Uplift Desk Power & Data Rail User manual
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355 lb
two person
assembly
Power & Data Rail
Modular system for power and data solutions.
®
UPLIFT Power & Data Rail Components
Single row end foot
(PDC005-FOOT-SE)
Single row center foot
(PDC005-FOOT-SC)
Dual row end foot
(PDC005-FOOT-DE)
Dual row center foot
(PDC005-FOOT-DC)
Privacy panel brackets
(PDC005-PRV)
(Privacy Panels shipped separately)
Short wire trays
(PDC005-TRAY-SHT)
Long wire trays
(PDC005-TRAY-LNG)
Long rail assembly
(PDC005-RAIL-LNG)
Short rail assembly
(PDC005-RAIL-SHT)
Square post
(PDC005-POST-SQ)
120-Degree post
(PDC005-POST-120)
All components to make any conguration available on upliftdesk.com
Part numbers in parenthesis indicate how components are separated and shipped.
Serving as a central spine in a group of benched workstations or a border around other con-
gurations, the Power and Data Rail allows you to provide power and data to the following
common congurations and many more.
Dual Sided Row
H-Shape
3-Pack
Single Sided Row
Comprised of customizable features you won’t nd on any other power rail solution, our patent-pend-
ing Power and Data Rail is the most capable and exible solution for open ofce environments. Use
wherever access to power outlets is limited and eliminate cable clutter and the need for extension
cords.
The Power and Data Rail was designed to position UPLIFT V2 and V2-Commercial desks with con-
sistent alignment and spacing throughout your oor plan, but you can use it with virtually any desk.
The Power and Data Rail accepts both Byrne 8-Trac or Dekko 8-Wire UL recognized electrical com-
ponents. Both of these electrical systems offer quick-connect components for fast and simple in-
stallation. Connect up to 4 desks with the plug-in power infeed or 16 desks with the hardwire power
infeed.
Note: A licensed electrician is required for connection of the hardwire power infeed cables.
UPLIFT Power and Data Rail
4-Pack
C-Shape Herringbone
Dog Bone Shape
4
M6x6 Set screw
(installed in post)
Comes pre-assembled
Consists of:
Upper post
Inner sleeve
(inside)
Bottom post
Step 1
The posts are designed with recommended height
setting indicator lines on the Bottom post for UPLIFT
V2 and UPLIFT V2-Commercial desks. Using the in-
cluded 3mm Allen wrench, loosen the the two M6x6
Set screws so the Upper post can slide.
If you are using the Power and Data Rail with UPLIFT
V2-Commercial desks, slide the Upper post until the
bottom edge is aligned with the rst indicator line.
For UPLIFT V2 frames, slide the Upper post to the
second indicator line.
Once in place, tighten the Set screws again and con-
tinue this process with the rest of your posts.
Height setting for
V2-Commercial Frames
Height setting for
V2 Frames
UPLIFT V2 Desks
UPLIFT V2-Commercial Desks
3mm Allen
wrench
Square Post
Parts needed for this part of the assembly
Square Post Assembly
Step 1
The Square post feet are designed for Single Sided or
Dual Sided Row congurations as shown in the dia-
grams.
Regardless of the length of the row of desks, if you are
using UPLIFT V2 and UPLIFT V2-Commercial desks,
the end posts in the run will require End feet. The re-
mainder of the posts in the middle of the row will use
Center feet.
Important note: The large holes in each of the post
feet are designed to accept the leveling glides at the
back of the UPLIFT V2 and UPLIFT V2-Commerical
desk feet. This patent-pending feature helps to keep
your desks aligned and spaced properly.
For any non-UPLIFT V2 desks, we recommend us-
ing End feet with ALL posts as the larger Center feet
may interfere the feet of other desk styles.
Step 2
Use the M5x10 Flat head screws that were included
with each post to attach the feet as shown to the bot-
tom of each post assembly. The oval power infeed
hole should be facing to the left or right of the foot.
This way the holes will be below the rails.
Hand tighten each screw a few turns at rst. Once all
screws are started, tighten them with the included
3mm Allen wrench.
