Steelcase Brody 488 Reference guide

488 Brody™Customer Service Assembly Direction
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Back and Seat Replacement 2
Mini Dash Light Replacement 6
Power Block Replacement 8
Glide Adjustment 9
Personal Worksurface Replacement 10
Personal Work Surface Replacement/Covers 11
Side Surface Removal 12
Non – Personal Worksurface Bracket Replacement 13
Privacy Screen Replacement 16
Top Trim Replacement 20
Extension Wall Replacement 22
Footrest Repair/Replacement 25
Topic Page
Table of Contents
TWO (2) INSTALLERS
PROTECTIVE
BLANKETS
(10) ZIP TIES
(6” OR LONGER)
T30 & T40
8MM
SOCKET WRENCH
NYLON BLOCK
12” BIT HOLDER
PRYBAR
English - Pages 1 to 25 of 75
French - Pages 26 to 50 of 75
Spanish - Pages 51 to 75 of 75
113157 Rev A
8MM
(If you bought this product before May 28th, 2018 use Instruction “1025192001”)

PRYBAR
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Back and Seat
Replacement
1. Using a narrow pry bar or glazing bar,
gently slide the pry bar between the top
cap and the lower wall, being careful not
to damage the upholstery.
2. Search for locations of top cap retainers .
Gently pry the top cap upward at the location
of each retainer.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PRY MORE THAN
1 INCH FROM ANY TOP CAP RETAINER
AS THIS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE TOP CAP.
3. Work around each top cap until all of
the retainers have been disengaged (3a).
Remove top caps (3b).
NOTE: Screen versions only have 5
top cap retainers while non-screened
units have 7 on each top cap.
PRYBAR
LOWER WALL
TOP CAP
2
1
3a
3b
NON-SCREEN ONLY
THREADED STUD
COMPRESSION DOWEL
(PRIOR TO 6-20-2016
AND AFTER 5-28-2018)
NOTE: Top cap retainers may be one of two
types shown. Removal of top cap with prybar
applies to both types of retainers.
TOP CAP RETAINERS
(BETWEEN 6-20-2016
AND 5-28-2018)

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Back and Seat
Replacement
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4. Disengage backrest from
mounting panel by depressing
the release trigger with a finger.
5. Gently slide backrest
vertically upward by shaking it
from side to side and working it
up until it has moved
approximately 2 inches. Then
pull backrest until it disengages
the plywood tabs.
NOTE: No prying is necessary to
remove this backrest.
BACKREST
RELEASE
TRIGGER
4
5

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Back and Seat
Replacement
(continued)
6. Lift backrest up and put aside.
7. Using a 6mm allen wrench,
unscrew the four (4) M6 recessed
screwss from beneath the seat pan
(7a) and remove the upholstered
seat (7b).
NOTE: These screws are located
inside of the holes in the steel frame.
8. Replace new seat by reversing
steps 5 thru 7.
7a
6
7b
M6 RECESSED
SCREW

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Back and Seat
Replacement (continued)
11 TOP CAP
NOTE: To avoid damaging product, identify type
of top cap retainer in use and refer to appropriate
top cap retainer seating method shown.
11. Place top caps between screen and base
unit. Locate compression dowel or threaded
stud top cap retainers over holes or clips in base
unit. Lightly press down to initially engage all
retainers into the base unit.
NOTE: Whether seating top cap with nylon block
and mallet, or by hand, always apply seating force
with caution, directly over each top cap retainer.
12. Applying appropriate method shown, completely
seat top caps by working your way outward from each
side of the third leg bracket towards each end of the
top cap.
You are complete once you level the
glides, inspect & clean the unit!
12
NYLON BLOCK
THREADED STUD
SEATING METHOD
COMPRESSION DOWEL
SEATING METHOD
MALLET

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Mini Dash Light
Replacment
1. Place Brody chair onto a clean,
scratch resistant furniture pad, so
you can gain access to the bottom
of the worksurface.
2. Unplug cord from power.
3. Remove round end of power
cord from mini dash light.
4. Remove mini dash light from
light bracket pin.
5. Remove nut from bottom of
worksurface with 8mm
socket wrench.
6. Remove light bracket from hole
on worksurface.
7. Remove round end of power
cord by pulling through slot in
worksurface.
3
4
5
6
7
2

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5
7
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Install dash mini Light onto a Brody Chair
2. Place Brody chair onto a clean, scratch resistant furniture pad,
so you can gain access to the bottom of the worksurface.
3. Pull round end of power cord through slot in worksurface.
4. Insert light bracket through hole on worksurface.
5. Tighten nut from bottom of worksurface with 8mm socket wrench.
8. Install round end of power cord into dash mini light.
9. Use outlet on back of power unit for dash mini light power cord.
6. Slide the anti-rotation disc onto light bracket post using the
alignment tab to seat fully down on the light bracket.
7. Install the mini dash light onto the light bracket pin making sure
that screw at the bottom of the light arm is inserted into the pocket
of the anti-rotation disc.
6
Tip: Make sure the set screw
aligns with rotational pocket.
1
1. Remove all contents from box including the light bracket
with nut and hardwire bag.

