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Allsteel Inc.
Muscatine, Iowa 52761-0071
www.allsteeloffice.com
KAPE-E
82986 69869
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Contents
System Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 3 thru 5
Credenza Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 6 thru 14
Credenza Top Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Soft Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15
Drawer and Door Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 16 thru 19
Credenza to Panel Bracket Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 20 thru 24
Overhead Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 25 thru 30
Panel Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 25 thru 26
Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27
Stanchion Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 28 thru 30
Shared Overhead and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31
Attaching Worksurfaces to Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 32 thru 34
Screen Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 35 thru 36
Support Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 37 thru 38
Stacking Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 39
Closed Gable End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 40
Post Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 41
Laminate Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 41
Divider Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 42
Task Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 43 thru 46
Hutch Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 47
Overhead Back Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 47
Electrical Credenzas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 48 thru 54
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Installation Packet
343-2950B (06/14)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Involve Installation Packet Allsteel Inc. Contents System Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 3 thru 5 Muscatine, Iowa 52761-0071 Credenza Installation .
  • Page 2 Involve Installation Packet WARNING Failure to install product as instructed, use of hardware other than that which is provided with product, or failure to comply with instructions can result in product failure, personal injury, or property damage. General Usage Notes 1.
  • Page 3 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 1. Credenza Side to Panel Bracket 144" – With a mid-run floor support, the maximum panel run is 144" . – Without a mid-run floor support, the maximum panel run is 96" . 65" – Minimum Credenza size is 24"H x 36"W x 18"D. –...
  • Page 4 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 3. Credenza Back to Panel Bracket – Modular 72" – The maximum panel run between back-mounted Credenzas is 72" . 36" – Minimum Credenza size is 65" 24"H x 36"W x 24"D. – Overheads and shelves cannot be used with 24"H back mounted credenzas .
  • Page 5 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 5. Credenza Back to Panel Bracket – Modular Note: Each credenza requires 2 panel mount brackets; 1 left hand and 1 right hand . 15" 72" – With a mid-run floor support, the maximum panel run is 144". –...
  • Page 6 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 8. Level Credenza Note: When possible, locate the highest point of the floor and start leveling from there. On carpeted floors, be sure the glides are supporting the weight of the unit. If tipping the credenza is necessary, be aware of the drawers and shelves opening or falling .
  • Page 7 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 9. Counterweight Installation Step 1 – Remove drawers from credenza. Place counterweight(s) between front and rear horizontals; when drawered units do not have solid bottoms . Solid bottoms require the counterweight to be placed against the inside back of the unit . Step 2 –...
  • Page 8 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 10. Ganging Credenzas Step 1 – Place credenza onto its back on a clean carpeted surface or cardboard . Step 2 – Align ganging bracket such that it is centered lengthwise along the depth of the case . Attach with provided wood screws .
  • Page 9 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 11. Ganging Seat Bases WARNING When ganging seat bases all lounge seats, backs, table tops and seat cushions should be removed from seat base prior to turning onto backs . Damage may occur to the seat base and the accessories that could lead to failure of components resulting in severe injury to yourself or others .
  • Page 10 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 12. Ganging Plinth Base Credenzas Step 1 – Place credenza onto its back on a clean carpeted surface or cardboard . Step 2 – Align plinth base ganging brackets so there is approximately 1/2" offset from corner gussets to edge of bracket.
  • Page 11 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 13. Ganging 12" Footed Wardrobe Tower Note: 12" Wardrobe Towers must be ganged; they are not to be used in a free standing application . Step 1 – See Illustration 10 . Ganging Credenzas . Step 2 – Open door and attach tower to credenza with provided screws using either the two pilot holes (on 24H Credenzas) as shown or the work surface attachment bracket pilot holes as shown (on 28H Credenzas).
  • Page 12 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 14. Ganging 12" Plinth Base Wardrobe Tower Step 1 – See Illustration 12 . Ganging Plinth Base Credenzas . Step 2 – Open door and attach tower to credenza with provided screws using either the two pilot holes (on 24H Credenzas) as shown or the work surface attachment bracket pilot holes as shown (on 28H Credenzas).
  • Page 13 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 15. Install Shelves: Insert Shelf Pins Step 1 – Insert shelf pins flat side up into holes on inside of case (four per shelf). Shelf Pins Illustration 16. Install Shelves: Insert Shelf Step 2 – Insert metal shelf with return flanges facing down.

