DeskMakers Synapse User manual
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Installation Instructions
Version 3-31-2016
Installation Instructions
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FRAME ASSEMBLY
1. Begin to assemble the frame of the bench in its permanent locaon. Once the
bench is fully assembled, it will be dicult to move.
2. Start with one end-of-run leg. Secure end-of-run leg to middle-of-run leg with
spanning rods using the provided #10, 5/16 hex head metal screws. Make sure
rods are ush to the edges of the end-of-run legs and bu up to one another when
meeng at middle-of-run legs. Each rod will have a total of 4 screws, 2 on each end.
3. Adjust the glides on the boom of each leg to level the frame. Make sure frame is
leveled before moving on to the next step.
End Of Run Support Leg
Spanning Rods
Middle Of Run Support Leg
End Of Run Support Leg
Spanning Rods
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CENTER BEAM ASSEMBLY
1. Start on one end of frame, posion a center beam to span between the end-of-run
leg and the middle-of-run leg. The center of the center beam should align with the
center of the support legs.
2. Once all center beams are properly aligned, secure center beams to support legs
with the provided screws.
Underside View of End-of-Run Support Leg
Center Beam
Center Beam
Center
Line Center
Line
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WORKSURFACE ASSEMBLY
1. Start on one end of frame and working towards the opposite end, posion a
worksurface to span between the end-of-run leg and the middle-of-run leg.
2. Using the spacer blocks provided, leave a 1-3/16” gap between the edge of the
center beam and the inside edge of the worksurface. Align edges of worksurface with
the edges of the center beam.
3. Use a clamp to temporarily hold the worksurfaces in place unl they are all
properly posioned and ready to be permanently screwed to the frame. Make sure
all surfaces are level.
4. Once all worksurfaces are properly aligned, secure worksurfaces to support legs
and spanning rods with provided screws.
1-3/16”
1-3/16”
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WORKSURFACE CONNECTING FLAT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
1. Posion the worksurface connecng at bracket 3” from the worksurface edge and
centered between two worksurfaces.
2. Screw the at bracket to the underside of one worksurface, align the worksurfaces
and screw the at bracket to the second worksurface using the 8 provided screws for
each bracket.
Underside View of Flat Bracket
3”
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LATERAL WORKSURFACE CONNECTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY
1. Posion the lateral worksurface connecng bracket centered on one worksurface
between the spanning rods. If worksurfaces are over 72” long, two lateral brackets
are required and should be placed in thirds. (See diagrams below.)
2. Screw the lateral bracket to the underside of both worksurfaces and the center
beam using the 12 provided screws for each bracket.
For 42” - 72” long Worksurfaces:
For 78” & 84” long Worksurfaces:
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S1 SYSTEM DOUBLE SIDED POWER BLOCK BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Note: We recommend installing electrical, data and voice components prior to
installing wire manangement baskets.
1. Posion the S1 system double sided power block bracket centered on the
underside of the center beam. Refer to plan drawing to determine components
needed and locaons for components.
2. Screw the power block bracket into place using the 2 provided screws for each
bracket.
S1 SYSTEM DOUBLE SIDED POWER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
1. Engage sloed grooves on top of double sided power block with channels of the
bracket.
2. Slide forward unl power block snaps into place.
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S1 SYSTEM INTERCONNECING CABLE ASSEMBLY
1. Plug in one interconnecng cable between two power blocks.
2. Interconnecng cable end must be pushed in unl it snaps into place.
3. Power infeed starter cable must be installed by a licensed electrician.
S1 System 8 Wire, 4 Circuit Wiring Schemac
Interconnecng
Cable
Power Block
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WIRE MANAGEMENT BASKET BRACKET ASSEMBLY
1. Depending on wire basket length, there may be 4-6 brackets per basket. Each
wire basket should be evenly supported with brackets. If the basket is on the end of
a bench, the brackets should be shied so the basket can be mounted towards the
center of the bench.
2. Posion brackets to underside of worksurfaces. The hooks of the brackets should
face inward towards center of unit. The brackets should be spaced 8-1/8” apart.
3. Screw each bracket to the underside of both worksurfaces with the provided
screws, 2 per bracket.
8-1/8”
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WIRE MANAGEMENT BASKET ASSEMBLY
1. Wire baskets should hang suspended from the hooks of the brackets.
2. Wire basket placement may need to be adjusted for alignment and spacing.
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3/8” & 3/4” THICK PRIVACY PANEL ASSEMBLY
1. Check the drawings for privacy panel placement. Verify cutout locaon on panels
for clip placement. For panels with (2) clips, typically each clip is located 6” on center
from each end. For panels with (3) clips, typically one clip is located 6” on center from
each end and one in the center.
2. The clips come in 2 parts. Aach the side of steel clip with the screw holes onto the
center beam. Secure 1 of the 2 screws, then place privacy panel to make certain clips
are in the correct locaons. Once locaons, have been veried, nish securing clip
into place with 2nd screw. Privacy panel should be centered on both the length and
width of the center beam.
3/8” Thick Privacy Panels
1-13/16”
Clip placement from edge of center
beam to center of holes of clip
3/4” Thick Privacy Panels
1-5/8”
Clip placement from edge of center
beam to center of holes of clip
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3/8” & 3/4” THICK PRIVACY PANEL ASSEMBLY CONTINUED
1. Posion the panel so the cutout notches align with the clips and the clips t
snuggly in the cutout nothces.
2. Assemble second side of steel clip.
3. Secure both sides of steel clip together with screw provided. Tighten set screw
with phillips screw driver to rmly lock panel in place.
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