KI Unite System User manual

Assembly Instructions
Unite® Panel System
Worksurfaces
February 2021

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Unite®Panel System - Table of Contents
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Unite®Panel System
Worksurface Installation:
Worksurface Bracket & Support Overview..............................................3
Standard Cantilever Bracket Installation.................................................4
Edge Support Bracket with Lock.............................................................7
Design Bracket Installation.....................................................................8
Peninsula Surfaces with Add-On Peninsula Attachment Plate ...............9
Change-of-Height Bracket Overview ....................................................10
Corner Change-of-Height Brackets ......................................................11
Peninsula & Conference End Worksurfaces .........................................13
Worksurfaces to Panel-Mounted Support Leg......................................15
Worksurface with Pedestal Support Installation:
Pedestal-to-Panel with Worksurface Installation ..................................17
Removing Drawers............................................................................... 17
Panel Support Bracket with and without Spacer Installation.................18
Typical Corner Intersection with Pedestal Support Installation............. 19
Pedestal-to-Panel Installation ..............................................................19
Typical Return Peninsula with Pedestal Support Installation ................ 21
Typical Rectilinear Worksurface with Adjacent Worksurface and Pedestal
Support Installation..............................................................................22
Worksurface with Gallery Panel Installation:
Gallery Panel Worksurface Edge Support Bracket Installation .............. 23

Unite®Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
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Worksurface Bracket & Support
Overview
The Unite Panel System offers
several methods to support
worksurfaces. The
space-planning layout specifies
the worksurfaces, bracket
types, and configuration. This
installation manual instructs how
to assemble the brackets and
worksurfaces to Unite Panels,
though does not cover every
combination possible. Refer to
the appropriate bracket layout
sections in this Worksurfaces
section to install worksurfaces
properly.
Important: Worksurfaces must
be supported at both ends.
Standard Cantilever Bracket
Installation
Brackets are left- and
right-handed and may be used
to support any 22”, 24” & 30”
deep worksurfaces regardless of
edge style.
1. Locate and identify right- and
left-hand cantilever brackets
to be used. A right cantilever
bracket is used on the right side
of a worksurface as you face the
panel and the left-handed bracket
is at the left. The outer face of an
installed cantilever bracket should
appear flush with the edge of the
panel surface and the mounting
flange must face inward
(Figure 1).
2. Select the bracket height location
based on the desired worksurface
height. Typical worksurface height
is 29” from top of surface to floor.
ADA height range is 28”-34”.
Example: The typical KI
worksurface thickness is 11/8”;
therefore the installed Unite
cantilever bracket should measure
277/8” from top of bracket to the
floor.
3. To install bracket, first rotate
the front of the bracket up as
illustrated and insert the top,
anti-dislodge tooth into the panel
module slotting at the appropriate
height. Push up when the top
tooth is engaged, then rotate
the bottom of the bracket down,
engaging all remaining bracket
teeth into the slotting. Ensure
that all teeth are inserted firmly,
then press bracket down to fully
engage all teeth. If necessary, use
a rubber mallet to gently tap the
top of the bracket to firmly seat
the teeth. Repeat the steps above
for the second cantilever bracket
to be installed (Figure 1).
4. Carefully place worksurface onto
installed cantilever brackets and
align mounting holes of brackets
to pre-drilled holes in underside
of worksurface. Secure using two
#12 x 3/4” screws per bracket.
Take care to not over-tighten the
screws (Figures 1 & 2).
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws

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Unite®Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
worksurface,
22 deep
”
worksurface, 22 deep”
22 splice plate”
worksurface,
24-30 deep”
worksurface, 24-30 deep”
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
Standard Cantilever Bracket
Installation with 22” Deep
Worksurface
Note: When 22” deep
worksurfaces are installed
adjacent to each other, right- and
left-hand cantilever brackets will
be installed side-to-side with the
flat faces touching. Above the
cantilever brackets, and spanning
under both worksurfaces, a 22”
splice plate must be installed
between the cantilever brackets
and the adjoining worksurface
pairs to keep worksurface tops
aligned (Figure 2).
1. Install standard cantilever
brackets to Unite panels as
outlined in steps 1-4 (previous
page) (Figure 1).
2. Where two worksurfces will meet
on cantilever brackets, set a 22”
splice plate onto the left- and
right-hand cantilever bracket
pair between panels. Align
the support bracket mounting
holes over the cantilever bracket
mounting holes, then carefully
place each worksurface onto
cantilever brackets and align
mounting holes of brackets to
pre-drilled holes in underside of
worksurface. Secure using two
#12 x 3/4” screws per bracket.
Take care to not over-tighten the
screws (Figures 1 & 2).
Standard Cantilever Bracket
Installation with 24-30” Deep
Worksurface
Note: When 24-30” deep
worksurfaces are installed
adjacent to each other, right- and
left-hand cantilever brackets will
be installed side-to-side with
the flat faces touching. A small
worksurface splice plate must be
installed between the adjoining
worksurface pairs, in front of the
cantilever bracket pair to keep
worksurface tops aligned
(Figure 3).
1. Install standard cantilever brackets
to Unite panels as outlined in
steps 1-4 (previous page)
(Figure 1).
2. Carefully place worksurfaces onto
installed cantilever brackets and
align mounting holes of brackets
to pre-drilled holes in underside
of worksurfaces. Secure using
two #12 x 3/4” screws per bracket.
Take care to not over-tighten the
screws (Figure 3).
3. To keep worksurfaces level, install
a small splice plate between
worksurfaces as illustrated.
Position the splice plate centered
under the installed worksurfaces
and use mounting holes as
template, then mark mounting
hole locations. Pre-drill 1/8”
diameter mounting holes to a
depth of 1/2” only, taking care
to not drill too deep which may
damage the worksurface
(Figure 5).
4. Install small splice plate to
underside of worksurfaces using
four #12 x 3/4” screws. Take care
to not over-tighten screws
(Figure 5).

Unite® Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
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Perpendicular 24”-30” Deep
Worksurface Connections with
74P Edge
Note: When 24” & 30” deep 74P
edge worksurfaces are installed
perpendicular to each other, a
worksurface splice plate must be
installed between the adjacent
worksurface pairs as illustrated
to keep worksurface tops aligned.
The splice plate, when properly
installed will span over the
beveled gap (Figure 4).
1. Install standard cantilever brackets
to Unite panels as outlined in
steps 1-4 (page 3) to the locations
outlined in your space-planning
layout (Figure 1).
2. Carefully place worksurfaces
onto cantilever brackets per
space planning layout and align
mounting holes of brackets to
pre-drilled holes in underside of
worksurfaces. Secure using two
#12 x 3/4” screws per bracket.
Take care to not over-tighten the
screws.
3. To keep worksurfaces level,
install a small splice plate
between adjacent worksurfaces
as illustrated. Use the splice plate
mounting holes as a template
and drill 1/8” diameter holes to
not more than 1/2” deep to avoid
damaging surface. Install small
splice plate to underside of
worksurfaces using four
#12 x 3/4” screws. Take care to not
over-tighten screws (Figure 4).
”
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws

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Unite®Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
worksurface
(22 deep)"
22 splice plate”
”
Perpendicular 22” & 24” Deep
Worksurface Connections with
Knife Edge
Note: When a 22” deep Knife
Edge worksurface is installed
perpendicular to another, a 22”
splice plate must be installed
between the adjacent worksurface
pairs to keep worksurface tops
aligned. There is no room to
install a small splice plate as
the knife edge is 2” deep. The
22” splice plate, when properly
installed will span over the
beveled gap (Figure 4).
1. Install standard cantilever
brackets to Unite panels as
outlined in steps 1-4 (page 3)
to the locations outlined in your
space-planning layout (Figure 1).
2. Carefully place worksurfaces
onto cantilever brackets per your
space-planning layout and align
mounting holes of brackets to
pre-drilled holes in underside of
worksurfaces. Insert two
#12 x 3/4” screws only half-way
through each bracket into
the worksurface, except at the
location where a 22” splice plate
will go.
3. Where the two adjoining
worksurfaces meet at the
cantilever bracket, slide a
22” splice plate between
the cantilever and the pair
of worksurfaces. Align the
outermost mounting holes of
the splice plate to the mounting
holes of the cantilever bracket
such that most of the 22” splice
plate extends beneath the
adjoining knife edge worksurface
that it must support. Secure with
two #12 x 3/4” screws through the
cantilever bracket, the 22” splice
plate and into the worksurface.
Take care to not over-tighten
screws (Figure 5).
Note: When pre-drilling 1/8”
dia. holes to underside of
worksurface, drill only to a depth
of 1/2” to avoid damaging the
worksurface.
4. Using the far-side holes of the 22”
splice plate as a template under
the adjoining surface, take care
to drill three 1/8” diameter holes
to not more than 1/2” deep in the
underside of the worksurface
at the mounting hole locations.
Insert and tighten three #12 x 3/4”
screws. Take care to not
over-tighten screws (Figure 5).
5. Tighten all remaining screws
to secure cantilever brackets to
underside of worksurfaces. Take
care to not over-tighten screws
(Figure 5).