  • Page 14: Credenza Top Installation

    Involve Installation Packet Illustration 17. Attach Credenza Back Step 1 – Remove all drawers from credenza or pedestal . Step 2 – Attach either 2 or 4 brackets. depending on the type of unit, with provided screws. Step 3 – Attach wood back to credenza or pedestal with provided four screws . Step 4 –...

  • Page 15: Soft Seating

    Involve Installation Packet Illustration 19a. Lounge Seat Installation Step 1 – Secure lounge seat back to seat base by inserting provided wood screws through holes of lounge seat back and into pilot holes of seat base back . Step 2 – Place lounge seat onto seat base and slide back until clips on underside of lounge seat engage metal stiffeners inside seat base.
  • Page 16 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 20a. Drawer Adjustment and Removal: Drawer Adjustment Step 1 – Loosen screws on drawer slide . Step 2 – Adjust drawer for even reveal . Step 3 – Tighten screws taking care not to over tighten . Illustration 20b.
  • Page 17 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 21. Door Hinge Adjustment Door Side-To-Side Hinge Adjustment Step 1 – Fully open cabinet doors . Step 2 – Locate door alignment screw on door hinge assembly . Step 3 – Use the Phillips screwdriver to adjust door alignment screw .
  • Page 18 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 22a. Hinge Door Removal and Installation – Hinge Door Removal Hinged Door Removal Note: Door removal should only be necessary to replace a damaged door . Step 1 – Press hinge catch at rear of hinge Hinge Mounting mounting plate (attached to door hinge Plate...
  • Page 19 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 23. Sliding Door Adjustment and Removal: Sliding Door Adjustment for Reveal Note: Dual access models require the door assembly to be removed from the case for adjustment . 24H credenzas require the top to be removed; 28H/15H models require the side panel to be removed. Step 1 –...
  • Page 20 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 24. Credenza Side to Panel Assembly: With and without wood backs Attach Side Mount Bracket Note: There are no pilot holes for brackets . It is recommended to place bracket and maintain alignment by inserting a top and bottom screw in opposite corners of the bracket and then insert the remaining screws .
  • Page 21 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 25. Credenza Side to Panel Assembly: Credenza to Panel/Anti-Dislodgement Bracket Note: When installing to a run of panels, use a crowbar under panel glide to lift panel. Step 3 – Install tiles that will be covered by the credenza onto the panel frame . Step 4 –...
  • Page 22 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 26. Credenza Back to Panel Assembly: Attach Panel Brackets Note: Brackets are specified by left and right hand kit, each containing only the one bracket . There are no pilot holes for brackets . It is recommended to place bracket and maintain alignment by inserting a top and bottom screw in opposite corners of the bracket and then insert the remaining screws .
  • Page 23 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 27. Credenza Back to Panel Assembly without wood back Note: Brackets are specified by left and right hand kits, each containing only the one bracket. There are no pilot holes for brackets . It is recommended to place bracket and maintain alignment by inserting the top and bottom screws and then inserting the remaining screws .

  • Page 24: Panel Mount

    Involve Installation Packet Illustration 28. Credenza Back to Panel Assembly: Credenza to Panel/Anti-Dislodgement Bracket Note: When installing to a run of panels, use a crowbar under panel glide to lift panel . Step 1 – Install tiles that will be covered by the credenza onto the panel frame .
  • Page 25 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 29. Overhead Installation: Adjust Hanging Brackets Note: This step is necessary when hanging overhead on 57 1/2" high panel. Step 1 – Remove sheet metal screws and rotate bottom clip . Step 2 – Remove bottom clip from top two slots and reinstall in bottom two slots . Step 3 –...
  • Page 26 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 30. Overhead Installation: Attach Overhead Retaining clip Top bracket inserts over (Installed) New overhead hanging bracket model used Overhead back inserts into bottom of hanging bracket Installation: Step 1 – Attach hanging brackets to panel frame by inserting bracket hooks into panel slots . Step 2 –...