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Power Block
Replacement
1. Unplug mini dash light cord from outlet.
2. Pull bottom tab on Power Block out to
disengage from steel shroud.
3. While holding bottom tab out, pull
Power Block downward.
4. Pull Power Block off steel shroud.
5. Align new Power Block at the midway
point on the steel shroud and line up
Power Block tabs with adapter slots.
6. Slide Power Block up until snap
fit clicks into place.
7. Manage power cord with wire
management clips.
5
6
7
4
2
3

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Glide Adjustment
1. With glides turned fully clockwise into
the feet, gently rock the chair and look
and listen for movement.
2. If movement exists, laying on the floor,
find the glide that shows a gap between
the floor and the unit in the free state.
3. Turn this glide counter clockwise until
gap is closed and unit is stable.
1
GLIDE

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Personal Worksurface
Replacement
NOTE: This assembly assumes any
screens and top caps have already been
removed.
1. Using a T30 torx bit, remove (2)
screws (T30 TORX) underneath (1a).
Using a T40 torx bit, remove one (1) screw
(T40 TORX) from the side (1b). Using a
T40 torx bit, remove two (2) screws (T40
TORX) on top and to remove the personal
worksurface (1c).
2. Carefully slide the personal
worksurface out from underneath the side
surface.
NOTE: Do not load the side surface with
the personal work surface removed.
3. Reverse steps 1 and 2 to install new
personal worksurface.
1c
1a
T30 TORX
1b
T40 TORX
T40 TORX
SIDE SURFACE

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Personal Work Surface
Replacement with Covers
1. Press inward on bottom edge of
screw cover to disengage hooks (1a)
and rotate outward to remove (1b).
2. Using a T40 torx bit, remove the
six screws that retain the personal
work surface.
3. Slide the arm bayonet out from the
personal worksurface.
4. Reverse steps 1 thru 3 to install
new personal worksurface.
NOTE: None of the latch pins should
not be exposed once cover is installed.
2
3
WORKSURFACE
BAYONET
SCREW
1a 1b

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Side Surface
Replacment
1. Using a 4mm allen wrench,
loosen the four (4) M6 bolts that
attach the side surface to the
frame and personal worksurface.
2. Pull the side surface towards
the front of the unit approximately
three quarters of an inch to
disengage the z-bracket from the
wooden wall.
Side Surface
Replacement
3. Using a 4mm allen wrench,
attach the rear z-bracket with the
opening facing rearward as shown.
4. Using a 5mm allen wrench,
attach the M6 socket head cap
screw and star washer into the
outer most threaded insert.
NOTE: IF A mini Dash light needs
to be installed. It is easiest to
install the bracket for it at this time
before attaching the side surface
to the Brody unit.
5. Reverse steps 1 thru 3 to
compete assembly of new side
surface.
1
3
4
M6 BOLT
SIDE SURFACE
SIDE SURFACE
Z BRACKET SHOWN
ENGAGED WITH WOODEN WALL
Z BRACKET SHOWN
DISENGAGED FROM
WOODEN WALL
WOODEN WALL
NOTE: Seat removed from
illustration for clarity.
M6 SOCKET
HEAD CAP SCREW 4MM HEX
Z BRACKET
2a

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PRYBAR
Non - Personal
Worksurface Bracket
Replacement
1. Using a narrow pry bar or glazing bar,
gently slide the pry bar between the top
cap and the lower wall, being careful not
to damage the upholstery.
2. Search for locations of top cap retainers .
Gently pry the top cap upward at the location
of each retainer.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PRY MORE THAN
1 INCH FROM ANY TOP CAP RETAINER
AS THIS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE TOP CAP.
3. Work around each top cap until all of
the retainers have been disengaged (3a).
Remove top caps (3b).
NOTE: Screen versions only have 5
top cap retainers while non-screened
units have 7 on each top cap.
PRYBAR
LOWER WALL
TOP CAP
2
1
3a
3b
NON-SCREEN ONLY
NOTE: Top cap retainers may be one of two
types shown. Removal of top cap with prybar
applies to both types of retainers.
THREADED STUD
COMPRESSION DOWEL
TOP CAP RETAINERS
(PRIOR TO 6-20-2016
AND AFTER 5-28-2018)
(BETWEEN 6-20-2016
AND 5-28-2018)

