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Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions
Date
Page No. Description of change
08/01/2023
1-50
Beam Base to Leg
Joining Adjacent Beam Sections
2-Way Connection
3-Way Connection
End Mount Power Poles
Outlets and Jumpers
Base Feed and Vertical Wire Manager
Shims and Raceway Covers
HAT Support Frame
Worksurface
HAT Control Box and Hand Switch
Mini Shelf
Bag Hook
Desking Vertical Wire Manager
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P-INSTRUCTE120B Revision 08.01.2023
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29-32
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Name
S. Powers
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Date Page No. Description of change Name 08/01/2023 1-50 Released S. Powers Table of Contents Installation Process Page No. Leg Assembly 14-17 Beam Base to Leg 18-19 Joining Adjacent Beam Sections 2-Way Connection 21-22 3-Way Connection...
  • Page 2 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions ***READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING*** • For commercial use only. • Warning: Risk of Injury – Maximum load 275 lbs. 2 leg, 325 lbs. 3 leg • Electrical rating: 120V, 60Hz, 4 AMP for 2 leg tables 120V, 60Hz, 5 AMP for 3 leg tables •...
  • Page 3 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Recommended Tools: Small ratchet with: 3/16” Hex Tip 5/32” Hex Tip Cordless Drill with: 6” Magnetic Drill Extension 3” Magnetic Drill Extension 3/16” Hex Tip 5/32” Hex Tip 4mm Hex Tip 6mm Hex Tip #2 Phillip Bit www.ais-inc.com...
  • Page 4 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number T-PBMLVWL DD-PBMLVWL Sleeve Left T-PBMLVWR DD-PBMLVWR Sleeve Right T-PBMLH120 DD-PBMLH120 Single Sided Horizontal T-PBMLHWDB DD-PBMLHWDB Double Sided Horizontal T-PBMLNPLATESL DD-PBMLNPLATESL Single Bench Nut Plate T-PBMLNUTPLATE...

  • Page 5: Leg Assembly

    Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number WFS-GL51618 RWFS-GL51618-I 5/16-18 Glide RWFS-2L2SE-ECx RWFS-2L2SE-ECx Height Adjustable Column (x = S, W or B) (x = S, W or B) 50mmX80mm RH-94500A35 RH-94500A35 M6 x 14mm Button Head...

  • Page 6: Center Support Bracket

    Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number RH-SHB142058B-I RH-SHB142058B-I Hex Cap Screw ¼-20 x 5/8” RA-HNZFS1420 RA-HNZFS1420 Flange Nut ¼-20 DD-B120C2W DD-B120C2W 120° 2-Way Connector RP-MXHS83214 RP-MXHS83214 Pan Head Thread Forming Screw #8-32 x 5/16”...

