HNI Panel System User manual

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Allsteel Inc.
Muscatine, Iowa 52761-0071
www.allsteeloffice.com
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Installation Packet
Terrace DNA
343-2270D
(05/13)
Index
System Guidelines ......................................... Pages 1 and 2
Panel Frame Connections and Trim Installation .................. Pages 3 thru 11
Panel Tile Installation .....................................Pages 12 thru 20
Frameless Glass Installation ................................ Pages 21 thru 22
Baserail Cover Removal .......................................... Page 23
8-Wire Electrical Installation ................................ Pages 24 thru 27
Worksurface Supports Installation............................ Pages 28 thru 36
Freestanding Desk Assembly ............................... Pages 37 thru 38
Overhead Storage Installation............................... Pages 39 thru 43
Door Panel Installation .................................... Pages 44 and 45
Data Terminal Installation ......................................... Page 46
Power Pole and Trim Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 47 thru 48
Countertops ............................................ Pages 49 thru 52
Permanent Wall Hanger Installation .......................... Pages 53 thru 54
Stiffener Bracket Installation ....................................... Page 55
Glass Tile Installation ..................................... Pages 56 thru 58
Off Modularity Installation .................................. Pages 59 thru 62
Panel System
Installation Instructions
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Index
System Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Panel Connections ....................3
Trim Installation .......................5
Frameless Glass Installation .............7
Panel Wall Connector Installation .........8
Stacking Panel Installation ..............9
Power Pole Installation ................10
8-Wire Electrical Installation ............11
Worksurface Supports Installation........14
Countertop Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Overhead Storage Installation...........19
Sliding Door Installation................21
Panel Door Installation ................27
Allsteel Inc.
Muscatine, Iowa 52761-0071
www.allsteeloffice.com
Contents
System Guidelines ............................................... Page 1
Panel Connections and Trim Installation.............................Pages 2–4
Stacking Panel Assembly .......................................... Page 5
Panel Wall Connector Installation .................................... Page 6
8 Wire Electrical Installation ....................................Pages 7–10
Power Pole Installation ............................................Page 11
Worksurface Supports Installation................................Pages 12–16
Countertops Installation........................................... Page 17
Overhead Storage Installation...................................Pages 18–21
Sliding Door Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22–27
Installation Packet
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
M-PFXINST
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30″ Maximum
30″ Maximum
X
Y
Method 1: Opposing Returns Method 2: Single Sided
A parent panel run must be a minimum of 4 feet and a
maximum of 12 feet, and must have a minimum of two
return panels extended in opposing directions on each
side of the parent run.
A parent panel run must be a minimum of 4 feet and
a maximum of 12 feet, and must have a minimum of
two return panels (X+Y) extended in one direction
(one at the beginning and at the end of the parent
run) as dened below.
Panel Run
Length
Minimum Return
Panels
Minimun Return Panels
With Stack-ons
Minimum Return
Panels Total (X+Y)
Minimum Return Panels Total
(X+Y) With Stack-ons
48" 20" 20" 84" 84"
54" 20" 20" 84" 84"
60" 20" 20" 84" 84"
66" 20" 20" 84" 84"
72" 20" 20" 84" 84"
78" 20" 20" 84" 84"
84" 20" 20" 84" 84"
90" 20" 20" 84" 84"
96" 20" 20" 84" 84"
102" 20" 20" 84" 84"
108" 20" 20" 84" 84"
114" 24" 24" 84" 96"
120" 24" 24" 84" 96"
144" 24" 24" 84" 96"
144” Maximum
48″ Minimum
144” Maximum
48″ Minimum
Denitions:
Parent Panel Run - Panels (or a single panel) congured in a straight line intended to divide space.
It is usually longer than the panels used to stabilize it.
Return Panels - Panels attached to a parent run for the purpose of stabilizing it.
Return panels may also have the effect of dividing space.
Note: Return panels must be no more than 30” lower than the maximum height of the parent panel run.
When stacking, the maximum height allowed is 80”. This includes frameless glass.
If attaching overhead storage, return panels must be the same height as parent run.
IMPORTANT : FOR ADEQUATE STABILITY of the panel freestanding wall partitions,
one of two methods of stabilization must be adhered to:
Panel Connection Guidelines:
Panel System Installation Packet
Failure to install product as instructed, use of hardware other than that which is provided, or failure to comply
with instructions can result in product failure, personal injury, or property damage.
WARNING
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Trapezoid
Hole
Corner
Connector
Post
Fastener #1
#10-16x1/2
Hex Head
Fastener #2
#10-16x3/4
Phillips Head
Fastener #3
#8 x 1/2
Hex Head
Fastener #4
#8 x 3/4
Self Drilling
Fastener #5
#10 3/16
Hex Head
Fastener #6
#10 x 1-1/4
Phillips Head
NOTE: If a connection must be lifted
after the screws are installed on a
panel run longer than six feet,
unscrew the panel connector
brackets prior to lifting the panels.
