Steelcase Avenir Panel Worksurface with Suspended Pedestal and... User manual

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Avenir®Panel Worksurface
®
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©2004 Steelcase Inc.
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Printed in U.S.A.
Panel Worksurface
with Pedestal to the Floor
Panel Worksurface
with Suspended Pedestal
and Aprons
Panel Worksurface
with Suspended Pedestal
Without Aprons
7/32" Drill Bit
1/2" & 3/8" Sockets
NOTE: For floor-supported pedestals manufactured
after Feb 2004, see assembly direction 939503252.
NOTE: For suspended pedestals manufactured after
Feb 2004, see assembly direction 939503249.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Panel Worksurface with Hanging Pedestal----------------- 3-9
• Panel Worksurface with Down-to-Floor Pedestal--------- 10-12
• Installing a Curved Worksurface------------------------------ 13
• Installing a Curved Corner Worksurface-------------------- 14
• Pedestal Glide Adjustment------------------------------------- 15-16
• Suspended Pedestal Worksurface Mounted---------------17-20
Items listed below are for identification purposes only and your assembly
package will contain only the necessary items for your model installation.
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Floor Support Assembly
2Cantilevered End Support Assembly
3 Front Side Support Assembly
4Rear Side Support Assembly
5 Center Support Assembly
(Used With Worksurfaces 72-9/32 Wide)
6Worksurface Assembly
7 Screw #12 x 7/8"
8Front And Rear Mounting Bracket
(For 29" Deep Pedestals)
9Clear Access End Panel
10 Rear Mounting Bracket
(For 19" Deep Pedestals)
11 Screw #10 x 3/8"
12 Hold Down Plate
13 End Filler
14 19" Deep Pedestal
15 29" Deep Pedestal
16 Machine Washer Hex Head Screw #18 x 5/16"
17 Curved Worksurface
18 Attaching Plates (For Curved Worksurfaces)
19 Screw #10 x 1"
20 Apron Rear (24")
21 Apron Rear (30")
22 Screw #10 x 1/2"
23 (Reference only - Bracket)
24 Apron Front LH.
25 Apron Front RH.
26 Reinforcing Bars
27 Hex Head Screw (With Hole Thru Side)
28 Down To Floor Pedestal (24" and 30" Deep)
29 Cable
30 Washers

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Panel Worksurface with Hanging Pedestal
Recommended Worksurface Height Height To Top Of Support Surface
Typing Height------------------ 26 3/8" 25 1/8"
Typing Height------------------ 27 3/8" 26 1/8"
Typing Height------------------ 28 3/8" 27 1/8"
Standard Desk Height------- 29 3/8" 28 1/8"
Fig A
Used With All 72"
Wide Worksurfaces
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5
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2
9
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3
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1. Refer to worksurface height chart below and select
a desired height for your worksurface. Scribe a
pencil mark on the side of panel upright to indicate
where top of support assembly must be located.
Refer to page 4 for the following installations. To
install a floor support assembly (item 1), hold in a
vertical position and slide base cover up. Next
hold floor support panel assembly 90 degrees to
panel system and insert bracket tabs into slots.
Push down engaging tabs into slots until retainer
lock snaps into place. Adjust glides. For insta-
llation of a cantilevered end support assembly
(item 2) hold in a vertical position and insert tabs
into slots between upright and panel surface.
Next push down engaging tabs until retainer lock
snaps into place. For installation of a clear access
end panel (item 9) remove (2) 14-20 screws and
adjust to desired height. Replace screws and
tighten. Now hold clear access end panel 90
degrees to panel system and insert bracket tabs
into slots. Push down engaging tabs into slots until
retainer lock snaps into place. Check glide adjust-
ment, remove clear access end panel, adjust glides
and re-attach to panel. Install front and rear side
support assemblies (items 3 and 5). Hold brackets
slightly tilted forward and insert tabs into wall panel
slots. The top of all supports must be aligned
with pencil marks.