  • Page 7: Top Beam

    Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number T-BPCxx T-BPCxx Top Beam xx = 36 – 96 xx = 36 – 96 Chicago Powered (in increments of 6”) (in increments of 6”) O-TB...
  • Page 8 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number A-PPCV RA-PPCV Power Pole Cover T-BJB DD-BCJB Chicago Junction Box Base RH-90056A143-I RH-90056A143-I Round Head Thread Forming Screw #6 x 3/16” Pan Head Screw #6-32 x ¼”...
  • Page 9 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number 18-86” Electrical Jumper See Catalog 18,21 = mesh 24-86 = metal E-UN8W4BIFS E-UN8W4BIFS Standard Side-Mounted Base In-Feed 72” T-BUMPxx DD-BVWMSxx Vertical Wire Manager xx = 21, 25 or 29...
  • Page 10 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number DD-BCPFE-04 DD-BCPFE-04 Shim O-SBCxx OX-SBCxx-A Top Cover xx = 36-96 xx = 36-96 (in increments of 6”) (in increments of 6”) RWFS-450MMSBx RWFS-450MMSBx Side Bracket...
  • Page 11 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number RL-2LCB RL-2LCB 2-Input Control Box RL-PHS RL-PHS Hand Switch RH-WSM6-16MM RH-WSM6-16MM Pan Head Screw #10 x 5/8” RL-2LCK RL-2LCK 1.3M Cable RL-JCPWCRD RL-JCPWCRD Power Cord...
  • Page 12 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number M3.5 x 14mm Round Head Drilling Screw RH-MSZPP103212B RH-MSZPP103212B Pan Head Machine Screw #10-32 x ½” A-PPCS RA-PPCS Ceiling Shroud A-PPMS RA-PPMS Magnetic Strip A-PPGAS...
  • Page 13 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating more than 120 volts and is factory-equipped with specific electric plug to permit connection to a proper electric circuit. Make sure that the product is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug.
  • Page 14 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 1: Complete left and right leg assemblies as required per your configuration. Single Bench Nut Plate Single Sided Leg 120 Single Sided Horizontal Nut Plate Sleeve Left Sleeve Right 5/16-18 x 1” long Button Head Cap Screw 3/16”...
  • Page 15 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 2: For single sided legs, install top plates to rear legs using ¼-20 x 5/8 screws, orientated as shown here. Then, install the sleeve caps into top of each remaining leg. Single Sided Leg ¼-20 x 5/8”...
  • Page 16 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 3: Install glides as shown. 5/16-18 Glide Step 4: Install height adjustable column into the sleeve, orientated as shown. Double Sided Leg Single Sided Leg Height adjustable Columns www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTE120B Revision 08.01.2023...
  • Page 17 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 5: Secure height adjustable column to sleeve using M6 x 14mm button head screws. M6 x 14mm long Button Head Cap Screw 3/16” hex drive 4 places per column Step 6: Assemble Center Post Foot.
  • Page 18 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 7: Position the beam base onto each top plate. Beam Base Left Leg Center Post Top View Top View Align holes with Align holes with post leg top plate www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTE120B Revision 08.01.2023...
  • Page 19 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 8: Slide vertical into each end the end of the beam base Vertical each end Assembly Tip: Stack drill extensions as shown for easier access to screws 6” drill extension 3” drill extension #10-32 x ½” long...
  • Page 20 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 9 (for installing adjacent beam section only): Slide vertical into each end the end of the beam base Socket Head Cap Screw ¼-20 Flange Nut ¼-20 x 5/8” long 7/16” External Hex Drive 3/16” Hex Drive...
  • Page 21 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions For Installing 120° 2-Way Connectors Only Step 10a: Install connector to vertical. 120° Connectors are ALWAYS ¼-20 Flange Nut mounted on left side of vertical 7/16” External Hex Drive Hex Cap Machine Screw 4 places ¼-20 x 5/8”...
  • Page 22 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions For Installing 120° 2-Way Connector Caps Only Step 11: Install connector cap to shroud. Then, secure to the beam base. Connector Shroud Connector Cap Pan Head Thread-Forming Screw #8-32 x 5/16” long Cover will be loose until...
  • Page 23 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions For Installing 120° 3-Way Connectors Only Step 12a: Install connector to vertical. ¼-20 Flange Nut 7/16” External Hex Drive 120° Connectors are ALWAYS Hex Cap Machine Screw ¼-20 x 5/8” long mounted on left side of vertical 4 places 3/16”...
  • Page 24 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Installing 120° 3-Way Connector Caps Step 13: Install connector cap to spine beam. Connector Cap Note: Cap may be loose until spine beam covers are installed www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTE120B Revision 08.01.2023...
  • Page 25 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 14: Install vertical into beam base and secure using #10-24 screws. Vertical #10-32 x ½” long Pan Head Sheet Metal Screw 4 places per vertical Top View Align with holes with top plate www.ais-inc.com...
  • Page 26 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 15 (for sizes 72W and up only): Center beam support bracket in Beam Base channel. Bracket will be secured in place in Step 12. : Slide vertical into each end the end of the beam base...
  • Page 27 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 16: Install Beam Top Assembly using Twist Plates and (2) ¼-20 x 5/8” Cap Screws. Top Beam Powered 3/32” Beam end to Vertical Top Beam Chicago Powered Vertical Socket Head Cap Screw Twist Plate ¼-20 x 5/8”...
  • Page 28 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 17 (For sizes 72W and up with power): When positioning the top beam assembly, carefully position the power inside the support bracket. #6-32 x 3/16” long Pan Head Screw #2 Philips Drive 2 places www.ais-inc.com...
  • Page 29 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Installing End Mount Power Poles (optional) Step 1: Loosely install top and bottom power pole brackets to the bottom power pole shell using M6 cap screws and nuts. Top Bracket M6 x 14mm long M6 Nut...
  • Page 30 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 2: Remove (2) #10 pan head screws from beam vertical. Align power pole brackets to beam and re-install #10 pan head screws. #10-24 x 5/8” Pan Head Sheet Metal Screw 4 places Step 3: Secure top bracket to beam vertical using (2) #8-32 x 5/16” pan head screws (labeled C-Screw).
  • Page 31 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 4: Tighten (4) M6 Nuts to firmly secure power pole shell to beam Tighten M6 Nut 4 places Step 5: Install power pole coupler to shell using (2) #8-32 x 5/16” pan head screws (labeled C-Screw).
  • Page 32 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 6: Install power pole top shell to coupler using (2) #8-32 x 5/16” pan head screws (labeled C-Screw). Power Pole Top Shell #8-32 x 5/16” long Pan Head Thread Forming Screw #2 Philips Drive 2 places Step 7: Snap on top and bottom power pole covers to shells.
  • Page 33 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 8: Install ceiling shrouds using magnetic strips and plastic retainer. Plastic Retainer ties the pole to the ceiling grid. Ceiling Shroud Magnetic Strip 2 places 2 places www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTE120B Revision 08.01.2023...
  • Page 34 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Installing Chicago Power to Top Beam (optional) Chicago Junction Box Base #6 x 3/16” long #DD-BCJC Round Head Thread Forming Screw #2 Philips Drive 8 places Outlet 6 places or as required Beam Raceway Cover #6-32 x ¼”...
  • Page 35 (1) Per outlet Note UP arrow Step 19: Plug Jumpers into powerway, making sure to fully engage locking clip! Jumper Fully Engage Locking clip Engage clip HERE Note: If clip is missing, contact AIS Customer Service for replacement. www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTE120B Revision 08.01.2023...
  • Page 36 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Installing Base Feed and Vertical Wire Manager (optional) Step 1: Install Base Feed. Fully Engage Locking clip Note: If clip is missing, contact AIS Customer Service for replacement. Feed cable through hole Base Feed Vertical Wire Manager Shell Step 2: Install Vertical Wire Manager Shell.
  • Page 37 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 3: Install (2) Vertical Wire Manager Base Shroud. Base Shroud (2) Base Shroud (1) Step 4: Install Vertical Wire Manager Cover. Cover Hook Cover into Shell Flat Head Drilling Screw #6 x 1/2” long...