If using stackers, see pg 9.
Step 1 - Arrange panel into location required.
Locate Trapezoid Hole in bottom of
connector to the glide tower.
Step 2 - Secure post by sliding post up until even with vertical.
Step 3 - Fit bracket on the panel and corner connector post.
Slide bracket to align with the holes in the panel.
Step 4 - Attach the brackets to the panels using the screws
(Fastener #1) provided.
Do not over torque
To Remove:
Step 1 -Pull kickplate from top edge by panel
and unhinge from glide towers
To Install:
Step 1 - Place kickplate slots over glide tower tabs.
Step 2 - Press on top of kickplate near glide tower
to snap into place against panel
Step 5 - Lift the second panel up so the glide
tower tab goes into the trapezoid hole.
Step 6 -Ensure panel is fully seated by
checking that the top of post is level
with vertical
Step 7 - Repeat Steps 3 & 4 to secure panel.
Step 8 - Level Panels as they are assembled.
Repeat the other panel connections.
(“T”, “S”, or “X”)
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Illustration 2. Panel to Corner Connections
Hardware Included
Illustration 1. Kickplate
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Current Style
Panel
Current Style
Panel
Previous
Style Panel
Previous
Style Panel
NOTE: Inline clip only required on one side of
panel connection.
Step 1 - Remove the kickplate from one
side of each panel.
Step 2 - Position panels together with
the slotted vertical tubes in
alignment.
Step 3 - Secure the panels at the top by installing
the inline connector strap into slotted
steel tubes of both panels.
Step 4 - Attach the connector to the panels using
two screws (Fastener #1) provided.
Do not over torque.
Step 5 - Secure the panels at the bottom
by inserting a screw (Fastener #1)
through the slot in the glide tower into
the glide tower of the adjacent panel.
Step 6 - Reinstall kickplate.
NOTE: Remove pins (Fastener #5) from
stackers for panel to panel connections.
Follow Steps 1 through 3 for current style connection.
Step 4 - Attach the connector to the current style panel
using one screw (Fastener #1) provided.
Do not over torque
Using the inline connector strap locate the hole
over the previous style panel. Using a 9/64 drill bit,
drill pilot hole into top horizontal tube.
Attach the connector to the previous style panel
using one screw (Fastener #1) provided.
Do not over torque.
Follow Steps 5 through 9 for current style connection
Step 7 - Locate position for inline clip.
Position determined by layout and worksurface
supports. Place closet to worksurface height as
possible without interfering with supports.
Step 8 - Use needle nose pliers to grab slots above or
below intended clip location.
Pull verticals together.
Step 9 - Insert bottom prongs of clip at a
slight angle into panel slots.
Rotate clip up so that the top
prongs enter the slot above.
Slide clip down to secure
connection.
Illustration 4. Previous Style Panel to Current
Illustration 3. Panel to Panel Connections
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NOTE: Remove pins (Fastener #5)
from stackers on end of run trim
Step 1 - Secure the VH
bracket to the panel
by inserting the tabs
into the vertical tube.
Step 2 - Attach the VH bracket
to the panels using
two screws
provided
(Fastener #1) .
Step 3 - Insert screw provided
(Fastener 1) into the
opening on the VH
bracket and into the
hole on the connector
post.
Step 4 - Insert inline clip.
See Steps 7 thru 9
on page 4.
Step 1 - Secure the VH
bracket to the panel
by inserting the tabs
into the vertical tube.
Step 2 - Attach the VH bracket
to the panels using
two screws
provided
(Fastener #1) .
* To ensure panel is
located properly make
sure the hole in the VH
bracket lines up with
hole on the post.
Step 3 - Insert screw provided
(Fastener 1) into
the opening on the
VH bracket and
into the hole on the
connector post.
Step 1 - Use the curves in
plastic end trim clip to
line up with the curves
in the vertical tube.
Attach with screws
provided
(Fastener #2)
Step 2 - Snap end trim
extrusion over clips.
Step 3 - Engage end of run
transition bracket into
the end trim extrusion.
Step 4 - Attach the top trim
bracket to panel using
screws provided.
(Fastener #1)
Step 5 - The top cap ts
over the attachment
connectors.
Step 1 - Using pliers, break out
the appropriate windows
on the corner connector
top cap.
File rough edges if
necessary.
Step 2 - Press corner
connector top cap
into top of corner
connector post placing
the open windows
over the attachment
connectors.
5a. VH Panel to Corner Connection
Illustration 6. Trim Installations
Illustration 5. Variable Height (VH) Connections
6a. End of Run Trim
5b. VH Panel to Panel Connection
6b. “L”, “T”, “S”, “X” Intersection Trim
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NOTE: Remove pins (Fastener #5)
from stackers on end of run trim
Step 1 - Install top cap on the
lower panel.