Step 3
Position posts approximately where they will be lo-
cated once the Power and Data Rail assembly is com-
plete.
We recommend locating one of the end posts in close
proximity to the power outlet (for plug-in power in-
feeds) or the junction box (for direct-wire power in-
feeds) with the Power infeed hole facing the power
source.
After the legs are generally where they need to be,
move on to the “Rail Assembly” section.
Parts needed for this part of the assembly
Single Sided Row
Dual Sided Row
Square Post Foot Selection & Assembly
M5x10 Flat head screw
(qty 4)
Dual row center foot
(qty 1)
Single row center foot
(qty 1)
Single row end foot
(qty 1)
Dual row end foot
(qty 1)
Power
infeed
hole
Power
source
3mm Allen wrench
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Pictured here: Short Rail
(33.5” - 48.8” width adjustment between posts)
All rails come pre-assembled
Consisting of:
Cover
Rail housing
Rail extensions
(qty 2)
Also available: Long Rail
(51.5” - 73.8” width adjustment between posts)
Step 1
The Covers are not attached with screws during ship-
ment. Remove the Covers from each of the Rail as-
semblies and set them aside for later.
Remove the hardware and other components from
inside the Rail assemblies and set them aside for later
also.
Step 2
Turn each Rail assembly over and loosen the two
screws in each of the Rail extension washers using the
3mm Allen wrench. Do not remove the screws com-
pletely.
This will allow the Rail extensions to slide in and out of
the Rail housing.
Step 3
Move one of the Rail assemblies to the rst two Posts
in your conguration. Slide the Rail extensions in or
out as needed so that they can be hung on the Posts.
Note: Be sure that the upper and lower tabs on each
Rail extension are hooked over each Post top and
opening as shown.
Attach each Rail extension to each Post with an M5x12
Machine screw and tighten using the 3mm Allen
wrench.
M5x12 Screw
(qty 2)
Extension washer
(qty 2)
Parts needed for this part of the assembly
Assembly - Linear Congurations
Step 4
Move an UPLIFT V2 desk up to your rst Rail and Post
assembly. Slide the Posts in or out to align the holes in
the Post feet with the leveling glides in the back of the
desk feet as shown. Then, lift the desk slightly on each
side and set the desk glides into the Post feet holes.
If you are assembling a Dual Sided Row conguration,
we recommend placing the desks on the opposite
side of the Power and Data Rail after all the electrical
components have been installed and the assembly is
complete.
If you are not using UPLIFT V2 desks, slide the Posts
until the Rail assembly is about the same length as the
desktop and the Posts sit outside both sides of the
desk. You’ll want a 4 inch gap between sides of desk-
tops
Step 5
Continue adding Posts and Rail assemblies down the
row following Steps 3 and 4 above until all of the Rail
assemblies are attached to the posts.
Then continue to move your UPLIFT V2 desks into
place, locating the desk feet glides into the Post feet
holes.
Note: If you are assembling a Single Sided Row along
a wall, once all of the Posts are aligned with the desk
glides move the desks away from the Rail again. This
will make the rest of the assembly much easier.
Center post foot
End post foot
33.5’’ - 48.8’’
51.5’’ - 73.8’’
Short and Long Rail Lengths
Rail lengths needed are determined by the desk di-
mensions.
As a general rule, the length of the rail should be the
same length as the desktop it is being placed adjacent
to. This will create a gap of about 4 inches between
desktops. Rail measurements are taken from the fur-
thest ends of the Rail extensions where the Rail meets
the inside of the post. See diagrams to the left.
Short rails have a length adjustment range of 33.5’’ to
48.8’’
Long rails have a length adjustment range of 51.5’’ to
73.8’’
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Use Single row end feet at “A” locations, facing inward.
Use Single row center feet at “B” locations, facing in-
ward.
Use Dual row end feet at “C” locations, perpendicular
to the rails.
Use Single row end feet at “A” locations, facing inward.
Use Single row center feet at “B” locations, facing in-
ward.
