Friant NOVO User manual

NOVO INSTALLATIONMANUAL
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NOVO INSTALLATION MANUAL
General Information ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Safety & Support ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Installation Tools ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Staging & Installation ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 7
Panels & Connectors ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
Electrical ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
Base & Trim Cover ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25
Shelves & Overhead Storage ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27
Triangle Leg and P-Leg Installation�������������������������������������������������������������������34
Worksurfaces ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������38
Storage �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This installation manual provides necessary information for the
safe installation of Friant’s Novo product.
The Novo product line is a modular panel system composed of
panels, hanging and freestanding components and accessories
designed to be precisely tailored to the office environment� It consists
of products that are factory assembled and require installation only;
and other products that are shipped as subassemblies for assembly
during the installation process�
Novo products are available with an 8-wire electric system that is
listed with Underwriters Laboratories and comply with UL1286�
This product is considered portable furniture and is therefore subject
to local fire, electrical and building codes; therefore, check with local
building authorities before installation of the product�
It is the responsiblity of the dealer and the installer to properly
install this product according to this manual and generally accepted
industry practices�
WARNING: Failure to follow
the instructions in this manual
can result in product damage,
personal injury or both.

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SAFETY & SUPPORT
SUPPORT CENTER
Should you have any questions or require
assistance during the installation process,
please telephone our support center:
PHONE [phone]
HOURS Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm PST
Download additional copies of this installation
manual at www.friant.com/install.
SAFETY NOTES
Please read all WARNINGS and NOTES, as these are for
your safety�
Please read TIPS in the installation as helpful sugges-
tions�
Always use proper tools when installing�
Keep your work area clean, clutter-free and safe
during installation�
Use eye protection when working under a worksta-
tion or when working with tools�
Many products weigh more than 35 pounds� Use
two or more people to safely lift, carry and install
the products�
When using tools, extension cords or ladders, use
them in accordance to OSHA guidelines�
Work safe, work smart�

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INSTALLATION TOOLS
INSTALLATION TOOLS
The following tools are necessary for field assembly
and installation of Friant’s Novo product:
Allen wrench 1/4”
#2 Phillips head screwdriver
#3 Phillips head screwdriver
Screwdriver, med slotted
Measuring tape (25’ or more)
Rubber mallet or dead blow mallet
Carpenter’s level (48”)
The following tools will help speed up installations,
but are not necessary:
Drill (12v or more)
Set of drill bits
Set of screw bits #2 and #3
1/4” Allen bit for drill
Wrench, open end 10mm (long handle is best)
Pliers
Carton knife
Ratchet head 1/4” allen bit
6’ step ladder
Material handling carts

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STAGING
In an effort to make your project run more
smoothly, the following is recommended:
1. Unload all products into a staging area on your
job site and sort by product number�
2. Check in and count all products for accuracy
and damage prior to the delivery truck leaving�
Note any damages or shortages on the Bill of
Lading before signing�
3. Notify the factory immediately of any shortages
or damages (with photo to document)�
4. Keep and maintain a clutter-free staging area —
it will help speed up your assembly�
5. Protect all building walls with furniture pads
or cardboard where product is leaning against
them or in high traffic areas�
FOR SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION
Keep these items in mind while installing product:
Check panels for stability after installation of
all components� If needed, correct or adjust
leveling or installation to fix stability�
If needed, add additional support to panels to
ensure stability�
Verify that all products are level and correctly
attached�
STAGING & INSTALLATION

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
A panel run is any combination of two or more panels connected in a
straight line�
Panels mounted at right angles to panel runs are called support panels�
The minimum height for support panels should not be less than half the
height of the tallest panel in the panel run� (Example: An 85” high panel run
should have a minimum of a 47” support panel)
Load bearing walls, also known as structural walls, are constructed of
materials such as poured concrete, concrete block or drywall, properly
attached to metal or wood studs� Drywall must be at least 5/8” thick� Wall
must be restrained at the floor and ceiling, and should be no more than
24” on center or 14’ high� Under no circumstances does Friant accept
responsibility for determination of the structural integrity of a load bearing
wall�
A loaded panel run is any panel run that has product component of any
kind attached to it� Also known as “load bearing side of a panel wall”�
DEFINITIONS

