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Page 1 Interra Installation Manual Instructions to install the Friant Interra panel system Friant & Associates, LLC...
Page 2 Lateral Files ��70 Ceiling Power Pole ��34 Laterals Counterweight Installation �� 71 8-Wire Electrical, Baseline Power Retro �� 35 Interra 120° Build-out �� 72 Power Connection: 2-Way, 3-Way, 4-Way ��36 Beltline Power Retro �� 40 In Frame Power Jumper �� 41 Beltline Power Connection ��42...
Page 3 Friant & Associates, LLC does not assume any responsibility for product that is altered in any way.The Interra System is composed of full and/or partial height Walls, Support Cabinets, Wall Mounted and Free- Standing components, and accessories.
Page 4: General Tools, Staging & Safety
3. Unload all products into a staging area on your job site and sort by product number. 4. Keep and maintain a clutter-free staging area — it will help speed up your assembly. 5. Protect all building walls with furniture pads or cardboard where product is leaning against them or in high traffic areas. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 5 Before Installation Remove shipping spacers Some sizes of Interra frames ship with stability bar at the top corners. All sizes ship with gray plastic spacers at the bottom. These are on the frame for shipping purposes only and must be removed before installation.
Page 6 Prior to beginning the installation, attach legs to frame by inserting the leg and tightening the bolt. • Leg is adjustable. Be sure the legs are all the way in at their lowest point. If the floor is uneven, glide adjustment should be made during assembly of the product. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 7 2.75” tall and are located 33” approximately 2.5”, 16”, 22”, & 33” from the 22” bottom of the frame. 16” WARNING: Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result 2.5” in product damage, personal injury, or death. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 8 Base cover holder 7� Do not over tighten� NOTE: To ensure proper installation Glide of the product, frames must be leveled during the installation process. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 9 After all connecting bolts are holder inserted, tighten all bolts until all stiles come securely together� 7� Do not over tighten� Glide NOTE: To ensure proper installation of the product, frames must be leveled during the installation process. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 10 Stacking Frame installation on page 11� 5� Tighten bolts into top of base frame� 6� Install top cap on Stacking Frame� 7� Reinstall all tiles� NOTE: If installing Window Tile on a Stacking Frame, must specify Window Tile Stacking. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 11: Stacking Frame To Stacking Frame Installation
6� Prior to tightening the bolt, in- sert two (2)connecting bolts� 7� After all connecting bolts are inserted, tighten all bolts until all stiles come securely together� 8� Do not over tighten� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 12: Door Frame Installation
(4) on each side� 4� Adjust adjacent frame glides so door opening is square with the door� Door frame must be parallel to the flat Connecting face of the door� Bolt Connecting Bolt Connecting Bolt Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 13: Frame To Connector Assembly
5� Tighten all bolts until stiles and connector post come securely together� Glide Adjustment See next page for diagram of 2-Way, 3-Way, 4-Way connector post installation� Frame Connection points per height: Height Connections 29” 37” 45” 53” 61” Glide 69” 85” Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 14 Frame to Connector Assembly: 2-Way, 3-Way, 4-Way 2-Way 3-Way 4-Way Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 15: Stacking Frame To Connector Installation
3� Prior to tightening all bolts, ensure that the frame and connector post are squarely aligned� 4� Tighten all bolts until stiles and connector post come securely together� 5� Do not over tighten� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 16: Wall Strips
The spacing between wall strips should be either: 47”, 41”, 35”, 29” or 23”� 5� Repeat steps 2 and 3 to secure the second wall strip� distance between Wall Strips Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 17: Tile Adapters
(i.e. a 24” tile should be installed on a 32” tile adapter.) NOTE: When using a 32”H Tile Adapter, do not use an 8”H tile in the bottom position. Tile Adapter hook engaged Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 18: Wall Start
8� Continue by inserting the correct number of connecting bolts at the location indicated as per the table below, at the location indicated in the Connection Point Location reference page� Frame Connection points per height: Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 19 9� Prior to tightening all bolts, ensure that the frame and wall start are squarely aligned� 10� Tighten all bolts until stiles and wall start come securely together� 11� Do not over tighten� Wall Start Frame Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 20 Top Cap in order to pull the Finished End off. NOTE: If Finished End is loose, remove Finished End, tighten the extended tab by pressing down on it and reinstall. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 21: Finished End Change Of Height Installation
