FACE PANELS & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, MECHANICAL ASSIST & ECLIPSE POWERED SYSTEMS TM SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III SECTION IV SECTION V

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FACE PANELS & BACK PANELS by Spacesaver INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, MECHANICAL ASSIST & ECLIPSE POWERED SYSTEMS TM SECTION I INTRODUCTION SECTION II LIBRARY SHELVING PANELS SECTION III 4-POST

1 FACE PANELS & BACK PANELS by Spacesaver INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, MECHANICAL ASSIST & ECLIPSE POWERED SYSTEMS TM SECTION I INTRODUCTION SECTION II LIBRARY SHELVING PANELS SECTION III 4-POST SHELVING PANELS SECTION IV PANEL DRIVES SECTION V BACK PANELS SECTION VI DESIGNER PANEL OVERLAYS CAUTION Spacesaver Recommends: 1. that Safety Glasses be worn during any cutting and drilling operations and grinding Website: ssc@spacesaver.com 2. that safety gear such as Hard Hats, Safety Shoes, etc. be worn when required.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Identification Code: FP = FACE PANEL FPI = FACE PANEL INSTALLATION PAGE NUMBER REV. XX/XX = LATEST REVISION DATE Page No. SECTION I - INTRODUCTION 3 Manual Purpose/Use 3 Terms 3 Support Material SECTION II - LIBRARY SHELVING PANELS 4 Ratio Change 4 Chain Engagement 4 Panel Placement/Alignment 5 Panel Fastening SECTION III - 4 POST SHELVING PANELS 6 Upright Preparation 6 Panel Fastening SECTION IV - PANEL DRIVES 6 Mechanical Assist Chain Tensioning 7-9 Mechanical Assist Handle Installation 10 Manual Handle Installation 10 Electric Control Installation 11 Card Holder Installation SECTION V - BACK PANELS 11 Shelving Anchoring 12 Upright Preparation 12 Face Panel Preparation 13 Face Panel Fastening 14 Back Panel Preparation Back Panel Fastening 15 Overall Fit Illustrations SECTION V - DESIGNER PANEL OVERLAYS Back Panel Overlay Face Panel Overlay Mechanical Assist Control 24 Manual Control FP/FPI - Page 2

3 SECTION I INTRODUCTION Basic installation procedures remain constant regardless of the type of guidance/drive built into the carriage. Manual carriages require that the panels simply be rested on the panel brackets, aligned from side to side, shimmed for plumb orientation, if necessary, and securely fastened to the shelving uprights. Mechanical assist panels require the additional steps of connecting and adjusting the drive chain and installing the front crank mechanism. The information in this booklet pertains to standard installations, exceptions are possible. The information in this manual targets the installation and adjustment of mechanical assist face panels. Manual carriage panels may require the installation of a decorative handle grip on the front. Electric panels will require the installation of control switch(es). TERMS: Face Panel: Decorative panel fastened to the front of each carriage and static platform. Face Panel Bracket: Small aluminum angle used to hold the face panel to the upright in situations involving back panels. Drive Handle: Decorative handle fastened to the front of each mechanical assist carriage. Moves carriage as turned in the direction of travel. Anti-Roll Pin: Push/pull pin in the drive handle hub. Engages with the detent plate to prevent unwanted carriage roll and hold a carriage in position. Detent Plate: Located directly behind the drive handle hub. Engages the anti-roll pin when pin is pushed in. Upper Sprocket Block Assembly: Located on the back side of each mechanical assist carriage face panel. Engages the drive chain and turns with the drive handle. Includes an idler sprocket to accommodate chain tensioning. Lower Driven Sprocket: Located at the front of the drive shaft on each mechanical assist carriage. Engages the drive chain and turns the drive shaft. Drive Chain: #35 roller chain located behind the face panel on each mechanical assist carriage. Provides the drive link between the upper sprocket block assembly and the lower driven sprocket. Tensioning Idler Sprocket: Part of the upper sprocket block assembly. Swings in an arc to tension the front drive chain. Shelving Upright: Rough shelving ends exposed at the front and back of each shelving run. Face Panel Bracket Rest: Fastened to the lowest lip of the carriage profile. Provides support for the face panel to rest on. Automatically sets the face panel at the appropriate elevation. Wood, Plastic or Metal Panel Trim: Fastened to both edges of each face panel. Provides a decorative look to the face panel edges and creates the necessary 1 1/2" of clearance behind the panel for the mechanical assist mechanism or electrical wiring. Power Assist Panels are trimmed with 1" wood strips. Card Holder: Decorative holder which may be used to hold the customer's aisle locator cards. Not provided with all systems. Manual Grip Handle: Decorative grip at the front of manual moveable carriages. Not provided with all systems. Back Panel: Decorative panels sometimes fastened to the right and left ends of the system. Designer Panel Overlay: These panels are designed to add a high level of visual appeal to any Mechanical Assist or Manual system. SUPPORT MATERIAL REQUIRED: 1. This manual. 2. Production planning material. FP/FPI - Page 3

