Friant’s Verity product. the instructions in this manual can result in product damage, The System 2 product line is a modular panel system composed personal injury or both� of panels, hanging and freestanding components and accessories designed to be precisely tailored to the office environment� It...
Many products weigh more than 35 pounds� Use two or more people to safely lift, carry and install the products� When using tools, extension cords or ladders, use them in accordance to OSHA guidelines� Work safe, work smart� System 2 Installation Manual...
INSTALLATION TOOLS INSTALLATION TOOLS The following tools are necessary for field assembly The following tools will help speed up installations, and installation of Friant’s Novo product: but are not necessary: Allen wrench 1/4” Drill (12v or more) #2 Phillips head screwdriver Set of drill bits ...
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� System 2 Installation Manual...
Drywall must be at least 5/8” thick� Wall must be restrained at the floor and ceiling, and should be no more than 24” on center or 14’ high� Under no circumstances does Friant accept responsibility for determination of the structural integrity of a load bearing wall�...
4. You now have the start of your first station� TIP: Start at a right angle condition in your layout� It is recommended that you identify the location using your plan to locate the connection in the office area� System 2 Installation Manual...
PANEL TO CONNECTOR — CHANGE OF HEIGHT 1. When installing a change of height connection, you must remove the black filler strip on the side of the connector you are going to attach the panel to� Always use the connector for the tallest panel you are attaching to� 2.
4. Tighten draw rod and block to connect the two panels� Check draw rod top and bottom block to ensure they are seated correctly� IMAGE E, F WARNING : Always check top and bottom blocks on draw rod to ensure they are seated correctly� System 2 Installation Manual...
PANEL TO PANEL — CHANGE OF HEIGHT Change of height draw rod includes a draw rod and a hanger rail of the same height. 1. Remove top block and hanger rail from taller panel� IMAGE A, B, C 2. Replace taller hanger rail with shorter hanger rail to match the height of the lower panel�...
6. Slide modified finished end onto the screws� IMAGE C 7. Final installed product� IMAGE D WARNING : It is very important at this point in the installation to re-check all connections to ensure safety and security� System 2 Installation Manual...
FINISHED END 1. Loosen the top of the finished end (1 hole) with the allen wrench. IMAGE A 2. Set the bottom of the finished end (3 holes) on the bottom wedge block on the panel. IMAGE B 3. Move the finished end and set over the top block of the panel and tighten.
3. Remove the paper from the tape and align with the change of height location on the connector� Press it into place� IMAGE B WARNING : It is very important at this point in the installation to re-check all connections to ensure safety and security� System 2 Installation Manual...
TOP CAP INSTALLATION top cap Before installing the top caps, please ensure that all connectors have been installed and all panels are leveled. 1. Angle top cap to engage one side first, then rotate toward the other side and snap the top cap onto the top cap holder�...
Example of Incorrect Leveling: Example of Correct Leveling: Top Blocks leveled incorrectly result in Top Caps aligned for panel to uneven top caps connector Top Blocks at Top Blocks same heights Top Blocks at different heights System 2 Installation Manual...
DOOR HANDLE INSTRUCTIONS Key-Side Handle Overall View * DO NOT DISASSEMBLE KEYSIDE HANDLE Preparation Remove the 1.) Remove Push Button Handle by Pressing the Pin with the tool provided. Push Button Side Handle 2.) Remove Cover and Attachment Plate from Body Install Latch to Door Panel Install Attachment Plate, then secure with screws provided Insert Body into Door Panel...
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Pin into the Cross shaped Slot. -With a mallet give the handle a nice bang. -You should hear click, which means the handle is engaged. -Then start the Install over using the lnstrustions. System 2 Installation Manual...
WALL STARTS Wall start applications require some additional tools. The most important are a good tape measure, level and drill. The wall should be reinforced to prevent damage or injury. 1. Locate on your plan the wall start� Measure the wall, and very lightly with a pencil, mark the location of the wall start�...
Festoons are used to carry the electrical power from power harness to power harness� A qualified electrician is an individual either licensed or recognized by the local building code authorities to properly wire the System 2 power system to the existing building power� WARNING : Never attempt to...
FESTOON INSTALLATION Examples of Correct Festoon Installation: Correct 2-Way Correct 3-Way Correct 4-Way Once you have installed the panels and connectors and have leveled the system, you can begin to install the festoons. There are two types: • Panel to panel festoon •...
