plan. Knock out
appropriate duplex covers on each base cover.
To remove duplex receptacle, press release tab on power block and
slide duplex receptacle out.
Power Entry
1. Insert end into power distribution harness block and slide
into position until you hear an audible ‘click’; thread free
end through panel base side cover and install base side
cover.
2. Rotate conduit to the right or left and add Power Entry
cover, Secure with two screws provided. Power Entry is
now ready for electrician to hardwire the connection to the
building supply.
•End Feed and Ceiling Feed cables connect to
power distribution block male terminals on end of
block.
WARNING
•Risk of Fire or Electrical Shock. Each panel must be connected to only one source of electrical
supply. Be sure to turn off panel board switch while installing or removing power entry.
•Power Entry must be installed by a licensed electrician.
Wiring Guide
Gray
White
Green/Yellow
Green
Pink
Blue
Red
Black
Neutral 2
Neutral 1
Isolated Ground
Ground
Hot Circuit 4
Hot Circuit 3
Hot Circuit 2
Hot Circuit 1

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Base & Connector Raceway Management
Opening Panel Base Side Covers:
Side covers are retained by the top channel and pivot at the baseplate.
1. To remove side cover, start at one end and press down on the top
edge of the side cover to clear the lip from the top channel; pull
toward you as your finger continues pressing down on the top edge
as it slides along toward the other end.
2. Rotate side cover down toward you to allow access to the cable
management channel.
Closing Panel Base Side covers:
Note: Connector trim covers must be closed before closing side covers.
1. Start at one end of the side cover
and press down on the top edge
until the lip is under the top
channel.
2. While holding that end in position,
press and run finger along the top
edge seating the rest of the lip
under the top channel.
Connector Trim Covers:
• Trim covers are completely
installed on all post connectors, except 4-way connectors which have a base post but no trim cover.
• Trim covers pivot at the base and hold their position with a latch that engages the connector.
• To release the trim cover, press down and in with a flat blade screw driver, near the center at top. When the
trim cover latch clears the edge of the connector, rotate the trim cover back.
Top Channel
Side Cover
Baseplate / Hinge
Adjustable Glide
Panel
Side Cover
Lip
Hinge
Rotate
Support
Post
Support
Post
Connector Connector Connector
Support
Post
Trim
Covers
Trim
Cover
Trim
Cover
2-Way 90˚Connector 2-Way 180˚Connector3-Way Connector
Trim
Cover Latches
Support
Post
Connector
2-Way 90˚Connector--
Closed

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Wire Management End Cap Installation and Removal:
Note: End caps must be installed before closing panel
base side covers.
To Install:
1. Insert end cap hooks into the baseplate slots,
as shown at right.
2. Rotate the end cap upward until the end cap
latch catches the top channel hook. Confirm, by
pulling back on the top of the end cap.
To Remove:
1. Use a flat-blade screw driver to pry down on
the end cap latch beneath the panel end trim.
2. When the latch clears the top channel hook, pull
back on the top of the end cap until the end cap
hooks disengage from the baseplate.
Panel
Top Channel
Top
Channel
Hook
Baseplate
End Cap Hook
Rotate
End Cap
Latch
Baseplate
Slots
End Cap Hooks
Side Cover
(open)

