Steelcase 800 Series User manual

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Topic Page
Table of Contents
This assembly direction covers 800 Series,
Universal Storage Products
900 Series, Universal Storage, FirstFile 200 Series.
1-3/8"
WRENCH
LARGE
ADJUSTABLE
WRENCH
7/32" 3/8" 7/16"
#2
SQUARE
#2 & #4
PHILLIPS
OR
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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14
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23-24
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26
27-28
Moving, Loading and Unloading
the Cases
Removal of plastic Lock Plug
and Installation of Lock Cylinder
Front Removal of Lock Cylinder
Removing a Flush Lift-Up Door
Removing a Drawer
(Lateral Files and Combo-Cabinets)
Removing a Drawer
(Towers and Worksurface Verticals)
Installation of a Drawer Suspension
Leveling the Case
Installing Feet
Checking the Interlock Function
Ganging Cases Together
27" High Freestanding
Lateral File Installation
Stacking Add-On & Overfile Cabinets
Dividers, Adjustable Rails and Bars
1.5-Hi Adjustable Shelf
Adjustable Shelf Removal
Adjustable Shelf Installation
Installing a Display Shelf
Open Side Tower Shelf Installation
Installing a Tower Support Pan
Adjusting Swinging Door Hinges
Installing Glass Doors
Swinging Door Hinge Locations
For Glass Door Bookcases
Swinging Door Hinge Locations
For Glass Door Combo Cabinets
Tethering to a c:scape Beam
LATERAL
FILE
COMBO
CABINET
STORAGE
CABINET
WARDROBE
CABINET
BOOKCASE
OVERFILELOCKER
CABINET
BOOKCASE
WITH GLASS
FULL FRONT
TOWER
OPEN SIDE
TOWER
WORKSTATION
VERTICAL
VERTICAL DRAWER
AND TOWER
2
3
4

Moving, Loading and
Unloading Case
1a. Never move a loaded case.
Always unload the case, lock and
tape drawers/doors closed and
secure any adjustable shelves.
Use proper equipment to move
the product.
1b. Never lift the case by its
top, for example with a Spider
Craneô.
2a. Always load case starting
at the bottom drawer.
2b. Always unload case
starting at the top opening.
2c. Never defeat the drawer
interlock mechanism to open
more than one drawer at a time.
LOADED
UNLOADED
1a
1b
2a 2b 2c
CAUTION: Do not defeat
the drawer interlock mechanism!
CAUTION: Remove
glass shelves from
units before moving.
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CAUTION: Unit is
Never to be placed
on its side.