Step 2 - Mount the VH plastic
extrusion to the corner
connector post using
the alignment grooves
and self drilling screws
(Fastener #4) provided.
Step 3 - Press the end of run
transition bracket into
the VH end trim. Using
pliers, break off the
bracket portion.
Step 4 - Snap the VH end
trim over the plastic
extrusion.
Step 1 - Install top cap on the
lower panel.
Step 2 - Use the curves in
plastic end trim clip to
line up with the curves
in the vertical tube.
Attach with screws
provided (Fastener #2)
Step 3 - Snap the VH end trim
over the plastic end
trim clips.
Step 4 - Insert end of run transition
bracket into the variable
hight end trim
Step 5 - Attach top trim bracket
to panel using screw
provided ( Fastener #1).
Step 6 - The top cap ts over the
attachment connectors.
Illustration 6. Trim Installations Continued
6c. VH Panel to Corner Connection Trim
6d. VH Panel to Panel Connection Trim
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Frameless Glass Guidelines:
• FG attached to panels may not exceed 80” in height.
• FG may not be attached above glass panels.
• FG cannot be used in variable height congurations
where glass would be next to a taller panel or connector.
FG Must be used on the tallest panel.
NOTE: Failure to fully seat
screws could result
in glass damage
NOTE: Leave end caps off
for inline FG applications
NOTE: Do not press from
center of glass
Step 1 - Install and level
all panels before
installing FG.
Step 2 - If not already installed
use two screws
(Fastener #1) to
install center top cap
bracket included with
hardware pack.
Step 3 - Snap FG top cap over
connector and center top
cap brackets. Use two
screws (Fastener #6)
through the countersunk
holes near the ends of the
top cap extrusion into the
of the panel.
Step 4 - Prior to placing glass,
spray rubber gaskets within
extrusion with glass cleaner.
Step 5 - Hold glass rmly on the
outside edges and center
above the panel. Gently
press on the outside comers
and tap glass into top cap
extrusion until fully seated.
Step 6 - Check to make sure glass
is fully seated. Press end
caps back on to each end
of the top cap extrusion.
Illustration 7. Frameless Glass (FG) Installation
7a. Top Cap Clip 7b. Top Cap
7c. Glass 7d. End Caps
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IMPORTANT : Customer provides appropriate attachment hardware - wood screws into studs (2-1/2” long minimum)
or molly-type fasteners into drywall. Holes in wall connector are provided for #8 size screws.
NOTE:
• If low point is at the wall, adjust leveling
glides out enough to compensate for
the rise in the oor.
• If high point is at the wall, adjust leveling
glides in enough to compensate for the
drop in the oor.
Step 5 - Ensure panel and wall connector are
plumb against the wall and lightly
mark wall at top and sides of the
wall connector. (If marking wall is not
acceptable use masking tape)
Step 6 - Remove wall connector from panel.
Set panel aside.
Step 7 - With clearance hole of
extrusion at the bottom
and facing away from
wall, position wall
connector against wall
and align top and bottom
of wall connector with
locating makes on wall.
verify plumb with level.
Step 8 - Mark wall connector
hole location onto wall.
Each hole requires
mounting hardware.
Set wall connector
aside.
Step 9 - Drill holes for mounting
hardware if required
Step 10 - Attach wall connector
to wall with appropriate
hardware (2-1/2” long
wood screws into studs,
or molly-type fasteners
into dry wall.
Step 11 - Place the panel onto
the wall connector so the
glide tower tab goes into
the cutout. Secure by
sliding the wall connector
up. (Reference page 3
for attaching panel)
Step 12 - Locate ush against
the wall at the location of
attachment.
Step 13 - Adjust leveling glides as
needed to level panel.
Step 14 - Fit bracket on the panel
and wall connector. Slide
bracket to align with the
holes in the panel.
Step 1 - Arrange panel into location required.
Locate cutout in bottom of wall connector
to the glide tower.
Step 2 - Place wall connector
extrusion onto the end of
panel so the glide tower tab
goes into the cutout.
Secure by sliding the wall
connector up.
Step 3 - Locate ush against the
wall at the location of
attachment.
Step 4 - Adjust leveling glides as
needed to level panel.
Step 15 - Attach the brackets to the
panels using the screws
(Fastener #1) provided.
Do not over torque.
Step 16 - Insert wall connector top
cap into wall connector
extrusion.
Step 17 - Panel top cap snaps over
connectors when adjacent
panel is secured into
position
Illustration 8. Panel Wall Connector Installation
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Warning : A severe impact or drop may cause
immediate breakage or enough damage so that the
glazed panel breaks later for no apparent reason.
