Middle Atlantic Products L5 Series User manual

I-00815 Rev A
L5 Series
AV Ready Lectern
Instruction Sheet
- MODELS -
• 23” w / Presenters Panel
• 33” w / Presenters Panel
• 43” w / Presenters Panel
• 23” w / Flat Top
• 33” w / Flat Top
• 43” w / Flat Top
PRODUCT FEATURES
THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing the L5 Series AV Ready Lectern. Please read these instructions
thoroughly before installing or assembling this product.
• Quick and easy customization
• Open frame design makes easier work, with built-in power and provisions for cable management
and thermal management
• Design your own Presenter’s Panel™ with the cutouts you need
• Available in 62 standard finishes and two styles for the finishing kit
• Optional Millwork kit lets your custom woodworker provide the finish

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A WARNING ALERTS YOU TOA SITUATION
THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS!
WARNING! FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND
FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE TO
THE EQUIPMENT OR VOIDING OF THE WARRANTY. IT
IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER/USER TO
ENSURE THAT THIS PRODUCT IS LOADED
ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
WARNING! THE WEIGHT RATINGS OF THIS PRODUCT
CAN BE FOUND ON THE PRODUCT. EXCEEDING
THESE WEIGHT RATINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. IT IS
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER/USER TO
ENSURE ALL COMPONENTS INSTALLED DO NOT
SURPASS THE WEIGHT RATINGS AS AN UNSTABLE
CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHICH MAY CAUSE
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE.
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NOTE: A NOTE is used to highlight procedures pertaining
to the installation, operation or maintenance of the product.
CAUTION! SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED
AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS
PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT
AND TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO
PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
!
CAUTION: A CAUTION ALERTS YOU TOA SITUATION
THAT MAY RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT AND / OR PROPERTY.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
CAUTION! FOR LOADING, ALWAYS PUT HEAVIER
ITEMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BAYS, NOT NEAR THE
TOP, IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY
OF THE FURNISHING TIPPING OVER.
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CAUTION! THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE BY YOUNG CHILDREN OR INFIRM PERSONS
WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
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CAUTION! IF THERE IS VISIBLE DAMAGE ON THE
PRODUCT IT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED.
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CAUTION! NOTE THAT DURING CONSTRUCTION OF
THE CONSOLE, THERE MUST BE NO POSSIBILITY OF
PERSONAL INJURY, FOR EXAMPLE THE SQUEEZING
OF FINGERS OR ARMS.
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DESCRIPTION CAPACITY
WEIGHT RATINGS
Full Bay
Half Bay
Document Camera Drawer (if equipped)
200 lbs.
100 lbs.
50 lbs.
Storage Drawer (if equipped) 25 lbs.
WARNING: Use tools with caution and follow all necessary safety protocols.
AVERTISSEMENT: Utiliser des outils avec prudence et suivre tous les protocoles de sécurité
nécessaires.

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SUPPLIED COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE WITH FINISHING KIT
(2x)
Self-
Adhesive
Rubber
Bumper
A
(4x)
Rubber
Bumper
B
(48x)
#10 x 5/8
Pan Head
Wood Screw
C
(8x)
Spacer
D
(8x)
#10 x 3/4
Pan Head
Wood Screw
E
HANDLE HARDWARE KIT
(2x)
M4 x 25
Pan Head Screw
(Sota)
F
(2x)
8-32 x 1
Pan Head Screw
(Klasik)
G
Handle
(Klasik)
J
Handle
(Sota)
H
(3x) 23” MODEL ONLY
(5x) 33” AND 43” MODELS ONLY
Worksurface
K
Flat Frame
Turret Frame 23” Frame (1)
43” Frame (2x)
33” Frame (1) Wide, (1) Narrow
Front Door(s)
L
Side Panels
M
Rear Panel
N
Top Shelf (Flat Frame)
P
Top Shelf (Turret Frame)
R
Keyboard Drawer Panel
S
Middle Panel
T
(Optional)
Storage Drawer
Panel
U
(Optional)
Camera
Drawer Panel
V
Presenters
Panel
W
Front Doors
L