Removal of Plastic Lock Plug and
Installation of Lock Cylinder
1. Pull open plastic plug cover.
2. While pressing the plug retainer tab to the right,
insert a coin or the head of a key into the slot and
turn 90oclockwise. This will unlock the case. You will
hear the lock mechanism open.
3. Push plug retainer tab down and remove plastic
plug from parent unit.
4. Position lock cylinder tab at 45oor 2:00 position.
Insert lock cylinder at a tilted angle so the tab will
collapse.
5. Push lock cylinder into the hole until it stops and
turn the lock plug assembly clockwise 45o(or the
3:00 position) and remove the key.
CAUTION: Make sure you unlock the
case BEFORE proceeding to step 3.
TAB
45oor 2:00
C
L
PLASTIC PLUG
COVER
COIN OR
HEAD OF KEY
PLASTIC PLUG
PLUG RETAINER TAB
CAUTION: Make sure the tab is
located at 45o or 2:00 before
inserting lock cylinder.
CAUTION: Failure to follow the installation
instructions will cause inability to install lock.
TURN 90o
3:00
45o
PLUG RETAINER TAB
1
2 3
4 5
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Front Removal of Lock Cylinder
1. Turn lock plug to unlocked position with
conventional key.
2. Insert removal tool into lock cylinder.
3. Rotate lock cylinder assembly slightly in a
counter clockwise direction while at the same
time pulling on removal tool, thus removing the
lock cylinder from the lock assembly.
4. At this time the mechanism inside the lock
assembly may rotate back to the locked position
preventing the installation of new lock plug. If
this occurs, insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into
the back of lock assembly and turn clockwise
unlocking the lock assembly. Insert tool into new
lock plug assembly. Hold tool in a horizontal
position and insert new lock plug assembly into
lock assembly. It may be necessary to hold new
plug assembly with finger while removing tool.
DIMPLE LOCATED ON FRONT
OF LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
TOOL RK-XF TOOL RK-FR
LOCK SHOWN IN LOCKED POSITION
STANDARD KEY OR MASTER KEY
LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL TOOL
LOCK
ASSEMBLY
LOCK
CYLINDER
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL TOOL
A FRONT REMOVAL
LOCK CYLINDER CAN
BE IDENTIFIED WITH
A SMALL DIMPLE
LOCATED DIRECTLY
ABOVE THE KEY SLOT
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Removing a Flush Lift-Up Door
1. For 15" tall receding doors, first remove
the screw on each side (1a) and detach the
equalizer at the rear of the door track (1b).
2. Lift the retainer tab to clear the door
track bumper (2a) and remove the door (2b).
2a
2b
DOOR TRACK
BUMPER
RETAINER
TAB
1a 1b
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Removing a Drawer
(Lateral Files and
Combo-Cabinets)
1. Remove screws connecting
drawer body to suspensions.
2. Toward the rear of the
drawer, use a flat-blade
screwdriver or pry bar to
disengage the drawer body
barbs from the suspensions.
3. Lift drawer out of
suspensions.
4. If removing more than one
drawer, de-activate the interlock
of the opening from which the
previous drawer was removed.
TIP: When reinstalling drawers,
make sure to place the drawers
in their original positions.
2a
2b
1
4
3
Tape Shown with
the interlock
cam in the
de-activated
position
Shown with the
interlock cam
in the activated
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Removing a Drawer
(Towers and Workstation Verticals)
1. Pull drawer all the way out.
2. Depress tabs on each side of the
drawer rails.
3. Pull drawer straight out.
4. Push extended drawer slides
back into the case to prevent
damage and avoid injury.
5. If removing more than one
drawer, de-activate the interlock
of the opening from which the
previous drawer was removed.
TIP: When reinstalling drawers,
make sure to place the drawers
in their original positions.
2
3
4
1
5
Tape Shown with
the interlock
cam in the
de-activated
position
Shown with the
interlock cam
in the activated
position
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Installation of a Drawer
Suspension
If a drawer suspension becomes disengaged,
re-install the suspension as follows:
NOTE: Slides must NOT be installed with a
hammer.
1. For lateral files and combo cabinets:
Locate rear slide tabs into slots (1a). Pull
slide forward (1b). Insert front/top tab into the
slot by twisting slide slightly and pushing
towards the case side (1c). Pull downward
and rotate the bottom/front tab into the
lower/front slot (1d).
2. For towers and workstation verticals:
a) Insert the rear hook of the slide into the
rear bracket of the pedestal body.
b) For the right hand slide, hook the slide into
the square hole on the front upright of the
pedestal body and PRESS DOWN to snap
the slide into position.
TIP: Pull slide out to gain better leverage.
c) For the left hand side, repeat steps 1 and 2
except you need to LIFT UP to snap the slide
into position.
1c
1d
EQUAL
EQUAL
2a
REAR END OF
SUSPENSION
1a
1b
2b
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1
2
Turning Glides from
Exterior of Case
Glide Adjustment
Leveling the Case
1. Remove bottom drawer from unit if
present (refer to page 7). For 1.5-Hi
drawer/open units, the counterweight will
need to be removed in order to adjust the
rear (2) glides. Reverse steps 1 thru 4 of
page 8 of assembly instruction
939500395.
Adjust glides using a 7/32" socket driver
until the unit is level both front and back
and side to side.
2. If it is necessary to break the glides
loose or turn them from the exterior of the
case, first unload all drawers and shelves
(refer to page 7).
With the help of an assistant, tip the unit
just enough to access the glide hex with
a 1-3/8" open-end wrench.
CAUTION: If this unit is not
ganged, counterweights may
be required. See assembly
instruction 939500204 or
939500395.
GLIDE
7/32” SOCKET
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Installing Feet
1. With the help of an assistant, tip the case
onto it’s back onto a clean, soft surface.
2. Attach c:scape feet (2a) or FrameOne feet
(2b) as shown.
3. With the help of an assistant, tip the case
upright onto it’s glides. To adjust height of the
glides, turn the glide clockwise to lower, and
counterclockwise to raise. Level the case to
ensure proper aesthetics and function.
Counterweights may be required. Refer
to assembly directions 939500395 (1-Hi
and 1.5-Hi) or 939500204 (2-Hi and Towers).
CAUTION
2a
2b
BOTTOM VIEW
Note letter (A or B) designation
for placement of FrameOne feet.
C:SCAPE FEET
FRAMEONE FEET
#10 x 5/8”
SCREWS
#10 x 3/8”
SCREWS