For non-linear congurations such as the C-Shape, H-Shape, 4-Pack, and Herringbone Shape, you will be
connecting Rail assemblies to other sides of the Square posts. Follow the same Rail extension attachment
process as shown in the section “Assembly - Linear Congurations” Step 3 (page 6).
The type of post feet used in non-linear congurations are dependent upon the type of desks used and
where the desk feet glides are.
Herringbone & C-Shapes H-Shape 4-Pack
Assembly - Non-Linear Congurations
AA
AA
C C BB
AA
AA B B
B
B
A
A
Use Dual row end feet at “A” locations.
Use Single row center foot at “B” locations, facing the
desks.
Use Dual row end feet at “A” locations.
Use a Dual row center foot at the center location, “B.”
4-Pack
Herringbone
H-Shape
C-Shape
AA
A
A
B
M5x10 Flat head screw
(qty 6)
120-Degree foot
(qty 3)
3mm Allen wrench
Height setting for
V2-Commercial Frames
Height setting for
V2 Frames
Step 1
The posts are designed with recommended height
setting indicator lines on the Bottom post for UPLIFT
V2 and UPLIFT V2-Commercial desks. Using the in-
cluded 3mm Allen wrench, loosen the the two M6x6
Set screws so the Upper post can slide.
If you are using the Power and Data Rail with UPLIFT
V2-Commercial desks, slide the Upper post until the
bottom edge is aligned with the rst indicator line.
For UPLIFT V2 frames, slide the Upper post to the
second indicator line.
Once in place, tighten the Set screws again and con-
tinue this process with the rest of your posts.
Step 2
Using six M5x10 Flat head screws, attach the 120-De-
gree feet (two screws per foot) as shown to the bot-
tom of each post assembly.
Hand tighten each screw a few turns at rst. Once all
screws are started, tighten them with the included
3mm Allen wrench.
Parts needed for this part of the assembly
120-Degree Post Assembly
M6x6 Set screw
(installed in post)
Comes pre-assembled
Consists of:
Upper post
Inner sleeve
(inside)
Bottom post
120-Degree Post
UPLIFT V2 Desks
UPLIFT V2-Commercial Desks
10
Step 3
Each 120-Degree post is used with three Square posts
in 3-Pack and Dog Bone Shape congurations. Once
the posts for a 3-Pack conguration are assembled,
position them as shown to the left approximately
where they will be located once the Power and Data
Rail assembly is complete.
Power infeeds can be introduced through the 120-De-
gree post or any of the Square posts. Locate the pow-
er infeed post close to the power outlet (for plug-in
power infeeds) or the junction box (for hardwire pow-
er infeeds) with the Power infeed hole facing the pow-
er source.
If you are assembling a Dog Bone Shape congura-
tion, you will need two sets of 120-Degree and Square
posts. Note, in a Dog Bone conguration using UP-
LIFT V2 Desks, two of the Square posts will need to
have Dual row center feet (see circled). If the desks
being used are not UPLIFT V2 Desks, we recommend
using Dual row end feet like the other posts.
Position the posts as shown to the left and approxi-
mately where they will be located once the Power and
Data Rail assembly is complete.
After the posts for either conguration are assembled
and located where they need to be, move on to at-
taching your rails.
Dog Bone Shape Conguration
3-Pack Conguration
3-Pack
When assembled, the 3-Pack conguration will ac-
commodate three 120-degree desks. Adjust the Rail
lengths so that they are ush with end of the desks
as shown. This will put the Square post in the proper
location for converting into a Dog Bone conguration
later if desired.
If you are using UPLIFT V2 desks, the Rail lengths
should be adjusted to 42.25” between the 120-Degree
and Square posts.
Note: We highly recommend using our Desk Bench-
ing System for V2 Desks (FRM028) with 120-Degree
desks to create consistent spacing between the desks.
Dog Bone
The Dog Bone conguration includes two 3-Pack con-
gurations bridged by pairs of 24” deep rectangular
desks in between. This example illustrates a single pair
of rectangular desks between the 3-Packs.
