WireWorks
®
Panel System
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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Adding and Removing
Horizontal Rails
Horizontal rails can be
added and removed without
disturbing adjacent verticals
or wiring. This allows the
user to convert a panel from
monolithic to tiled with
minimal disruption. This can
be useful for adding power at
different heights or setting up
a panel for use with an off-
module overhead.
Warning:
Do not remove the
top or bottom horizontal rail of
a panel if there are
load-bearing components
mounted to it or an adjacent
panel. The panel can only
support loads if both the top
and bottom horizontal rail are
properly installed.
Warning:
Use caution when
disassembling both the bottom
and the top horizontal rail of a
panel. If there are not returns
attached to both sides of the
resulting panel run, the panels
will not be able to support
themselves.
1. After removing the required
tile(s), remove the horizontal rail
by taking off any tile hooks that
are locking the horizontal rail in
place. Then, tap the horizontal rail
out with a dead blow mallet. Once
the horizontal rail is free from the
pockets on the vertical post, lift
the horizontal rail up and slide it
to one side. Rotate the opposite
side upward to clear the vertical
post, and lift the horizontal rail
free (Figure 66).
Note:
There is not enough
clearance to utilize a mallet to
remove the lowest horizontal
rail, so a special slot is included
in the vertical which allows a
screwdriver to be used to lever
the horizontal rail out. Position
the
3
/
8
” flat blade screwdriver at
a downward angle and insert it
through the off module slot area
and into the oval hole. Pry up
with the screwdriver to release the
horizontal rail (Figure 67).
Warning:
Do not use the slot
reserved for the tile hooks to
remove horizontal rails. This will
damage the surrounding steel
and may make it impossible to
properly install tiles in the future.
2. Horizontal rails are added by
positioning the horizontal rail at
any angle between vertical posts
and sliding one end around a
vertical at the desired height.
Then, rotate the horizontal rail
downward, centering with the
rivets above the pocket on the
post. When all rivets are properly
aligned, tap the horizontal rail
into place with a mallet
(Figure 68).
Warning:
Be sure all rivets
engage in the pockets of the post
properly.
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