Unite® Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
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Edge Support Bracket with
Lock
Edge support brackets are
left- and right-handed and may
be used to secure the front of a
worksurface to a panel for extra
support.
1. Locate and identify right- or
left-hand edge support bracket to
be used. A right support bracket
is used on the right side of a
worksurface as you face the panel
and the left-handed bracket is
used at the left. The right-hand
orientation is shown (Figure 6).
2. Select the bracket height location
based on the desired worksurface
height. Typical worksurface height
is 29” from top of surface to floor.
ADA height range is 28”-34”.
Example: The typical KI
worksurface thickness is 11/8”;
therefore the installed Unite
cantilever bracket should measure
277/8” from top of bracket to the
floor.
3. To install the support bracket,
first orient the teeth of the bracket
into the panel module slotting at
the appropriate height. Ensure
that all teeth are inserted firmly,
then press bracket down to fully
engage all teeth. If necessary, use
a rubber mallet to gently tap the
top of the bracket to firmly seat
the teeth (Figure 6).
4. Align the lock tab bracket
as illustrated, such that the
mounting flange with two screw
holes is positioned under the
mounting flange of the edge
support bracket. While doing so,
insert the lock tooth into the same
panel slot as the top tooth of the
edge support bracket (Figure 6 &
Detail A).
5. Carefully place worksurface onto
installed edge support bracket
(and cantilever brackets), align
mounting holes of brackets to
pre-drilled holes in underside
of worksurface. Secure using
two #12 x 3/4” screws per edge
support bracket and cantilever
bracket. Take care to not
over-tighten screws (Figure 6 &
Detail A).
24 or 30””
worksurface
24 or 30””
return panel
#12 x / screws
3
4
”

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Unite®Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
Figure 8 - Design Bracket with 18 Worksurface with 74P & Knife Edge
Design Bracket Installation
Design brackets are left- and
right-handed and are used to
support 18” deep worksurfaces
regardless of edge style. They
can also be used to support
approved peninsula worksurfaces
at worksurface only loaded panel
returns.
1. Locate and identify right- and
left-hand design brackets to be
used. A right design bracket
is used on the right side of a
worksurface as you face the panel
and the left-handed bracket is
at the left. The outer face of an
installed design bracket should
appear flush with the edge of the
panel surface and the mounting
flange must face inward
(Figure 7).
2. Select the bracket height location
based on the desired worksurface
height. Typical worksurface
height is 29” from top of surface
to floor. ADA height range is
28”- 34”.
Example: The typical KI
worksurface thickness is 1.18”;
therefore the installed Unite
design bracket should measure
277/8” from top of bracket to the
floor.
3. To install design bracket, first
rotate the front of the bracket up
as illustrated and insert the top,
anti-dislodge tooth into the panel
module slotting at the appropriate
height. Push up when the top
tooth is engaged, then rotate
the bottom of the bracket down,
engaging all remaining bracket
teeth into the slotting. Ensure
that all teeth are inserted firmly,
then press bracket down to fully
engage all teeth. If necessary, use
a rubber mallet to gently tap the
top of the bracket to firmly seat
the teeth. Repeat the steps above
for the second design bracket to
be installed (Figure 7).
Design Bracket with 18”
Worksurface with 74P & Knife
Edge
Note: When worksurfaces are
installed adjacent to each other,
right- and left-hand design
brackets will be installed
side-to-side with the flat faces
mated (Figure 7).
5. Carefully place worksurface onto
installed design brackets and
align mounting holes of brackets
to pre-drilled holes in underside
of worksurface. Secure using two
#12 x 3/4” screws per bracket.
Take care to not over-tighten the
screws (Figures 7 & 8).
6. To keep worksurfaces level, install
a small splice plate between
worksurfaces as illustrated.
Position the splice plate centered
under the installed worksurfaces
and use mounting holes as
template, then mark mounting
hole locations. Pre-drill 1/8” dia.
mounting holes to a depth of
1/2” only, taking care to not drill
too deep which may damage the
worksurface (Figure 8).
7. Install worksurface splice plate to
underside of worksurfaces using
four #12 x 3/4” screws. Take care
to not over-tighten screws
(Figure 8).

