Friant Tiles User manual

Tiles™ Installation Manual
Complete instructions
to install the Friant
Tiles™ panel system

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Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Tile Assembly, Frames, Connectors,
and Change of Height Wedge Installation ............................................................................................................ 4
Tiles Assembly, Frames, Connectors, and Change of Height Wedge Installation ............................................... 5
Connectors Cover, Finished End Cover, Finished End
Change of Height Cover, Installation .................................................................................................................... 6
Stacking Frame, and Stacking Connector Installation .......................................................................................... 7
8-Wire Electrical, Base Feed Installation .............................................................................................................. 8
8-Wire Electrical, Base Power Retro,
and Beltline Power Retro Installation .................................................................................................................... 9
8-Wire Electrical, Beltline Power Retro Duplex Clip Installation ........................................................................... 1 0
8-Wire Electrical, In-Frame Power Jumper
and Pass-Through Power Jumper Installation ...................................................................................................... 11
8-Wire Electrical, Beltline Power Transfer Installation .......................................................................................... 1 2
Fabric Tiles, Marker Board Tiles, Perforated Tiles,
and Window Tiles Installation ............................................................................................................................... 13
Rail Tiles, Power and Data Tiles Installation ........................................................................................................ 14
Shelf Ends and Shelf Installation .......................................................................................................................... 15
Flipper Door Unit Door/Cover Installation ............................................................................................................. 1 6
Worksurface Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Worksurface Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Worksurface Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Transaction Surfaces Installation ......................................................................................................................... 20
Worksurface Support End Panels, and Half Leg Installation ................................................................................ 2 1
Open Metal Worksurface Support Installation ...................................................................................................... 22
Door Frame Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Supporting Pedestals and Lateral Files Installation .............................................................................................. 24
Table of Contents

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The Tiles™ System is composed
of full and/or partial height Walls,
Support Cabinets, Wall Mounted
and Free-Standing components,
and accessories.
The Tiles™ System is consid-
ered to be portable furniture;
therefore, subject to applicable
local Fire, Electrical and Building
Codes. Check with local authori-
ties prior to installation.
Electrical Statement:
Friant’s Tiles™ System Electrical
Distribution System is listed with
the Underwriters Laboratories,
and complies with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/BIFMA 70.
Check with local authorities prior
to installing the product.
Tiles™ System Installation Manual
Introduction
The Tiles™ System Installation manual provides the necessary instruction for the safe installation of the Tiles™ System for:
• The Installers with visual and written instructions.
• The End Users to ensure continued safe use of the product when maintaining and reconfiguring the product.
To ensure proper installation of the product, the Tiles™ System requires layout and wall supports as specified in this manual.
Reconfiguration of the product and additions to an installation must be performed per the instructions in this manual to ensure the
continued safe use of the product. Friant & Associates, LLC does not assume any responsibility for product that is altered in any way.
WARNING:
Failure to follow the
instructions in this manual
can result in product damage,
personal injury, or death.

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Tile Assembly, Frames, Connectors, and Change
of Height Wedge Installation
Notched Tab
Notched Tab
Draw Rod
Draw Rod
Post
Cap Screw
Cap Screw
Frame
Frame
Frames of Equal Heights
1. Connect Draw Rod to the first frame by
inserting the bottom hook on Draw Rod
into rectangular opening at the bottom
of the frame. Loosen Cap Screw, so it
lines up with Notched Tab at the top of
the Frame.
2. Lift second Frame to engage bottom
hook on the Draw Rod to the rectangular
opening at the bottom of the second
Frame.
3. Position Frames so that notched Tab
on one is fitted between shoulders of
adjacent Cap Screw of Draw Rod.
NOTE: Be sure that the Glides are all the
way in at the bottom of the Frame. If floor
is very uneven, Glide adjustment should
be made during assembly of product.
4. Tighten Cap Screw until stiles come
together.
Frame to Connector of Equal Height
1. To connect a Frame to a Connector of
equal height, you need a Draw Rod of
the same height.
2. Connect Draw Rod to the Connector by
inserting the bottom hook on Draw Rod
into rectangular opening at the bottom of
of the Connector. Loosen Cap Screw, so
it lines up with the Notched Tab at the
top of the Connector.
3. Position Frame so that notched Tab on
the Frame is fitted between shoulders of
adjacent Cap Screw of Draw Rod. Hold
Frame against Connector and tighten
Cap Screw until Frame and Connector
come together.

