Steelcase Avenir Instruction Manual

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©1998 Steelcase Inc.
Rapids Grand, MI 49501
U.S.A.
Les ETATS-UNIS.
Los E.E.U.U.
Printed in U.S.A.
Imprimé aux Etats-Unis.
Impreso en los E.E.U.U.
Installing Simplex and Duplex Receptacles into:
• Series 9000®Structural Panel
• Series 9000®Energy Management Panel and Worksurface
• Avenir®Power Panel
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939503122 Rev A
SIMPLEX SHOWN
DEDICATED
CIRCUIT
System Flag Color
• 3-Circuit, Shared Neutral and System Ground (3) Black
• 4-Circuit, 3 with Shared Neutral and System Ground
and 1- Isolated Circuit and Ground (3+D) Black
Optional Wiring Schematics: System Flag Color
• 2-General Circuits with Shared Neutral & System Ground
and 2-Designated circuits with Shared Neutral and Isolated Ground (2+2) Grey
• 3-Separate Circuits - 2 with own Neutral and Isolated Ground,
1 with own Neutral and System Ground (SN) White
• 4-Circuit - 3 with Shared Neutral and Isolated Ground,
1-Circuit with System Ground (3I+1) Tan
WARNING:
ALL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A
QUALIFIED PERSON IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODES AND
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE AT THE INSTALLATION SITE. CIRCUITS
SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR PROPER VOLTAGES

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939503122 Rev A
Wiring Schematic
GROUND
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
LINE 1
LINE 1
LINE 3
LINE 2
SHARED NEUTRAL
SYSTEM GROUND
ISOLATED GROUND
LINE 2 LINE 3
LINE 4
SHARED NEUTRAL
NOTE:
L-1, L-2, & L-3 are connected
to P-1, P-2 & P-3 respectively.
L-4 is connected to P-1 or P-2
only and not to the same
phase as L-3.
NOTE:
L-1, and L-2 must be
connected to different phases.
L-3 and L-4 must be connected
to different phases.
NEUTRAL A
NEUTRAL
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
NEUTRAL B
NEUTRAL C
ISOLATED GROUND
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
LINE 1
LINE 1Red
Black
Red
Blue
RedBlue
Pink
White/Black Letters
Gray
White/Red Letters
Green/Yellow
Green
BlackRed
Pink
Blue
Blue
Pink
LINE 2
SHARED NEUTRAL
White/Red Letters
White/Black Letters
Gray
Green/Yellow
Green
White/Black Letters
White/Red Letters
White/Black Letters
Green
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
White/Red Letters
Green
SYSTEM GROUND
LINE 3
LINE 4
SHARED NEUTRAL
ISOLATED GROUND
LINE 2
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
LINE 3 LINE 4
SYSTEM GROUND
P-1 P-2 P-3
LINE A
LINE A
LINE C
LINE B
LINE BLINE C
2+2 - Powered by Separate Panels
NOTE:
L-A, L-B, and L-C must be
connected to different phases.
GROUND
GROUND
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
NEUTRAL
LINE A
LINE A
LINE B
NEUTRAL A
NEUTRAL B
ISOLATED GROUND
LINE C
NEUTRAL C
SYSTEM GROUND
LINE B
P-1 P-2 P-3
LINE C
3 Circuit, Separate Neutrals Powered by Separate Panels3 Circuit, Separate Neutrals Powered by Single Panels
WARNING:
Risk of Fire or Electric Shock: This office furnishing system
may be connected to more than one source of supply. All
sources must be disconnected prior to any servicing.
No single circuit may be powered by more than one source.
2+2 - Powered by Single Panels
ELECTRICAL DATA:
120 V 60 HZ 20 Amp USA
15 Amp CANADA
208Y/120 VAC 3-Phase Service
240/120 VAC 1-Phase Service
Wiring schematics must be followed
to prevent overloading of the neutrals.

