KI Unite Panel System - Panel Frames - Change-of-Height Intersection Assembly

8
Unite
®
Panel System - Panel Frame Assembly
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.
light
shield
panel frame
(taller)
panel frame
(shorter)
Figure
8-2-Way90,Change-of-Height “L” Corner
Intersection
°
31
/ -16 x 1 /
bolt & flat washer
84
”
connector
block
Panel Frames - Change-of-
Height Intersection Assembly
1. Per the space-planning layout,
locate the two change-of-height
panel frames to be joined
together. Begin first with the
shorter panel frame as the
shortest panel determines the
number of connector blocks
required (Figure 8).
2. Loosely attach connector blocks
to the shorter panel frame, as
illustrated using one
3
/
8
-16 x 1
1
/
4
”
hex head bolt and large flat
washer per connector block.
Attach one connector block at
the lowest mounting hole in the
frame, one block at the highest,
and the third connector block
approximately 30” from the floor,
near beltway height (Figure 8).
Note: If the panel frame is only
32” high, use only two connector
blocks, one at the top and one at
the bottom (See Panel Connector
Block Chart, page 5).
3. Have one person hold the shorter
panel frame (with connector
blocks and light shield attached)
while another person attaches the
taller panel frame to the mating
face of the connector blocks
using hex head bolts and flat
washers. Hand-tighten hardware
at this time (Figure 8).
4. Level each panel frame at the
intersection and tighten all hex
bolts.
Note: Light shields are available
in 48, 64 & 80” nominal lengths.
The above light shield lengths do
not require cutting when paired
with the same nominal height
panel frame.
5. Begin light shield installation by
first locating the nominal length
plastic light shield that matches
the nominal height panel frame it
installs adjacent to. For nominal
height 32, 40 & 56” panels,
locate a light shield that is longer
than, but closest to the nominal
frame height. When required
(for 32, 40 & 56” panel heights),
cut the longer plastic light shield
to size. See Detail A - “Light
Shield Table,” page 5 to
determine proper cut length.
6. Plastic light shields must be
installed after intersections are
assembled and all bolts are
tightened into connector blocks.
Measure and make a mark that
is
5
/
16
” down from the top of the
vertical frame post (Detail B,
page 5). Using the proper length
light shield, position the top of
the shield at that
5
/
16
” mark. Snap
the light shield into the corner of
each connector block such that
you hear a “click”, ensuring that
the light shield is snug at each
connector block.
Note: The bottom of the light
shield should fit flush with
the bottom trim when trim is
installed. The top of the light
shield should fit nearly flush with
the underside of an intersection
top cap when it is installed later.
Tip: A top cap can be temporarily
installed to help locate the top
of the light shield. Snap the light
shield in place such that the top
of the shield is flush with the
bottom of an installed top cap.