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Frame
Change of
Height Wedge
Change of
Height Wedge
Frame to Unequal Height Frame
1. Remove Change of Height Wedge from
the hardware package supplied with
Change of Height Finished End.
2. Insert Change of Height Wedge in Taller
Frame Channel opening that matches
the height of the shorter Frame’s
notched tab. Rotate Wedge into position.
Tighten screw.
3. Loosen Cap Screw on Draw Rod that
matches the height of the smaller
Frame.
4. Connect Draw Rod to the shorter Frame
by inserting the bottom hook of the Draw
Rod into the rectangular opening at the
bottom of the Frame. Line up the Cap
Screw on the Draw Rod with the notched
tab on the smaller Frame.
5. Lift the shorter Frame and Draw Rod,
so the bottom hook on the Draw Rod
engages into the rectangular opening at
the bottom of the taller Frame.
6. Position both Frames so that the Cap
Screw on the Draw Rod lines up with the
notched tab of Change of Height Wedge.
7. Hold both Frames together, and tighten
Cap Screw until Frames come into con-
tact with each other.
Frame to Unequal Height
Connector
1. Assemble Frame and Connector us-
ing the same procedure as Frame to
unequal height Frame.
2. Change of Height Wedge must be
installed on Connector.
Tiles Assembly, Frames, Connectors, and Change
of Height Wedge Installation
Draw Rod
Frame

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Rectangular Slot
Extended Tab
Connector
Connector Cover
Finished End
Frame
Extended Tabs
Finished End Change of Height
Connector Covers, and Finished
End Covers
1. Position the Covers onto the Frame
Channel so that the extended Tabs pass
through the rectangular slots on the side
of the Frame or Connector.
2. Hold the Cover tight against the Frame or
Connector, and slide the Cover down until
the top of the Cover is flush with the Frame
Top Cap or Connector Top Cap.
3. To remove, hold the bottom of the
Cover, and pull up until it disengages
from Frame or Connector.
Change of Height Finished End
WARNING:
A Change of Height Wedge must be
installed when two Frames or Connectors
of unequal height are connected.
Frame Top Cap must be in place prior to
installing Finished End Change of Height.
Connectors Cover, Finished End Cover, Finished
End Change of Height Cover, Installation
1. Hold the Cover tight against the Frame
or Connector, and slide the Cover down
until the top of the Cover is flush with the
Frame Top Cap or Connector Top Cap.
2. To remove, hold the bottom of the
Cover, and pull up until it disengages
from Frame or Connector.
WARNING:
If the Connector Cover, Finished End or
Change of Height Finished End does not
sit flush with the top of the Frame or Con-
nector, remove the Cover and adjust the
Extended Tabs until the Cover sits flush.
3. Do not use a rubber mallet to force the
Cover down.

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Stacking Frame Installation
1. Remove Top Tile at desired location by
pulling towards you to disengage top
clips from the Frame, pull Tile up to
disengage bottom hooks from Frame.
Repeat for other side of Frame.
2. Pull Top Cap upward to disengage the
clips and set aside.
3. Position Stacking Frame above existing
Frame, aligning the holes in brackets
with the holes in the Frame. Install two
(2) bolts and nut plates provided. Do not
tighten.
4. If installing two (2) Stacking Frames side
by side, install Draw Nut as shown.
5. Tighten bolts into nut plate.
6. Reinstall Top Cap on Stacking Frame.
Stacking Frame and Stacking Connector Installation
WARNING:
Never install Worksurfaces on Stacking Frames.
Never install more than two Stacking Frames on top of each other.
If loading 2-High Stacking Frame, the 900 Corner Stacking Connector
and adjacent Stacking Frames must be used.
Rectangular Slot
Stacking Frame
Draw Nut
Bolts
Stacking Connector Installation
1. Remove existing Connector Top Cap and
Cover and set aside.
2. Position Stacking Connector on top of exist-
ing Connector, engage Draw Nut into the
rectangular slots in both the Frame and the
Connector, and tighten screw.
3. Install Top Cap onto Stacking Connector.
4. Install Replacement Cover.