LIBRARY SHELVING PANELS - SECTION II NOTE: Ratio changes for dual synchro drive carriages only require a change of the upper and/or lower sprocket.

1 Check to see that the tensioning idler sprocket is in a neutral position (See Illustration 2).

With the panel resting near the front of the carriage, reach behind and engage the #35 drive chain with the lower driven sprocket.

4 LIBRARY SHELVING PANELS - SECTION II NOTE: Ratio changes for dual synchro drive carriages only require a change of the upper and/or lower sprocket. Ratio changes for LS Series carriages require the use of the offset double sprocket shown. In this case the #35 chain must engage the outer sprocket on the assembly. STEP Check to see that the tensioning idler sprocket is in a neutral position (See Illustration 2). Make certain that the #35 drive chain is engaged with the sprocket in the upper sprocket block assembly. With the panel resting near the front of the carriage, reach behind and engage the #35 drive chain with the lower driven sprocket. This sprocket may not always be located at the far left side of the carriage. Dual synchro drive carriages have drives placed nearer carriage center. STEP Lift one side of the panel and rest it on the panel support bracket fastened to the carriage profile front. Lift the other side of the panel onto the remaining panel support bracket. Center the panel left to right. Shimming of the panel may be required to compensate for any irregularity in the shelving frame. Shim as needed to assure that each panel aligns with adjoining panels. Alignment of the face panels is critical to the overall appearance of the system. Take your time and do it right! FP/FPI - Page 4

STEP 3 3.1 Fasten the panels to the shelving uprights from behind. Pre-drill the frame in 2 places with a 3/16" bit.

You may fasten the panel by drilling 9/64" holes into the steel tube for 5/8" pan head screws, or with tek screws (not provided).

2 Fasten the two top corners through holes in the shelving canopy tops. Use the 5/8" pan head screws. 3.

5 STEP Fasten the panels to the shelving uprights from behind. Pre-drill the frame in 2 places with a 3/16" bit. A steel tube is attached to the back of the panel and will align with the shelving upright. You may fasten the panel by drilling 9/64" holes into the steel tube for 5/8" pan head screws, or with tek screws (not provided). The steel tube does not extend the entire height of the panel. Part No. Qty. Description # #8 x 5/8 P.H. Type Fasten the two top corners through holes in the shelving canopy tops. Use the 5/8" pan head screws. 3.3 Fasten the bottom two corners through holes in the base gusset. It is not necessary to drill pilot holes into the plastic face panel tubes, the 5/8" pan head screws will easily thread into the plastic. Part No. Qty. Description # #8 x 5/8 P.H. Type 17 CAUTION! Do not over tighten any of the fasteners. Do not use tek screws in plastic tubes. FP/FPI - Page 5

4-POST SHELVING PANELS - SECTION III STEP 1 1.1 Installation of face panels on 4-post shelving is essentially the same as the procedure outlined in SECTION II.