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Non – Personal
Worksurface Bracket
Replacement
(continued)
4. Using a 6mm Allen wrench,
remove the two (2) M8 fasteners
holding the side surface to the upper
casting on the personal worksurface.
5. Using a T40 torx bit, remove the
two (2) M6 bolts (5a) and the one (1)
M8 bolt (5b) holding the personal
workurface to the steel frame.
6. Carefully slide the personal
workurface out from underneath the
side surface.
NOTE: Do not load the side surface
with the support bracket removed.
7. Reverse steps 4 thru 6 to install
new non-PSW bracket. M6 BOLT
SIDE SURFACE
NON-PERSONAL
WORKSURFACE
BRACKET
NOTE: Side surface
removed from illustration
for clarity.
NON-PWS BRACKET
UPPER
CASTING
M8 BOLT
4
5a
5b
M8 BOLT

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Non – Personal Worksurface
Bracket Replacement (continued)
8TOP CAP
NOTE: To avoid damaging product, identify type
of top cap retainer in use and refer to appropriate
top cap retainer seating method shown.
8. Place top caps between screen and base
unit. Locate compression dowel or threaded
stud top cap retainers over holes or clips in base
unit. Lightly press down to initially engage all
retainers into the base unit.
NOTE: Whether seating top cap with nylon block
and mallet, or by hand, always apply seating force
with caution, directly over each top cap retainer.
9. Applying appropriate method shown, completely
seat top caps by working your way outward from each
side of the third leg bracket towards each end of the
top cap.
You are complete once you level the
glides, inspect & clean the unit!
9
NYLON BLOCK
THREADED STUD
SEATING METHOD
COMPRESSION DOWEL
SEATING METHOD
MALLET

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Privacy Screen
Replacement
1. Remove all 4 screw covers.
2. Remove 8 screws from bases.
3. Remove screen alignment clip.
4. Remove bolt from third leg bracket
with open faced wrench.
5. Remove ganging bracket from
cutouts.
6. Remove screens one at a time
from base.
THIRD LEG
BRACKET
2
4
1
5
3
6

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Privacy Screen
Replacement
(continued)
7. Remove all eight (8) of the M6
bolts that hold the screen attachment
brackets to the masts.
IF SCREEN IS UPHOLSTERED SKIP
AHEAD TO STEP 13.
8. Loosen the set screw that holds
the screen in place.
9. Gently remove acrylic screen by
sliding cast mast off from the teeth
inside the casting.
10. Replace the acrylic screen by
sliding cast mast onto the acrylic
and reversing steps 7 & 8.
7
SCREEN
ATTACHMENT
BRACKET
M6 BOLT
M6 BOLT
MAST
PRIVACY SCREEN
PRIVACY SCREEN
MAST
SCREEN
ATTACHMENT
BRACKET
T30 TORX

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Privacy Screen
Replacement
(continued)
11. If the third leg bracket needs to
be replaced begin by removing
the two (2) M6 screws that are
attaching it to the lower surround.
12. Push the casting towards the
back of the unit (12a) and then pull the
dogleg up through the slots in the
lower wall (12b).
13. Reverse steps 11 & 12 to install
replacement third leg bracket.
11
THIRD LEG
BRACKET
LOWER
SURROUND
12a
12b
M6 SCREW

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Privacy Screen
Replacement
(continued)
14. Place screen attachment
bracket onto aluminum masts.
15. Install the screen attachment
brackets to the screen mast using two
(2) M6 bolts per screen mast with a
T30 torx bit.
NOTE: DO NOT torgue bolts or the
threads could strip.
16. Install new screen onto base
unit by reversing steps 4 thru 6.
14
15
SCREEN
ATTACHMENT
BRACKET
M6 BOLT
M6 BOLT
MAST
PRIVACY SCREEN
PRIVACY SCREEN
MAST
SCREEN
ATTACHMENT
BRACKET
T30 TORX
14
15

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Top Trim Replacement
PRYBAR
1. Using a narrow pry bar or glazing bar,
gently slide the pry bar between the top
cap and the lower wall, being careful not
to damage the upholstery.
2. Search for locations of top cap retainers .
Gently pry the top cap upward at the location
of each retainer.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PRY MORE THAN
1 INCH FROM ANY TOP CAP RETAINER
AS THIS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE TOP CAP.
3. Work around each top cap until all of
the retainers have been disengaged (3a).
Remove top caps (3b).
NOTE: Screen versions only have 5
top cap retainers while non-screened
units have 7 on each top cap.
PRYBAR
LOWER WALL
TOP CAP
2
1
3a
3b
NON-SCREEN ONLY
NOTE: Top cap retainers may be one of two
types shown. Removal of top cap with prybar
applies to both types of retainers.
THREADED STUD
COMPRESSION DOWEL
TOP CAP RETAINERS
(PRIOR TO 6-20-2016
AND AFTER 5-28-2018)
(BETWEEN 6-20-2016
AND 5-28-2018)
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