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939503122 Rev A
Wiring Schematic
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
LINE 1
LINE 1
Red
Pink
Black
Blue
LINE 3
LINE 2
SHARED NEUTRALWhite/Black Letters
White/Red Letters
Green
Green/Yellow
SYSTEM GROUND
LINE 4
NEUTRAL
ISOLATED GROUND
LINE 3
SHARED NEUTRAL
SYSTEM GROUND
LINE 2
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
LINE 3
LINE 4
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
LINE 1
LINE 1
Red
Black
Pink
Gray
Blue
LINE 3
3+D - Powered by Separate Panels 3+D
Powered by Single Panel
LINE 2
SHARED NEUTRALWhite/Black Letters
Green
SYSTEM GROUND
LINE 4
NEUTRAL
ISOLATED GROUND
LINE 2
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
LINE 3
LINE 4
GROUND
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
LINE 1
LINE 1
Red
Black
Blue
Pink
White/Black Letters
Gray
Green
Green/Yellow
LINE 3
LINE 2
NEUTRAL
SYSTEM GROUND
ISOLATED GROUND
LINE 2 LINE 3
LINE 4
SHARED NEUTRAL
GROUND
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
LINE 1
LINE 1
Red
Black
Blue
White/Black Letters
Green
White/Black Letters
Green
LINE 2
LINE 2 LINE 3
3I+1 - Powered by Separate Panels
LINE 3
SHARED NEUTRAL
SYSTEM GROUND
GROUND
P-1 P-2
NEUTRAL
LINE 1
LINE 1
Red
Black
Blue LINE 2
LINE 2
3I+1 - Powered by Single Panel
NOTE:
L-4 may be connected
to P-1, P-2, or P-3
NOTE:
L-4 may be connected
to P-1, P-2, or P-3
NOTE:
L-3 must be omitted or connected
to the load side of L-1 or L-2.
NOTE:
L-4 should alternate
between P-1, P-2, and P-3
to balance circuit loading.
GROUND
P-1 P-2 P-3
NEUTRAL
LINE 1
LINE 1
Red
Black
Blue
Pink
White/Black Letters
White/Red Letters
Green
Green/Yellow
LINE 3
LINE 2
NEUTRAL
SYSTEM GROUND
ISOLATED GROUND
LINE 2 LINE 3
LINE 4
SHARED NEUTRAL
NOTE:
L-4 should alternate
between P-1, P-2, and P-3
to balance circuit loading.
WARNING:
Risk of Fire or Electric Shock: This office furnishing system
may be connected to more than one source of supply. All
sources must be disconnected prior to any servicing.
No single circuit may be powered by more than one source.
ELECTRICAL DATA:
120 V 60 HZ 20 Amp USA
15 Amp CANADA
208Y/120 VAC 3-Phase Service
240/120 VAC 1-Phase Service
Wiring schematics must be followed
to prevent overloading of the neutrals.
Green/Yellow
3 Circuit, Shared Neutral
3 Circuit, Shared Neutral Powered by Split Phase Panel

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939503122 Rev A
PANEL BASE RECEPTACLE
INSTALLATION
Remove base trim by pushing down on steel tabs
at the bottom extreme ends (in area of glides) and
lifting straight up and out. Position and connect
simplex receptacle to panel powerway assembly.
Slide optional strain relief strap thru slot at center
mounting hole of receptacle. Secure receptacle
and strap with (2) screws. Remove access cover
from base trim, using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
Replace base trim by reversing the removal
procedure. Be careful to clear strain strap with
base trim.
NOTE: If receptacle and base trim do not align, the
powerway may be adjusted by loosening the (2)
remaining screws and sliding the powerway to
either end. Re-tighten screws and replace base
trim.
APPLY PRESSURE
TO STEEL TABS BASE TRIM
STRUCTURAL PANEL
POWERWAY
SIMPLEX RECEPTACLE
STRAIN RELIEF STRAP
BASE TRIM
ACCESS COVER
SIMPLEX
RECEPTACLE BASE TRIM

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939503122 Rev A
2” P-SERIES MOBILES POWER PANEL
(BASE RECEPTACLE)
Remove base trim by pushing down on steel tabs
at the bottom extreme ends (in area of glides) and
lifting straight up and out. Position and connect
simplex receptacle to panel powerway assembly.
Slide optional strain relief strap thru slot at center
mounting hole of receptacle. Secure receptacle
and strap with (2) screws. Remove access cover
from base trim, using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
Replace base trim by reversing the removal
procedure. Be careful to clear strain strap with
base trim.
NOTE: If receptacle and base trim do not align, the
powerway may be adjusted by loosening the (2)
remaining screws and sliding the powerway to
either end. Re-tighten screws and replace base
trim.
BASE TRIM
SIMPLEX
RECEPTACLE
STRAIN RELIEF STRAP
BASE TRIM
ACCESS COVER
SIMPLEX
RECEPTACLE BASE TRIM