Put 5 or 6 holes on each side of the upright depending on its height. Drill 5 holes per side for panels under 8 feet in height. Drill 6 holes per side for panels 8 feet or more in height. 1.

Description #96047.01 10-12 #8 x 5/8 P.H. Type 17 CAUTION! Do not over tighten any of the fasteners. Do not use tek screws in plastic tubes.

6 4-POST SHELVING PANELS - SECTION III STEP Installation of face panels on 4-post shelving is essentially the same as the procedure outlined in SECTION II. The face panels rest on the face panel support brackets and must be trued and then secured to the shelving uprights. Prepare the shelving uprights by drilling 3/16" clearance holes along each side. Put 5 or 6 holes on each side of the upright depending on its height. Drill 5 holes per side for panels under 8 feet in height. Drill 6 holes per side for panels 8 feet or more in height. 1.2 Attach the face panel to the uprights from behind using the 5/8" pan head screws. The screws will thread into the plastic tubes on the face panel without drilling a pilot hole. Part No. Qty. Description # #8 x 5/8 P.H. Type 17 CAUTION! Do not over tighten any of the fasteners. Do not use tek screws in plastic tubes. PANEL DRIVES - SECTION IV Use a 3/16" allen wrench to adjust the chain tension. Insert the wrench, push it in to compress the spring and turn the idler sprocket in a direction away from the lower driven sprocket (See Illustration 2). Once the pressure is released from the spring the idler sprocket will lock into place and maintain chain tension. Make absolutely certain that the chain is engaged with the swinging idler sprocket and the sprocket attached to the upper shaft! (See Illustration 2) FP/FPI - Page 6

MECHANICAL ASSIST Fasten the mechanical assist hub and

(See Illustration 1) Note: As of 5-04 a single piece

type. This change does not affect the installation

7 MECHANICAL ASSIST Fasten the mechanical assist hub and spokes to the upper sprocket block shaft end. (See Illustration 1) Note: As of 5-04 a single piece plastic 3 spoke control handle replaced the all metal type. This change does not affect the installation procedure. Snap the hub cover into place. (See Illustration 1) FP/FPI - Page 7

8 ILLUSTRATION 1 FP/FPI - Page 8

9 ILLUSTRATION 2 FP/FPI - Page 9

Take steps to assure that all handles are plumb and in line.

10 MANUAL A handle may be provided with a manual carriage. Fasten it to the face panel at a convenient location. Keep it reasonably low to avoid a tipping effect when the carriage is moved from left to right. Take steps to assure that all handles are plumb and in line. ELECTRIC An electric carriage face panel will require the installation of a control switch. Refer to the appropriate electric installation manual for further detail. (Eclipse Powered System TM - OP-0606) Spacesaver has used a number of different switch styles over the years. Eclipse Powered Systems TM FP/FPI - Page 10

CARD HOLDERS Card holders may be provided.

Fasten a dry line across the front of the face panels at an appropriate elevation.

Consult the customer or salesperson for the proper elevation requirement. BACK PANELS - SECTION V STEP 1 1.

11 CARD HOLDERS Card holders may be provided. Peel the backer off the self adhesive material in preparation for application to the face panel. Fasten a dry line across the front of the face panels at an appropriate elevation. Line up the card holders with the dry line. If you position with a chalk line, use only white chalk! Consult the customer or salesperson for the proper elevation requirement. BACK PANELS - SECTION V STEP Anchoring of the shelving to the platform should be done through the shelf support. Any obstruction, such as the pan head of a screw, will interfere with the flat fit of the back panel to the platform profile. FP/FPI - Page 11

STEP 2 2.1 Prepare the upright by drilling 5 or 6 3/16" clearance holes on each side.

Drill six holes per side for panels eight feet or more in height.