NOTE: If Finished End Change of Height is loose, remove the Finished End Change of Height, tighten the extended tabs by slide down pressing down on it, and reinstall. to engage Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 22 Cap in order to pull the Finished End off. NOTE: If Finished End Change of Height is loose, remove the Finished End Change of Height, tighten the extended tabs by pressing down on it, and reinstall. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 23 NOTE: If Finished End Change slide down of Height is loose, remove the to engage Finished End Change of Height, tighten the extended tab by pressing down on it, and reinstall. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 24 FIABBT-2 1� Insert A/B Base Trim inside connector, long side first� 2� Align u-shaped channel with edge of connector� 3� Rotate A/B Base Trim outward until it clicks� u-shaped channel Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 25 Base Trim into the space between the two A-style frames� 2� Align the two ridges of the A/B Base Trim with one side of the A-style frame� 3� Rotate the other side outward until it snaps in place� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 26 Insert one side of the A/B Base Trim into the space between the two A-style frames, aligning the lip with the inside of the A-style frame� 2� Rotate to snap the other side, until it clicks into place� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 27 The A/B Base trims snap into place with little pressure. FIABBT-4 1� Insert one side of the A/B Base Trim mounting channel into the A-style frame� 2� Push the other side in until it is secure� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 28 FIABBT-5 1� Insert A/B Base Trim inside connector, long side first� 2� Align u-shaped channel with edge of connector� 3� Rotate A/B Base Trim outward until it clicks� u-shaped channel Friant | Interra Installation Manual Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 29 4� Secure Top Cap to the Tightened frame with the Wing Nuts� Wing Nut 5� Insert the Connector Post Top Cap and tighten the Wing Nut� NOTE: Be careful not to over tighten the top caps. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 30 IMAGE A & B 2� Center cap should be secured between the glass top cap brackets� IMAGE C NOTE: For a change of height trim, do not install end cap Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 31 IMAGE F & G NOTE: Glass frames must be the last part to attach in order to avoid the risk of breakage. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 32: Wiring Diagram: Ceiling & Base
WARNING: Power Entries should not be installed by any person(s) other than a qualified electrician. Attempting to do so can result in electric shock, personal injury, product damage, property damage, or death. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 33: Wire Electrical, Base Feed Installation
3� Return the Base Cover to the closed position� NOTE: Whip must be passed through the hole in the base cover before being connected to the building by a licensed electrician. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 34 Attach inner power pole to connector using bolt and washer on power pole side, attaching to welded plate in connector� 2� Continue installation with steps 2-5 from above (Ceil- ing power pole end of frame installation)� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 35: Wire Electrical, Baseline Power Retro
Bottom Rail and line up holes in the Power Retro mounting bracket with holes in the Bottom Rail� 2� Secure with the Self Tapping Screws provided and tighten securely� Frame Power Retro Festoon Bottom Rail Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 36 Use the festoon to connect the Baseline Power Retro through the frame� Baseline Power Retro Frame through Connector Post Straight Line Connection Use the festoon to connect the Baseline Power Retro through the Connector Post� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 37 1� Bend the festoon to a 90° angle� 2� Guide the festoon through the cutout in the frame, connector, and out the cutout in the next frame� 3� Connect the festoon to both power retros� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 38 Power Connection 2-Way Connection For a 2-Way Connection, use Festoon to connect the power retro through the frame� festoon FIPTF.23 duplex connector festoon post FIPTF.23 Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 39 FIPTF.23 Use Pass-Through Festoon to con- nect power retro through the frame/ connector� duplex festoon connector FIPTF.23 post 4-Way Connection Use Festoon to connect power retro festoon through connectors/frame� FIPTF.23 festoon FIPTF.23 duplex connector post Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 40: Beltline Power Retro
