Humanscale Float User manual

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Installation Manual
WARNING
Read all instructions carefully before installing this product or attempting to use it.
This product contains a loaded mechanism that is under tension. Do not attempt to remove
or alter any part of this product or in any way modify or tamper with any component of this
product other than as set forth in these instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions
provided may result in property damage or serious injury.

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Base Assembly ( Front view)
Left leg
Cross-beam
Release paddle
Right leg Tension Indicator window
Tension Adjustment screw
(2) Feet (2) Wing Brackets
Tension Adjuster Handle Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle
optional accessory
Tools Required
Power Drill/Driver Extension Hex Driver
#2 Phillips Bit 4 mm Hex Bit 5 mm Hex Bit
Hardware Included
(8) M8 × 30 mm button head screw
(12) No. 10 × ¾” pan-head wood screw
(4) No. 8 × 1½” pan-head wood screw
(4) M6 ×
(4) No. 8 × ½” pan-head wood screw
part of Mounted Tension Adjuster
optional accessory
*Work-surface not shown
Pencil
Ruler
Parts List

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Attach the Feet
a. Turn the Base upside down so the Legs are pointing up.
b. Position the foot over the leg. Align the 4 holes in the
foot with those in the end of the leg. The longer portion
of the Foot should extend towards the front. (Fig. A)
c. Use the 5 mm hex driver, to install the (4) M8 × 30 mm
button head screws that secure the Foot to the Leg.
d. Repeat steps 1b– 1c for the second Foot.
Attach the Wing Brackets
a. Turn the Base over so that it rests on it’s feet.
b. Starting on the Left, locate the 4 screws on the outside end of the cross-beam where it connects to the leg (Fig. B)
c. Use the 4 mm hex driver to loosen the upper-front screw, until there is a /8”(3 mm) gap under the screw’s head.
Caution: Do not fully remove this screw from the cross-beam or it can cause internal misalignment.
d. Use the 4 mm hex driver to completely remove the lower-front screw, set it aside.
e. Position the Left Wing Bracket (stamped L) on the end of the cross-beam, extending forward.
f. Replace the lower screw through the bracket into the cross-beam. Tighten both upper and lower screws. (Fig. C)
g.
h. Repeat Steps 2c– 2f for the Right side and Right side bracket.
Lay a soft material beneath it to avoid scratches.
The work-surface must measure
at least 3/4” (19 mm) thick.
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Front
d
work-surface size d
30” (800 mm) 16 ½” (420 mm)
24” (600 mm) 13 ½” (350 mm)
Fig. M – Non Humanscale work-surface diagram.
2 ¼”
(60 mm)
1”
(25 mm)
Release Paddle
positioning
Fig. A – attaching the foot.
Fig. B
Fig. C Fig. D
remove
Left side shown
loosen
Assembly Instructions

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Attach the Work-surface
a. Turn the Base upside down.
b. Position the Base on the work-surface. Center the Base from left to right
with an even overhang on both sides.
c. Use the Pencil and Ruler to mark the distance from the Front edge of the
work-surface to the front of the cross-beam.
For 30” (800 mm) deep surfaces, measure 16 ½” (420 mm).
For 24” (600 mm) deep surface, measure 13 ½” (350 mm).
Refer to Fig. M – Non Humanscale work-surface diagram.
d. Align the Base with the marks.
e. Use the #2 Phillips driver to install the (12) No. 10 × ¾” pan-head wood
screws in the (12) mounting holes in the wing brackets and cross-beam and
into the work-surface. (Fig. G)
Attach the Release Paddle
a. Use the Pencil and Ruler to mark 1” (25 mm) back from Front edge of the
worksurface and 2 1/4” (60 mm) over from the Wing Bracket.
If using a left-hand paddle, the dimensions are measured from the Left
Wing Bracket. Refer to Fig. M – Non Humanscale work-surface diagram.
b. Align the Release Paddle with the marks.
c. Use the #2 Phillips driver to install the (4) No. 8 × 1½” pan-head wood
screws to secure the Release Paddle to the work-surface (Fig. H)
Caution: Do not over tighten screws when mounting the Release Paddle.
Install the MountedTension Adjuster Handle
If you did not order your Float with this option, move on to Step 7.
a. Insert the hexagonal metal shaft of the Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle
into the Tension Adjuster Screw on the front of the cross-beam.
b. Position the Handle so the metal shaft is perpendicular to the cross-beam.
c. Use the #2 Phillips driver to install the ((4) No. 8 × ½” pan-head wood
screws to secure mount the Crank Handle to the work-surface. (Fig. J)
d. Snap the cover onto the Tension Adjuster Handle.
Turn the Float back upright
Remove the Shipping Safety Pin
Located on the back at the top of the Left leg. (Fig. K )
The pin is used only for shipping purposes and must be removed.
Set up work-station, calibrate Float
a. Move the table into location. Set up the components of your workstation,
including monitor(s), monitor support, computer, keyboard, etc.
b Go to page 11 – Using and calibrating your Float , for instructions on how to
calibrate Float to the weight of the workstation.
Before operation, you must add workstation components weighing
at least 30 lbs (13.5 kg) to the work-surface.
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Fig. F
Fig. G
Fig. H
Fig. J
Fig. K
Assembly Instructions

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Inside Float is a unique spring–powered counter–balance mechanism. When properly calibrated for the weight of the
desktop and its contents you will be able to raise and lower the work-surface with ease. Once fully assembled:
1. Squeeze the Release Paddle
2. Raise and lower the work-surface a few times
3. Make adjustments to the counter–balance tension as needed:
lift , increase the tension.
lower , decrease the tension.
Increasing counter–balance tension
When you add components to the desktop, you may discover it takes more
effort to lift. If this is the case follow these steps to increase the tension:
1. Squeeze the Release Paddle and raise the work-surface to its full height.
2. Insert the hex drive end of the Tension Adjuster Handle into the Tension
Adjustment Screw. If you have a Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle, unfold
the handle.
3. Rotate your Tension Adjuster Handle slowly in a clockwise direction. (Fig. P)
4. Pay attention to the red needle in the Indicator Window as it moves towards
the max marking.
5. After a few rotations, squeeze the Release Paddle, raise and lower the table
a few times.
6. Determine if further adjustment is necessary.
Decreasing counter–balance tension
If you remove weight from the desktop you may discover the table raises quick -
ly when you squeeze the Release Paddle, or that it requires effort to lower. If
this is the case follow the same adjustment procedure described above, howev -
er, turn the Tension Adjustment Screw counter–clockwise.
Warning: Float will support a maximum weight of 130 lbs. (60 kg), including
the work-surface. Please contact Customer Service for information about our Float Heavy Duty kit which will increase
capacity to 160 lbs. (70 kg)
Troubleshooting Float
• Try gently pushing down, or pulling up on the work-surface as you squeeze the Release Paddle.
• Check the barrel adjuster where the cable exits the back of the Release Paddle (Fig. R) If the cable is too loose the
Release paddle will not function properly when squeezed. Turn the barrel adjuster counter–clockwise until there is
between ¾” (20 mm) and ½” (12 mm) of metal thread exposed.
• If your Float is adjusted so that the Indicator Window is showing the needle at the 3/4 position or higher, and the
Float Heavy Duty kit which can be installed to increase the weight capacity from 130 lbs. (60 kg) to 160 lbs. (70 kg).
Using and calibrating Float
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Tension Indicator window
Tension Adjustment screw
Fig. N - front view of crossbeam
Fig. P
Fig. R - back of release paddle