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PENCIL MARK
ON PANEL
UPRIGHT
PENCIL MARK
ON PANEL UPRIGHT PENCIL MARK
ON PANEL UPRIGHT
PENCIL MARK
ON PANEL
UPRIGHT
PENCIL MARK
ON PANEL
UPRIGHT
RETAINER
LOCK
LOCK FINGER
HOLE MUST
BE AT REAR
OF SLOT
3 4
5 2
1
View from circle #1 on Page 3 View from circle #3 on Page 3View from circle #2 on Page 3
View from circle #3 on Page 3 View from circle #3 on Page 3
Remove front and rear mounting brackets (Item 8) from pedestal (Item 15).
Save screws. Next align front and rear mounting bracket mounting holes (Item 8)
with pre-drilled holes in bottom of work surface. Now secure mounting brackets
to work surface with (3) screws each, (Item 7). Refer to Fig. F.
RETAINER LOCK
RETAINER
LOCK
LOCK FINGER HOLE
MUST BE AT REAR
OF SLOT
GLIDES
8
Fig F
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2.Installation of front and rear
mounting brackets for 29" deep
pedestals, suspended pedestals
with aprons. A RH. installation is
shown, a LH. is typical.
LOCK FINGER HOLE
MUST BE AT REAR
OF SLOT
Note: Check 1, 2 and 9 Type Supports for Proper Retention

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Remove front and rear aprons (Items 21 and 25) from one of the pedestal drawers. Next insert tab on front apron
(Item 25) into slot on rear apron (Item 21). Now align front and rear apron mounting holes with pre-drilled holes in
bottom of worksurface. Next secure aprons to worksurface with (4) screws (Item 7). Refer to Fig. G.
NOTE: Install screw when attaching
apron to a cantilevered support or
end panel. Remove knock-out in apron.
21
25
7
Fig G
Remove front and rear mounting brackets (Item 8 and 10) from pedestal (Item 14). Save Screws. Next align front
and rear mounting bracket mounting holes with pre-drilled holes in bottom of worksurface (Item 6). Now secure
mounting brackets to worksurface with (3) screws (Item 7) each. Refer to Fig. H.
7
10
8
6
Fig H
3. Installation of front and rear
aprons with 29" deep pedestals.
A RH. installation is shown, LH.
is typical.
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4. Installation of front and rear
mounting brackets for 19" deep
pedestals. A RH. installation is
shown, LH. is typical.4.

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Remove front and rear aprons (Items 20 and 25) from one of the pedestal drawers. Next insert
tab on front apron(Item 25) into slot on rear apron (Item 20). Now align front and rear mounting
holes with pre-drilled holes in bottom of worksurface. Next secure aprons to worksurface with
(4) screws (Item 7). Refer to Fig. J.
NOTE: Install screw when
attaching apron to a cantilevered
support or end panel. Remove
knock-out in apron.
KNOCK-OUT
SLOT
TAB
Fig J
7
20
25
Fig K
Note: Use holes in support (Item 5)
as a template to drill (2) 1/8" Dia.
holes 3/4" deep into bottom of work
surface (Item 6)
7
3
6
5
1
9
2
4
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5. Installation of front and rear aprons
with 19" deep pedestal. A RH.i
nstallation is shown, LH. is typical.
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6. Place work surface (item 6) onto
support assemblies (items 1, 2, 3,
4 and 5) and secure with (8) screws
(item 7) and necessary screws
(item 11). Refer to Fig. K.6.

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11
11
Fig M
Fig L
Pull drawer out until it stops. Next press in on lock catch while at the same time pulling out on drawer. As drawer
approaches the end of case channel, tip head of drawer down and lift out (see dotted lines). Refer to Fig. N.
NOTE: Mark the location of each drawer prior to removing it from the pedestal case. Each drawer must be re-
installed to its original location in pedestal case.
Fig N DRAWER HEAD
DRAWER RUNNER
LOCK CATCH
(EACH SIDE
OF DRAWER)
7. End filler (item 13) is used when
support assemblies (items 3 and 4)
are used. Prior to installing a
pedestal next to a moveable wall,
an end filler (item 13) must be
installed as shown in fig. L with
(1) screw (item 11). After pedestal
has been installed per step 9, drill
a 1/8" dia. hole at bottom corner of
pedestal. Secure with (1) screw
(item 11). Refer to fig. M.
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8a. Removing box drawers from
pedestal.

