Installation Manual

When using a Humanscale work-surface with threaded inserts.......... 2

When using a Humanscale work-surface with pilot holes................... 5
When using your own work-surface.................................................... 8
Using and calibrating Float. ................................................................. 11

WARNING

Read all instructions carefully before installing this product or attempting to use it.

This product contains a loaded mechanism that is under tension. Do not attempt to remove
or alter any part of this product or in any way modify or tamper with any component of this
product other than as set forth in these instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions
provided may result in property damage or serious injury.

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Parts List When using a Humanscale work-surface with threaded inserts

Left leg

Cross-beam

Release paddle

Right leg
Tension Indicator window

Tension Adjustment screw

Base Assembly (Front view)

Hardware Included

(2) Feet (2) Wing Brackets (8) M8 × 30 mm button head screw

(4) M6 × 7 mm flat head screw

Tension Adjuster Handle Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle

optional accessory

*Work-surface not shown

(12) M6 × 14 mm button head screw

Tools Required

(4) M5 × 35 mm socket head screw

Power Drill/Driver Extension Hex Driver

(4) M5 × 10 mm socket head screw

part of Mounted Tension Adjuster
3 mm Hex Bit 4 mm Hex Bit 5 mm Hex Bit optional accessory

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 Assembly Instructions When using a Humanscale work-surface with threaded inserts

1 Attach the Feet

a. Turn the Base upside down so the Legs are pointing up.
b. Position the foot over the leg. Align the 4 holes in the
foot with those in the end of the leg. The longer portion
of the Foot should extend towards the front. (Fig. A)
c. Use the 5 mm hex driver, to install the (4) M8 × 30 mm
button head screws that secure the Foot to the Leg.
d. Repeat steps 1b– 1c for the second Foot.

2 Attach the Wing Brackets

a. Turn the Base over so that it rests on it’s feet.
Fig. A – attaching the foot.

b. Starting on the Left, locate the 4 screws on the outside end of the cross-beam where it connects to the leg (Fig. B)
c. Use the 4 mm hex driver to loosen the upper-front screw, until there is a 1/8”(3 mm) gap under the screw’s head.
Caution: Do not fully remove this screw from the cross-beam or it can cause internal misalignment.
d. Use the 4 mm hex driver to completely remove the lower-front screw, set it aside.
e. Position the Left Wing Bracket (stamped L) on the end of the cross-beam, extending forward.
f. Replace the lower screw through the bracket into the cross-beam. Tighten both upper and lower screws. (Fig. C)
g. Use the 4 mm hex driver to install the (2) M6 × 7mm flat head screws from the top into flange on the Leg. (Fig. D)
h. Repeat Steps 2c– 2f for the Right side and Right side bracket.

Fig. C Fig. D

loosen

remove
Fig. B
Left side shown

3 Place the work-surface face down on the floor

Lay a soft material beneath it to avoid scratches.

Left Handed Release Paddle

Release Paddle Front (4) M5 threaded insert
option
(4) M5 threaded insert Mounted Tension Ad-
juster Handle
option
(4) M5 threaded insert

Base Mounting Points

(12) M8 threaded insert

Fig. E – Humanscale work-surface hole pattern diagram.

Bottom of work-surface shown.

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 Assembly Instructions When using a Humanscale work-surface with threaded inserts

4 Attach the Work-surface

a. Turn the Base upside down. Fig. F
b. Position the Base on the work-surface (Fig. F). Align the mounting holes in
the cross-beam and wing brackets with the corresponding threaded inserts
on the work-surface. Refer to Figure E – work-surface hole pattern diagram.
c. Use the 4 mm hex driver to install the (12) M6 × 14 mm button head
screws to secure the Base to the work-surface. Loosely insert all 12 fasten-
ers before tightening fully. (Fig. G)

5 Attach the Release Paddle

a. Position the Release Paddle on the work-surface. Align the mounting holes
with the corresponding threaded inserts on the work-surface. If using a left-
hand paddle, use the designated Left-hand set of holes.
Refer to Figure E – work-surface hole pattern diagram.
Fig. G
b. Use the 4 mm hex driver to install the (4) M5 × 35 mm cap screws to se-
cure the Release Paddle to the work-surface. (Fig. H)
Caution: Do not over tighten screws when mounting the release paddle.

6 Install the Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle

If you did not order your Float with this option, move on to Step 7.

a. Insert the hexagonal metal shaft of the Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle
into the Tension Adjuster Screw on the front of the cross-beam. Fig. H
b. Align the mounting holes with the corresponding threaded inserts on the
work-surface. Refer to Figure E – work-surface hole pattern diagram.
c. Use the 3 mm hex driver to install the (4) M5 × 35 mm socket cap screws
to secure the Handle to the work-surface. (Fig. J)
d. Snap the cover onto the Tension Adjuster Handle.

7 Turn the Float back upright

8 Remove the Shipping Safety Pin

Located on the back at the top of the Left leg. (Fig. K)
Fig. J – optional accessory

The pin is used only for shipping purposes and must be removed.

9 Set up work-station, calibrate Float

a. Move the table into location. Set up the components of your workstation,
including monitor(s), monitor support, computer, keyboard, etc.
b Go to page 11 – Using and calibrating your Float, for instructions on how to
calibrate Float to the weight of the workstation.

Before operation, you must add workstation components weighing

at least 30 lbs (13.5 kg) to the work-surface.