Unite® Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
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Peninsula Surfaces with Add-On
Peninsula Attachment Plate
Installation
An add-on peninsula attachment
plate is used at the attachment
end of an approved peninsula
worksurface with approved
support at the opposite end (i.e.
a pair of post legs, support frame
or pedestal). The attachment plate
secures an approved peninsula
surface to the underside of
an approved panel-attached
worksurface at various locations.
Your installation location may be
different than example shown.
1. Lay the peninsula worksurface
down on a soft, protective surface.
At the front end of the surface,
install approved support such as a
Unite support leg or a pair of post
legs (shown installed) (Figure 10).
Note: Peninsula worksurfaces
are to be less than 72” in length,
and are offered in 22”, 24” & 30”
widths.
2. Lay a peninsula attachment plate
onto the end of the peninsula
surface opposite the support(s).
Center the plate from
side-to-side and position the
overhang of the plate allowing
21/2” for attachment to the
panel-attached worksurface.
Using the properly positioned
attachment plate as a template,
mark the center of all attachment
hole locations to the underside
of the peninsula surface. Remove
the plate, and using a drill with
a 1/8” drill bit, carefully drill
pilot holes to only 1/2” depth in
peninsula surface underside at
center of marked locations. Take
care to not drill too deep to avoid
damaging worksurface.
Note: 30” wide peninsula
surfaces will use a mounting
plate with seven mounting holes
in the plate per surface, and 24”
wide peninsula surfaces will use
a plate with six mounting holes
each side.
3. Replace the attachment plate over
the pilot holes and secure plate
to underside of peninsula surface
using #12 x 3/4” screws. Take care
to not over-tighten screws.
4. Using an assistant, carefully turn
the peninsula surface upright
and position the attachment plate
to the underside of the panel
attached worksurface, at the
location the peninsula will secure
to. Similar to step 2 above, mark
mounting holes through the plate
to the underside of the panel
attached worksurface. Remove the
peninsula surface and pre-drill
mounting holes on the marks
at the underside of the panel
attached surface, to 1/2” in depth
only (Figure 11).
5. Place the peninsula surface with
attachment plate back under the
panel attached surface and secure
plate to underside of surface
using #12 x 3/4” screws. Take
care to not over-tighten screws
(Figure 11).
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
peninsula
surface
(24 width shown)
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
peninsula
surface
(24 width shown)