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Base Feed Housing
Base Feed
Base Feed
Base Feed
All electrical connections to the
building electrical sources must be
wired by a licensed electrician.
WARNING:
Disconnect power before servicing.
WARNING:
All electrical connections must be fully
engaged and locked. A loose connection
can cause fire and/or electrical shock.
Base Power Entry, Direct Connect
1. The Base Power Entry plugs directly into
a Power Retro assembly at a Duplex
Outlet connection point.
2. Locate the appropriate connecting point
on the Frame. The Base Cover must be
opened to allow access.
3. Pass the Flex Conduit through the Base
Cover closest to the connecting point.
Place the Base Feed housing into posi-
tion, and slide between the brackets
toward the connection assembly. Ensure
that the Connector is fully engaged.
Press further until the spring tab clicks
into position.Return the Base Cover to
the closed position.
4. Return the Base Cover to the closed
position.
8-Wire Electrical, Base Feed Installation

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8-Wire Electrical, Base Power Retro, and Beltline
Power Retro Installation
Frame
Frame
Frame
Self Tapping Screws
Support Bar
Support Bar
Power Retro
Power Retro
Festoon
Bottom Rail
WARNING:
Disconnect power before servicing.
WARNING:
All electrical connections must be fully
engaged and locked. A loose connection
can cause fire and/or electrical shock.
Baseline Power Retro
1. Place Baseline Power Retro over Bot-
tom Rail and line up holes in the Power
Retro mounting bracket with the holes in
the Bottom Rail.
2. Secure with the Self Tapping Screws
provided and tighten securely.
3. Connect Festoon to the Power Retro.
Beltline Power Retro
1. Install Support Bar at the desired height,
and secure with Self Tapping Screws
provided on both sides of the Frame.
2. Place Baseline Power Retro over Support
Bar and line up holes in the Power Retro
mounting bracket with the holes in the
Support Bar.
3. Secure with the Self Tapping Screws
provided and tighten securely.
4. Connect Festoon to the Power Retro.

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8-Wire Electrical, Beltline Power Retro Duplex Clip Installation
Duplex Clip Installation
1. Insert Clip at an angle into slits on top of
the Beltline Power Support Bar.
2. Straighten Clip and slide Clip, either left
or right, over the Duplex Outlet.
Duplex Outlet
Duplex Outlet
Beltline Power Support Bar
Beltline Power Support Bar
Clip
Clip

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8-Wire Electrical, In-Frame Power Jumper and
Pass-Through Power Jumper Installation
Power Retro
Beltline Power Retro
Beltline Power Retro
In-Frame Power Jumper
Receptacle Bracket
Base Covers
Pass-Through
Power Jumper
WARNING:
Disconnect power before servicing.
WARNING:
All electrical connections must be fully
engaged and locked. A loose connection
can cause fire and/or electrical shock.
This is used to connect power from the
Baseline Power Retro to the Beltline Power
Retro.
1. To install the Flex Conduit Power
Jumper, place connecting end into the
right hand Receptacle Bracket on Power
Retro. Press in until fully engaged, and
the spring tab clicks into position.
2. Repeat this procedure at Baseline
Power Retro.
Pass-Through Power Jumper
This Power Jumper is used to extend power
from a Powered Frame through a Non-Powered
Frame to an adjacent Powered Frame. It can
only be used at the Baseline Power Retro.
1. To install the Flex Conduit Pass-Through
Power Jumper, open Base Covers of
Frames to be connected. Lay Flex Conduit
at the bottom of the wire management.
Connect Pass-Through Power Jumper to
Power Retro on adjacent Frames. Press
until fully engaged, and the spring tab clicks
into position.

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WARNING:
Disconnect power before servicing.
WARNING:
All electrical connections must be fully
engaged and locked. A loose connection
can cause fire and/or electrical shock.
Beltline Power Transfer
This Power Transfer is used to extend power
through a 3- or 4-Way Connector at Belt Line
level. It connects to the Beltline Power Retro
on either side of the connector and takes the
place of the Festoon.
1. To install the Flex Conduit, connect
Beltline Power Transfer Jumper to the
Beltline Power Retro on one Frame. Let
Flex Conduit drop down below the Con-
nector Post, and back up on the other
side of the Connector Post. Bring Flex
Conduit back up to the Power Retro on
the other side of the Connector Post.
2. Secure bottom of Flex Conduit to Frame
with plastic Tie Strip provided.
3. Make sure that both connections are
fully engaged, and the spring tabs click
into position.
8-Wire Electrical, Beltline Power Transfer Installation

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Fabric Tiles, Marker Board Tiles, Perforated Tiles,
and Window Tiles Installation
Top Clip
Bottom Hook
Slot
Slot
Tether
Tile
Note: Install Tiles from bottom to top on
a Frame. Beltline power and electrical
components should be installed pirior to
other tiles.
Fabric Tiles, Marker Board Tiles,
Perforated Tiles, Window Tiles
1. Install Bottom Tile by holding Tile at an
angle. Engage Bottom Hooks into the
slots on vertical member of the Frame.
Right hand slot fits into keyhole slot.
Pivot Tile forward until the top Clips
engage into Frame. Pressure is required
to snap the Clips into Frame.
2. Heavier Tiles, such as Window Tiles,
are mounted with a tether in addition
to the mounting clips. Tether can be
installed or removed from Frame by
twisting it 45 degrees and bending it as
needed.
WARNING:
Incorrect installation can cause Tiles
to fall, causing product damage and/or
personal injury.
1. Hook bottom on Frame.
2. Insert tether into top of Frame.
3. Snap top into Frame.

