Compass Installation Manual Before You Begin Before installing Eaton’s Compass desk, it is recommended that you do the following: • Read and understand the instruction herein before attempting to • The use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, unpack, assemble, operate or service the sit-to-stand desk.
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Precautions • Step-by-step instructions appear in the installing compass components section. Compass is a modular office furniture system. Do not use Compass components for any other purpose. Document Conventions Do not connect components in configurations that are not described in this document.
Compass Installation Manual Sample Configuration This sample configuration show how Compass components can be combined to form a variety of workspaces. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Compass components each have unique item numbers. The item number specifies component type, size, and orientation. For example, CWL4830 is Compass worksurface linear 48 inches wide and 30 inches deep. Corner worksurfaces attach between a corner leg and two legs supported by two included stretchers.
30 inches deep on right end, and 24 inches deep on left end. • CWLT4824L is linear transition worksurface 48 inches wide, 24 inches deep on left end, and 18 inches deep on right end. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
24 inches deep on left end. • CWCC6048L is corner transition worksurface 60 inches wide on left side, 48 inches wide on right side, 18 inches deep on right end and 24 inches deep on left end. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
(D) is half width (W). • Conference end worksurface item numbers describe width (W) which is equal to combined depth of two adjoining worksurfaces. For example, CWCE48 is 48 inches wide and 24 inches deep. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
65 inches in height, and attaches to the right side of a worksurface. • CLH2429L is an H leg that supports a 24 inch wide worksurface, is 29 inches in height, and attaches to the left side of a worksurface. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
CLLT3065 support a 30 inch wide worksurfaces, is 65 inches in height, and attaches to adjoining worksurfaces. • CLLT2429 is a joined transition leg that supports a 24 inch worksurfaces, is 29 inches in height, and attaches to adjoining worksurfaces. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
• CLT2429L is a non-joined transition leg that supports a 24 inch wide worksurface, is 29 inches in height, and attaches to the left side of a worksurface. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
20 inch organizer panels and transaction shelves. • COU36 is a pair of uprights that extend 36 inches above legs to support 20 inch organizer panels (bottom) and 16 inch organizer panels (top), storage shelves, and overhead storage compartments. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
(L -linear and C=corner). For example, CM72L is a modesty panel that extends below the stretcher of a 72 inch linear worksurface. • CM48C is a modesty panel that extends below the stretcher of a 48 inch corner worksurface. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
72 inch linear shell. • CDF48C is a flipper door that attaches to a 48 inch corner shell. Corner applications can use only one overhead compartment shell and one set of flipper doors on the left or right side. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
CSL48C is a 48 inch shelf for one side of a corner. Corner applications can use a linear shelf on the left or right side designated by a “C” , or a corner shelf as described in the following section. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
(R=rectangular and D=domed), width, and location (L=linear and C=corner). For example, CRTR72L specifies a 72 inch wide rectangular transaction shelf for a linear application. • CRTD48C is a 48 inch wide domed transaction shelf for a corner application. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Compass Installation Manual Finish Trim Pieces Compass components include wire way covers, top caps, and Eaton logos. Wire Way Covers Wire way covers attach to the open channel on the interior side of legs and uprights. Wire way covers have left and right versions. The flared side of the wire way cover aligns to the rear of the assembly.
Components can be combined without modification or additional fasteners. NOTICE Note: If two or more Compass components do not fit together seamlessly, check the orientation of the parts. Double-check the part numbers and instructions to make sure the components are intended to connect.
“anchor” and work outward from that location. • To maintain structural integrity do not use transition legs at the end of unsupported worksurfaces. WARNING Components can become unstable during assembly. Use caution when installing overhead compartments and shelves. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Take an inventory of all components and component kits. Compare the inventory with the list of components required for this installation. Notify your Eaton Sales Representative or Compass Technical Support of any damaged or missing parts. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Full leg assembly is complete. 4. Repeat these steps until all full legs needed in this stage of the installation are assembled, then continue to the next section. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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3. Tighten the hex screws. Corner leg assembly is complete. NOTICE Note: Do not over-tighten. 4. Repeat these steps until all corner legs needed in this stage of the installation are assembled, then continue to the next section. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
2. Align the keyholes on the end of the stretcher with the partially inserted hex screws in the leg as shown. Slide the stretcher down to seat the keyholes on the hex screws. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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5. Tighten all screws installed to this point. The stretcher installation is complete. 6. Repeat these steps until all the legs and stretchers are connected for this stage of the installation, then continue to the next section. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
2. Align the keyholes on the end of one stretcher with the partially inserted hex screws in the leg as shown. Slide the stretcher down to seat the keyholes on the hex screws. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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Tighten all screws installed to this point. The stretcher installation is complete. Repeat these steps until all the legs and stretchers needed in this stage of the installation are connected, then continue to the next section. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
2. Insert a hex head bolt through each hole. Attach a hex head nut to each bolt and tighten. 3. Repeat these steps until all non-joined transition legs needed in this stage of the installation are connected, then continue to the next section. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Complete this procedure to attach modesty panels to installed legs and stretchers. Remove the plastic plugs from the threaded holes at the bottom of the interior side of the legs. Partially insert two hex screws, one in each threaded hole COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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4. Tighten all screws installed to this point. 5. Repeat these steps for all modesty panels needed in this stage of the installation, then continue to the next section. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Orient the upright to match the leg, with the wire way channel facing inward. Note that both legs and uprights have left and right versions. Insert the bottom of the upright into the top of the leg. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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Note: IOrganizer uprights of 20 and 36 inches in height use alignment connectors, as described in the next section Install Alignment Connectors. 3. Repeat these steps for all uprights needed in this stage of the installation, then continue to the next section. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Remove the panel insert from the steel back panel if included. Panel inserts are pre-assembled for shipping and must be temporarily removed for installation. 2. Partially insert four hex screws, two per side, into the threaded holes in the uprights. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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Press the bottom of the insert into the panel and slide down into the bottom channel. 5. Repeat these steps for all organizer panels needed in this stage of the installation, then continue to the next section. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Remove top caps from the uprights if installed. Align the end support brackets with the shelf support flange down. Insert the rear tab of the support bracket into the slot near the seam between the organizer panels. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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3. For corner shelves only: align the corner bracket with the shelf support flange down, at the lowest threaded holes in the corner upright. Insert two hex screws through the bracket flanges into the threaded holes in the corner upright and tighten. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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NOTICE Note: Worksurface tie plates are required between all flanking worksurfaces. Install tie plates during the Install Worksurfaces section. 6. Repeat these steps for all shelves needed in this stage of the installation. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Tools required (not included) • Powered driver • ⁄ hex socket • Socket extension • #2 Phillips screwdriver CAUTION Note: Components can become unstable during assembly. Use caution when installing overhead compartments and shelves. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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Push the panel in and down to seat the screws in the slots. Tighten the screws. NOTICE Note: The top of the back panel must be below the top of the uprights for proper top cap alignment. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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4. Position the overhead compartment side panels with the key holes over the hex screws. Push the panels down to seat the keyholes on the screws. Tighten the screws. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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Note: If this configuration includes under-shelf lighting accessories, install lighting before installing the compartment shelf. 6. From underneath the shelf, insert two screws per side, horizontally through the holes in the side panels into the compartment shelf flange and tighten. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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11. Tighten all overhead compartment screws installed to this point. Repeat these steps for all overhead compartments in this stage of the installation. Worksurface tie plates are required between all flanking worksurfaces. Install tie plates during the Install Worksurfaces section. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Align the holes in the hinges with the holes in the front side of the top panel and insert three screws per hinge. Do not tighten. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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Note: Do not attempt to adjust or fine-tune doors at this time. Complete all door adjustments during the Level and Align Installed Components section. Repeat these steps for all flipper doors in this stage of the installation. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Tools required (not included) • Powered driver • #2 Phillips bit • #1 Phillips bit Complete this procedure to assemble cabinet doors and hinge brackets. Insert two hinges into the round cutouts in the back of each door. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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Cabinet door assembly is complete except for door handles and locks, which are assembled in the Install Cabinet Doors section. Repeat these steps to assemble all cabinet doors in this stage of the installation. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Note: Make sure the hinge plates are oriented to be on the front edge of the hinge bracket or shell partition when installed in the overhead compartment. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to assemble each required stiffener COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
If the compartment is 42 to 54 inches wide, an additional partition is included to accommodate three cabinet doors. The extra partition must be installed during the Install Overhead Compartment Shells section COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Suggested top, middle, and bottom handle locations are partially pre-drilled. The customer must specify the location of the door handles. Handle location can be customized in the field to meet customer requirements. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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Level and Align Installed Components section. The cabinet door installation is complete. Repeat these steps to install all cabinet doors in this stage of the installation. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Align the holes in the worksurface with the holes in the support surfaces. Hold the worksurface in place by hand until all screws are installed. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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Repeat these steps for all worksurfaces needed in this stage of the installation. NOTICE Note: Some worksurfaces, such as those with LCD Lifts, require additional assembly. For installation details, see the instruction sheet included with any specialty components. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Repeat these steps for all worksurfaces needed in this stage of the installation. NOTICE Note: Some worksurfaces, such as those with LCD Lifts, require additional assembly. For installation details, see the instruction sheet included with any specialty components. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Insert screws through the leg support flanges into of the worksurface. Tighten all screws. Repeat these steps for all peninsulas and jetties needed in this stage of the installation. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
4. From underneath the conference end, align the four tie plates and insert screws into the pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the worksurfaces. Tighten all screws. Repeat these steps for all conference ends needed in this stage of the installation. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
5. From underneath the shelf, insert two screws per side through the shelf support into the pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the shelf. Tighten all screws. Repeat these steps for all transaction shelves needed in this stage of the installation. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
4. For large installations, sight down the length of the connected workspaces. The edges of connected components should form a straight line. Adjust components as needed to align connected workspaces. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
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Door spacing should be 3mm on each side and between doors. Adjust the hinge screws as needed to change the horizontal door alignment. Repeat these steps for all components installed to this point. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL www.eaton.com/compass...
Install Trim Components After installing and aligning all major components, complete the installation by adding wire way covers, top caps, and the Eaton logo. Install Wire Way Covers Wire way covers attach to the inner rails of legs and uprights.
Do not apply the logo to all stretchers. Apply the logo to a representative sample of the installed workspaces. Install Accessories Compass offers an extensive set of accessories to complete a workspace. Accessories must be installed after the basic installation is complete. COMPASS INSTALLATION MANUAL...
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