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Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions
Date
Page No. Description of change
05/05/2023
1-39
06-27-2023
31
11/06/2023
35,35
www.ais-inc.com
Separated PowerBeam from PowerBench
Added blank outlet covers
Added u-channels to 84w units
P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023
Name
S. Powers
S. Powers
S. Powers
1

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  • Page 1 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Date Page No. Description of change Name 05/05/2023 1-39 Separated PowerBeam from PowerBench S. Powers 06-27-2023 Added blank outlet covers S. Powers 11/06/2023 35,35 Added u-channels to 84w units S. Powers www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Encounter PowerBench 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: Grounding Instructions

    Encounter PowerBench 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 4: Recommended Tools

    Encounter PowerBench 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 5 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number CG-REPLACE Single 6” Laminate Case CG-REPLACE Double 12” Laminate Case RWFS-BBP RWFS-BBP Single 6” Base Plate RWFS-BBDP RWFS-BBDP Double 12” Base Plate RH-SMZFP102B RH-SMZFP102B #10 X 2” Flat Head...
  • Page 6 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number RH-QS0978 RH-QS0978 #9 x 7/8” Flat Head Screw DD-BCV DD-BCV Center Support Bracket T-BRTxx DD-BRTxx-P Top Beam xx = 36 – 96 xx = 36 – 96 Non-Powered (in increments of 6”)
  • Page 7 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number T-BEMTB DD-BEMTB Power Pole Top Bracket RH-91502A164 RH-91502A164 Socket Head Hex Cap Screw M6 x 1 x 14mm long RH-90576A115 RH-90576A115 M6 Lock Nut RP-PSS1-A RP-PSS1-A Pan Head Sheet Metal Screw #10 x 1”...
  • Page 8 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number RH-TSSF612 RH-TSSF612 Flat Head Drilling Screw #6 X ½” long T-BVWMTS DD-BVWMTS Vertical Wire Manager Base Shroud T-BVWMC29 DD-BVWMC29 Vertical Wire Manager Cover 21H, 25H or 29H...
  • Page 9 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number E-MW8W4DOx E-MW8W4Dx Duplex Outlet x = 1,2,3 or 4 x = 1,2,3 or 4 Line 1 - 4 E-MW8W4T24DOx RSP-000000297x Duplex Outlet x = 1,2,3 or 4...
  • Page 10 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number T-BPCTxx DD-BUTxx Beam Power Cord Tray 36W-72W RWFS-450MMSBx RWFS-450MMSBx Side Bracket (x = B, W or S) (x = B, W or S) RWFS-2L2SE-FKx RWFS-2L2SE-FKx Frame End A...
  • Page 11 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Item Replacement Circle Sheet Description Image Part number Part Number RL-JCPWCRD RL-JCPWCRD Power Cord Flat Head Screw M5 x 20mm Flat Head Screw M5 x 16mm A-PPCS RA-PPCS Ceiling Shroud A-PPMS RA-PPMS Magnetic Strip A-PPGAS RA-PPGAS...
  • Page 12 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 1: Install base plates to the bottom of the laminate cases using #10 x 2” screws. Single 6” Laminate Case Single 6” Base Plate Double 12” Laminate Case #10 x 2” long Flat Head Screw...
  • Page 13 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 2: Snap trim rings together and install into the leg cutouts in the laminate case. Trim Ring 2 places per leg cutout www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...
  • Page 14 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 3: Install the height adjustable columns into the laminate case and secure using M6 x 14mm screws. Height Adjustable Column M6 x 14mm long Pan Head Screw #2 phillips drive 4 places per column www.ais-inc.com...
  • Page 15 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 4a: Position the spine beam base on the laminate cases. Secure in place using (2) verticals and #9 x 7/8” screws. Assembly Tip: Spine Beam Base Stack drill extensions as shown for easier access to screws 6”...
  • Page 16 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 4b: For shared laminate bases, install the spine beam base as shown. Assembly Tip: Stack drill extensions as shown for easier access to screws 6” drill extension Top View 3” drill extension #2 Philips Tip...
  • Page 17 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 5 (for sizes 72W and up only): Center beam support bracket in Beam Base channel. Bracket will be secured in place in Step 6. Beam Support Bracket Top View www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...
  • Page 18 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 6a: Install Beam Top Assembly using Twist Plates and (2) ¼-20 x 5/8” Cap Screws. P13 P14 P15 3/32” Beam end to Vertical Top Beam Steel Vertical Twist Plate Hex Cap Screw ¼-20 x 5/8” long 3/16”...
  • Page 19 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 6b (For sizes 72W and up with power): When positioning Top Beam Assembly, carefully position the power inside the Support Bracket. Note: If installing Chicago Powered Spine Beam Kits, the center support bracket will need to be placed off center after the power has been installed.
