SMARTdesks flipIT Laptop Safe Installation guide

How to install into any desktop using
paper template for cutting table top.
(Paper template is supplied in flipIT® Kit
for either FIL-18 or FIL-23).
How to install into factory-cut top:
start at Step 5, page 7.
Installation is illustrated using the FIL-23.
The standard version, FIL-18, installs
exactly the same way. The only difference
is the width.
Assembly Instructions
Models FIL-18-5-KIT-BL | FIL-23-5-KIT-BL | How to use template and install to factory standards
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Getting Started These installation instructions guide you through the proper way of
completing the assembly of the flipIT Laptop Safe® Kit FIL-18 and FIL-23
with positive latch release and independent plunge lock.
It is especially important that the installer observe proper care in pro-
tecting surfaces from abrasion.
For any questions or assistance, please contact Technical Services at
800-770-7042.
POWER TOOLS ARE DANGEROUS
Review the safety procedures supplied by your power tools’ manufac-
turers. Heed all warnings for your safety’s sake. Always use safety
glasses and wear proper apparel that won’t get caught in moving
parts. CBT Supply, Inc. will not be held liable for misuse of tools and
disregard for power tool manufacturer’s safety precautions.
Tools needed for
full installation
Tools needed for pre-assembly:
• Power Drill
• Tape Measure
• Commercial Grade Jigsaw
• Phillips#2 Bit Screwdriver
• 3/8” Drill Bit
. 1/8” Drill Bit
• 3/8” Open-end Wrench
• Slot Screwdriver
• Pencil
• Square and straight edge
• Masking Tape
Tools needed for installation into
a factory-cut desktop only:
• Power Drill/Screw Gun
• Phillips#2 Bit Screwdriver
• 1/8” Drill Bit
• 3/8” Open-end Wrench
• Slot Screwdriver
STOP!
The installer must possess the skill to cut within the tolerance of
the template layout line if no factory-made cutout is made in the
table top. Do not attempt this installation without this level of
craftsmanship skill.
If a factory made cut is provided, only skills of using a screwdriver
and drill are required.

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Space considerations for installation
Nominal thickness of
the desktop:
30mm (1.181”) within a
range of 1” to 1.25”for
lock system to install.
(25.4mm to 31.75mm)
Space between the user
edge and the cutout:
5”(127mm)
Minimum top depth:
24” (660.4mm)
FIL-18 minimum
width: 24” (609.6mm)
FIL-23 minimum
width: 26” (660.4mm)
Minimum clearances:
Allow about 9”
(288.6mm) above and
8” (203.2mm) below for
clearance of the
lid opening.
Cutout dimensions:
FIL-18
19.13” wide x 15.25”
deep (485.9mm x
387.35mm)
FIL-23
25.13” wide x 15.25”
deep (638.3mm x
387.35mm)
Common to both
Clearances
above and below surface
Lock pilot holes
FIL-23 Cut-Out & placement
FIL-18 Cut-Out & placement

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Parts and Hardware
The flipIT Laptop Safe® is packaged with a parts box that includes
a packet of parts, the lock assembly and the latch/PULL handle
assembly, this assembly manual and a template for making the
cutout and pilot holes.
FIL-18 (X30238)
FIL-23 (X30206)
In the parts bag:
• A Four Neoprene pads,
adhesive-backed
• BTwo #8-32 x 5/16
Self tapping screws
• C Six #6 Black Oxide screws
• D Five #8 5/8“ with #10Thread
• E Four one-way wood screws
A
B
C
D
E
In the lock bracket bag:
• A One Interlock bracket
• BOne lock assembly
• CTwo keys
• DTwo one-way metal screws
PULL Handle Latch Release
Template for cutout and pilot holes

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Step 1:
Use the template to make a
cutout in the desktop
Establish a centerline for your work area using
a measuring tape and mark the edge with a
carpenter’s square and erasable pencil.
The template indicates the dimensions of the
cutout and its 5”spacing from the user edge.
Fold the paper template at the edge and locate
the center arrow to the centerline you scribed
on the user edge. Secure the template to the
desktop with masking tape.
On each corner of the cutout, use an 1/8”drill
to make pilot holes for centering the 3/8”holes
you will make with a spade bit. Drill the 1/8” pi-
lots through the paper template, then remove
the paper template before drilling the four
corner holes with the 3/8”spade bit.
Use a depth gauge on your 1/8”pilot hole drill
bit. Masking tape wrapped around the bit can
be used for this purpose.

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Step 2:
Make layout lines and cut the top
Use a straight edge and a marker to make lines for sawing
the cutout.
The straight edge will be placed tangent to the 3/8”holes
and the line of the marker will be tangent to the holes.
Step 3:
Use saber saw to remove the line with the kerf of the blade
Use a straight saw blade and make sure the cut is 90
degrees to the surface. If the saw blade is bent and
makes an angled cut (other than 90 degrees) it will
bind the frame. The trim piece of the flipIT Laptop
Safe will cover up any imperfections the saw makes to
the laminate.

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Step 4:
Mount the PULL Handle Latch Release
• Turn the desktop over to work from the underside.
• Align the template to the Center Line and secure with masking tape.
• Use 1/8”drill bit with depth gauge (masking tape used in photo) to
make pilot holes for PULL Handle
• Remove template from surface
• Place PULL Handle over pilot holes
• Secure with the smaller 5/8 # 8 black oxide
with Deep Thread (#10) pan head screws
Step 5:
Install laptop safe into cutout
• Turn the desktop over to work from the
top side
• Orient the laptop safe with the PULL
drawer access facing the user side.
• The gas spring ships hanging loose. Do
not attempt to attach the gas spring be-
fore the unit is installed into the cutout.
• Lower the unit into the cutout, but be
careful to not let your fingers get in the
way.
• The next step will
be to open the
laptop safe with-
out the gas spring
assist. This will
allow access to the
installation screw
locations.
• DO NOT INSTALL
THE GAS SPRING
YET!