Stacking Panel Guidelines:
• When using stacking panels,
total height may not exceed 80”.
• Structural stacking panels must have immediate
adjacent panels or corner connectors of the same
height at each end of run.
• Stacking panel congurations that create a variable
height will require the use of a variable height nish
kit as listed in pricer.
Use of variable height conguration is not allowed
if the stacker is to be congured with hanging
accessories.
• Variable height congurations greater than
30” not allowed.
• Glass stackers may be stacked above fabric panel or
fabric stacker but must always be on top. Do not add
other stackers above glass stacker.
• Stacker pins (Fastener #5) are only needed at corner
post connections.
Step 1 - Before installing the stacking panel, the base
panel must not be attached to any other panel
or corner connector.
Step 2 - Remove any top cap center clips if needed.
Step 3 - Insert attachment legs into
center channel of the base
panel vertical tube.
Step 4 - In the second obround hole
from the bottom secure
attachment leg with screw
(Fastener #3) provided.
Step 5 - Remove all pre installed alignment
pins (Fastener #5) from the
vertical using a 3/16” hex driver or
adjustable pliers, or drill chuck.
Step 6 - Place stacking panel over the
attachment legs until fully seated
on the panel.
Step 7 - Secure stacking panel
on both sides using
screws (Fastener #3)
provided.
Step 8 - Install the top cap
center clip and top cap
on to stacking panel
when trimming out
panels.
Step 9 - When installing a
connector post to
a stacking panel
the alignment pin
must be used in
the stacking panel
vertical.
Step 10 - The alignment pins
are inserted into
the slots in each
connector post at
the same time as
the glide tower tab
is inserted into the
connector post.
Illustration 9. Stacking Panel Installation
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1. Replace connector post trim piece with open trim.
2. Remove power pole cover.
3. Insert power pole shell into open trim piece.
4. Install J box to power pole shell.
5. Route power harness through corner connector, power pole, and out of J box.
6. Snap power pole cover into shell.
7. Connect wiring within the J box (by a licensed electrician).
8. Install J box cover.
9. Position ceiling tile trim plates above and below the drop-ceiling tiles and secure with screws and nuts, inserted
from below.
Illustration 1: Optimize Panel Power Pole
Warning
• Connection to the power source should be performed by a licensed electrician in compliance with all national and
local electric codes. Failure to observe this warning could result in a re.
Power Pole Installation
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1. Replace connector post trim piece with open trim.
2. Remove power pole cover.
3. Insert power pole shell into open trim piece.
4. Install J box to power pole shell.
5. Route power harness through corner connector, power pole, and out of J box.
6. Snap power pole cover into shell.
7. Connect wiring within the J box (by a licensed electrician).
8. Install J box cover.
9. Position ceiling tile trim plates above and below the drop-ceiling tiles and secure with screws and nuts, inserted
from below.
Illustration 1: Optimize Panel Power Pole
Warning
• Connection to the power source should be performed by a licensed electrician in compliance with all national and
local electric codes. Failure to observe this warning could result in a re.
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1. Replace connector post trim piece with open trim.
2. Remove power pole cover.
3. Insert power pole shell into open trim piece.
4. Install J box to power pole shell.
5. Route power harness through corner connector, power pole, and out of J box.
6. Snap power pole cover into shell.
7. Connect wiring within the J box (by a licensed electrician).
8. Install J box cover.
9. Position ceiling tile trim plates above and below the drop-ceiling tiles and secure with screws and nuts, inserted
from below.
Illustration 1: Optimize Panel Power Pole
Warning
• Connection to the power source should be performed by a licensed electrician in compliance with all national and
local electric codes. Failure to observe this warning could result in a re.
Power Pole Installation
Improperly installed electrical components can fail resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
Connection to a power source should be performed by a licensed electrician. The previous connection and
the quantity of receptacles used for a given circuit must both be in compliance with all national and local
electrical codes. To prevent personal injury ensure all power sources are disconnected during installation.
WARNING
Use a wire tie to
secure in-feed cable
to panel support.
Connect in-feed cable
to end of power block.
Step 1 - Replace top corner trim
piece with open trim.
Step 2 - Remove power pole
cover.
Step 3 - Insert power pole shell
into open trim piece.
Step 4 - Install J box to power
pole shell.
Step 9 - Position ceiling tile
trim plates above and
below the drop ceiling
tiles and secure with
screws and nuts,
inserted from below.
Step 5 - Route power harness
through corner
connector, power pole,
and out of J box.
Step 6 - Snap power pole cover
into shell.
Step 7 - Connect wiring within
J box (by a licensed
electrician).
Step 8 - Install J box cover
10a. Power pole and J box
Illustration 10. Power Pole Installation
10b. Cable In-feed
10c. Ceiling plate and top caps 10d. Connect to power block
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