Failure to do so can cause an electrical hazard� WARNING : Failure to follow these instructions for connecting the festoon can cause a short circuit and may result in product damange, electrical shock, property damage or personal injury� System 2 Installation Manual...
CEILING POWER ENTRY WARNING : Disconnect power before servicing� All electrical connections must be fully engaged and locked� A loose connection can cause fire and/ or electrical shock� NOTE: The installation of the power entries, both ceiling feed and base power entry, must be made by a qualified electrician�...
Attempting to do so can result in electric shock, personal injury, product damage, property damage or death� TIP: Feed the cable through your raceway at this point� It will help in the installation of the product� System 2 Installation Manual...
BASE COVER INSTALLATION Once the electrical components have been installed as needed and the connector trim covers are on, you can begin installation of the raceway covers. TIP: At this point, you may want to encourage the data and telephone installers to lay their cable�...
IMAGE A 2. Once the cover is in place, rotate the cover upward and lock into place at the upper part of the connector stem� IMAGE B System 2 Installation Manual...
FINISHED END TRIM 1. Place the tabs on the bottom of the end cap into the holes on the raceway� IMAGE A 2. Rotate the end cap to lock it into the tab at the bottom of the panel� Adjust tab with a flat tip screwdriver if needed for a firm fit�...
4. Press down on the shelf and ensure the shelf pan is fully seating on the mounting screws� IMAGE D 5. Tighten all mounting screws� IMAGE E NOTE: If installing a flipper door to this shelf, continue with the instructions on the next page� System 2 Installation Manual...
FLIPPER DOOR INSTALLATION NOTE: Before proceeding with the flipper door installation, check to make sure the shelf pan is securely locked onto the shelf ends� 1. Loosen the mounting screws at the top edge of each shelf end� 2. Setup the flipper door in the open position, and lower the rear slots in the door guides over the rear mounting screws on the top of each shelf end�...
9. Level worksurface by adjusting the leveling screw at the front of the cantilever bracket� Install adjacent worksurfaces as required and attach ganging plates between adjacent worksurfaces� NOTE: Corner worksurfaces spanning two or more panels require a center support provided� System 2 Installation Manual...
RECTANGULAR WORKSURFACE WARNING : All worksurface support used to support the same worksurface must be mounted at the same height� 1. Install the cantilever bracket on the hanger frame by inserting the tab on the top hook of the cantilever bracket into the hanger frame slot at the desired height�...
IMAGE C 4. Reinstall the finished end and secure to the panel end� IMAGE D 5. Position the transaction surface on top of the supports and secure in place using screws provided� IMAGE E System 2 Installation Manual...
PEDESTALS All pedestals (except mobile pedestals) require attachment to the worksurface they are supporting. TIP: It is important that you check your pedestal height in worksurface installation� If the height is incorrect you will have to adjust the glides on the pedestal or reset the height of the worksurfaces accordingly�...
6. Check the cabinet for proper operation�Drawers and doors should open and close smoothly and be evenly aligned with the frame� 7. When loading files in the lateral file always load the bottom drawer(s) first� System 2 Installation Manual...
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4. Reinstall the bottom drawer on the lateral file� NOTE: Counterweights can be ordered 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 Bolt first for greater stability�...
4. Insert the tackboard/markerboard screws into the teardrop holes on the tackboard bracket and slide the tackboard downward� 5. Check to make sure the tackboard/markerboard is seated correctly and level� System 2 Installation Manual...
TOOL BARS 1. Insert right side bracket at the end of the tool bar� IMAGE A 2. Insert right side bracket into the hanger frame slots at the desired height, and push down� IMAGE B 3. Insert left side bracket into the hanger frame slots, at the same height as the right side and push down�...
1. Insert cord manager in workstation� IMAGE A 2. Insert cord manager into hanger frame� IMAGE B Task light cord without cord manager in workstation� 3. Cord manager in place, neatly hiding cords� IMAGE C System 2 Installation Manual...
4. Plug the power adapter into the LED tasklight and use the wire managers as necessary� IMAGE D metal overhead wood overhead metal overhead wood overhead wire manager WORKSTYLES WELCOME 1980 West Avenue, 140th, San Leandro CA 94577 TEL: 510.535.51 13 FAX: 510.535.5237 http://www.friant.com 08�02�19...
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