  • Page 27: Wall Mount

    Step 5 – Use the leveling studs at the bottom rear of the unit to ensure the unit is plumb . Note: Allsteel assumes no responsibility for the method and fasteners used to attach bracket(s) to the wall. It is the responsibility of the installer/end user to...
  • Page 28 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 32a. Overhead Installation: Stanchion Mounting Attaching Stanchion-Stanchion to Overhead Note: Do not remove protective cover on mounting tape until instructed to do so. Step 1 – Place overhead on its top on a clean carpeted surface or cardboard . Step 2 –...
  • Page 29 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 32c. Overhead installation: Stanchion Mounting Attaching Stanchion-Tower to Overhead or Stanchion-Stacking Storage to Overhead Note: IF TASK PANELS ARE TO BE USED, REFER TO ILLUSTRATION 53. Note: Do not remove protective cover on mounting tape until instructed to do so. Step 1 –...
  • Page 30 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 32d. Overhead installation: Between two Towers Attaching Overhead to two Towers or two Stacking Storage Note: IF TASK PANELS ARE TO BE USED, REFER TO ILLUSTRATION 54. Note: Do not remove protective cover on mounting tape until instructed to do so. Step 1 –...

  • Page 31: Shared Overhead And Installation

    Involve Installation Packet Illustration 33. Overhead: Panel Mount Installation Note: Install panel tiles and worksurfaces prior to installing shared overhead . RH bracket Step 1 – Insert LH and RH shared overhead brackets into the top slot in the panel frame verticals . Step 2 –...
  • Page 32 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 34. Tower Rail Installation Front Access Towers Tower rail cap as received Side Access Towers Step 1 – Remove top drawer and drill Tower Rail Cap through pilot holes on the inside (Broken into pieces) of the case with 1/8" drill bit. Tower Rail Step 2 –...
  • Page 33 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 35. L Tower Bracket Installation: Drill Bottom Holes Step 1 – Remove top drawer and use 1/8" drill bit to drill through the pilot holes Pilot Holes inside of case . Illustration 36. L Tower Bracket Installation: Attach L Bracket Step 2 –...
  • Page 34 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 37. L Tower Bracket Installation: Attach L Bracket Step 3 – Pre-drill holes 1/2" deep with 1/8" drill bit. Step 4 – Secure L tower bracket with second row of wood screws per the illustration below . Front Access Towers Side Access Towers Illustration 38.
  • Page 35 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 39. Full Desk Screen: Attach to Worksurface (Laminate) Notes: 1 . Worksurfaces do not have pilot holes for privacy panel . 2. Mount screen maximum of 1" away from edge of worksurface for cable clearance. 3. If no cable clearance is needed, screen can be mounted flush with edge of worksurface. Step 1 –...
  • Page 36 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 41. Full Desk Screen: Attach to Worksurface (Glass) Notes: 1 . Worksurfaces do not have pilot holes for privacy panels . 2 . Mount screen 1" away from edge of worksurface for cable clearance . Step 1 – Position full desk screen centered between worksurface supports . Step 2 –...
  • Page 37 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 43. Open Gable End Installation: Free Standing Step 1 – Place worksurface, with user surface down, on a clean carpeted surface or cardboard. Align edge of worksurface to open gable end using inserts in worksurface and holes in the open gable end mounting plate.
  • Page 38 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 45. Worksurface Stanchion Installation Step 1 – Place worksurface, with user surface down, on a clean carpeted surface or cardboard. Locate the stanchion approximately 3" from the front and back edges of the worksurface; the stanchion should be parallel and centered lengthwise along the depth of the worksurface .

  • Page 39: Stacking Storage

    Involve Installation Packet Illustration 46. Stacking Storage Installation Note: Install panel tiles and worksurfaces prior to installing stacking storage . Step 1 – Remove shelves from stacking storage units . Step 2 – Flip stacking storage unit over and lay onto cardboard or a carpeted surface . Step 3 –...

