Folio™ Wall Hung Desk Frame

Non-Seismic Applications*

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CLAMP

WOOD BLOCK

3/8" SPADE BIT

MASKING TAPE(Used to help preventany possible chipping

while drilling)

WARNINGCRUSH HAZARD! FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE CABINET COULDRESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY

Read the entire assembly direction before beginning installation.

Building construction varies greatly. The Building’s Engineer of Record is responsiblefor the design of building walls which the cabinets are attached to and must verifythe adequacy of the mounting hardware,even if provided by Steelcase.

The building owner or designated agentis responsible for verifying that the installation is in compliance with all localcodes and regulations.

5/32" HEX DRIVE BIT

* The building’s Engineer of Record must be consulted to determine if there are any seismic requirements.

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VERIFY WALL CONSTRUCTION

MINIMUM REQUIRED WALL CONSTRUCTIONS:

CAUTION! Adequate wall construction is requiredto support the weight of loaded cabinets.

Drywall with Metal Studs

- Must be at least 25 ga. (0.018” min. thk.) 33 ksi steel studs 1.5” x 3.5” - Studs on maximum 24” centers - Must be at least 5/8” thick Type X gypsum drywall (per ASTMC36, ASTMC1396, and CAN/CSA-A82.27M) - 16 ga (0.063") metal banding, 6” wide min., at centerline 32" and 14-1/4” from floor

Drywall with Wood Studs

- Stud grade SPF, DF-L or Hem-Fir 1.5" x 3.5" - Studs on maximum 24" centers - Must be at least 5/8" thick Type X gypsum drywall (per ASTMC36, ASTMC1396, and CAN/CSA-A82.27M) - Wood blocking, 6" wide min., at centerline 32" and 14-1/4” from floor

WARNING

SIDE VIEWFRONT VIEW

32"

= (6) FACTORY INSTALLED SCREWS= (2) SCREWS INSTALLED THROUGH CLEAT & INTO BLOCKING= (2) SCREWS INSTALLED THROUGH CABINET BACK, CLEAT & INTO BLOCKING = (1) SCREW INSTALLED THROUGH CABINET BACK, SPACER BOARD & INTO WALL STUD

FLOOR

1

234

3

2

1

BLOCKING

WALL STUD

CRUSH HAZARD. Failure to properly secure cabinet could result in personal injury. Read entire Assembly Direction for your product mounting configuration. Verify all walls meet minimum required construction guidelines before beginning installation. Install ALL fasteners required. Obtain assembly directions from a Steelcase dealer or call 1-888-783-3522.

Note: The above wall construction assumes a nominal36” AFF counter height. Banding locations should beadjusted accordingly for alternate counter heights.

34”

36”

29”

Counter HeightAFF

Upper bandCenterline

Lower bandCenterline

30”

32”

25”

12-1/4”

14-1/4”

7-1/4”

4

1 LOWERBAND

14-1/4”

Installing a Desk Between Two Cabinetsonto Drywall

1. Pull drawer(s) forward from the base cabinet(s) (1a). Removedrawer(s) completely by one of the methods shown below (1b).Push slide rails back into base cabinet(s).TIP: Mark all drawers so they can be easily re-installed in theiroriginal positions.

2. Place desk frame between the base cabinets or tall storageand secure to wall using #14-14 x 3” sheet metal screws.

1a

OROR

1b

2

DRAWER

SLIDE

ROLLER ON CASE

ROLLER ON DRAWER

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3. Use existing clearance holes in desk frame sides fordrilling location. Drill two (2) holes through side of deskframe assembly and into base cabinet or tall storage.

NOTE: Use masking tape to prevent any possible chippingwhile drilling and backup with clamped wood block.

4. Secure desk frame assembly to base cabinet or tallstorage using two (2) 1-1/2" connector bolts. Repeat steps3 and 4 for other end of desk frame assembly.

5 If desk frame is 60", 66" or 72" wide, install reinforcementchannel underneath worksurface toward the front.Secure using eight (8) 1/2" wood screws.

6. Re-install drawers into the base cabinets.

4

4x

3

FOR 60", 66" & 72" WIDTHS ONLY

1/2" WOODSCREW

REINFORCEMENTCHANNEL

WORKSURFACE

1-1/2" CONNECTORBOLT

WOOD BLOCK

Clamp a wood block onother side of panel toprevent excessiveblowout.Use a sharp 3/8" drill bitto drill holes through.

5

MASKING TAPE