Steelcase Translations Open Workstation User manual

Assembly Directions Printed in U.S.A. REV
Y9501911 A
Power Driver
with phillips
and/or square tip
“S” shaped 7mm
Allen wrench
(provided)
Level
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Steelcase ®
Steelcase, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
U.S.A.
888-783-3522
Open Workstation Installation
Tools
Translations
TM
1” Thin Profile Wrench
Pry Bar
Open Office Back Unit . . . ..... .....page2
121” Open Office Back Unit..... .....page2
Open Office Workstation . ..... .....page3
Intermediate and/or Corner Units .....page4
Partition Walls .... ..... ..... .....page8
Return Installation . ..... ..... .....page9
Bridge Installation. . ..... ..... .....page10
Back Unit Installation .... ..... .....page10
Transaction Top Installation ..... .....page11
Table of Contents
Caulking Gun
with Silicone
Adhesive

Assembly Directions
REV AY9501911 Steelcase
1. Install levelers and screw all the way in.
OPEN OFFICE BACK UNIT
2. Adjust levelers as necessary to level unit.
121” OPEN OFFICE BACK UNIT
1. Using 3/4” WH screws, install all 8” angle brackets inside
routs in back and end panels. Brackets should be positioned
at top edge of routs.
2. Join back assemblies by engaging bed-rail fasteners.
8” ANGLE BRACKET
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3/4” SCREWS
3/4” SCREWS
3. Lay top panel in place upon angle brackets and secure
each bracket with (4) 3/4” screws.
4. Install center support as shown.
PRY BAR
1” WRENCH
OPEN-OFFICE WORKSTATION
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
1. Begin installation by installing levelers and then leveling
End Unit. Leveler adjustment can be
aided by use of pry bar to take
weight off leveler while
adjustment is made.
LEVELER
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Assembly Directions
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A. Remove all 3/4” screws from angle brackets
that support worksurface. Leave angle
brackets attached to ends, back, etc.
B. Carefully slide worktop out from end panels.
UNIT WALL RETURN END
D. Unit Wall Return End can now be removed by lifting
up with pry bar to separate Modeez fasteners.
C. Remove two retaining screws from inside of
Unit Wall Return End.
PRY BAR D
REMOVE
RETAINING
SCREWS
C
A
B
2. To facilitate handling, End Unit may be
partially disassembled.
*Note: Step 2 shows disassembly of end unit. Re-assembly
is simply a reversal of the following steps.
OPEN-OFFICE WORKSTATION
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
(continued)
INSTALLATION OF
INTERMEDIATE OR
CORNER UNIT
3. Using 3/4” WH screws, install 8” angle brackets inside routs in back
panel of intermediate or corner unit. Brackets should be positioned
at top edge of routs.
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Assembly Directions
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Intermediate or Corner Unit
(Corner shown)
5. Once panels are aligned, use 7mm Allen wrench to turn both Gyro fasteners
counter clockwise to lock. When Gyro fasteners are located on right side,
turn clockwise to tighten.
LEVELER
WOODEN BISCUIT
6. Insert appropriate number of wooden biscuits into
worktop and fit against End Unit top.
*Caution: Do not rely on Gyro fasteners to pull components together. Initial positioning
must be done by hand and with aid of levelers.
INSTALLATION OF
INTERMEDIATE OR
CORNER UNIT
4. Slide Intermediate or Corner Unit’s back panel
against End Unit so that edges are flush and wall
caps are level with each other. Adjustment of levelers
will aid alignment.
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Assembly Directions
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A
B
3/4” SCREWS
7. Hold top snug against End Unit top and back panel and secure with Tite-Joint
fasteners (A). When top is properly aligned and fit tightly against back panel
and adjacent top, install (4) 3/4” screws through each angle bracket and into top (B).
TITE JOINT
FASTENER
1” WRENCH
SUPPORT
LEG
8. This step is for Intermediate Units only. Install support leg with 3/4”
screws through angle bracket and into top. Position support leg
tightly against back panel and aligned with top as shown in Fig. A.
3/4” SCREWS
Fig. A
(top view)
BACK PANEL
SUPPORT PANEL
WITH ANGLE
BRACKETS
SUPPORT PANEL
WITH ANGLE BRACKETS
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B- Push down to lock.
Modeez fastener shown
in locked position.
Assembly Directions
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10. Install ledge supports as shown above.
LEDGE SUPPORTS
8x1/2”
SCREWS
METAL ANGLE
ACCENT
8x2” SCREWS
11. Install metal angle accent as shown. 12. Install ledge upright as shown.
A- Place support over
modeez screws.
9. Install (4) modeez screws in holes provided.
LEDGE UPRIGHT
METAL ANGLE
ACCENT
1/8”
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Assembly Directions
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TRANSACTION
SHELF
13. Set transaction shelf on ledge supports so that its modeez screws align with
modeez clips, then tap or push forward to lock (B).
(A)
FIG. A
UNDERSIDE OF
TRANSACTION SHELF
14. To set up transaction shelf for use ledge upright, remove four modeez
screws from underside of transaction shelf and reinstall in extra set of holes provided
(FIG. A). Then reattach shelf as described above.
without
USE THIS SET OF HOLES IF NOT
USING LEDGE UPRIGHT
LEDGE UPRIGHT
CORNER UNIT
PARTITION
WALL
LEVELER
15. Screw levelers in Partition Wall all the way in. Now position Partition Wall against Corner
Unit so that Gyro fasteners align with locking plates. Levelers may need to be adjusted
to aid alignment. Turn Gyros clockwise to lock. If installing return, install minifix screws
in partion wall, as shown.
B
A
INSTALLATION OF
PARTITION WALL
CORNER
UNIT BACK
PANEL
PARTITION
WALL
MINIFIX SCREWS
GYRO
FASTENER
GYRO
FASTENER
LOCKING
PLATE
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LEVELERS
Assembly Directions
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ANGLE
BRACKETS
17. Screw Return’s levelers all the way in. Slide Return into position against Corner Unit,
allowing room for Return’s end panel to clear minifix screws in Partition Wall (A). Now
push Return end panel against Partiton Wall to engage minifix cams and screws (B).
Tighten minifix cams. Install screws to secure Partition Wall and Support Leg angle
brackets.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
OF RETURN
FLUSH
FLUSH
16. Attach Return End Panel to Worksurface with 3/4” screws.
All outside edges should be flush. Now attach Support Leg
as shown in Fig. B.
Fig. B
(top view)
SUPPORT PANEL
WITH ANGLE BRACKETS
WORKSURFACE
Fig. B
FLUSH
CORNER
UNIT
RETURN
END PANEL MINIFIX CAMS ON INSIDE
OF RETURN END PANEL
PARTITION WALL
A
B
SUPPORT LEG