Checking the Interlock
Function for Cases with
2 or More Drawers
1. Check interlock function as
shown.
NOTE: Only one drawer will open at
a time if the mechanism is properly
installed.
THESE
DRAWERS
SHOULD
NOT OPEN
FULLY
WITH THIS
DRAWER OPEN
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Ganging Cases Together
1a. For steel-top cases with knockouts,
use a hammer and punch to remove
ganging knockouts.
1b. For all other cases, perform step 2
first, then do one of the following:
1. Drill 9/32" holes in case body
to use the supplied ganging kit.
2. Drill 3/32" holes in case body
to use #8 sheet metal screws.
3. Mark locations in case body
if using #8 self-drilling screws.
2. Align cases and slide together. Ensure all cases
are level and square to ensure proper hole alignment.
Secure cases together using the appropriate
fasteners through the ganging holes.
3a. Steel-top versions with supplied
ganging kit (1/4-20 nuts and bolts).
3b. All other versions with either:
(This includes 42" wide top
locking units)
1. 1/4-20 nuts and bolts
2. #8 sheet metal screws
3. #8 self-drilling screws
2
1b
3a
Wood Version
3a
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1a
Underside of Lockers
4a 4b
Ganging Bottom of
Lockers Together
Gang lockers together per steps 1
through 3 on this page.
4a. Remove inner glides as shown.
4b. Install ganging plate with flat
head screws.
Maximum combined locker ganging
width is 36".
ALL SINGLE WIDE LOCKERS
NEED TO BE EITHER GANGED
OR MOUNTED.
Y565852 rev E
DO NOT:
You MUST:
WARNING
TIP OVER
HAZARD
Install this unit against a wall or gang
to a similar unit.
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO
PREVENT UNIT FROM TIPPING OVER AND
CAUSING INJURY.
See Assembly Directions for further
instruction, available from Steelcase
dealer or call 1-888-783-3522
Pull down on doors (if equipped)
Move unit or adjust glides if loaded

