SMITH SYSTEM MOTUM TEACHERS DESK 58021 User manual

Assembly Instructions
MOTUM TEACHERS DESK
SPLIT HEIGHT LEFT HAND
MODEL NUMBERS
58021 AND 58023
REVISED: 5/23/2022
Document #: 179719
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SPLIT-HEIGHT-ASSEMBLY-INSTRUCTIONS-LEFT-179719.pdf
For video assembly instructions, scan the QR code link, or visit
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Hardware and Components
BOX A (60149)
(60152)
For 72” Model Only (58022)
(60151)
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
A-1 TEACHER DESK U TUBE LEG ASSEMBLY 1
A-2 SWIVEL GLIDE W/ GLIDE STOP 2
A-3 TEACHER DESK STRAIGHT TUBE LEG ASSEMBLY 1
A-4 TD BRACED L BRACKET 1
A-5 TD STRAIGHT TUBE LEG Z BRACKET 1
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
1 Vibration-Resistant Catch 1
2 Vibration-Resistant Strike Plate 1
3 NO.8x3/4" PHILLIPS/SLOTTED WOOD SCREW 2
4 NO. 4 X 1/2" PHILLIPS/SLOTTED WOOD SCREW 2
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
5 TD SUPPORT BRACE 1
6 TD SUPPORT BRACE HARDWARE PACK 1
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
A-8 TD U TUBE LEG Z BRACKET 1
A-9 TD L BRACKET FRONT 120 1
A-10 TD FILLER BRACKET 2
A-11 TD L BRACKET FRONT MAIN 1
A-12 TD FRONT MAIN TO 120 SPACER 1
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BOX B (60150)
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
B-1 TD SPLIT HEIGHT BASE ASSEMBLY 1
B-2 TD DOOR HINGE ASSEMBLY 1
B-3 SPLIT HEIGHT COSMETIC COVER SIDE 1
B-4 SPLIT HEIGHT SPACER 1
B-5 MWS TD LOCK ASSEMBLY 1
B-6 SPLIT HEIGHT COSMETIC COVER FRONT 1
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
B-7 TD SPLIT HEIGHT ANGLED PANEL 1
B-8 TD BOLT ON L BRACKET 5
B-9 MWS TD WELD ON L BRACKET 1
B-10 BUTTERFLY PLATE WITH HARWARE PACK 1
B-11 TD SPLIT HEIGHT HARDWARE PACK 1
B-12 MWS TOD TILT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
7 2" Caster No Lock w/ 7/16" Friction Stem 2
8 2" Caster w/Lock 7/16" Friction Stem 2
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
9 TD SPLIT LAMINATE COVER LH SIDE 1
10 TD SPLIT LAMINATE COVER LH FRONT 1
11 SIT-STAND DESK FLIP TOP COLUMN 1
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Hardware and Components

BOX A ITEM #A-13 (60139) –
TEACHERS DESK HARDWARE
PACK COMPONENTS
BOX B ITEM #B-11 (60140) –
TD SPLIT HEIGHT HARDWARE
PACK COMPONENTS
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
13-1 NO. 10 X 5/8" TORX BUTTON HEAD SCREW 70
13-2 NO. 10 X 1/2" TORX SELF DRILLING BUTTON HEAD SCREW 2
13-3 10-32 X 1/2" TORX BUTTON HEAD W/PATCH 8
13-4 T25 TORX POWER BIT #2 1
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
11-1 NO. 10 X 5/8" TORX BUTTON HEAD SCREW 44
11-2 NO. 10 X 1/2" TORX SELF DRILLING BUTTON HEAD SCREW 1
11-3 10-32 X 1/2" TORX BUTTON HEAD SCREW W/PATCH 7
11-4 M6 X 1.0 X 20MM SOCKET HEAD, HEX DRIVE, BLK OX 3
11-5 M6 X 1.0 X 10MM SOCKET HEAD, HEX DRIVE, BLK OX 4
11-6 1/4" I.D. PLASTIC LOOP CLAMP 2
11-7 HEX KEY 5MM SHORT ARM 1
11-8 T25 TORX POWER BIT 2" 1
11-9 10-32 X 1" TORX BUTTON HEAD W/PATCH 4
11-10 #10 WASHER 1" od 8
11-11 M6 SPLIT LOCK WASHER 4
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Hardware and Components