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IMPORTANT: When removing file drawers from pedestal, the cradle assembly must be removed with the
drawer at the same time. Store drawer on the front face to prevent grease damage on carpet etc. To
re-install, file drawer must be seated into the cradle assembly then re-installed into pedestal. This is done
to insure proper drawer alignment and ease of operation. Refer to Fig. P.
Fig P
FILE DRAWER HEAD
CRADLE
BACK FLANGE
Place the rear upper flange of rear pedestal support (Item 23) on top of mounting bracket flange (Item 8)
secure with (2) machine screws (Item 16). Secure front mounting bracket (Item 8a) with (2) machine
screws (Item 16). Refer to Fig.Q. Now replace all drawers.
8
SIDE VIEW OF REAR
MOUNTING BRACKET
Fig Q
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23
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8a
16
23
8
16
8b. Removing file drawers from
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9. Installation of a 29" pedestal.

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A. Slide the rear upper flange of pedestal (Item 14) onto tabs on rear mounting bracket (Item 10).
B. Secure the front of pedestal to the front mounting bracket (Item 8) with (2) machine screws
(Item 16). Refer to Fig.R.
C. Replace all drawers in proper location.
10
Fig R
8
14
16
10
14
TABS
B
A
A
Fig S
10. Installation of a 19" pedestal.
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11. Each worksurface assembly
has (2) removable wire covers,
one at each rear corner. Covers
may be removed for wiring then
replaced as shown in fig. S.

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Panel Worksurface with Down-to-Floor Pedestals
Fig T
6
AB
C
Dimension “A”
• 24” Deep Worksurface - 22-1/4”
• 30” Deep Worksurface - 28-1/4”
Dimension “B”
• 24” Deep Worksurface 16”
• 30” Deep Worksurface - 22”
Dimension “C”
• Standard - 2-9/16”
• Where Panels Wrap
Around Pedestal - 2-13/16”
1/8” Dia.
1-3/4”
12-3/8”
1/8” Dia.
Front
Edge
7/32” Dia.
2 9/16”
1. Refer back to pages 3 and 4 of
these directions and complete
step 1 to install the desired
support assembly on movable
wall assembly. Use the standar
ddesk height (29-3/8") when install-
ing the support assembly onto the
movable wall assembly.
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2. Lay worksurface (item 6) upside-
down onto a soft material. Now
drill (4) holes 1/8" dia. x 3/4" deep
and (1) hole 7/32" dia. x 3/4" deep.
Care should be taken not to drill
any deeper then 3/4". the hole
pattern shown in fig. T is for mount-
ing a down-to-floor pedestal
(item 28) under the right side of
worksurface. The hole pattern for
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Fig U
Fig V
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NOTE: Position and stick caution label onto kneespace
side of pedestal below wire access.
3. Insert hex head screw (item 27)
into 7/32" dia. hole drilled in step 2
of this section. This screw has a
hole thru its shaft. the screw must
be turned in so the bottom of
screw head is within 1/4" of the
worksurface. Refer to fig. U.
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4. Thread cable (item 29) down thru
the outside slot in top rear corner
of pedestal shown in fig. V. Next
place pedestal (item 28) upside
down onto worksurface (item 6)
and align pedestal attaching holes
with 1/8" dia. holes drilled in step
2 on page 12. Pedestal must be
flush at the back and side edge of
worksurface with (4) screws
(item 7) and (4) washers (item 30).
Refer to fig. W.

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28
30
6
7
Fig X
Fig W
4”
Warning: DO NOT lift or reposition
pedestal by use of channel.
Channel will not support the stress.
5. Turn pedestal attached to
worksurface upright. Lay
worksurface end opposite
pedestal onto support assembly
that was installed in step 1
on page 3 of these directions.
Refer to fig. X.
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6. Channel Installation.

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NOTE: "File drawer must be closed then fully extended when re-installing,
to seat internal components. This will insure smooth operation".
TAPE
CABLE 29
6. With the pedestal end of
worksurface (item 6) slightly pulled
back from moveable wall
as shown in fig.Y. Insert "T"
portion of connector cable into
panel slot that is the same
height as the top of pedestal
(item 28). Refer to fig. Y.
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7. Slide worksurface and pedestal
back against moveable wall
assembly. Reach up inside ped-
estal and insert cable (item 29)
thru hole in screw. Now pull
cable tight and tie a knot next to
the hex head screw. Next turn
hex head screw clockwise until
moveable wall becomes firm
against the back of worksurface.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SCREW!
Now tape the loose end of cable
to the underside of worksurface.
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8. Refer back to step 11 on page 9
and secure worksurface to sup-
port assembly. Replace drawers
back into pedestal. Unit is now
ready for service.
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Fig Z
Fig Y
“T” PORTION OF
CONNECTOR CABLE