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NOTE: To begin assembly, it is recommended to remove the keyboard drawer for ease of assembly.
1. Slide keyboard drawer out from unit and disengage from drawer slides. (FIGURE A)
NOTE: Press tab to release drawer from drawer slides. (FIGURE A)
2. Install drawer in reverse manner.
FIGURE A
(Model L5-FLATFR-WS43 Flat Style Shown)
Keyboard Drawer
KEYBOARD DRAWER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
PUSH
IN
Press Tab In To
Release Drawer

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DRAWER INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
If installing the optional L5-SD7 Storage Drawer, follow instructions I-00817 supplied
with the storage drawer.
If installing the optional L5-DCD23 Document Camera Drawer, follow instructions
I-00816 supplied with the document camera drawer.
REAR RACKRAIL INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
If installing the optional L5-RRKIT23 or L5-RRKIT3343 rackrail kit, follow instructions
I-00823 supplied with the rackrail kit.

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TURRET FRAME CONNECTIVITY PANEL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
If desired, refer to the following steps to swap the location of the connectivity panel from the left to right
side.
1. Remove (4x) screws securing connectivity
panel to frame and remove from frame.
(FIGURE C)
2. Install connectivity panel in reverse manner
using either mounting location as shown.
(FIGURE C)
NOTE: Connectivity panel door gap faces
outside edge of frame. (FIGURE B)
NOTE: Accessory panel (if equipped) may be swapped with connectivity panel by following steps above.
Truss Head Screws
10-32 x 3/8”
Connectivity Panel
Mounting Locations
FIGURE C
(43” Turret Frame With Drawers Shown)
Door Gap
FIGURE B

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MIDDLE PANEL INSTALLATION
1. Install Middle Panel (U) using (6x) #10 x 3/4 wood screws (E) and (6x) spacers (D). (FIGURE D)
FIGURE D
(43” Flat Frame Shown)
U
E
D
MIDDLE PANEL INSTALLATION

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KEYBOARD DRAWER PANEL INSTALLATION
1. Install keyboard drawer panel (S) on preinstalled
hinges. (FIGURE E)
2. Install handle (H or J) on keyboard drawer using
(2x) Pan Head Screws (F or G). (FIGURE E)
3. Install (2x) self-adhesive rubber bumpers (A)
for keyboard drawer panel over frame
holes as shown. (FIGURE F)
4. Adjust hinges as needed. (FIGURE G)
H or J
F or G
FIGURE E
(43” Flat Frame Shown)
Side Adjustment Depth Adjustment
FIGURE G
S
A
FIGURE F
(43” Flat Frame Shown)
Hinges

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FRONT DOOR INSTALLATION
1. Install front door(s) (L) on preinstalled hinges.
(FIGURE H)
2. Install handle(s) (H or J) on door(s) (L) using
(2x) Pan Head Screws (F or G). (FIGURE H)
3) Install (4x) rubber bumpers (B) (2x) per door
in locations shown. (FIGURE J)
4) Adjust hinges as needed. (FIGURE K)
B
FIGURE J
(43” Flat Frame Shown)
Hinges
H or J
L
FIGURE H
(43” Flat Frame Shown)
Side Adjustment Depth Adjustment
FIGURE K
F or G

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WORKSURFACE INSTALLATION
L5-FLATFR worksurface alignment slots (5x)
L5-TURFR worksurface alignment slots (3x)
Worksurface
mounting hole
Worksurface
mounting hole
Worksurface
mounting hole
Worksurface
mounting hole
FIGURE L
1. Locate worksurface alignment slots. (FIGURE L)

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WORKSURFACE INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
(L5-TURFR)
(L5-FLATFR)
2. With keyboard shelf drawer open, align worksurface (K) on top of frame with standoffs facing down
and contoured edge facing the keyboard side of lectern. (FIGURE M)
3. With sides of worksurface aligned to the sides of the frame, pull the worksurface forward approx.
2” to ensure the standoffs drop into alignment slots. (FIGURE M)
4. Push worksurface back to allow standoffs to lock into frame alignment slots. (FIGURE M)
5. Secure worksurface from inside of frame using (2x) wood screws (C) into predrilled mounting holes in
worksurface. (FIGURE M)
NOTE: Worksurface mounting holes are identified with a white ring on underside of frame top support
to help locate holes.
C
FIGURE M
C
K
K