  • Page 38: End Caps

    Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 20 : When applicable, install end caps at end of run. End Cap ¼” Washer 2 places Socket Head Cap Screw ¼-20 x 5/8” long 3/16” Hex Drive 2 places ¼-20 Flange Nut 7/16” External Hex Drive...

  • Page 39: Gallery Panels

    Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Installing Single/Double End Gallery Panels (optional) Pan Head Thread- Gallery Panel Vertical Forming Screw #8-32 x 5/16” long #2 Philips Drive 4 places Top Bracket Bottom Bracket M6 x 15mm Hafele Insert 4 places 6mm Hex Drive...
  • Page 40 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Installing Single/Double Spine Gallery Panels (optional) Pan Head Thread- Forming Screw Gallery Panel #8-32 x 5/16” long Vertical #2 Philips Drive 4 places Top Bracket Bottom Bracket M6 Lock Nut 10mm Hex Drive 4 places...
  • Page 41 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 21: Install shims onto raceway covers. 5” Raceway Shim Sizes 36 – 60 = 4 places Cover Sizes 66 – 96 = 6 places Equally spaced 5” Snap Shim onto Raceway Cover www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTE120B Revision 08.01.2023...
  • Page 42 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 22 (optional): If required, install outlet covers per design spec. Cover Blank Outlet Cover check design spec for locations www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTE120B Revision 08.01.2023...
  • Page 43 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 23: Snap beam raceway covers into place. Covers 2 places per beam section Snap in here Hook bottom of cover into Beam Base first www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTE120B Revision 08.01.2023...
  • Page 44 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 25: Install all height adjustable support components as shown. Make sure legs are square to the beam prior to tightening the screws. Frame End D Center Rail 4 places Frame End C Frame End A...
  • Page 45 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 26: Position the worksurface on the height adjustable support frame and secure in place using screws as noted below. 1” gap 1” gap Bottom View 1” gap 1” gap 4 ⅛” 4 ⅛” Worksurface ¼”...
  • Page 46 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 27: Secure the control box to the worksurface, located as shown. Then, install the hand switch in the desired location. Control Box Locate next to center leg #10 x 5/8” long Pan Head Screw...
  • Page 47 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 28: Re-connect all height adjustable electrical components as shown. 1. Connect the Center Leg to the Control Box . 2. Connect the Right Leg to the Control Box using the 1.3M cable. 3. Connect the Left Leg to the Control Box using the 1.3M cable.

  • Page 48: Top Covers

    Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Step 24: Install top covers onto top beam Note: If spine screens are to be installed, install screens prior to installing top covers. Top Covers 2 places per beam section Flush www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTE120B Revision 08.01.2023...

  • Page 49: Powercord Tray

    Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Installing Power Cord Trays (optional) Orientate accessory mount as shown Beam Base Groove Accessory Mount 3 places Flat Head Drilling Screw #6 x ½” long #2 Philips Drive 6 places Powercord Tray Flat Head Drilling Screw #6 x ½”...
  • Page 50 Encounter 120 Benching Installation Instructions Installing Desking Vertical Wire Managers (optional) Wire Manager Trough Clip #6 x 5/8” long Flat Head Drilling Screw #2 Philips drive Wire Manager M3.5 x 14mm long Round Head Drilling Screw #2 Philips drive #6 x 5/8” long...

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