FOR 60” MODEL ONLY
58021
FOR 72” MODEL ONLY
58023
A TD STRAIGHT LEG SIDE PANEL 1
B TD U LEG SIDE PANEL 1
C TD MAIN FRONT PANEL LH 1
D TD 120 FRONT PANEL LH 1
J TD SPLIT 24X36" TOP LH 1
K TD SPLIT 24X24" TOP 1
M TD SPLIT SIDE PANEL LH 1
L TD SPLIT DOOR LH 1
O TD SPLIT SHELF LH 1
N TD SPLIT MIDDLE PANEL LH 1
T TD SPLIT 24X45" TOP LH 1
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Hardware and Components

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General Assembly Guidelines
Special Notes:
•Ensure that all components are accounted for and undamaged
before assembling
•Follow each step carefully to ensure the proper assembly of this
product
•2-person assembly is highly recommended
•Clean the product with a mild cleaner and damp cloth
Tools:
•Framing Square
•Drill
•#1 and #2 Phillips bit
•Adjustable wrench
•Hammer
•Screwdriver (optional)
•Wood Clamps (optional)
•¼” bit extender (optional)

1. Place wood top on clean smooth surface upside down with the pilot holes facing up,
fasten 2x item #A-7 to item A using 4x fasteners item #13-1 using the supplied T25
Torx bit item #13-4.
2. Slide the previously assembled panel A onto item #A-3, item #A-7 should side over
the metal lip of item #A-3 as shown. Do not install any fasteners at this point this
board will be removed later. It is helpful to clamp panel A to item #A-3.
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3. Using previously assembled components install item #A-4 and #A-5 using 4x fastener
#13-3, do not fully tighten, install item #B-2 using 3x fastener #13-1 note to
orientation of #B-2, do not fully tighten.
4. Position Panel B as shown, centering the panel to create equal gaps, a spacer or credit
card works well. Fasten panel B to item #A-1 using 7x fasteners item #13-1 using the
supplied T25 Torx bit item # 13-4. NOTE: The panel should sit on the metal finger as
shown in detail.
Optional: Use 1x
fastener #13-1 to
hold #A-3 in place.
This fastener will be
removed on step 10
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Assembly Instructions

