Unite
®
Panel System - Worksurface Installation
Assembly Instructions
Assemble units as described herein only. To do otherwise
may result in instability. All screws, nuts and bolts must be
tightened securely and must be checked periodically after
assembly. Failure to assemble properly, or to secure parts
may result in assembly failure and personal injury.
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Worksurface Bracket & Support
Overview
The Unite Panel System offers
several methods to support
worksurfaces. The
space-planning layout specifies
the worksurfaces, bracket
types, and configuration. This
installation manual instructs how
to assemble the brackets and
worksurfaces to Unite Panels,
though does not cover every
combination possible. Refer to
the appropriate bracket layout
sections in this Worksurfaces
section to install worksurfaces
properly.
Important:
Worksurfaces must
be supported at both ends.
Standard Cantilever Bracket
Installation
Brackets are left- and
right-handed and may be used
to support any 22”, 24” & 30”
deep worksurfaces regardless of
edge style.
1. Locate and identify right- and
left-hand cantilever brackets
to be used. A right cantilever
bracket is used on the right side
of a worksurface as you face the
panel and the left-handed bracket
is at the left. The outer face of an
installed cantilever bracket should
appear flush with the edge of the
panel surface and the mounting
flange must face inward
(Figure 1).
2. Select the bracket height location
based on the desired worksurface
height. Typical worksurface height
is 29” from top of surface to floor.
ADA height range is 28”-34”.
Example:
The typical KI
worksurface thickness is 1
1
/
8
”;
therefore the installed Unite
cantilever bracket should measure
27
7
/
8
” from top of bracket to the
floor.
3. To install bracket, first rotate
the front of the bracket up as
illustrated and insert the top,
anti-dislodge tooth into the panel
module slotting at the appropriate
height. Push up when the top
tooth is engaged, then rotate
the bottom of the bracket down,
engaging all remaining bracket
teeth into the slotting. Ensure
that all teeth are inserted firmly,
then press bracket down to fully
engage all teeth. If necessary, use
a rubber mallet to gently tap the
top of the bracket to firmly seat
the teeth. Repeat the steps above
for the second cantilever bracket
to be installed (Figure 1).
4. Carefully place worksurface onto
installed cantilever brackets and
align mounting holes of brackets
to pre-drilled holes in underside
of worksurface. Secure using two
#12 x
3
/
4
” screws per bracket.
Take care to not over-tighten the
screws (Figures 1 & 2).
#12 x /
3
4
”
screws