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
PANEL TO PANEL — SAME HEIGHT
Using your panel plan as reference, determine where the
next panel goes. Install the panel in a panel run as follows.
The same height draw rod assembles two panels of the
same height and facilitates installation of the top caps.
There are three types of draw rods:
Panel to Panel, Same Height draw rod
Panel to Panel, Change of Height draw rod
Wall Start/Power Pole draw rod
WARNING: Always check top and
bottom blocks on draw rod to
ensure they are seated correctly.
WARNING: Failure to properly
install panel runs or support panels
can result in product damage,
personal injury, or both.
1. Using the draw rod, open the rod so it will loosely fit over
the panel you have installed� Attach draw rod to existing
panel run� IMAGE A, B, C
2. With the help of another installer, install the next panel in a
straight line� IMAGE D
3. Align panel and attach draw rod� Make sure the bottom
and the top of the panel are aligned with your other panel;
adjust the panel glides, if needed� IMAGE D
4. Tighten draw rod and block to connect the two panels�
Check draw rod top and bottom block to ensure they are
seated correctly� IMAGE E, F
A B
C
E F
Same Height Draw Rod Change of Height Draw Rod
D

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
PANEL TO PANEL — CHANGE OF HEIGHT
1. Remove top block and hanger rail from taller panel�
IMAGE A, B, C
2. Replace taller hanger rail with shorter hanger rail to match
the height of the lower panel� IMAGE D
3. Install the panel top block to match the height of the lower
panel� IMAGE E
4. Align both panels and secure the shorter panel to the taller
panel by tightening the draw rod� IMAGE F
Change of height draw rod includes a draw rod and a
hanger rail of the same height.
B
D
C
E
A
F

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
**Before step 1 below, you will have already installed the
two panels of different heights, using the shorter draw rod
and hanger rail included with the draw rod change of height
package (FDRCH�XX)**
**Note: This special installation requires the following parts:
(a) Finished end (F2FE�XX) in lieu of finished end, change of
height (FFECH)� (b) Additional Panel wedge block (FASA03-
0-DT)
1. Cut the taller hanger rail (removed prior to installation of
panel) to the size needed� IMAGE A
2. Install the panel top block (FASA03-0-DT) Shown in photo
A� IMAGE A
3. Drill (2) holes through hanger rail, side rail and into panel
blank� IMAGE A
4. Install (2) screws, leaving the head of the screw protruding�
IMAGE B
5. Cut finished end (F2FE�XX) to size needed�
6. Slide modified finished end onto the screws� IMAGE C
7. Final installed product� IMAGE D
PANEL TO PANEL - PANEL TO PANEL INSTALLATION AT
INLINE CHANGE OF HEIGHT
-SPECIAL, NON-STANDARD CONDITION: ONLY APPLIES
WHEN OVERHEAD WILL BE INSTALLED ON TALLER
PANEL.
A
C
B
D
WARNING: It is very important
at this point in the installation to
re-check all connections to ensure
safety and security.
TOP BLOCK
DRILL HOLES

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
PANEL TO PANEL — CHANGE OF HEIGHT TRIM
1. Install top cap on the lower panel� IMAGE A
2. Insert bottom of change of height trim support inside the
side rail and push down to rest on lower top cap�
3. Secure change of height trim support with wood screws
provided in hardware package� All sizes require 4 screws
except 8”H which requires only two� IMAGE B
4. Install top cap on the taller panel�
5. Install change of height trim by aligning clips with trim
support then pushing down until secured� IMAGE C
WARNING: It is very important
at this point in the installation to
re-check all connections to ensure
safety and security.
A
C
BCHANGE OF HEIGHT - HARDWARE PACKAGE
Panel to Connector
Hardware
4 machine screws
2 thread plates
Panel to Panel
Hardware
4 wood screws
NOTE: 8”H sizes require only two screws. All other
sizes will require four screws.