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Unite®Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
Change-of-Height Bracket
Overview
Change-of-height brackets are
used when adapting from 26”
high worksurface planning to 29”
high worksurface planning. Two
styles are available: In-line and
Corner.
In-Line Change-of-Height
Brackets Installation
In-line change-of-hieght
brackets are used when changing
worksurface heights in-line along
a panel. The in-line change-of-
height bracket takes the place
of a splice plate and requires
cantilever bracket support
beneath both upper and lower
change-of-height worksurfaces.
Cantilever brackets are shown,
but if either worksurface is 18”
deep (74P or KN edge style)
the 12” design brackets are
used beneath that worksurface.
Change-of-height brackets are
available in different lengths, for
worksurfaces from 18” to 30”,
including KN.
1. Select the bracket height location
based on the desired worksurface
height. Typical worksurface
height is 29” from top of surface
to floor. ADA height range is
28”-34”.
Example: The typical KI
worksurface thickness is 11/8”;
therefore the installed Unite
design bracket should measure
277/8” from top of bracket to the
floor.
2. Install all lower and upper-height
worksurface support brackets per
the space-planning layout. The
upper worksurface bracket should
be installed 3” (3-slots) higher
than the lower bracket.
3. Place the in-line
change-of-height bracket
onto both support brackets as
illustrated, positioning the back
of the bracket to the panel and
aligning mounting holes and slots
of brackets (Figure 12 & Detail B).
4. Carefully place worksurfaces onto
installed support brackets and
change-of-height bracket then
align mounting holes of brackets
to pre-drilled holes in underside
of worksurfaces. Secure using two
#12 x 3/4” screws per bracket set.
Take care to not over-tighten the
screws (Figure 12 & Detail B).
Note: For design bracket at
change-of-height bracket, use the
front and rear slots as no screw is
required in the middle slot.

Unite® Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
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Corner Change-of-Height
Brackets
Brackets are used when changing
worksurface heights at a corner.
Use of this bracket requires
that support brackets used for
the lower worksurface be of
approved support style for that
worksurface/panel configuration.
Only the lower worksurface may
function as a return surface which
is panel supporting. Corner
change-of-height brackets are
available in different lengths, for
worksurfaces from 18” to 30”,
including KN.
1. Select the bracket height location
for the lower worksurface based
on the desired worksurface
height. Typical worksurface height
is 29” from top of surface to floor.
ADA height range is 28”- 34”.
Example: The typical KI
worksurface thickness is 11/8”;
therefore the installed Unite
design bracket should measure
277/8” from top of bracket to the
floor.
2. Install the lower worksurface
completely. Per the
space-planning layout, the lower
worksurface depth must match
the width of the adjacent panel.
The lower workurface must
be installed with an approved
support bracket (cantilever
bracket shown) on the back
corner edge along with a
worksurface edge support and
lock on the other edge. For the
example illustrated in Figure 13,
the opposite end of the lower
surface uses a non-panel
mounted open leg (Figure 13).
3. Carefully place “upper”
workusrface face down on a soft,
protective surface. At the narrow
edge of the table which will
rest on the lower table, install a
change-of-height bracket with
#12 x 3/4” screws as illustrated
(Figure 14).
4. At the back edge of the upper
worksurface, near the end with
the installed change-of-height
bracket, position an L-bracket at
6” from the side edge. The back
edge of the L-bracket should
overhang the rear of the table
surface by the thickness of the
vertical member of the bracket.
Using the properly positioned
bracket mounting holes as a
template, carefully drill two
1/8”dia. pilot holes to 1/2” in depth.
Take care to not drill too deep or
worksurface may be damaged.
Install L-bracket to worksurface
using two #12 x 3/4” screws. Take
care to not over-tighten screws
(Figure 14).
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
“”adjacent
panel
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
“”adjacent
panel

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Unite®Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
Corner Change-of-Height
Brackets (cont.)
5. Turn the upper worksurface to
the upright position and set into
place on the lower worksurface
and cantilever bracket, carefully
guiding the installed L-bracket
between the edge of the lower
worksurface and the Unite panel.
Press in on the panel to allow the
L-bracket to pass through, taking
care to not damage the panel
material or the lower worksurface
(Figure 15).
6. At the non change-of-height end,
align the pre-drilled mounting
holes in the worksurface
underside with the holes in the
cantilever bracket and secure with
two #12 x 3/4” screws to secure
Take care to not over-tighten the
screws (Figure 15).
7. Working under the lower
worksurface at the
change-of-height end, engage
the tang of the lock bracket into
the slot of the L-bracket that
protrudes below the worksurface
underside. Gently push in on the
tile material to give the tang of
the lock bracket room to rotate up
to be flush with the worksurface
underside. Carefully drill two
1/8” diameter pilot holes to no
more than 1/2” deep through
the center of the lock bracket’s
mounting holes. Take care to not
drill too deep to avoid damage
to the worksurface. Secure the
lock bracket using two #12 x 3/4”
screws (Detail C).