1 Prepare the face panel by fastening bracket #400917.

12 STEP Prepare the upright by drilling 5 or 6 3/16" clearance holes on each side. Drill five holes per side for panels under eight feet in height. Drill six holes per side for panels eight feet or more in height. Place these holes approximately 3/4" from the outside edges of the upright. STEP Prepare the face panel by fastening bracket # in the approximate location of the holes drilled into the upright. (See Illustration 5.) 3.2 Use #8 x 5/8" pan head screws to fasten the brackets to the plastic face panel tubes. These screws will thread into the tube without drilling pilot holes. Do not overtighten! FP/FPI - Page 12

Most of these panels will rest on the floor. 4.

13 STEP Position the face panel and mark through each 3/16" hole drilled in the upright. The face panel should extend 1 1/4" past the upright edge. Most of these panels will rest on the floor. 4.2 Turn the panel around and drill the marked holes with a 9/64" bit. 4.3 Turn the panel around and fasten it in place. Use #8-5/8" pan head screws provided to thread into the face panel brackets. FP/FPI - Page 13

14 STEP A backer strip is positioned and fastened to the backside of the back panel. This is factory installed. The backer strip stops short of the bottom to allow room for the platform profile. The gap identifies the bottom of the panel. STEP Prepare for the back panel installation by positioning back panel brackets (Part # ) as directed by Illustration 3. (See Illustration 5.) FP/FPI - Page 14

STEP 7 7.1 Position the back panel snug against the overhang of the face panel. 7.2 Screw the back panel in place as directed in Illustration 3.

Note: The back panel and face panel should fit together with no gap along the

See Illustration 4 for detail regarding the installation of multiple back panels.

15 STEP Position the back panel snug against the overhang of the face panel. 7.2 Screw the back panel in place as directed in Illustration 3. Use 2 #8 x 5/8" pan head screws per bracket. Note: The back panel and face panel should fit together with no gap along the plastic tube. The two top edges should be flush. See Illustration 4 for detail regarding the installation of multiple back panels. See Illustration 6 for a top view of the juncture between face and back panels. FP/FPI - Page 15

16 ILLUSTRATION 3 FP/FPI - Page 16

17 ILLUSTRATION 4 FP/FPI - Page 17

18 ILLUSTRATION 5 FP/FPI - Page 18

19 ILLUSTRATION 6 FP/FPI - Page 19

SECTION VI DESIGNER SERIES FACE AND BACK PANEL OVERLAYS Note: This section addresses only the differences between installing the designer series panels vs. the typical face/back panel.

Type 2 has threaded pems set into the designer overlay back side. In the following sequence type 1 is shown for back panel overlay installation and type 2 is shown for face panel overlay installation.

The following information deals with issues relevant to installation of Designer Series panel overlays: Attaching the decorator overlay to the face and back panel.

20 SECTION VI DESIGNER SERIES FACE AND BACK PANEL OVERLAYS Note: This section addresses only the differences between installing the designer series panels vs. the typical face/back panel. All other information in this manual remains relevant for all panel types. Designer panels come in two types. Type 1 orients over threaded studs installed into the face or back panel. Type 2 has threaded pems set into the designer overlay back side. In the following sequence type 1 is shown for back panel overlay installation and type 2 is shown for face panel overlay installation. Either type may be used for back or face panel overlay installation. The following information deals with issues relevant to installation of Designer Series panel overlays: Attaching the decorator overlay to the face and back panel. Attaching the mechanical assist drive to the face panel. Attaching the manual handle to the face panel. STEP Back panels must be field drilled to accommodate the various designer panel sizes. See the illustration and note below for hole dimensions and locations. BACK PANEL OVERLAY INSTALLATION NOTE: A= 14.00", 21.00", 28.00", or 35.00" determine 'A' for each application by measuring back panel overlay * For static applications without platforms measure 52.00" from bottom of shelving instead of bottom of carriage. Some overlay panels will be too heavy for the metal back to support. In this case 4 of these brackets will be provided for added strength. The formula for hole location remains as shown above. The bracket has an array of holes to accommodate all circumstances. A PLCS Back Panel Bracket 1.2 The decorator panel is attached in 4 places using the hardware spread shown here. Push a machine screw through each of the four holes drilled in the metal back Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4-20x Standoff-Male/Female Knob - 1" FP/FPI - Page 20

1.3 Fasten the threaded standoff to the machine screws just installed.

Place it over the 4 standoffs and fasten with the decorator nut shown in step 1.