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
PANEL TO CONNECTOR — SAME HEIGHT
Connecting a Panel to a Connector
1. Using a 2, 3 or 4 way connector, loosen the draw block
at the top (finished end) of the connector with your allen
wrench� IMAGE A
2. Attach connector to the panel� The connector should easily
fit over the panel wedge blocks on the end of your first
panel� IMAGE B
3. Tighten connector onto panel� IMAGE C
4. Install connector top cap�
TIP: Start at a right angle
condition in your layout. It is
recommended that you identify
the location using your plan to
locate the connection in the
office area.
NOTE: It is recommended at this point that you
begin to level the product in general to help in the
installation and make the leveling process easier.
NOTE: All panels with electrically interconnected
panels must be mechanically interconnected.
Connecting a Second Panel
1. Add a second panel onto the connector by loosening the
other draw block at the top of the connector� IMAGE A
2. Attach panel to connector to begin your first panel run�
Install the panel in a similar manner to above� IMAGE B
3. Tighten connector to panel� IMAGE C
4. You now have the start of your first station�
A
B
C

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
PANEL TO CONNECTOR — CHANGE OF HEIGHT
1. When installing a change of height connection, you must
remove the black filler strip on the side of the connector
you are going to attach the panel to� Always use the
connector for the tallest panel you are attaching to�
2. To remove the filler strip, squeeze it at one end and pull
toward you� IMAGE A
3. Remove the connector top cap by pressing gently on the
location pin to release it� IMAGE B
4. Remove the top block assembly� IMAGE C
5. Using the back of the filler strip, push the threaded plate
on to the sticky tape (align to fit in connector)� IMAGE D
6. Using the filler strip as your guide, insert the threaded
plate into the connector to the desired height connection�
IMAGE E
7. Reinstall the connector top wedge block using the existing
screws and parts� When the wedge block is securely
tightened in place, gently pull the filler strip to release it�
IMAGE F
8. Using a carton knife or a cutting tool, cut the filler strip to
the appropriate length and reinstall the filler strip on the
connector�
9. Attach the connector to the shorter panel� IMAGE G
NOTE: It is recommended to have two people for
this part of the installation.
10. Tighten the panel wedge block� IMAGE I
AB
C
G
D
H
E
I
F
WARNING: Make sure all wedge
blocks and connectors are
installed properly and securely
before going on to the next part
of the installation.

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
AB
E
C
PANEL TO CONNECTOR — CHANGE OF HEIGHT TRIM
CHANGE OF HEIGHT - HARDWARE PACKAGE
1. Insert bottom of change of height trim support inside the
side rail and push down� IMAGE A, B
2. Secure change of height trim support with machine screws
and connector thread plate provided in hardware package�
IMAGE C
3. Install top cap on the lower panel�
4. Install change of height finished end by aligning clips with
trim support them pushing down until secure� IMAGE E
5. Install top cap on the connector�
WARNING: It is very important
at this point in the installation to
re-check all connections to ensure
safety and security.
Panel to Connector
Hardware
4 machine screws
2 thread plates
Panel to Panel
Hardware
4 wood screws
NOTE: 8”H sizes require only two screws. All other
sizes will require four screws.