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FLUSH
3/4” SCREWS
19. Screw the Back Unit’s levelers all the way in, then slide into position with bridge and
Partition Wall. The Back Unit’s inside edge should be flush with inner edge of the
Partition Wall. Once aligned, install 3/4” screws through support leg angle bracket
and into the worksurface of the Back Unit. Level Back Unit as necessary.
ANGLE BRACKET
INSTALLATION OF
BACK UNIT
18. Bridge installation is similar to a Return, except that a Back Unit must
accompany the bridge . Support Leg attaching to Corner Unit must
be installed as shown in Fig. B, Step 16. Support Leg attaching to
Back Unit must be installed as shown in Fig. C above.
Fig. C
(top view)
SUPPORT LEG
WITH ANGLE BRACKETS
WORKSURFACE
FLUSH
INSTALLATION OF
BRIDGE

4”
4”
BUTT AGAINST
APRON
APRON
Fig. D
3/4”
SCREWS
3” ANGLE
BRACKET
Assembly Directions
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TRANSACTION TOP INSTALLATION
FOR END UNITS
1. If installing stone top or customer-supplied top:
If installing wood transaction top assembly:
position subtop assembly (A) so that apron is
flush with front edges of end panels. Be sure
to support assembly (B) until angle brackets are
installed (see Fig. D below).
lower
assembly onto end unit. Insure that apron is flush
with edges and install angle brackets as shown in
Fig. D below. Disregard steps 2 and 3.
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B
FLUSH
FLUSH
A
B
B
2. Apply bead of silicone construction
adhesive as shown above. Note: excessive
amount of adhesive may cause uneven
placement of top panel. 3. Carefully lower stone top panel onto subtop assembly
and align edges so they are flush.
2” ANGLE
BRACKET-