  • Page 40: Closed Gable End

    Involve Installation Packet Illustration 47. Closed Gable End Installation: Freestanding Step 1 – Place worksurface, with user face down, onto clean carpeted surface or cardboard. Align edge of worksurface to closed gable end using inserts in worksurface and holes in the closed gable end mounting plate.

  • Page 41: Post Leg

    Involve Installation Packet Illustration 49. Post Leg Installation Step 1 – Place worksurface, with user surface down, on a clean carpeted surface or cardboard. Align post leg to worksurface using insert locations. Once aligned properly, use four machine screws provided to secure post leg to worksurface . Step 2 –...

  • Page 42: Divider Panel

    Involve Installation Packet Illustration 51. Divider Panel Installation Step 1 – Remove template from divider panel and place on outside of credenza with top and side flush to the case. Screw template in place reusing originally removed screws . Note: Credenzas with unfinished backs will need a finished back installed following the procedure in Illustration 17 on page 14.
  • Page 43 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 52. Taskpanel Installation Stanchion-Stanchion Note: Stanchions and overhead should be installed prior to taskpanel following Illustrations 32a and 32b on page 28 . Step 1 – Place the tack pan/markerboard on the worksurface and align the front edge of the tack pan/markerboard to the side of the stanchions.
  • Page 44 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 53. Taskpanel Installation Stanchion-Tower or Stanchion-Stacking Storage Note: 1 . Stanchions should NOT BE installed to overhead prior to taskpanel installation . 2 . Do not remove protective cover on mounting tape until instructed to do so . Step 1 –...
  • Page 45 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 54. Taskpanel Installation Tower-Tower or Stacking Storage-Stacking Storage Note: 1 . Stanchions should NOT BE installed to overhead prior to taskpanel installation . 2 . Do not remove protective cover on mounting tape until instructed to do so . Step 1 –...
  • Page 46 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 55. Taskpanel Installation Hutch Note: Do not remove protective cover on mounting tape until instructed to do so . Step 1 – Lay hutch on its back on a clean carpeted surface or cardboard . Step 2 – Set taskpanel into place with open face forward and open bottom downward . Step 3 –...

  • Page 47: Hutch Installation

    Involve Installation Packet Illustration 56. Hutch Note: Do not remove protective cover on mounting tape until instructed to do so . Step 1 – Use two or more people to position hutch onto worksurface. Hutch should be flush with the sides and the back of the worksurface .
  • Page 48 Involve Installation Packet WARNING • Connection to a power source by a licensed electrician, and quantity of receptacles used for a given circuit must be in compliance with all national and local electrical codes. Connect a maximum of 13 receptacles (12 in Canada, and fewer in certain U.S.
  • Page 49 Involve Installation Packet WARNING • Improperly installed electrical components can fail resulting in personal injury and/or property damage. • Connection of the in-feed device to the power source should be performed by a licensed electrician in compliance with all national and local electrical codes . •...
  • Page 50 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 61. Routing Electrical: Back to Back To route electrical between back to back credenzas, use a 66"W extended power harness for 24"H credenzas and a 78"W extended power harness for 28"H credenzas. Step 1 – Install duplex receptacle(s) to both power harnesses. Step 2 –...
  • Page 51 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 62b. Routing Electrical: Spanning a Credenza (continued) Routing Electrical Step 1 – Install duplex receptacle(s) to all power harnesses . Power Block Step 2 – Route extended power harness whip through corner cutout in wire trough in first credenza (See Figure 1).
  • Page 52 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 63. Routing Electrical: Examples Credenza to Credenza and Spanning a Credenza (Open and 36"W Sliding Door Models) 343-2950B (06/14) Page 52 of 54...
  • Page 53 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 64. Routing Electrical: Examples (Continued) 48" Wide Sliding door Credenzas Lateral/Open Combination Credenzas 343-2950B (06/14) Page 53 of 54...
  • Page 54 Involve Installation Packet Illustration 65. Attaching Electrified Credenza Back: Note: The following procedure applies only if the separately ordered laminate back option has been specified. Step 1 – Remove metal shelf, drawers (if applicable) and false back inside of credenza to access attachment locations (See Figure 1).

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