Large Case Storage - Counterweights

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1 Large Case Storage - Counterweights Lateral File/Combo Cabinet CAUTION Please refer to the Steelcase Specification Guide for Storage for additional guidance on determining the correct counterweight package. #2 PHILLIPS Tower, Workstation Vertical and Bookcase If you have a problem, question, or request, call your local dealer, or Steelcase Line at 888.STEELCASE ( ) for immediate action by people who want to help you. (Outside the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, call: ) Or visit our website: Steelcase Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 4950 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. Table of Contents Topic Page Identifying Counterweights 2 Removing a Drawer to Add Counterweights 3-6 Bookcase Counterweights 7 Removing a Drawer to Add Counterweights 8-9 (Towers and Workstation Verticals) #2 SQUARE #2 PHILLIPS Page of 9

2 Counterweight Identification. Vertical counterweights are identified by a stripe painted on either the top or bottom edge of the part. 2. Refer to paint colors in the tables on the following pages for proper counterweight identification. Page 2 of 9

3 Removing a Drawer to Add Counterweights (Lateral Files and Combo-Cabinets). Remove screws connecting drawer body to suspensions. 2a 2b 3 2. Toward the rear of the drawer, use a flat-blade screwdriver or pry bar to disengage the drawer body barbs from the suspensions. 3. Lift drawer out of suspensions. 4. If removing more than one drawer, de-activate the interlock of the opening from which the previous drawer was removed. TIP: When reinstalling drawers, make sure to place the drawers in their original positions. 4 Tape Shown with the interlock cam in the de-activated position Shown with the interlock cam in the activated position Page 3 of 9

4 5a APPROXIMATE LOCATION FOR #8 x /4" SELF DRILLING SCREW 5b REST ON BASE AND AGAINST CASE BACK SEE STEP 9 FOR INSTALLATION OF THIS PART Removing a Drawer to Add Counterweights (cont.) 5c TIP: Installing rear counterweight plates before feet are installed is recommended to avoid interference with feet screws. 5. Insert the top of the counterweight plate(s) under the z-brace on the back of the case (5a) and rotate in (5b). The counterweight plate(s) will rest on the floor of the case and against the back of the case. Install one () #8 x /4" self drilling screw near the center of each counterweight, approximately /4" from the bottom of the z-brace (5c). 6a. For counterweight packages with a bottom flat plate and a Universal Base: Apply four (4) double-sided adhesive pads to the underside of the flat plate. Locate the bottom plate by self-locating to the front of the counterweight plate and pushing downward to adhere the plate to the base. 6b. For counterweight packages with a bottom flat plate and feet: Apply four (4) pieces of double face tape equally spaced on the rear support brace. Remove release paper from all pieces of tape and install plate on brace as far to the back as possible Style No / Part No RAACW / RAACW2 / RAACW3 / Universal Base 6a Base with Feet 6b DOUBLE FACE TAPE REAR SUPPORT BRACE Rear C'wt Width 9-/4" 7-3/8" 25-/2" Rear C'wt Color Orange Aqua White SELF-LOCATE THE FLAT PLATE TO THE FRONT OF THE CONTERWEIGHT FOR COUNTERWEIGHT PACKAGES WITH A BOTTOM FLAT PLATE (RAACW5 & RAACW6): FOUR (4) DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE PADS PLATE Style No / Part No RAACW4 / Rear C wt Width Rear C wt Color Right C wt Width Right C wt Width 25-/2" White 0-/2" BOTTOM FLAT PLATE FOUR (4) DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE PADS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FLAT PLATE /4" STORED LOCATION OF SCREW Page 4 of 9