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
TOP CAP INSTALLATION
Before installing the top caps, please ensure that all
connectors have been installed and all panels are leveled.
1. Angle top cap to engage one side first, then rotate toward
the other side and snap the top cap onto the top cap
holder� IMAGE A
2. Check to make sure that the top cap is leveled and
installed securely�
A
top cap
Example of Incorrect Leveling: Example of Correct Leveling:
Top Blocks
Top Blocks at dif-
ferent heights
Top Blocks leveled
incorrectly result in
uneven top caps
Top Blocks at
same heights
Top Caps aligned
for panel to
connector

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
LEVELING PANELS
It is esssential that each panel be properly leveled during
the installation process.
1. Level as needed, using a 10 mm wrench to move glide up
or down�
2. Realign your panels for location and square in the
installation� Refer to your installation plans for location�
3. A key indicator of proper leveling is that the top blocks
(at panel-to-panel or panel-to-post connection) are at the
same height� IMAGE A
4. Double check your work now; it will save time later� Level
both to the ceiling, but also visually� IMAGE B
TIP: Use the ceiling tiles to help
line up the visual aspects of
your installation.
B
A
top blocks aligned
at the same height
top blocks
Example of Incorrect Leveling: Example of Correct Leveling:
Top Blocks
Top Blocks at dif-
ferent heights
Top Blocks leveled
incorrectly result in
uneven top caps
Top Blocks at
same heights
Top Caps aligned
for panel to
connector

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PANELS & CONNECTORS
WARNING: You must use
appropriate anchors for attaching
the wall start to the wall. These
anchors will vary depending on
the field conditions. Be careful
not to damage corner beads for
drywall; it is strongly suggested
you space off the edge of drywall
corner 2” to prevent damage.
WALL STARTS
Wall start applications require some additional tools. The
most important are a good tape measure, level and drill.
The wall should be reinforced to prevent damage or injury.
1. Locate on your plan the wall start� Measure the wall, and
very lightly with a pencil, mark the location of the wall
start�
2. Take a panel and level it to the wall to determine the
mounting height of the wall start� Lightly mark the wall at
the top of the panel�
3. Locate the top 2 holes of the wall start and mark on the
wall for positioning� Install your fastener to the wall at this
location and install the top of the wall start�
4. Level the wall start and repeat this step to attach the
bottom block�
5. Cut and attach the filler strip as needed�

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FINISHED END
SINGLE PIECE
SINGLE PIECE FINISHED END INSTALLATION
1. Tilt the bottom plastic block to insert its hook into the
bottom base plate cutout� IMAGE A
2. Flip bottom plastic block against the bottom end of the
side-rail, and secure plastic block with (2) screws provided�
IMAGE B
Bottom Plastic Block Assembly
BA
Side Rail
Bottom
Base Plate
Bottom Base
Plate Cutout
Screws will be on
this open space
of the side rail Single Piece Finished End Bottom Plastic Block installed on
a One Piece Side Rail
Install 2 screws
to secure bottom
plastic block
to the pre-drilled
holes
Tilt bottom plastic
block to insert hook
to the bottom base
plate cutout
Bottom
Plastic Block
Flip bottom
plastic block
against the
bottom end of
the side rail
Bottom
Plastic Block
Side Rail
Hook Bottom Plastic Block
to Base Plate cutout

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FINISHED END
SINGLE PIECE
SINGLE PIECE FINISHED END INSTALLATION CON’T
1. Tilt the bottom plastic block to insert its hook into the
bottom base plate cutout� IMAGE A
2. Flip bottom plastic block against the bottom end of the
side-rail, and secure plastic block to the pre-drilled holes
with (2) screws provided� IMAGE B
BA
Single Piece Finished End Bottom Plastic Block installed on
a Two Piece Side Rail with pre-drilled holes
Install 2 screws
to secure bottom
plastic block
to the pre-drilled
holes
Tilt bottom plastic
block to insert hook
to the bottom base
plate cutout
Flip bottom
plastic block
against the
bottom end of
the side rail
Bottom
Plastic Block
Side Rail
Bottom
Base Plate
Pre-drilled holes
in side rail
Bottom
Plastic Block
Hook Bottom Plastic Block
to Base Plate cutout
Bottom Base
Plate Cutout
Bottom Plastic Block Assembly