Assemble the 3-Pack congurations per the instruc-
tions in the previous section. Then move your Rails
for the rectangular desktops into place between the
3-Packs and adjust the Rail length following the in-
structions on Page 7.
For 3-Pack and Dog Bone Congurations, you will be connecting Rail assemblies between Square posts and
120-Degree Posts. Follow the same Rail extension attachment process as shown in the section “Assembly -
Linear Congurations” Step 3 (page 6).
Assembly - 3-Pack & Dog Bone Congurations
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Byrne
JumpersPower infeed
- Hardwire infeed -
- Plug-in infeed -
Dekko
Quantity and length
depends on conguration.
Available Lengths of Power infeed & Jumpers: between 12 and 1800 inches
Dekko
Byrne straight plug
Byrne right-angle plug
Byrne
Step 1
Standard Power infeeds are 72” long, but can be or-
dered longer if needed. Keep the Power infeed length
and Power source location in mind when planning
your space. There will be about 36.5” of the infeed
coming out of the post if you are building a row of 42”
desks but only 21.5” for a row of 72” desks.
Run your Power infeed, in the orientation shown, from
the middle of the Rail, through the Rail extension and
down the Post that is nearest to the Power source. Lift
up the plastic Inner sleeve that is covering the Power
infeed hole and pull out the end of the Power infeed.
Step 2
As a rule of thumb, required Byrne Jumper length
equals the distance between the midpoints of two
Rails, minus 10.25”. Feed the appropriate length
Jumper from the middle of one rail, through the Rail
extension, Post, and next Rail extension to the middle
of the next rail.
Continue on until all of the Jumpers are in place within
the Power & Data Rail assembly.
- or -
- or -
Parts needed for this part of the assembly
Electrical Assembly
Step 3
In a 3-Pack conguration, Power infeeds can be intro-
duced through either the 120-Degree or Square posts
and will require two Jumpers to connect all three Rails.
Follow the Power infeed and Jumper installation pro-
cedures described in Steps 1 and 2 of this section.
You may nd it helpful to temporarily detach one of
the Rails in order to feed the Jumpers as shown in the
example to the left. Detaching one Rail will allow ac-
cess through the open “window” of the 120-Degree
post.
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M5x12 screw
(qty 4)
M5x12 screw
(qty 4)
Byrne Power block
(qty 1)
Dekko Power block
(qty 1)
Byrne Duplex
receptacle
(2 each, per side of Power Block)
Dekko Duplex
receptacle
(2 each, per side of Power Block)
Byrne Faceplate*
(qty 1)
*Byrne Faceplates are marked on the back with a “B” *Dekko Faceplates are marked on the back with a “D”
Dekko Faceplate*
(qty 1)
Blank Faceplate
(qty 1)
Blank Faceplate
(qty 1)
Byrne Bracket
(qty 1)
Step 2
You will notice that the Jumpers and Power blocks
have a “curved edge” towards the bottom side indi-
cating orientation for connection. Make sure these are
aligned.
With the Power block and Bracket assembly in the
orientation shown, and still outside of the Rail, con-
nect a Jumper to one end.
Pull back on each cable after connection to Power
block to ensure they are completely locked in place.
There are two Jumper connection points on each
end of the Power block. You can use either one or
both as needed per your conguration. Connect the
Jumper(s) to the other end of the Power block. With
short Rails, it may help to slide one of the Rail exten-
sions out a bit to give yourself more room.
Step 1
Slide the Byrne Bracket onto the bottom of the By-
rne Power block in the orientation shown so that the
Bracket “tabs” slide into the “undercuts” on each end
of the Power block.
You should here a “click” when the Bracket is com-
pletely in place and centered underneath the Power
block.
These instructions will cover the installation of Byrne components. Dekko component installation
is similar but the Bracket is replaced with four L-brackets that are pre-installed on the Dekko Power block.
curved edge
Parts needed for this part of the assembly
Installing Power Components
Byrne assembly Dekko assembly
Tab
Undercut
Step 5
Once all of the electrical components are installed and
connected, tighten all of the Rail extension washer
screws using a 3mm Allen wrench.