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X
X
Installing a Curved Worksurface
The curved worksurface is equipped with (2)
factory attaching plates.
Place curved worksurface onto cantilevered of
floor support. Loosen screws slightly to allow
attaching plate adjustment. Align slotted holes
with holes in cantilevered or floor support.
Now position straight worksurfaces on top of
attaching plates while at the same time
aligning attaching holes.
Next start all screws and leave loose. Align all
worksurfaces so that spacing is equal before
tightning screws. Refer to fig. A, section "X-X"
below.
When a curved worksurface is assembled
without an adjacent straight worksurface at one
side, the attaching plate must be removed from
the unused side and reassembled as shown in
fig. B, section "X-X" below.
Pedestal Glide Adjustment
ATTACHING PLATE
CURVED
WORKSURFACE
CANTILEVERED OR
FLOOR SUPPORTED
ATTACHING PLATE POSITION
(CURVED TOP TO STRAIGHT TOP)
ATTACHING PLATE POSITION
(CURVED TOP TO STRAIGHT TOP)
Section “X - X”

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Pedestal Glide Adjustment
Fig A
CURVED CORNER
WORKSURFACE
RIGHT HAND
PARENT
WORKSURFACE
Fig B
RETAINER PLATE
SHARED 18” CANTILEVERED
SUPPORT BRACKET
SHARED 24” CANTILEVERED
SUPPORT BRACKET
Installing a curved corner worksurface
between (2) parent worksurfaces
90 degrees to each other. LEFT HAND
PARENT
WORKSURFACE

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LOCATING
HOLES
Fig C
View in direction of arrow A
RETAINER PLATE RETAINER PLATE
SHARED CANTILEVER
SUPPORT BRACKET
1”
Assemble parent worksurfaces and cantilevered
supports to moveable wall system, in the
same manner shown on pages 4 and 8.
Position curved corner worksurface onto
shared support brackets as shown. Insert
(2) no. 12 x 7/8" screws into locating holes
thru the shared support brackets as shown
in the view in direction of arrow A. Position
the retainer plates and insert (1) no. 12 x 7/8"
screw into the locating hole. Using the slots
in the retainer plates and shared support
brackets as a template, drill a 7/32" dia. x 3/4"
deep hole (3) places for the shared support
bracket and (5) places for the retainer plate
into the bottom of the worksurfaces. Insert
screws, align worksurface and tighten all
screws.

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PUSH
Suspended Pedestal Without Aprons Worksurface Mounted
Warning: Do not lift or reposition
pedestal by use of channel.
Channel will not support the stress.
AB
C
Dimension “A”
• 24” Deep Worksurface - 22-1/4”
• 30” Deep Worksurface - 28-1/4”
Dimension “B”
• 24” Deep Worksurface 16”
• 30” Deep Worksurface - 22”
Dimension “C”
• Standard - 2-9/16”
• Where Panels Wrap
Around Pedestal - 2-13/16”
1/8” Dia.
1-3/4”
12-3/8”
1/8” Dia.
Front
1. Drawer Removal
Note: Before starting Assembly of Pedestal
and Desk Remove All Drawers From
Pedestal.
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2. Marking And Drilling Hole
Locations. The hole pattern is
typical for left or right hand side
(right shown).
• 1 Lay worksurface upside-down onto a
soft material.
• 2 Next mark and drill (4) 1/8" dia. x 3/4"
deep. Care should be taken not to drill any
deeper then 3/4".
• 3 In workstations where wall panels wrap
around the pedestal, dim. "C" must be
increased (see chart) to prevent opened
drawers from damaging the panel
decorative surface.
PUSH

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Underside Of
Worksurface
(4) - 1/4" x 1”
Long Screw
3. Install (4) spacers in pedestal
mounting holes, position spacer
sand tap to secure with hammer
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4. Attach pedestal to worksurface.
Position pedestal flush to back and
side of top. Then attach with (4)
1/4" dia. x 1" long screws.
NOTE: Position and stick caution label onto kneespace
side of pedestal below wire access.