Unite® Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
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Peninsula & Conference End
Worksurfaces
Peninsula and conference end
worksurfaces are installed to
the Unite Panel System with
approved brackets on one end
and utilize either a worksurface
support leg or a set of post legs
as support at the outside end of
the worksurface. Space-planning
layout will outline the components
to be used.
1. Carefully turn the peninsula or
conference end worksurface
upside down onto a soft,
protective surface. Determine
which end of the worksurface to
install either a pair of post legs or
a worksurface support leg. If post
legs are used, follow step 2 below
then skip to step 4, next page. If a
support leg is used, skip now to
step 3, then continue on to
step 4, next page.
2. Position both post legs onto the
underside of the worksurface,
square to the corner with the edge
of the mounting flanges spaced
21/4” from the outside edges of
the worksurface as illustrated.
Using the mounting flanges as
a template, carefully drill four
1/8” diameter holes to no more
than 1/2” deep into underside
of worksurface at both post leg
mounting brackets. Take care to
not drill too deep or damage to
the surface may occur. Secure
each post leg to the underside of
the worksurface using four
#12 x 3/4” screws. Take care to not
over-tighten the screws
(Figure 16).
3. Position a worksurface support
leg onto the underside of the
worksurface, centered and flush
with the end and over pre-drilled
mounting holes. Secure to the
underside of the worksurface
using six #12 x 3/4” screws.
Take care to not over-tighten the
screws (Figure 17).
Caution: Non-panel supporting
worksurface support legs cannot
be use to make stand-alone
tables because the leg does not
contain the “racking” stability
required.
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
2 /”
1
42 /”
1
4
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
2 /”
1
42 /”
1
4
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws

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Unite®Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
adjoining worksurface
(18 depth)”
Peninsula & Conference End
Worksurfaces (cont.)
4. Carefully turn the peninsula or
conference end worksurface
right-side up next to the adjoining
worksurface and position the
panel-mount end onto the
mounting brackets installed to
the panel (edge support bracket
and design bracket illustrated).
Align the pre-drilled holes in the
underside of the worksurface
with the mounting holes in the
brackets and secure using
#12 x 3/4” screws. Take care to
not over-tighten mounting screws
(Figure 18).
5. Position a small splice plate
under both the peninsula/
conference end worksurface and
the adjoining worksurface as
illustrated. Align small spice plate
to pre-drilled mounting holes
under both worksurfaces and
secure using two #12 x 3/4”
screws per worksurface
underside. Take care to not
over-tighten screws (Figure 18).

Unite® Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
15
Worksurfaces to Panel-
Mounted Support Legs
Three panel-mounted support leg
styles may be used per
space-planning layout:
right-hand, left-hand & center
(Figure 19). Each installs to Unite
panels in the same manner to
provide worksurface support and
can be used in place of panel
returns to support panel runs.
Tiles must be installed to properly
installed panels before installing
support legs.
Important: Prior to installing
any panel-mounted support legs,
ensure that all Unite panel glides
are set to their final height, that
the run of panels is level, and at
its final floor location.
1. Per space-planning layout,
determine which (right, left &
center) support legs are to install
where along the run of panels and
stage accordingly (Figure 19).
Note: The bottom of the
panel-mounted support leg was
designed to align with the bottom
of the raceway cover of the Unite
panel for aesthetic reasons.
When choosing slot location to
install support leg, take this into
consideration.
2. Screw the adjustable glide at
the bottom, front end of the
panel-mounted support leg all
of the way in to the bottom of the
frame prior to installation
(Figure 19).
3. Locate the lock bracket at the top
of the support leg and loosen
the two nuts, but do not remove
them. Grip the lock bracket studs
and raise the lock bracket. Install
the support leg by inserting
both the stationary teeth on the
support leg and the lock bracket
teeth into the slots in the vertical
post of the Unite panel
(Figure 19).
panel-mounted
support leg
(right-hand)
panel-mounted
support leg
(left-hand)
center
panel-mounted
support leg
panel-mounted
support leg
(left-hand)
panel-mounted
support leg
(left-hand)
Figure 19 - Panel-Mounted Support Legs