CAUTION: If a 27" high
lateral file is to stand
alone, it must be
counterweighted.
PANEL MOUNTED WORKSURFACE
4
2
OPTIONAL
HOLES
Top View
2" 2"12"
2" 2"
1-3/4"1-3/4"
1. If a 27" high lateral file case is to
be used under a panel mounted
worksurface, a tight-fitting condition
should be maintained. The cabinet
top can be secured to the underside
of the worksurface with two (2)
screws. If a tight fit between the
case and the worksurface cannot
be maintained because of an
unlevel floor, the cabinet must be
counterweighted.
2. Remove the two (2) screws that
attach the case back to the brace.
3. Remove top drawer and position
case under worksurface in desired
location.
4. Mark pilot holes at 6 to 8
locations shown (2 optional).
5. Remove case and drill pilot
holes in worksurface.
6. Re-insert case and attach to
pilot holes with screws.
27" High Freestanding
Lateral File Installation
SCREW
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Stacking Overfile Cabinets
NOTE: Kit contains one package of four (4) Adhesive Pads.
1. Clean surfaces with alcohol and a dry cloth first. Remove the
release liner from the adhesive pads and place four (4) on the
bottom of the cabinet as shown.
NOTE: If desired, you may wet the top surface of the unit that is
to receive the cabinet with a damp cloth. This will delay
immediate adhesion and allow the cabinet to be aligned with the
unit below.
2. Place the cabinet on unit below, align and let adhesive cure
for 72 hours.
CAUTION:
Be sure to align carefully because it will be very difficult to
remove and reposition.
TIP: If the unit needs to be removed after adhesion (for
example, reconfiguration), application of heat to the adhesive
pads may aid in release.
CAUTION:
When removing and re-attaching overfile units (during
reconfiguration, for example), be sure to use brand new
adhesive pads (style number 8425960SR), available through
your Steelcase dealer.
1
2
Adhesive Pad (4)
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Divider Installation
Rail Installation
RAIL
Adjustable Bar 1a 1b
1c
BAR
2
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Dividers for 6" Box
Drawers
1. Push down on divider to insure
placement in slots.
Dividers, Adjustable
Rails and Bars for 12"
file Drawers
1. Push down on divider to insure
placement in slots.
1b. Use this slot for
letter filing.
1c. Use this slot for
letter A4 filing.
2. Push down on
bar to insure
placement in slot.

2b
2a
1a
1b
4
4
Shelf Installation
(Proud)
Shelf Installation
(Flush)
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1.5-Hi Adjustable Shelf
Adjustments
1. Lift up shelf to remove it from
the four (4) shelf brackets.
2. Remove all four (4) brackets as
shown.
3. Reinstall all four (4) brackets by
reversing step 2.
4. Before placing shelf onto
brackets, note which slots are
aligned with the brackets (proud or
flush). Install shelf onto the
brackets by reversing step 1.

To Remove Shelf
1. Depress plastic shipping clips on
one side.
2. Lift up shelf and remove.
NOTE: Plastic shipping clips may be
discarded.
1
2
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Adjustable Shelf Removal:
(For all styles except 1.5-Hi Adjustable Shelf)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Adjustable Shelf
Installation
1. Insert all four (4)
brackets in position
shown.
NOTE: Bracket can be
installed in two (2)
different orientations. This
gives 3/4" adjustment
increments in cabinet.
2. Place shelf on top of
brackets. Make sure the
shelf falls onto detail on
bracket. The shelf has
two (2) positions in the
case.
Rear position is used for
flush units. Front position
is used for proud units.
If the door hits the shelf
when it is closed, move
the shelf to the rearward
position.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
LONG SIDE
TO WALL
SHORT SIDE
TO WALL
SHELVES PACKED IN BOTTOM
For binder storage between
shelves, follow this bracket
placement.
1a
1b
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Open Side Tower
Shelf Installation
1. Select desired hole
elevation.
2. Insert shelf support
parts into holes.
3. Set shelf in place
(non-handed).
or
3
Version after
June 2007
2b
2a
2b
2a
Steel Shelf
Support
Glass Shelf
Support
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Installing a Tower Support Pan
(For 52” and 65.5” High Open Side Towers
with c:scape or FrameOne Feet)
1. With the help of an assistant, tip the case
onto it’s back onto a clean, soft surface.
2. Attach the support pan as shown.
3. With the help of an assistant, tip the case
upright onto it’s glides. To adjust height of the
glides, turn the glide clockwise to lower, and
counterclockwise to raise. Level the case to
ensure proper aesthetics and function.
Tip: Install both the feet and the
support pan at the same time.
SUPPORT PAN
2
#10 x 3/8”
SCREWS