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Rail Tiles, Power and Data Tiles Installation
Latch Plate
Frame
Screws
Rail Tile
Adjustable Clip
Tiles can be removed individually from
any position. When more than one Tile is
removed from the same Frame, remove the
upper Tile first.
Rail Tiles
Installation is the same for other Tiles
except:
1. Secure Rail Tile to the Frame with
screws provided.
Power and Data Tiles
1. Secure Latch Plates (from hardware pack)
with screws provided.
2. Holding Tile at an angle, engage bottom
hooks into the slots on the vertical mem-
ber of the Frame. Right hand slot fits into
keyhole slot. Pivot Tile forward until the two
clips engage into Latch Plates. Pressure
is required to snap the Clips into Latch
Plates.
3. To remove Tiles, reverse the above
procedure.
Wire Management
1. If wire management is required, install the
adjustable clip into the hole in Latch Plate.
2. Hang cables from the Adjustable Clip.

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Shelf Ends and Shelf Installation
Shelf Mounting
Screws
Shelf
Shelf
Mounting Screw
Shelf Ends
Shelf End
Top Tab
Hanger Bracket
Frame
Shelf Ends Installation
1. Position Shelf End over Frame or Wall
Strip at required height. Shelf Mounting
Screws must be at the bottom edge and
face the opposite Shelf End
2. Rotate Shelf End back. Insert Top Tab
on each Shelf End hanger bracket in
to the slots on the Frame or Wall Strip.
Rotate front of Shelf End down to fully
engage all clips into slots.
3. Lock Shelf Ends in place by pushing
down until all clips are fully seated.
Shelf Installation
1. Loosen Shelf Mounting Screws at the
bottom edge of each Shelf End.
2. Position Shelf between Shelf Ends.
3. Line up the slots on each sides of the
Shelf with Mounting Screws on each
Shelf End. Press down on Shelf. Ensure
Shelf is fully seated on the Mounting
Screws.
4. Tighten all Mounting Screws.

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Flipper Door Unit Door/Cover Installation
Mounting
Screws
Rear Slot
Door/Cover Assembly
Front Mounting Screws
Flipper Door Unit Door/
Cover Installation
1. Loosen Mounting Screws at the top edge
of each Shelf End.
2. With Door/Cover Assembly in the open
position, lower rear slots in door guides
over the back Mounting Screws.
3. Push Door/Cover Assembly back until
front slots in door guides drop over Front
Mounting Screws.
4. Make sure the Door/Cover Assembly is
fully seated onto Mounting Screws.
5. Tighten all Mounting Screws
WARNING:
All screws must be tightened.
Failure to do so could cause the Shelf
to fall, resulting in product damage or
personal injury.

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Worksurface Installation
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Rectangular Worksurface
Installation
WARNING:
All worksurface support used to support
the same worksurface must be mounted
at the same height.
1. Install Cantilever Bracket on Frame by
inserting the tab on the top hook of the
Cantilever Bracket into the Frame slot at the
desired height. Rotate bottom of Cantilever
Bracket into Frame to engage all hooks.
2. Repeat procedure for Cantilever on other
side of the Worksurface.
3. For Worksurfaces 60” to 84” wide, install
Center Support on center Frame at the same
height as the Cantilevers on the right and left
side.
4. Push down on all Worksurface supports to
ensure all hooks are fully seated in slots.
5. Install Shoulder Screws and Front Spacers
provided onto Worksurface in pre-drilled
holes.
6. Install Worksurface by inserting Shoulder
Screws into keyhole slots in rear of Cantile-
ver Brackets. Push Worksurface back until
Front Spacers engage the front holes in the
Cantilever Brackets.
7. For Workspaces 60” wide or greater, align
Center Support Tab with pilot hole in the
underside of the Worksurface. See picture on
next page.
8. Level Worksurface by adjusting the leveling
screw at the front of the Cantilever Brackets.
9. Install adjacent Worksurfaces as required.
10. Attach Ganging Plates between adjacent
Worksurfaces.
Frame
Tab
Center Support
Top Hook
Cantilever Bracket
Front Spacer
Worksurface
Shoulder Screw
Cantilever Bracket