5. Fasten 4x item #B-8 and 1x item #B-9 to panel M using 10x fasteners item #11-1 using
the supplied T25 Torx bit item #13-4.
6. Position Panel N as shown over the top of item #B-12. Fasten panel N to item #B-12
using 4x fasteners item #11-3 and #11-10, finger tighten only. Fasten item #1 using 2x
fastener #4 as shown.
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7. Using 2x item #A-10 as spacers. Place panel D as shown. Confirm edges of panels D and
A align as shown. Fasten panel D with the 2x indicated fastener #13-1. Confirm edges of
panels D and A are still aligned before installing the remaining 6x #13-1 fasteners
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8. Place the previously assembled panel N as shown, ensure panel N is below the 4 mounting
tabs before sliding panel M into place. This is the most critical step, ensure all 3 edges of
panel N are touching the corresponding edges as shown below. Fasten panel N and M
using 8x fastener #11-1
These edges
should touch
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9. Fasten item #B-7 with 6x fastener #11-1, it is recommended to use a square to ensure
panel M is vertical.
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10. Remove noted fastener from step 3. Install item #B-1 as shown using 6x fastener 11-
1 and 3x fastener 11-3.
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11. Slide item #B-4 under item #A-11. Align the edges of item #A-11 and #B-8 with the
reference line as shown. Fasten down using 6x fastener #11-1
Align the edges of items
#B-8 and #A-11 with the
reference lines
Reference Line
12. Align the edge of item #A-10 with the reference line as shown. Item #A-10 should
be touching item #A-11. Fasten #A-10 to top using 2x fastener #11-1.
Reference line
flush with edge of
item #A-10
These faces on items #A-10
and #A-11 should touch
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Edges of panel D and item #12 should
be flush as shown, check top and
bottom before fastening. Use of a
straight edge is recommended.
13. Place item #A-12 as shown. Confirm faces of panel D and item #A-12 align as show.
Fasten item #A-12 with the 5x fasteners #11-1.
14. Align edge of item #A-9 with the reference line as shown. Item #A-10 can be used as
a spacer for panel C. Insert panel C into the slot of item #A-12. Place item #A-9
against panel C as shown. Confirm that all 3x holes on item #A-12 and item #A-9 can
be seen though the slots while item #A-10 is in place. Fasten #A-12 and #A-9 to
panel C using 3x fastener #13-1 each. (Do not fasten item #A-9 to the panel T , this
will be done in future steps)
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15. Place the previously assembled item #A-1 and panel B as shown. Attach item #A-8 using 2x
fastener #13-1 to panel C and attached item #A-8 to item #A-1 using 2x fastener #13-3,
finger tighten only. Confirm the gap between item #A-1 and panel C is constant and as
minimal as possible as shown below. Fully tighten fasteners.
Reference Line / Parallel edge
16. Edge of item #A-1 should be parallel with the reference line as shown (depending on the
assembly process the reference line may not be flush with the edge of item #A-1) Align
edge of tube from item #A-1 with the edge of the wood, NOT the face of the edge banding.
Fasten #A-1 to panel T using 8x fastener #13-1 and then fasten item #A-9 to panel T using 3x
fastener #13-1.
Align edge of tube from item #A-1 with the edge of the
wood(brown surface), NOT the face of the edge banding.
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Edges of panel C and item #A-1 should be
parallel, the gap should be as minimal as possible,
check top and bottom before fully fastening.
C

17-B. This step is for 60” Models only (58020).
The indicated face of item #A-10 should be flush as shown. Install 2x fasteners #13-1
into panel J.
17-A. This step is 72” model only (58022), for 60” model (58020) skip to step 17-B.
Line up item #5 with the reference line. Install 8x fasteners #6 from hardware pack
supplied with item #5 into panel T .
Reference line
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19. Fasten item #B-8 to panel O using 2x fastener #13-1
18. Place item #B-10 with the tape face down. Position item #11 as shown below, fasten
to item #B-10 using 4x fasteners #11-5 and #11-11
Cable should face the same side as
the wider side of item #B-10
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O

21. Carefully insert the previously assembled item #11 as shown below, the cables should be
facing up. Fasten in place using 3x fastener #11-4
20. On a soft, clean surface flip the desk on its front face as shown. Insert the previously
assembled panel O into the unit as shown, fasten panel O with 2x fastener #13-1.
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23. Install 4x of fastener #11-10 and #11-9 as shown, fastening items #B-3 and #B-6
in place.
22. Install item #B-6 first as shown below by sliding the tab into the slot of item #A-11.
Slide over to lock into place. Repeat step for item #B-3. Slide item #B-6 back to
touch item #B-3.
tab
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25. Carefully flip table to stand upright, without removing the tape backing, place panel K on
top of item #B-10. While pressing the right lever, push down on panel K until it makes
contact with the top of item #B-3. Release the right lever and remove panel K. Remove tape
backing and replace panel K, leaving a small, credit card width, gap between panels K and T
. Press panel K firmly in place.
24. Install item #7, #8, #9 and #10 as shown below.
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27. Attach lift the lever and item #11-6 with 4x fastener #13-1 choosing your left- or
right- hand operation. Confirm the lift operates freely, then tighten the 4x fasteners
#11-3 from step 6.
26. While applying pressure to panel K, press right lever to raise lift mechanism fully.
Using 4x fastener #13-1, attach top K as shown while applying pressure from above.
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