Be careful not to over tighten to avoid stripping.
Step 4
Byrne Duplex receptacles are keyed to install one
way, make sure the “tab” on each Receptacle is fac-
ing up. Insert each Receptacle into one of the cavities
in the Power block and slide it outwards to lock it in
place. Pull back on the Receptacles to ensure they
are locked in.
Snap a Faceplate into the opening and around the
Receptacles and repeat these steps for the remaining
Power blocks.
If one side of the Rail is not receiving Receptacles,
cover the opening with the included Blank faceplate.
Step 3
Carefully insert the Power block and Jumper assem-
bly down into the Rail housing, tilting it slightly to the
front or back side of the Rail to get it through the
opening at the top.
Once in place, attach the Power block from the bot-
tom of the Rail housing using four M5x12 screws.
Tighten using the 3mm Allen wrench, but be careful
not to over tighten to avoid stripping.
Note: If you are planning to attach optional Wire trays,
do not tighten these screws all the way.
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Power infeeds
The recommended electrical system for the UPLIFT
Power and Data Rail is the Byrne 8-Trac System. How-
ever, we have also designed the Power and Data Rail
to accept the Dekko 8-Wire System. This can help
prevent any delays if one of those two suppliers is ex-
periencing long lead times.
The rst type of power infeeds for the UPLIFT Pow-
er and Data Rail is the Plug-in infeed (see g.1) which
plugs into either a wall outlet or a oor outlet and can
be installed by anyone. Plug-in feeds are supplied by
a single 20 amp circuit that typically supplies your of-
ce wall outlets.
The second type of power infeed is the Hardwire in-
feed (see g.2). The hardwire infeed connections must
be made by a licensed electrician.
The Power infeed accommodates up to four 20 amp circuits and consists of four line conductors,
two neutrals, and two grounds. Per National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, up to 13 duplex
receptacles may be used per circuit, with a total of 52 available receptacles if all four circuits are
used. The line conductors are 12 AWG, and share a 12 AWG ground and a 10 AWG neutral conduc-
tor. The fourth circuit is isolated and dedicated and is serviced by its own line, neutral, and isolated
ground conductors. The Byrne 8-Trac System can be wired in both single and three-phase cong-
urations, 240/120V, 208/120V respectively (see Byrne 8-Trac wiring diagram below).
This power rail system utilizes (4) circuits; (3) for general purpose that share a common neutral and
ground, and (1) circuit that has a dedicated neutral and ground. This dedicated circuit is sometimes
used as the “computer” circuit since it does not share a neutral conductor, thereby reducing the
chance for electrical noise originating from other loads that may be plugged in. But many users plug
their computers into any of the 4 circuits without issues. Byrne duplex receptacles are marked as 1, 2,
3, and 4. Receptacles marked 1, 2, and 3 connect to the three general purpose circuits and the recep-
tacle marked 4 connects to the dedicated circuit. IF you optionally choose to only plug computers
into the dedicated circuit you may need to use additional power infeeds and an electrical designer
can help with this - as a general rule, you can assume 250W (2.08A) for each computer receptacle
and 180W (1.5A) for each general purpose receptacle when calculating for each 20A circuit.
Electrical Wiring
Fig. 1 - Plug-in power infeeds
Fig. 2 - Hardwire power infeeds
24’’
24’’
Hardwire power infeed wiring diagram
Circuit 1 Circuit 2
Circuit 3 Circuit 4
Gray
White
Green/Yellow
Green
Pink
Blue
Red
Black
Neutral 2
Neutral 1
Iso Ground
Ground
Hot 4
Hot 3
Hot 2
Hot 1
IMPORTANT:
All hard wired electrical connections must be made by a licensed electrician.
Refer to all warnings at the beginning of this manual.