Support 2� Install the power retro on top of the support bar with screws� Frame Support Bracket Power Retro Support Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 41: In Frame Power Jumper
Jumper, place connecting end into the right hand Receptacle Bracket on Power Retro� Press in until fully engaged, and the spring tab clicks into position� Baseline Power 2� Repeat this procedure at Baseline Power Retro� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 42 2� Guide the festoon through the cutout in the frame, connector, and out the cutout in the next frame� Power 3� Connect the festoon to both Retro power retros� Festoon Power Retro Power Retro Festoon Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 43 Support Bar and line up holes in the Power Retro mounting bracket with the holes in the Support Bar� 3� Secure with the Self Tap- ping Screws provided and tighten securely� 4� Connect Festoon to the Power Retro� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 44 4� Further secure/align the duplex into place with the duplex clip provided� WARNING: You must secure the receptacle at this point in the installation; failure to do so can cause an electrical hazard. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 45 Gently push the raceway cover over the rolled edge of the base cover holders� 2� Roll the cover up into posi- tion to engage the clips on Base cover right and left into the frame slot slots� Clip Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 46 Use a flat screwdriver to open up the clip. WARNING: Incorrect installation can cause Tiles to fall, causing Bottom product damage and/or Clip personal injury. Fabric Tile Base Cover Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 47: Fabric Tile To Floor
Fabric Tile to Floor Installation NOTE: Install Tiles from bottom to top on a frame. 1� See Fabric Tile installation instructions on previous page� Bottom Clip Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 48 3� Pivot tile forward until the top clips engage into frame� Pres- sure is required to snap the clips into frame� WARNING: Incorrect installation can cause Tiles to fall, causing product damage and/or personal injury. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 49 4� Pivot tile forward until the top clips engage into attachment bracket� Pressure is required to tether snap the clips into attachment tether bracket� Back of Tile Tile Clips engaged with frame Front of Tile Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 50 To secure the Rail Tile to the frame use the screws pro- Frame vided and cover the holes in the rail tiles with plastic caps, also provided� Rail Tile Bottom Clip Plastic Cap covering the screws Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 51: Straight Front Half Height Shelf
Screws mounting screws on each Shelf End� Press down on shelf�Ensure shelf is fully seated on the mounting screws� 7� Tighten alll mounting screws� door installed and shelf screws tightened Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 52: Sliding Door Overhead Cabinet
Bottom shelf has holes for Bottom Shelf locking mechanism� Top shelf has no holes� 9� Position bottom shelf between shelf ends� 10� Line up the slots on each side of the shelf with mounting screws on each shelf end� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 53 (top left shown) of the door with the wheel cutouts on the right side of the cabinet� Engage the wheels in the track� 21� Reinstall the plastic door stops� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 54 Inside View NOTE: Use two people to safely lift and install. Upmount 8� Secure the Upmount Sliding Bracket Door Overhead to the support brackets by using the screws provided� 9� Tighten screws on bracket extender� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 55: Radius Front Half Height Shelf
Shelf End� Press down on shelf�Ensure shelf is fully seated on the mounting screws� 7� Tighten alll mounting Mounting screws� Screws NOTE: Specify LED tasklight only. shelf installed with mounting screws tightened Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 56 4� Lift overhead up and engage attachment bracket clips into attachment hole on back of overhead� Attachment Bracket Clips 5� Install a securing screws in the back of the cabinet� Attachment Bracket Clips Engaged Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 57: Upmount Pneumatic Overhead Cabinet
3� Lift Upmount Pneumatic Overhead and place onto the support bracket� NOTE: Use two people to safely lift and install. 4� Secure the Upmount Pneumatic Overhead to the support brackets by using the screws provided� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 58 NOTE: In situations with two pieces of glass side by side, the spacing in between is 3/4”. In situations where the glass is against a finished end change of height, there is no spac- front view of completed installation ing. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 59 Manager without Wire Manager in 2� Insert Wire Manager into workstation� hanger slots on the frame or wall strip� 3� Wire Manager neatly hides cord cords� wire manager wire manager hanger slots wire manager Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 60: Task Lights