  • Page 20 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Installing End Mount Power Poles 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 Hex Cap Screw...
  • Page 21 Encounter PowerBench 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 x 1” 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 22 Encounter PowerBench 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 23 Encounter PowerBench 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 24 Encounter PowerBench 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-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...
  • Page 25 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Installing Base Feed and Vertical Wire Manager Step 1: Install Base Feed. Feed cable through hole in beam base Fully Engage Locking clip Note: If clip is missing, contact AIS Customer Service for replacement. Base Feed...
  • Page 26 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 3: Install (2) Vertical Wire Manager Base Shroud. Base Shroud (1) Base Shroud (2) Step 4: Install (2) Vertical Wire Manager Cover. Hook Cover into Shell Flat Head Drilling Screw #6 x 1/2” long Philips Drive #2 2 places www.ais-inc.com...
  • Page 27 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 7a (for Chicago Power only): Install Chicago Power Box to Spine Beam. 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...
  • Page 28 (1) Per outlet Note UP arrow Step 8: Plug Jumpers into powerway, making sure to fully engage locking clip! Engage clip HERE Fully Engage Locking clip Note: If clip is missing, contact AIS Customer Service for replacement. www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...
  • Page 29 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 9: Install End Caps. DO NOT over torque. End Cap Washer 2 places Hex Cap Machine Screw ¼-20 x 5/8” long 3/16” Hex Drive 2 places ¼-20 Flange Nut 7/16” External Hex Drive 2 places...
  • Page 30 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 10: Install shims onto covers. 5” Shim Sizes 36 – 60 = 4 places Cover Sizes 66 – 96 = 6 places Equally spaced Snap Shim onto Cover 5” www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...
  • Page 31 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 11 (optional): If required, install outlet covers per design spec. Cover Blank Outlet Cover check design spec for locations www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...
  • Page 32 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 12: Snap beam covers into place. Covers Snap in here Hook bottom of cover into Beam Base first www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...
  • Page 33 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 13: Install top covers. Top Covers 2 places per beam section Flush www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...
  • Page 34 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 14 (optional): Install power cord tray. Accessory Mount 3 places Beam Base Groove Flat Head Drilling Screw #6 x ½” long #2 Philips Drive 6 places Powercord Tray Flat Head Drilling Screw #6 x ½” long...
  • Page 35 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 15: Install the worksurface support components. Center Rail Frame End A 2 places 2 places Side Bracket Note: Omit on 2 places 84W worksurfaces Frame End B 2 places M6 X 14mm Flat Head Screw...
  • Page 36 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 16: Connect all height adjustable electrical components as shown. 1. Connect Leg 1 to Control Box Port M1. 2. Connect Leg 2 to Control Box Port M2 using the 1.3M cable. 3. Connect the Hand Switch to Control Box Port HS.
  • Page 37 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 17: Raise unit to the fully extended height. Temporarily disconnect all wires. Step 18: Position the worksurface on the height adjustable support frame and secure in place using (6) M5 X 20 wood screws. Center worksurface horizontally across the frame ends 2”...
  • Page 38 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 20: Install the control box to the worksurface using (2) M5 x 16mm wood screws. M5 x 16mm Control Box Flat Head Screw #2 Philips Drive 2 places per control box 12” www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...
  • Page 39 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 21: Install the hand switch to the worksurface using (2) M5 x 16mm wood screws. Hand Switch M5 x 16mm Flat Head Screw #2 Philips Drive 2 places per hand switch www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...
  • Page 40 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 22: Re-connect all height adjustable electrical components as shown. 1. Connect Leg 1 to Control Box Port M1. 2. Connect Leg 2 to Control Box Port M2 using the 1.3M cable. 3. Connect the Hand Switch to Control Box Port HS.
  • Page 41 Encounter PowerBench Installation Instructions Step 23: Test all height adjustable units for proper functionality. www.ais-inc.com P-INSTRUCTPB Revision 11.06.2023...