Adapter Manufacturer Website
AA
Systimax/CommScope www.Commscope.com/Systimax
Uniprise/CommScope www.Commscope.com/Uniprise
BB
L-Com Keystone Modular www.L-Com.com
NETCONNECT, and 110 Connect Series Modular Jack www.Anixter.com
Siemon ZMAX Style www.Siemon.com
Allen Tel Versa Tap Series www.Graybar.com
Leviton Quick Port® Series www.Leviton.com
Belden REVconnect www.Belden.com
CC Hubbell Nextspeed™ Keystone Series www.Hubbell-premise.com
DD Blank (no coupler/jack) -
EE Ortronics TracJack Series www.Ortronics.com
FF Panduit Mini-Com Series www.Panduit.com
GG Microphone Jack/3-pin XLR, solder type only www.Byrne.com
HH Video Monitor Jack/DB-15, panel mount solder style www.Byrne.com
Step 1
If you are running data cables, UL Listed (DUXR) or
Recognized (DUXR2) jacks are required. Jacks and
cables are not included.
Pick the Data plate adapter which will t your jack from
the kit provided. The Double-letter code is stamped
on the back of each piece.
Note: Please verify t of jack in adapter before ordering large quantities as manufacturer designs may
change without notice.
Data cable
hanger
(qty 2)
Blank plate
(qty 2, optional)
Data plate
(qty 2, optional)
Data plate
adapter kit
(qty 2, optional)
BB EE
FF
CCDD AA
BB EE
CCDD AA
HH
FF
GG
BB EE
FF
CCDD AA
BB EE
CCDD AA
HH
FF
GG
BB EE
FF
CCDD AA
BB EE
CCDD AA
HH
FF
GG
BB EE
FF
CCDD AA
BB EE
CCDD AA
HH
FF
GG
BB EE
FF
CCDD AA
BB EE
CCDD AA
HH
FF
GG
BB EE
FF
CCDD AA
BB EE
CCDD AA
HH
FF
GG
BB EE
FF
CCDD AA
BB EE
CCDD AA
HH
FF
GG
BB EE
FF
CCDD AA
BB EE
CCDD AA
HH
FF
GG
Parts needed for this part of the assembly
Installing Data Components
Cables
(not included)
Jacks
(not included)
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Step 2
Install the Data cable hangers into the holes located
in the Rail housing near the top and above the Pow-
er block. These will keep the data cables suspended
above the Power block and out of the way.
Step 3
Pull your cables out through the data window in the
side of the Power & Data Rail from the inside.
Connect a cable to one of the jacks following the in-
structions provided with the jack.
Step 4
Pull the nished cable & jack through one of the square
holes in the Data plate, from the back side.
Snap the jack into the one of the Data plate adapters
you selected in Step 1.
Step 5
Next, snap the Data plate adapter into the notches
of the square hole in the Data plate in the orientation
shown.
Step 6
Repeat Steps 3 through 5 with the second cable.
With both cable assemblies snapped into the Data
plate, t the assembly into the data window in the side
of the Power & Data Rail.
Step 7
If you are not installing data in a particular data open-
ing, insert one of the included Blank plates.
Rail cover
(qty 1)
Post plates
(max 3 per post)
M5x6 screw
(qty 6 per cover)
Square post cap
(qty 1 per post)
3-Way post cap
(qty 1 per post)
Step 1
Place the Rail covers on the Rail housings and align
the holes in each part.
Install the six M5x6 screws and tighten using the 3mm
Allen wrench, but do not over tighten to avoid strip-
ping.
If you are installing Privacy panels on top of the Rails,
install only two of the M5x6 screws in the center of the
Rail Cover and refer to the instructions that came with
the Privacy panel brackets.
Step 2
If you’re installing Wire trays, refer to the instructions
that come with the Wire trays.
Step 3
Install Post plates into the openings at the tops of each
Post where Rails are not attached by sliding them into
place from the top down. The Post plates have a lip
at the bottom and two small clips at the top which all
help hold them to the post.
Finally, press the Square and 120-Degree post caps
onto the tops of each post by aligning the pegs on the
caps with the holes in the top of the Posts.
Parts needed for this part of the assembly
Finishing your assembly
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