(for wood overheads only) the metal surface (or metal plates)� 4� Plug the power adapter into the LED tasklight and use the wire managers as necessary� metal overhead wood overhead wire manager Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 61 7� Level worksurface by adjusting the leveling screw at the front of the cantilever brackets� Cantilever Brackets 8� Install adjacent worksurfaces as required� 9� Attach ganging plates between adjacent worksurfaces� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 62 6� Level worksurface by adjusting and pins the leveling screw at the front of the cantilever brackets� 7� Install adjacent worksurfaces as required� 8� Attach ganging plates between screw in adjacent worksurfaces� other side Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 63 Corner open return and frame. Failure to do Worksurface so could cause product instability and/ Bracket or physical injuries. 8� Install corner worksurface bracket to match the height of the bracket assembly� 9� Install worksurface� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 64 64� 3� Attach square post leg to the Corner underside of the worksurface Bracket utilizing the screws provided� 4� Level the worksurface by adjusting the glide on the square post leg� Glide Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 65 Fig. 1 panel brackets using (4) metal bolts provided� See figure 2� Worksurface Depth Support Beam 3� The fully assembled support beam should look like this See figure 3� Steel Bolts Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 66 (4) metal bolts provided� See figure 4� 5� Secure the worksurface to the installed structure with (12) wood screws provided� See figure 5� Fig. 4 Metal Bolts Worksurface Wood Screws Fig. 5 Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 67 Triangle Leg with Frame Support Bar Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 68 Installing Worksurfaces 1� Mount Worksurface onto End Panel by inserting shoulder screw into rear slotted hole on top of End Panel� Push worksurface back until front spacer screw drops into front hole of support panel� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 69 Worksurface and tighten� 5� Carefully re-insert the drawers into the track� NOTE: Always recheck the Mounting Screw drawer for proper operation Location after installing the Pedestal. 6� Check to ensure the lock is working properly� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 70 Worksurface and tighten� 5� Carefully re-insert the drawers into the track� NOTE: Always recheck the drawer for proper operation after installing the Pedestal. 6� Check to ensure the lock is working properly� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 71: Laterals Counterweight Installation
NOTE: Counterweights can be ordered Bolts for 2, 3 and 4 drawer lateral files, however, Friant suggests you bolt 3 and 4 drawer lateral files back to back or to wall and load bottom drawer first for greater stability. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 72 Interra 120° Worksurface Installation Procedure 120° Worksurfaces 1� Install cantilevers, corner brackets and end panels at the desired height� Insure cantilevers, corner brackets are fully seated� Do not install pins & buttons at this time Place all worksurfaces on cantilevers, corner brackets and end panels as shown on drawing.
Page 73: Square Metal P-Leg
Square Metal P-Leg Installation Square Metal P-Leg Installation Worksurface support bracket. *Note: 3 screws (single sided shown WARNING: All worksurface support used to support the same worksurface must be mounted at the same height. *Note: Top Worksurface installation requires two tooth is taller people.
Page 74 Single Support, Left NOTE: To change from left to right hand Wood suport, remove worksurface support Glides Screws bracket from the top of the Square Metal P-Leg and turn it 180°. Glides Dual Support Finished Product Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 75 Square Metal Triangle Leg Frame Installation Worksurface support Square Metal Triangle Leg bracket. Frame Installation *Note: 3 screws (single sided shown *Note: Top Warning: All worksurface support used to support the same tooth is taller worksurface must be mounted at the than others same height.
Page 76 NOTE: For center leg installation, move LH panel attachment bracket over, so that teeth align with the middle of the square metal triangle leg frame. Move non-handed bracket over with the same alignment. Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 77 Triangle Leg to the underside of the worksurface with wood screws� NOTE: To change from left to right hand suport, remove worksurface support bracket from the top of the Square Metal Triangle Leg and turn it 180°. Finished Product Friant | Interra Installation Manual...
Page 78 Screw NOTE: Do not remove worksurface brackets from the top rail. 2� Lift the top rail and turn 180°� Screw 3� Reattach to the leg and tighten the screws� Friant | Interra Installation Manual...