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... Install laptop safe
into cutout
• Press down on the back of the lid to open
the laptop safe without the gas spring
assist. Use your other hand to provide
counter pressure so opening is controlled.
Keep pressure on the lid like this to provide access
to the screw locations for making pilot holes and
installing wood screws to the 3 locations on the
back side of the laptop safe.
Use five #6 x 3/4
Black Oxide pan
head wood screws,
install at these
locations. Make pilot
holes first with 1/8”
drill bit.
Install locations 1and 3 first
• Holding the lid as pictured above, perform
these operations:
Make a pilot hole using 1/8”bit for
locations 1, 2 and 3.
Install screws for locations
1 and 3 first...
Install location 2 with a screw-
driver and seat the head to its
lowest profile.
Install locations 4 & 5
• To access installation locations, PULL the drawer to open the safe. Because the
gas spring is not attached, assist with your other hand by gently lifting the lid.
Use an 1/8” bit to drill pilot holes, then install wood screws in locations 4 and 5.
If the retaining screw sits too proud,
it could damage the lid.
DO NOT CLOSE THE LID UNTIL FULLY
SEATED FLAT.

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Step 6:
Install gas spring
• With the metal collar of the laptop safe firmly affixed, it is now safe
to install the gas spring. To do so before this step would bend the
metal framework.
• If you need to disassemble the installation at any point, disconnect
the gas spring before removing the rim screws to avoid damaging the
unit.
Step 7:
Adjust the hook and
latch
• Work under the table top
with the laptop safe closed.
• Use 3/8”open wrench to
loosen the hook.
• Move the latch hook so
that it fits through the pivot
catch window and is about
1/16-1/8”above the bottom
latch window edge.
• Tighten the nuts
• Test the operation and ad-
just until it works smoothly.
Attach the cable to release handle
Use a flat blade screwdriver to
pry off the locking hub
Press the gas spring onto
the ball-shaped post
Press the locking hub back in place
to keep the gas spring installed
Use a Phillips screwdriver to
tighten the set screw and
hold the cable securely.
Note the location of the
holes and set screw
Thread the cable under
the set screw
The cable should have
no slack, but should not
be under tension
Use side cutter to trim
the excess cable
Catch
Window
Hook

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Step 8:
Install the plunge lock
Locate this hole pattern on the left end of the user side. The
elongated slot permits adjustment for different top thicknesses.
Install both self-tapping metal screws to cut the threads, then back one
off and remove the other for easy mounting of the plunge lock.
Place the lock assembly and snug
up the screw you left backed off.
Install the second screw
with the lock in position.
This is how the lock assembly should be positioned prior to attaching it to the desktop.
Make pilot holes with 1/8” drill and depth gauge (note masking tape) Install wood screws. Check operation before
replacing wood screws with One-Way screws.
8 x 5/16”
Black oxide
self tapping
metal screws
Wood screws
# 8 3/4” black oxide pan
head phillips drive
One-Way wood screws
(optional)

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Plunge Lock Keeper Plate
• The plunge lock works like a deadbolt lock
and locking plate
• Install the lock plate with two Euro screws
• The holes of this part are elongated to
allow fine adjustment and adaptation to
desktop thicknesses
• Test the operation that it clears the dead-
bolt when retracted and locks effectively
when extended.
• Option: One-way screws are provided for
the lock assembly. Use a 3/8” open end
wrench and appropriate screw drivers and
replace these one at a time, if extra mea-
sure of security is desired.
The deadbolt is shown extended.
Step 9:
Install laptop pads
• flipIT Laptop Safe® is dimensioned to
support a variety of laptop designs. Neo-
prene pads have been supplied to provide
padded protection and ventilation, but
they need to be installed to the needs of
the laptops to be used.
• First, place the laptop where it will be most
often used, which is right next to the front
lip. Place the pads on top of the laptop to
visualize where they will need to go. Keep
in mind if it might be likely to also use
laptops of larger or smaller sizes. If this
will be the case, choose a position that will
provide this range of support.
• Remove the laptop and the backing paper
from the pads and rest them in place.
• Test fit the laptop, and move the pads as
needed, then press them in place.
Keep in mind how the laptop will be connected
to power and data, even when stored. Wires
pass through the“mushroom tops”that also
provide the back wall of the chamber.
A telecom plate with customized connectors
may be custom ordered.
Optional one-way screws
supplied

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Here is how the flipIT Laptop Safe® operates:
• Make sure you PULL where the handles tell you. The laptop safe
opens in two steps: PULL HANDLE and PULL DRAWER.
Push to Lock.
Unlock with key.
The lock unlocks with a key and locks by pushing the plunge lock
button. It is not necessary to lock the unit to keep the lid closed.
To open flipIT Laptop Safe, PULL the handle.
The flipIT Laptop Safe will open this far, revealing the
PULL instruction on the drawer tray.
PULL the drawer tray toward you. DO NOT LIFT BY THE LID.
Doing so will destroy the unit and void the warranty.
PULL the tray drawer to this position. The lid will open easily,
assisted by the gas spring.
The laptop may now be opened and is ready for use.
This process takes seconds.
PULL the handle.
PULL the drawer.
Laptop is ready
for use.
To Close: 6
Close the laptop and move it to the
rear of the drawer.
Grasp the top lid and pull it toward you. When you get
to the end of the travel, gently push the tray in. Close the lid. The latch will automatically
engage to keep the lid closed.
To lock, push the
lock button. No key is
required to lock.