Summary of Contents for Steelcase Power Panel Supply System
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Steelcase, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49501 U.S.A. 1-888-783-3522 Power Panel Supply System IMPORTANT: All electrical installations should be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with codes and regulations applicable at the installation site. Tools 3/8” DRILL BIT Assembly Directions Printed In U.S.A.
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Factory Installed Outlet Box Package For models PPB-24-X thru PPB-48-X non-branching and models PPB-24B-X thru PPB-48B-X branching For assembly directions see page 4 OUTLET BOX BASE COVER POWER PANEL ASSEMBLY RECEPTACLE OUTLET COVER PLATE Field Installed Outlet Box Package For models F-PPB-24-X thru F-PPB-48-X non-branching and models F-PPB-24B-X thru F-PPB-48B-X branching For assembly directions see page 12 OUTLET BOX (non-branching)
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Pass-Thru Power Distribution Cables Models PDC-18 thru PDC-72 For installation directions see page 7 & 8 Adjacent Panel Power Distribution Cables Model PDC-A One size connects any two adjacent power panels For installation directions see page 6 & 8 Power Source Box Model PSB-1 For installation directions see page 11 Power Source Cable...
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Before proceeding with the installation of your power panels included with factory installed outlet boxes, check your space plan or floor layout diagram. Proper location of the pre-wired and pass-thru panels within the workstation is important to the success of your installation. Be aware of the location of your building power and telephone cable sources.
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Preparing Your Panel Assembly For Wiring Components Remove tape from both ends of panel assembly. Remove both base covers by pulling outward at the bottom extreme ends (in area of glides) and lifting straight up. Remove and retain receptacle outlet cover plates for assembly at a later step.
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Place the end of ground wire onto bolt threads and secure with hex nut. For panels positioned at angles refer to Steelcase Direction 93-9500732-P for installation of corner covers. See page 10 of these directions when replacing base covers.
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Attaching Adjacent Panel Power Distribution Cables CAUTION: Do not make or break electrical connections under load. NOTE: One size distribution cable fits any two adjacent power panels. When connecting the outlet box in one panel to the outlet box in another panel with one or more panels between the two without power, a pass-thru power distribution cable of proper size is used.
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Cable head should snap in place when correctly inserted. Connect the opposite end of cable in the same manner. Untwist tag-wire and remove hex nut from ground wire. Place the end of ground wire onto bolt threads and secure with hex nut. Replace base covers. For installation of corner covers see Steelcase Direction 93-9500732-P.
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Branching CAUTION: Do not make or break electrical connections under load. Remove base cover. Locate conduit clamp and secure with (1) 1/4-20 phillips head screw. Insert cable head into the top module in outlet box. Be sure cable head is inserted until grippers securely engage lip of module.
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Branching Place notches of electrical base cover over spring retainers and snap top flange into place making sure the cutout in the base cover is aligned with receptacle (part of outlet box). Remove screw from receptacle and secure receptacle outlet cover in place. SPRING RETAINER RECEPTACLE (PART OF OUTLET BOX) NOTCHES...
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Optional Method For Connecting Powered Panels To Building Supply The power supply box is for installations which may require an attachment other than the method recommended on page 9 of these directions. CAUTION: Do not make or break electrical connections under load. SCREW Remove and retain (2) screws.
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Field Installation Package Directions The following directions are provided to aid you when installing the power supply field assembly package into the base of a Steelcase power panel. Remove base covers by pulling outward at the bottom extreme ends (in area of glides) and lifting straight up.
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Remove base end cap knock-out. Place outlet box onto panel bottom frame and secure with (2) 1/4-20 hex nuts. Replace panel bottom frame with outlet box attached, into panel assembly. Reposition spring clips and secure with the same (2) bolts removed in step 2.
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PANEL SYSTEM TELEPHONE CABLE Replace base covers with telephone cable extending out thru knock-out hole. Install base covers. BASE COVER BASE COVER KNOCK-OUT HOLE CORNER COVER (REFER TO STEELCASE DIRECTION 93-9500732-P) Assembly Directions Page 93-9500856 REV A 14 of 14...
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