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Installation Manual for
flipIT-Kit Laptop Safe
FIL-18 FIL-23
How to install into any desktop using tem-
plates for cutting table top.
How to install into factory-cut table top.
Start at Step 5.
Installation is illustrated using the FIL-18.
The Widescreen version, FIL-23, installs
exactly the same way. The only difference
is that the width is greater.
flipIT Tech Line: 800 770-7042
Patent Pending
© 2008 CBT Supply Inc.
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Summary of Contents for flip IT FIL-18
- Page 1 How to install into factory-cut table top. Start at Step 5. Installation is illustrated using the FIL-18. The Widescreen version, FIL-23, installs exactly the same way. The only difference is that the width is greater.
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Page 2: Getting Started
These installation instructions guide you through the proper way of completing the assembly of the flipIT ® Laptop Safe Kit FIL-18 and FIL-23 with key lock. Improper installation may void the warranty. It is especially important that the installer observe proper care in protecting surfaces from abrasion. -
Page 3: Planning Ahead
Based on this profile, a minimum of 24 inches of clearance, front to back, must be allowed for the mechanism. Workstation Spacing For FIL-18, use 30 inch spacing from centerline to centerline, or from common reference point as shown on... -
Page 4: Parts And Hardware
Parts and Hardware Prepare a place to unpack box contents, using a packing blanket, carpeting or cardboard sheet to protect finished surfaces from damage. Before assembly, take inventory of the parts included. Parts List: 1 (one) Laptop Safe, pre-assembled, shown in 2 views. The pneumatic cylinder ships installed on one end. To avoid damage, keep the Laptop Safe in this position—top down—until installed in desktop cutout. - Page 5 12” is the center for a 24” width. area requirement 15” is the center for a 30” width. underneath for FIL-18 is 24” x 24” See page 3 Counter Top Depth. To establish cutout placement, sit at the desk and look straight ahead, visualizing where the screen would be.
- Page 6 STEP 3 - Drill Corner Starting Holes To make holes for starting your jig saw cut, use a 3/8” drill bit, place the point of the bit at the corner mark and drill completely through the surface top. Repeat this step for each corner. STEP 4 - Saw the Hole for flipIT...
- Page 7 STEP 5 - Install the Laptop Safe into Cut-Out in Table Top Place the FIL in the cutout with shield facing the The gas spring is not connected, so you need to provide the open- user’s side. This is a tight fit. Watch your fingers! ing power.
- Page 8 STEP 6 - Connect the pneumatic cylinder. First, open the laptop safe… Open the lid completely using the same method as in step 5. The pneumatic is shipped attached to the lid. It should be hanging freely. Bring it up to the top so you can work on it. Here’s the end you will be installing.
- Page 9 STEP 7 - Install the locking bar, preliminary. Install for left-handed (shown) or right-handed operation The default position for the locking system is on the user’s left; however, the shape of the locking bar permits installation on either side. Plan ahead to avoid interference with other Locate the slot in mounting hardware.
- Page 10 Install using 2 Phillips head 5/8” wood screws. DO NOT install with One Way screws at this time. If you find that you need to relocate this bracket, One Way screws will do their job too well. Install only this bracket at the “bone” end of the bar. You will fine tune the location of the lock end of the system next.
- Page 11 STEP 8 - Install the cowl over the lock assembly After testing the position of the lock assembly without the cowl, to ensure proper alignment and func- tion of the lock, install the cowl into the same screw locations. Test the function again before installing one-way screws.
- Page 12 Patent Pending CBT Supply, Inc.’s patent pending flipIT ® Laptop Safe has been designed and tested to perform as an ergonomically correct, space saving unit. For more information on this and other flipIT ® products, call 1-800-770-7042 © 2008 CBT Supply Inc.