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Worksurface Installation
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Cantilever Bracket
Cantilever Bracket
Center Support
Center Support
Corner Bracket
Note: Corner worksurfaces should be installed
before installing adjacent worksurfaces
Corner Worksurfaces, and Extended
Corner Worksurfaces
1. Install Corner Bracket provided at the desired
height. Ensure all bracket hooks are fully
seated in slots.
2. Install Cantilever Bracket on Frame by insert-
ing the tab on the top hook of the Cantilever
Bracket into the Frame slot at the desired
height. Rotate bottom of Cantilever Bracket
into Frame to engage all hooks.
3. Repeat procedure for Cantilever on other side
of the Worksurface.
4. For Corner Worksurfaces 60” to 84” wide,
install Center Support on center Frame at the
same height as the Cantilevers on the right
and left side.
5. Push down on all worksurface supports to
ensure all hooks are fully seated in slots.
6. Install Shoulder Screws at the back of the
Worksurface in pre-drilled holes. Do not
install Front Spacers yet.
7. Install Worksurface on the Cantilever Brack-
ets (one side at a time) by inserting shoulder
screws into keyhole slots in rear of Cantilever
Brackets. Push Worksurface back until the
Front Spacers’ pre-drilled holes align with
holes in the Cantilever Brackets.
8. Install Front Spacers.
9. For Worksurfaces 60” wide or greater, align
Center Support Tab with pilot hole in under-
side of the worksurface. See picture at left.
10. Level Worksurface by adjusting the leveling
screw at the front of the Cantilever Brackets.
11. Install adjacent Worksurfaces as required.
12. Attach ganging plates between adjacent
Worksurfaces.

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Worksurface Installation
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1200and 1350
Worksurface Installation
Note: 1200 and 1350 Worksurfaces should be
installed before adjacent Worksurfaces.
1. Install Corner Bracket provided in the
corner at the desired height. Ensure all
bracket hooks are fully seated in slots.
2. Install Cantilever Bracket on Frame by
inserting the tab on the top hook of the
Cantilever Bracket into the Frame slot
at the desired height. Rotate bottom of
Cantilever Bracket into Frame to engage
all hooks.
3. Repeat procedure for Cantilever on
other side of the Worksurface.
4. Install Shoulder Screws at the back of
the Worksurface in pre-drilled holes.
Do not install Front Spacers yet.
5. Install Worksurface on the Cantilever
Brackets (one side at a time) by insert-
ing shoulder screws into keyhole slots
in rear of Cantilever Brackets. Push
Worksurface back until the Front Spac-
ers’ predrilled holes align with holes in
the Cantilever Brackets.
6. Install Front Spacers.
7. Install adjacent Worksurfaces if needed.
8. Level Worksurface by adjusting the lev-
eling screw at the front of the Cantilever
Brackets.
9. Attach ganging plates between adjacent
Worksurfaces.
Corner Bracket
Right hand Cantilever
Corner Bracket
Left hand Cantilever

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Transaction Surfaces Installation
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Corner Transaction Surface
(same procedure as above)
1. Remove Top Tiles from both sides of
Frames.
2. Remove existing Frame Top Cap from
Frames and store for future use.
3. Secure Mounting U-shape Brackets
provided to the bottom of the Transaction
Surface, using pre-drilled holes.
4. Align Corner Transaction Surface on
Frames and push down until firmly seated.
5. Secure Rectangular Transaction Surface
Assembly to Frame, using self-drilling
screws provided. Use pre-drilled holes in
Brackets as template.
6. Replace Tiles on Frame.
Frame
Mounting Bracket
Self Drilling Screws
Transaction Surface
Mounting Brackets
Screws
Rectangular Transaction Surface
1. Remove Top Tiles from both sides of
Frame.
2. Remove existing Frame Top Cap from
Frame and store for future use.
3. Secure Mounting U-shape Brackets (pro-
vided) to the bottom of the Transaction
Surface, using the pre-drilled holes.
NOTE: Two (2) Mounting Brackets are re-
quired for 24” and 30”W Transaction Surface.
Three (3) Mounting Brackets are required for
36”, 42” and 48”W Transaction Surface.
Four (4) Mounting Brackets are required for
60”W Transaction Surfaces.
4. Center Rectangular Transaction Surface on
Frame and push down until firmly seated.
5. Secure Rectangular Transaction Surface
Assembly to Frame with self-drilling
screws provided. Use pre-drilled holes
in Brackets as template.
6. Replace Tiles on Frame.