Rearrangements and additions to an installation must to the same stability and installation guidelines to ensure continued safe use. Compatico shall not be liable for product that is used or altered in any other way.
Electrical Power Distribution and Wire Management Electrical power distribution components are modular and allow complete integration with the AO1/AO2-series furniture system products. Please read and follow this information carefully before proceeding with any furniture installation requiring electrical components. WARNING: Disconnect power before servicing any component. Failure to do so can cause electrical shock and personal injury or property damage.
Installation Sequence Compatico recommends the following sequence to assemble AO1/AO2/AO2 PolyPanel product: 1. Install Panels and Connectors (with Wire Management/Power kits—AO1 only); install Panel End Trim at ends of panel runs. 2. Install Power Distribution and In-feeds (not wired to power supply).
Width as required by loading conditions Load Capacities Compatico will not, under any circumstances, guarantee or assume responsibility for loading performance beyond the basic individual component capacities given below: Hanging work surfaces, 60” or less wide: • 250 lbs, 18” deep 200 lbs, 24”...
” hex/allen screw at top of End Cap until bottom draw block clears bottom wedge block of the panel. 3. Tighten hex/allen screw until End Cap is fastened firmly to the panel. Note: Do not over tighten top Allen screw; it may cause Panel End Cap to bow. AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
7. Cut filler strip at bottom end and install to fit between top and bottom wedge blocks. 8. Reattach the top draw block to the connector wedge block and replace top cap. AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
13. Attach top of panel shell to panel frame through any hanger frame screw hole near top with a flat- head drywall screw. Screw head must be large enough to hold panel shell down without going through and without being raised to hamper attachment of variable height filler trim. AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
60” from floor, minimum; other screw locations can utilize 1/8” fastener/wall toggle with #8 flat head machine screw. Directly into wood stud: #8 x 2 ” flat head drywall or sheet metal screw. Directly into metal stud: #8 x 2 ” flat head sheet metal screw. AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
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(5/32”) masonry drill bit for pilot hole. Note: Refer to fastener manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations for application, load rating and pilot hole size. It is the installer’s responsibility to determine and select the most appropriate fastener. Compatico does not assume any liability for their use.
Notice: It is the installer’s responsibility to select and install Top Cap the proper fasteners in the structural wall or panel frame. Compatico does not assume liability for their use. Notch For attachment to all panels, except tubular steel frame: 1.
One dedicated circuit with isolated ground EMF barrier Compatico AO2 and AO2 PolyPanel series panels specified with power come with the power distribution harness attached to the panel. To connect power distribution harnesses and/or pass-thru cables together or between one or another 1.
Power Entry must be installed by a licensed electrician. • Wiring Guide Neutral 2 Gray Neutral 1 White Isolated Ground Green/Yellow Ground Green Hot Circuit 4 Pink Hot Circuit 3 Blue Hot Circuit 2 Hot Circuit 1 Black AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
Connector Connector Connector Trim Cover Support Post Trim Support Cover Trim Post Covers Support Post 3-Way Connector 2-Way 180˚ Connector 2-Way 90˚ Connector Connector Support Post Trim Cover Latches 2-Way 90˚ Connector-- Closed AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
2. When the latch clears the top channel hook, pull back on the top of the end cap until the end cap hooks disengage from the baseplate. Panel End Cap Latch Top Channel Channel Hook Rotate Baseplate End Cap Hook AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
Work Surface Installation Principals apply to both AO1 and AO2. Original AO1-style, with retainer strips to locate work surface within cantilever support arms, show; AO2 utilizes separate ‘button’ and ‘pin’ screws instead. Work surfaces include pilot holes for standard location at each end.
Corner Work Surface Installation Principals apply to both AO1 and AO2. Original AO1-style with retainer strips to locate work surface within cantilever support arms shown. AO2 utilizes separate ‘button’ and ‘pin’ screws instead of “skate” retainers; “Button” is mounted rear- most on the work surface and fits into the keyhole slot of the cantilever while “pin”...
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7. Lower corner work surface fully into position and be sure it is securely seated on all three support brackets. Note: early AO1/AO2-style retainers are used with cast-aluminum cantilever support arms; button/pin screws are used with pressed steel cantilevers. 8. Attach the work surface to the rear corner bracket with two screws; tighten screws securely.
Work Surface Note: Closed-end of drawer bearers face rear of work surface. 2. Use drawer bearer dimensions/spacing Drawer Bearers shown below wherever pencil drawer is desired. ” 10” 3 1/8” front edge AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
15 ”h Shelf Shelf Divider Shelf Divider 1. Install shelf divider by tilting divider forward and hook under lip of shelf as shown. 2. Pivot divider so that it rests flat on the shelf. Side view AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
” 1”, 8” 40” • Never use an abrasive cleanser on this surface which will cause the surface to deteriorate rapidly and deliver poor performance. ” 4”, 11” 41” AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
6. Replace the drawers in the reverse sequence: align and insert tab/bayonet on side/rear of drawer box to slot on drawer slide; then attach in the same manner at front. 7. Test drawers for smooth operation; adjust if necessary. AO1 / AO2 / AO2 PolyPanel...
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