1 The installation of the overlays on moveable or stationary face panels is

Hardware for this procedure consist of the machine screw and a standoff shown

21 1.3 Fasten the threaded standoff to the machine screws just installed. Finger tightening is sufficient. 1.4 The designer overlay can now be installed. Place it over the 4 standoffs and fasten with the decorator nut shown in step 1.2. Finger tightening is sufficient. STEP 2: 2.1 The installation of the overlays on moveable or stationary face panels is best carried out on saw horses before attaching to the shelving upright. Hardware for this procedure consist of the machine screw and a standoff shown here Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4-20x Standoff-Male/Female FACE PANEL OVERLAY INSTALLATION FP/FPI - Page 21

2.2 Thread a cylinder stud into each of the pems

3 Orient the overlay panel over the four factory

22 2.2 Thread a cylinder stud into each of the pems already factory inserted into the back side of the overlay panel. Finger tightening is sufficient. 2.3 Orient the overlay panel over the four factory punched holes. 2.4 Fasten the overlay panel in place using the four machine screws. FP/FPI - Page 22

MECHANICAL ASSIST CONTROL INSTALLATION Note: Attach the face panel to the carriage/shelving uprights as instructed earlier

1 The face panel will arrive assembled as shown here. Fasten this assembly to the carriage front. 3.

This is the one that the safety locking pin must pass through. Two spokes have threaded holes.

001 Handle Assembly 3.3 The threaded stud on the rotating knob free spins.

23 MECHANICAL ASSIST CONTROL INSTALLATION Note: Attach the face panel to the carriage/shelving uprights as instructed earlier in this manual. This panel type uses the standard chain tensioning upper sprocket block assembly. STEP The face panel will arrive assembled as shown here. Fasten this assembly to the carriage front. 3.2 One of the four spokes will be configured differently than the others. This is the one that the safety locking pin must pass through. Two spokes have threaded holes. One spoke has a clearance hole. The safety locking pin must pass through spoke with the clearance hole Handle Assembly 3.3 The threaded stud on the rotating knob free spins. In order to turn it into to the spoke behind the disc the free spinning stud must be temporarily locked to the knob. Insert any 1/8 diameter tool into the hole in the knob and turn the stud until it aligns with the tool. Push the tool into the stud hole to lock it in place Knob Assembly FP/FPI - Page 23

3.4 Turn the stud into the threaded hole behind the disc. Tighten the stud and remove the tool. Place the 2 knobs opposite one another.

Place the manual control over the pre punched holes and fasten from below with the machine screws.

24 3.4 Turn the stud into the threaded hole behind the disc. Tighten the stud and remove the tool. Place the 2 knobs opposite one another. Note: The 2 holes required for the manual control installation are factory punched. Place the manual control over the pre punched holes and fasten from below with the machine screws. Notice that the curvature of the control faces the top of the face panel Flange Lock Hex Bolt 5/16-18x Handle MANUAL CONTROL INSTALLATION Spacesaver Corporation a division of KI U.S.A.: 1450 Janesville Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI , (920) , , FAX: (920) CANADA: 266 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4L5, (416) , , FAX: (416) UK: Commonwealth House, High Holborn, London WC1V 6PJ, (020) , FAX: (020) WEBSITE: ssc@spacesaver.com Copyright, 2006 by Spacesaver Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. OP-0516 SSC/EPD 2/06

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