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Unite®Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
panel-mounted
support leg
(left-hand)
panel-mounted
support leg
(right-hand)
center
panel-mounted
support leg
Worksurfaces to Panel-
Mounted Support Legs (cont.)
Important: Right- and left-
hand support legs install to
the panel slotting of the same
panel as the worksurface. Center
panel-mounted support legs
are installed such that the teeth
engage the panel that is opposite
the side with lock bracket nuts,
thus centering the center support
leg at the seam between panels
(Figure 19).
Note: It is important to install
all panel-mounted support legs
at the same time, including any
required at the opposite side of
the panel wall. Support leg glide
adjustment and securing of lock
brackets must be done only after
all panel-mounted support legs
are installed.
Note: Standard 2"
height-adjustable glides ship
installed in support legs. If more
leveling height is required, 31/2"
glides are available by contacting
KI Customer Service.
4. With all teeth of the support leg
set into the notches of the panel,
and all support legs installed,
adjust the glides downward to
raise the leg and engage the
upward facing teeth. Then grip
both studs of the lock bracket and
slide the lock bracket down until
the teeth are fully seated against
the panel slot faces. Ensure that
both the upward facing stationary
teeth and the downward facing
lock bracket teeth are tight against
the slot faces in both the up and
down directions. Tighten the lock
bracket nuts to secure the support
leg to the panel (Figure 19,
Details D & E).
5. Adjust all glides so support leg
tops are level front to back prior
to installing worksurfaces
(Figure 20).
6. Set worksurfaces onto
panel-mounted support leg pairs
one at a time. Align pre-drilled
holes at underside of worksurface
with mounting holes of support
legs and secure with #12 x 3/4”
screws. Use six screws at each
support leg and take care to not
over-tighten screws (Figure 20).

Unite® Panel System - Worksurface with Pedestal Support Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
17
Pedestal-to-Panel with
Worksurface Installation
The Unite Panel System offers
pedestals and double pedestal
lateral files (Figure 21) as support
for worksurfaces of indicated
depths. A space-planning layout
details correct worksurface
configurations, panel support
bracket types, and pedestal-
to-panel support brackets. The
following steps do not cover
every assembly combination;
please reference the appropriate
bracket layout instructions earlier
in this worksurfaces section for
proper installation.
Important: Worksurfaces must
be supported at both ends.
Pedestal/Double Pedestal to
Panel Support Bracket
1. One of four brackets is specified
to attach a pedestal to the panel
wall, depending on worksurface
type, depth, and according to
space-planning layout. A support
bracket with no spacer is only
used on 22” deep worksurfaces
and 24” deep with Knife Edge.
Brackets with spacers are used
to extend the pedestal out from
the panel to match the depth of
the worksurface (24”, 30”, and
30” Knife Edge)(Figure 21).
Note: The pedestal mounts to
the panel and worksurface the
same regardless of bracket type
(Figure 21).
Removing Drawers
Note: To ease the assembly of
support brackets to cabinets and
cabinets to worksurfaces, all file
drawers should be removed.
3. Empty the contents of file drawers
and open drawer until suspension
is fully extended (Figure 22).
4. Using a slot screwdriver, place
tip between the drawer body and
the suspension, near the slip
connection (Detail F).
5. Rotate the screw driver to pry the
glide away from the drawer body,
while pressing up on the bottom
of the drawer (Detail F).
6. The drawer will now slip free from
the rear connections by pulling
the drawer evenly at a slight angle
upwards (Figure 22).
bracket with spacer
(30 deep Knife Edge worksur
face)
”
bracket with spacer
(30 deep worksurface)”
bracket with spacer
(24 deep worksurface)”
bracket without spacer
2””(2 & 24 deep KN worksurface)