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Work Surface Installation
Principals apply to both AO1 and AO2. Original AO1-style, with retainer strips to locate work surface within cantilever
support arms, show; AO2 utilizes separate ‘button’ and ‘pin’ screws instead.
• Work surfaces include pilot holes for standard location at each end.
• Work surface spans should not exceed 48” without proper depth support such as cantilever support arm, clear-access
support panel, C-leg or dual-tube peninsula support leg. Sagging and warping of work surface will occur without a reinforcing
channel attached beneath.
• Load capacities:
o Up to, and including, 48”w (24”d, 30”d): 200lbs.
o Less than, and including, 96”w (25”d, 30”d): 250lbs.
• Warning: Load capacities, as listed, include the total load of the work surface, including storage components hanging from
the work surface such as pencil drawers and box/file hanging pedestals. Failure to observe the recommend loads and
applications will result in unsafe usage conditions which could result in product failure and/or personal injury.
• Work surfaces can be adjusted in 1”-inch increments on either panels or wall tracks. Typical work surface heights are:
o Machine usage/full-time keying: 25” from floor to top surface
o Sit-down/Typical desk usage: 28” –30”, depending on size of person; 29” most normal
o Stand-up height: 36”--42”
 Set top of cantilever at 1” below desired work surface height
To install cantilever support arms:
1. Engage either left-hand or right-hand support arm in the appropriate panel side or wall hanger strip at the desired
height. See illustration. The cantilever support arm must rest fully beneath the work surface and flush to the end.
Important note: AO1/AO2-style support arms andhanging brackets which attach to panels
and wall hanger strips have a built-in anti-dislodgement feature—the bracket ‘teeth’ are
curved requiring the bracket to be engaged in the following manner:
a. Tip the top, back of the bracket into the slotted track of a panel or wall
hanger strip so that the top tooth will engage first.
b. Position the bracket slightly offset to the outside of the components
location and, with the top tooth engaged, drop the rest of the bracket
against the slotted channel and into position.
c. Tap the bracket firmly downward to securely seat the bracket .
Cantilever
Support
Arm

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Work Surface
Hanger Frame
Screw
Corner Work Surface Installation
Principals apply to both AO1 and AO2. Original AO1-style with retainer strips to locate work surface within cantilever
support arms shown. AO2 utilizes separate ‘button’ and ‘pin’ screws instead of “skate” retainers; “Button” is mounted rear-
most on the work surface and fits into the keyhole slot of the cantilever while “pin” is mounted ahead of the “button” and fits
into the hole just behind the leveling screw at the front top end of the cantilever support arm.
• Work surfaces include pilot holes for standard location at each end.
• Load capacity: 200lbs.total load of the work surface, including weight of any component attached to the underside such as a
keyboard tray.
• Failure to observe the recommend loads and applications will result in unsafe usage conditions which could result in product
failure and/or personal injury.
• Work surfaces can be adjusted in 1”-inch increments on either panels or wall tracks. Typical work surface heights are:
o Machine usage/full-time keying: 25” from floor to top surface
o Sit-down/Typical desk usage: 28” –30”, depending on size of person; 29” most normal
o Stand-up height: 36”--42”
 Set top of cantilever at 1” below desired work surface height
To install cantilever support arms and work surface support bracket:
1. Engage either left-hand or right-hand support arm in the appropriate panel side or wall hanger strip at the desired
height. See illustration. The cantilever support arm must rest fully beneath the work surface and flush to the end.
Important note: AO1/AO2-style support arms andhanging brackets which attach to panels
and wall hanger strips have a built-in anti-dislodgement feature—the bracket ‘teeth’
are curved requiring the bracket to be engaged in the following manner:
a. Tip the top, back of the bracket into the slotted track of a panel or wall
hanger strip so that the top tooth will engage first.
b. Position the bracket slightly offset to the outside of the components
location and, with the top tooth engaged, drop the rest of the bracket
against the slotted channel and into position.
c. Tap the bracket firmly downward to securely seat the bracket .
2. In the same manner, engage the opposite side support arm.
3. Insert Work Surface Support Bracket (part number HMP455.02) in either panel
slot at the rear corner connector or wall hanger strip, depending on whether the
bracket is a ‘left’- or ‘right’-hand bracket as shown below, right.
Cantilever
Support
Arm

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Corner Work Surface Installation--continued
6. Position the corner work surface over support hardware as shown below. Engage the retainer or
“button” and “pin” screws of one side into the cantilever support arm as shown below, right. On
the other side, eliminate the “button” screw, using the “pin” screw to locate it on the support arm.
7. Lower corner work surface fully into position and be sure it is securely seated on all three
support brackets.
Note: early AO1/AO2-style retainers are used with cast-aluminum cantilever support arms; button/pin screws are
used with pressed steel cantilevers.
8. Attach the work surface to the rear corner bracket with two screws; tighten screws securely.
9. Use work surface connecting plates to join corner work surface to adjoining work surfaces.
10. Adjust hex screw at front of cantilever to level work surface, front-to-back.
Panel
Corner Work
Surface
Cantilever
Support Arm
Retainer (original AO1 “skate”-style
shown). Replaced by “button” and
“pin” screws for use with steel
cantilever support arms.
Cantilever
Support Arm