5 8b Removing a Drawer to Add Counterweights (cont.) 7 8a REAR END OF SUSPENSION 8c Removing a Drawer Suspension(s) for Installing the Side Counterweight(s) TIP: Pull suspension out to gain better leverage. 7. With a pencil (or non-permanent marking method) mark the location of the suspension on the case side. 8. Remove suspension by turning the bottom of the suspension outward so the bottom front tab is disengaged (8a). Pull upward so the top front tab is disengaged (8b). Push suspension rearward (8c) and remove suspension. 9a 9. Insert the side counterweight behind the bottom suspension and rotate in and down as shown (9a). Slide the side counterweight towards the back of the case as far as possible (9b). 9b NOTE: If you are installing a RAACW5, RAACW6, RAACW7, or RAACW8 you need to install a second (narrower) side counterweight on the left hand side the same as the right hand side. Style No / Part No RAACW5 / RAACW6 / RAACW7 / RAACW8 / Rear C/wt Width 25-/2 25-/2 7-3/ Rear C/wt Color White White Aqua + Purple Purple (x3) Left C/wt Width 7-3/4 7-3/4 7-3/4 7-3/4 Left C/wt Color Pink Pink Pink Pink Right C/wt Width 0-/2 0-/2 0-/2 0-/2 Right C/wt Color Bottom Plate Width 25-/2 Single 25-/2 Double None None Page 5 of 9

6 Removing a Drawer to Add Counterweights (cont.) Installing a Drawer Suspension 0c 0d REAR END OF SUSPENSION TIP: Pull suspension out to gain better leverage. 0. Locate rear suspension tabs into slots (0a). Pull suspension forward (0b). Insert front/top tab into the slot by twisting suspension slightly and pushing towards the case side (0c). Pull downward and rotate the bottom/front tab into the lower/front slot (0d). TIP: When reinstalling drawers, make sure to place the drawers in their original positions. 0a 0b Page 6 of 9

7 Bookcase Counterweight(s) NOTE: Double-sided adhesive pads are very difficult to remove. Ensure proper placement before applying pressure. NOTE: Clean all surfaces where adhesive pads will be applied, using alcohol and a clean cloth. Double-sided adhesive pad (2) counterweights are required for 30, 36, and 42 wide bookcases () counterweight is required for 24 wide bookcases. Remove one release liner from the two (2) double-sided adhesive pads and apply to the counterweight as shown. Press firmly on pads to ensure good adhesive contact. Remove the release liner from the exposed side of the adhesive pads. 2a NOTE: The quantity of counterweights required are dependent on the width of the bookcase (see illustration). 2b 2. Place counterweight(s) on top of the bookcase bottom shelf (2a). Center a single or a pair of counterweights left-to-right and slide back until the double-sided adhesive pads contact the inner back of the bookcase (2b). Press firmly. Counterweight Case bottom 3. Apply two (2) double-sided adhesive pads to the surface of the counterweight(s) facing the front opening of the bookcase. Avoid placing pad(s) on top of a hole in the counterweight. Remove the release liner from the pads Carefully place the cosmetic cover over the counterweight(s) as shown. Be sure the holes face up to allow access to the rear glides. Press firmly onto the double-sided adhesive pads. Double-sided adhesive pad 4 Cosmetic cover Page 7 of 9

8 Removing a Drawer to Add Counterweights (Towers and Workstation Verticals). Pull drawer all the way out. 2. Depress tabs on each side of the drawer rails Pull drawer straight out. 4. Push extended drawer slides back into the case to prevent damage and avoid injury If removing more than one drawer, de-activate the interlock of the opening from which the previous drawer was removed. Tape Shown with the interlock cam in the de-activated position 4 5 Shown with the interlock cam in the activated position Page 8 of 9

9 6 2 Removing a Drawer to Add Counterweights (Towers and Workstation Verticals) (cont.) 6. Hook bracket into upright. 7. Insert notch into upright. 8. Secure with screw Place counterweights in unit and slide against side with bracket. Counterweights will interlock on top of each other. 0. Hook bracket into upright Insert notch into upright. 2. Secure with screw. 3. Slide counterweights to be centered behind drawers. 4. Reinstall the drawer(s). TIP: When reinstalling drawers, make sure to place the drawers in their original positions. 9 RAACT & RAACT3 USE (3) COUNTERWEIGHTS RAACT2 USES (4) COUNTERWEIGHTS Page 9 of 9