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SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION
1. Install side panels (M) by placing the (6x) preinstalled hooks on the panel into the (6x) slots on frame
and press panels down to lock in place. (FIGURE N)
2. Install (2x) wood screws (C) to secure each panel to frame in locations shown. (FIGURE N)
Secure panel to frame using
(2x) wood screws (C) per panel.
Typical both sides.
FIGURE N
(43” Flat Frame Shown)
Hooks (6x per panel)
Slots
(6x per side)
M
M
NOTE: If installing optional L5 flip-up side shelf, install per instructions
I-00818 supplied with side shelf prior to installing side panels.

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TOP SHELF INSTALLATION (FLAT FRAME MODELS ONLY)
1. Install top shelf (P) to top shelf bracket (supplied with frame) using (6x) wood screws (C).
(FIGURE P)
2. Install assembled top shelf to side panels using (4x) wood screws (C) (2x) per side.
(FIGURE R)
C
Top Shelf Bracket
P
FIGURE P
FIGURE R
(43” Flat Frame Shown)
C
Assembled Top Shelf

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TOP SHELF INSTALLATION (TURRET FRAME MODELS ONLY)
1) Install top shelf (R) to frame using (6x) wood screws (C). (FIGURE S)
FIGURE S
(43” Turret Frame Shown)
C
R

(OPTIONAL) STORAGE DRAWER PANEL INSTALLATION
1. With drawer removed, install storage drawer panel (U) using (6x) wood screws (C). (FIGURE T)
2. Install handle (H or J) using (2x) pan head screws (F or G). (FIGURE T)
3. Reinstall drawer in frame. When drawer is installed and side panel is in place, it may be
necessary to adjust gap around drawer panel by slightly loosening wood screws (C). Once adjusted,
retighten wood screws.
FIGURE T
F or G
C
H or J
U
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PRESENTER’S PANEL INSTALLATION (TURRET FRAME ONLY)
1. Install presenters panel (W) using
(6x) 10-32 x 3/8” truss head screws
included with panel.
(FIGURE V)
(OPTIONAL) DOCUMENT CAMERA DRAWER PANEL INSTALLATION
NOTE: 33” & 43” MODELS ONLY
1. With drawer removed, install camera drawer panel (V) using
(6x) wood screws. (FIGURE U)
2. Install handle (H or J) using (2x) pan head screws
(F or G). (FIGURE U)
3. Reinstall drawer in frame.
When drawer is installed and
side panel is in place, it may
be necessary to adjust gap
around drawer panel by
slightly loosening wood
screws (C). Once adjusted,
retighten wood screws.
FIGURE U
H or J
C
V
FIGURE V
(33” Turret Frame Shown)
Truss Head Screws
W
F or G
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REAR PANEL INSTALLATION
1. Install rear panel (N) by placing the preinstalled hooks into the slots on the frame and press down to
lock in place. (FIGURE W)
2. Reinstall keyboard shelf to complete
assembly.
Hooks
Slots
N
N
FIGURE W
(43” Flat Frame Shown)
NOTE: For security, rear panel can be locked
in place using presinstalled lock located on the
top shelf of the turret frame models and located
along the back edge of the worksurface on the
flat frame models.

Middle Atlantic Products provides a clear path for all cable management within the lectern frame.
Convenient Cable
Tie-Off Slots
Cable Clips
For Easy
Integration
Cables Exit In
Rear Floor Holes
Middle Atlantic
PD-815 Rackmount
Power Strip
Included
Cable Tray For
Connectivity Panel
Cable Trough
TIP: Use Middle Atlantic
LBP Lacer Bars
On Rear Rail For
Component Cabling
CABLE MANAGEMENT
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