Steelcase 1-Hi User manual

Lateral File Counterweight Package
Please refer to the Steelcase Specification Guide
for Storage for additional guidance on determining
the correct counterweight package.
CAUTION #2
SQUARE
Universal Storage 1-Hi, 1.5-Hi and 2-Hi
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NOTE: If you have a 1-Hi case with Feet or a 2-Hi case
with Feet which was manufactured prior to February 21,
2020, then RAACWR is required in addition to these
counterweights.
1-Hi 18" & 24" Deep Cabinets, 1.5-Hi 18"
& 24" Deep Cabinets Drawer/Drawer or
Open/Drawer and 2-Hi 18" & 24" Deep
Cabinets with c:scape or FrameOne Feet
(pages 2 - 3)
1.5-Hi 18" & 24" Deep Cabinets
Drawer/Open
(page 4)
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U.S.A.
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1a
1b
NOTE: Top of cabinet
removed from illustration
for clarity.
2a 2b 2c
2. Rotate the top of the suspension toward the center of the
cabinet to disengage (2a). Pull up to disengage the second
tab in front (2b). Push the suspension to the rear of the case
to disengage the hook in the back and remove (2c).
For 1-Hi or 1.5-Hi Case with a File
(12"H) Drawer or 2-Hi Case with
c:scape or FrameOne Feet:
1. Pull lower drawer outward (1a). Remove two (2) screws
in drawer (1b), then remove drawer from suspensions.
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COUNTERWEIGHTS
(4) USED
3. Rotate case assembly onto its back.
NOTE: If you have a 1-Hi case with Feet or a 2-Hi case with Feet
which was manufactured prior to February 21, 2020, then RAACWR
is required in addition to these counterweights.
case assembly.
IMPORTANT: The two (2) shorter plates must be on top.
A taller 11-1/4" plate on top may interfere with the
drawer back.
TIP: Make sure plates are not held apart by feet screws.
5. Place the counterweight cover over the counterweight
plates and secure with two (2) #8 x 3/8” self-drilling screws.
NOTE: If the case will be attached to a panel via a storage to
panel bracket, the counterweight will need to be installed
slightly off center in 30” & 36” wide cases (approx. 1/8" for 30"
cases and 1/16" for 36" wide cases) to prevent interference with
the storage to panel bracket hex nuts. For all other applications,
center the counterweight in the back of the case.
6. Rotate case assembly back onto its glides.
7. Re-install suspensions removed in Step 2.
5
Case Width Counterweight
Plate Width
Counterweight
Package
28 inches RAACW30
34 inches RAACW36
38 inches RAACW42
NOTE: If counterweight package
gets separated, make sure the
flat plates are nested when
reassembling the package.
OR
OR
NOT
4. Lay the four (4) counterweight plates in the back of the
30W
36W
42W
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COUNTERWEIGHT
#8-18 x 1/2" SCREW
2a
2b
For 1.5-Hi Case with a Box
(6"H) Drawer Only:
(Drawer/Open Configuration)
NOTE: Top removed for clarity.
NOTE: 1.5-Hi cases with only a 6” drawer
require the same counterweight packages
for Universal and Bases with Feet.
1. Remove box drawer by performing similar
procedure to steps 1 and 2 on page 2.
2. Carefully slide the counterweight into the
rear of the case (2a), then secure with two (2)
#8 x 1/2" self-drilling screws (2b).
3. Reinstall suspensions, then drawer and
two (2) screws from step 1.
NOTE: If the case will be attached to a panel
via a storage to panel bracket, the counter-
weight will need to be installed slightly off
center (approx. 3/16" for 30" & 36" wide cases,
approx. 7/16" for cases 42" wide) to prevent
interference with the storage to panel bracket
hex nuts. For all other applications, center the
counterweight in the back of the case.
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Case Width Counterweight
Plate Width
Counterweight
Package
RAACWD
RAACWE
RAACWF
30W
36W
42W
28 inches
34 inches
40-1/2 inches