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Unite®Panel System - Worksurface with Pedestal Support Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
#10 x /
3
4
”
self-drilling
sheet metal screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
self-drilling
sheet metal screws
Panel Support Bracket with No
Spacer Installation
1. Position the panel support
bracket squarely along the top
and side edge of the pedestal as
shown, making sure that the teeth
are facing up (Figure 23).
Caution: Care should be taken
to ensure that the bracket is
aligned square with the top and
side of the cabinet for cosmetic
integrity and safe installation
of the worksurface. Laying
the cabinet on its side on a
smooth clean surface can aid
in alignment of the bracket for
installation.
Note: For left-hand installations
align the bracket with the left side
of the cabinet. For right-hand
installations align the bracket
with the right side of the cabinet
(Figure 23).
2. Using the four #10 x 3/4”
self-drilling sheet metal screws,
carefully secure the bracket to the
cabinet (Figure 23).
Panel Support Bracket with
Spacer Installation
1. Position the spacer along the top
and side edge of the pedestal as
shown (Figure 24).
Caution: Care should be taken
to ensure that the bracket is
aligned well with the top and
side of the cabinet for cosmetic
integrity and safe installation
of the worksurfaces. Laying
the cabinet on its side on a
smooth clean surface can aid
in alignment of the bracket for
installation.
Note: For left-hand installations
align the bracket with the left
side of the cabinet with the studs
facing right. For right-hand
installations flip the bracket over
and align the bracket on the right
side of the cabinet with the studs
facing left.
2. Properly align the spacer to the
top and side of the pedestal and
use four #12 x 3/4” self-drilling
sheet metal screws to secure the
spacer to the cabinet (Figure 24).
3. Position the teeth of the panel
support bracket face-up and
slide the support bracket to the
threaded studs on the spacer. Use
four 1/4-20 KEPS nuts provided to
secure bracket to spacer
(Figure 24).

Unite® Panel System - Worksurface with Pedestal Support Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
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Typical Corner Intersection
with Pedestal Support
Installation
Note: Cantilever brackets and
edge support brackets are used
in this typical configuration.
Your configuration may vary.
Please see pages 3 & 7 for proper
installation.
Pedestal-to-Panel Installation
Note: All pedestals mount to
the panel in the same manner,
regardless of bracket style.
1. At the location for pedestal
installation, move the pedestal to
the panel and insert the upward
facing teeth of the panel support
bracket into the notches in the
panel frame.
2. Twist and extend the four glides to
raise the pedestal and allow the
upward facing teeth of pedestal
bracket to engage the panel. This
will firmly lock the teeth of the
bracket to secure the pedestal to
the panel.
edge support
bracket
(72 worksurface only)”

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Unite®Panel System - Worksurface with Pedestal Support Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws
#14 x /
7
8
”
screw
Typical Corner Intersection
with Pedestal Support
Installation (cont.)
3. Carefully place worksurface
onto the installed cantilever
bracket, support bracket (if
used) and the pedestal. Align
mounting holes of the installed
brackets to pre-drilled holes
in underside of worksurface.
Secure using two #12 x 3/4”
screws per bracket. Take care
to not over-tighten screws
(Figure 26).
Note: If installing a double
pedestal (not shown), no holes
have been pre-drilled into the
underside of the worksurface
for installation. Once the
double pedestal is aligned square,
use the pedestal mounting holes
as a template, and pre-drill using
1/8” drill bit, to depth of 1/2” into
underside of worksurface. Take
care to not drill too deep.
4. To install pedestal to underside
of worksurface, align pre-drilled
holes in the worksurface with
mounting holes of the pedestal.
Take care to assure that the front
and side of the pedestal is flush
with the edges of the worksuface
as illustrated (Figure 26).
Note: If a Knife Edge worksurface
is being installed, the pedestal
will be set back from the front
edge of worksurface.
5. Once mounting holes are aligned
and cabinet is square, secure
pedestal to worksurface using
four #14 x 7/8” screws
(Figure 26).
6. To keep worksurfaces level,
install a small splice plate
between adjacent worksurfaces
as illustrated. Reference
“Perpendicular 24”-30” Deep
Worksurface Connections with
74P Edge” instructions on
page 5 for splice plate installation
(Figure 26).
7. Re-install pedestal drawers by
first extending suspensions
out of cabinet. Slide the rear
slip connection together
by aligning the tab of
the suspension with the
corresponding slot in the
drawer body. Hold suspension
firmly while pushing the
drawer, making sure the
slip connection is together
properly.
8. With the rear slip connection
in place correctly, the front
connection tabs will align and
the drawer can be pushed
down and snapped securely
into place.