SMARTdesks flipIT MetalDesk PL-SFI-DFI-LM-FM User manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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flipIT®
MetalDesk
SFI- K19 / K23 MetalDesk
DFI- K19- K23 MetalDesk
This manual demonstrates assembly showing
the SFI- 362630-K23 Single User MetalDesk with
thermofoil top and metal base panels.
Double user desks assemble is the same way,
the tops and modesty panels being wider; the
number of flipIT units being two.
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Tools Required
Power Driver
#2 Phillips Driver
Slot Screwdriver
3/8” wrench
3/8” socket (optional)
WARNING: Power Tools are Dangerous
Please wear eye protection and follow power
tool manufacturer’s safety rules for safe use.
SMARTdesks will not be liable for misuse of
tools and power tools.
Parts Identification
flipIT Kits appropriate to your order
have their own parts list and instruc-
tions. Assembly procedure is also
covered in this set of instructions.
Two machine screws with lock
washers and nuts for installing the
power strip to the modesty panel
Three 8/10 half inch
wood screws for fixing
the modestey panel to
the top.
Four floor leveler glides to be
installed in base panels.
Six 1/4-20 hex/#2 Phillips drive
screws for installing base panels
to top using installed inserts.
CPU Hanger assembly (two parts)
CPU Hanger Bar, width appropriate for double or single desk.
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Ten machine screws used for
attaching modesty panels to
base panels and CPU hangar
bar to base panels.

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Top may be thermofoil (shown) or HPL with PVC edge,
depending on the order. This is a single user desktop,
a double user desktop will be about twice as wide
and have 2 cutouts for flipIT kits to be installed.
Each top is pre-drilled for the installation of keyboard
trays and the modestey panel.
Each top has inserts installed for affixing the base
panels.
The modesty panel for the single user desk is
shown. The double user model is about twice as
wide.
The laser cut pattern is optional and may be
customized.
The opposite side includes a wire management
channel along the bottom edge.
Two base panel ends have cutouts for wire
management pass-thoughs from desk to
desk. Take care to orient these opposite the
user side.
Floor leveler glides are shown installed.

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Prepare a work area that has clean carpet, or lay
down cardboard, or furniture blanket to protect
the desktop work surface.
Place desktop on soft surface with pilot holes
facing up.
Poition base panels over inserts with wire management holes on the
modesty panel side. Use 1/4-20 hex head /#2 Phillips drive bolts to
loosely install the base panels; three for each panel. (See below, as to
why the bolts are installed only about half way).
On each of the base panels, install machine screws about half
way; three locations per side.
Flex the loosely installed base panels to
permit capture of the machine screws by
the modesty panel.
Tighten the sides of the modesty panel to
both base panel ends.
Use three wood screws to install the
modetsy panel to the desktop using #2
Phillips drive screw gun.
Tighten 1/4-20 bolts into inserts using
3/8” hex drive or #2 Phillips drive screw
gun. Do not over-torque inserts.

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Use four machine screws to install the CPU hanger bar to the base end
panels with #2 Phillips drive screw gun.
Use two machine screws with lock washers and nuts for
installing the power strip to the modesty panel
Install heavy duty L brackets
using self-tapping machine
screws in the 3rd or 4th hole
from the top of the bracket
to provide storage clearance
for the user’s keyboard. Using
more space may encroach the
user’s knee space.

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Eight #2 Phillips drive wood screws are provided with the flipIT Kit
for installing the keyboard tray.
Turn the desk over and place it on its feet. The K19 or K23 flipIT
may be installed as specified by the user to accommodate up to
20 or 24 inch widescreen monitors. Case width of the monitor is
critical: Max width for K-19 is 18.75”; K23 max width is 23”.
Start with an angled approach, then set the flipIT in the cutout.

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Six #2 Phillips drive wood screws are provided with the flipIT Kit for installing the collar. Three
are installed in the left front side to provide added support for the pneumatic cylinder. The
other three corners take one screw per corner.
To install the gas spring, or pneumatic cylinder, remove the locking hub, press the end
onto the mounting stud, then press the locking hub back into position. The silver shaft
end should be lower so it receives lubrication in operation. If it is oriented the other way,
the performance life of the gas spring will be reduced.
The lid will now remain open until the weight of the monitor is added.
Fit cable ends through slots provided in
the keyboard tray, then secure the ends
with beta pins.

The VESA mounting bracket is in two pieces that nest together
when instaled. The bracket ships attached to the lid and is secured
with a cable tie. Remove the cable tie and affix the bracket onto the
monitor using holes 100mm or 75mm square: the VESA standard.
Use the 6mm screws that come with the monitor.
Try closing the monitor lid and see if there is about 1/2”
clearance between the top of the monitor and the lid
rest. If there is less than that clearance, yet the moni-
tor clears, that is acceptable. If there is more than 1/2”
clearance, the monitor lid may not remain closed.
Monitor bracket may be repositioned, if needed, to achieve 1/2”
maximum clearance between the monitor top and the lid rest.
Mounting positions are provided in 1/2”increments.
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The CPU hanger is designed to hang on
the cross bar of the desk. Its width is
adjustable to the CPU size. Lock nuts are
provided to make the custom fit.

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It is best to have the CPU available for making the final installa-
tion. If the IT integrator will be doing this part of the installation,
have the lock nuts loose enough for them to make this final
adjustment.