Fig. K
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Parts List When using a Humanscale work-surface with pilot holes

Left leg

Cross-beam

Release paddle

Right leg
Tension Indicator window

Tension Adjustment screw

Base Assembly (Front view)

Hardware Included

(2) Feet (2) Wing Brackets (8) M8 × 30 mm button head screw

(4) M6 × 7 mm flat head screw

Tension Adjuster Handle Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle

optional accessory

*Work-surface not shown

(12) No. 10 × 3/4” pan-head wood screw

Tools Required

(4) No. 8 × 11/2” pan-head wood screw

Power Drill/Driver Extension Hex Driver

(4) No. 8 × 1/2” pan-head wood screw

part of Mounted Tension Adjuster
#2 Phillips Bit 4 mm Hex Bit 5 mm Hex Bit optional accessory

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 Assembly Instructions When using a Humanscale work-surface with pilot holes

1 Attach the Feet

a. Turn the Base upside down so the Legs are pointing up.
b. Position the foot over the leg. Align the 4 holes in the
foot with those in the end of the leg. The longer portion
of the Foot should extend towards the front. (Fig. A)
c. Use the 5 mm hex driver, to install the (4) M8 × 30 mm
button head screws that secure the Foot to the Leg.
d. Repeat steps 1b– 1c for the second Foot.

2 Attach the Wing Brackets

a. Turn the Base over so that it rests on it’s feet.
Fig. A – attaching the foot.

b. Starting on the Left, locate the 4 screws on the outside end of the cross-beam where it connects to the leg (Fig. B)
c. Use the 4 mm hex driver to loosen the upper-front screw, until there is a 1/8”(3 mm) gap under the screw’s head.
Caution: Do not fully remove this screw from the cross-beam or it can cause internal misalignment.
d. Use the 4 mm hex driver to completely remove the lower-front screw, set it aside.
e. Position the Left Wing Bracket (stamped L) on the end of the cross-beam, extending forward.
f. Replace the lower screw through the bracket into the cross-beam. Tighten both upper and lower screws. (Fig. C)
g. Use the 4 mm hex driver to install the (2) M6 × 7mm flat head screws from the top into flange on the Leg. (Fig. D)
h. Repeat Steps 2c– 2f for the Right side and Right side bracket.

Fig. C Fig. D

loosen

remove
Fig. B
Left side shown

3 Place the work-surface face down on the floor

Lay a soft material beneath it to avoid scratches.

Left Handed Release Paddle

Release Paddle Front (4x)
option
(4x) Mounted Tension Ad-
juster Handle
option
(4x)

Base Mounting Points

(12x)

Fig. L – Humanscale work-surface hole pattern diagram.

Bottom of work-surface shown.

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 Assembly Instructions When using a Humanscale work-surface with pilot holes

4 Attach the Work-surface

a. Turn the Base upside down. Fig. F
b. Position the Base on the work-surface (Fig. F). Align the mounting holes in
the cross-beam and wing brackets with the corresponding pilot holes on the
work-surface. Refer to Figure L – work-surface hole pattern diagram.
c. Use the #2 Phillips driver to install the (12) No. 10 × 3/4” pan-head wood
screws to secure the Base to the work-surface. Loosely insert all 12 fasten-
ers before tightening fully. (Fig. G)

5 Attach the Release Paddle

a. Position the Release Paddle on the work-surface. Align the mounting holes
with the corresponding pilot holes on the work-surface. If using a left-hand
paddle, use the designated Left-hand set of holes.
Refer to Figure L – work-surface hole pattern diagram.
Fig. G
b. Use the #2 Phillips driver to install the (4) No. 8 × 11/2” pan-head wood
screws to secure the Release Paddle to the work-surface. (Fig. H)
Caution: Do not over tighten screws when mounting the Release Paddle.

6 Install the Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle

If you did not order your Float with this option, move on to Step 7.

a. Insert the hexagonal metal shaft of the Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle
into the Tension Adjuster Screw on the front of the cross-beam. Fig. H
b. Align the mounting holes with the corresponding pilot holes on the
work-surface. Refer to Figure L – work-surface hole pattern diagram.
c. Use the #2 Phillips driver to install the ((4) No. 8 × 1/2” pan-head wood
screws to secure the Handle to the work-surface. (Fig. J)
d. Snap the cover onto the Tension Adjuster Handle

7 Turn the Float back upright

8 Remove the Shipping Safety Pin

Located on the back at the top of the Left leg. (Fig. K)
Fig. J – optional accessory

The pin is used only for shipping purposes and must be removed.

9 Set up work-station, calibrate Float

a. Move the table into location. Set up the components of your workstation,
including monitor(s), monitor support, computer, keyboard, etc.
b Go to page 11 – Using and calibrating your Float, for instructions on how to
calibrate Float to the weight of the workstation.

Before operation, you must add workstation components weighing

at least 30 lbs (13.5 kg) to the work-surface.

Fig. K
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Parts List When using your own work-surface

Left leg

Cross-beam

Release paddle

Right leg
Tension Indicator window

Tension Adjustment screw

Base Assembly (Front view)

Hardware Included

(2) Feet (2) Wing Brackets (8) M8 × 30 mm button head screw

(4) M6 × 7 mm flat head screw

Tension Adjuster Handle Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle

optional accessory

*Work-surface not shown

(12) No. 10 × 3/4” pan-head wood screw

Tools Required

(4) No. 8 × 11/2” pan-head wood screw

Power Drill/Driver Extension Hex Driver Pencil

(4) No. 8 × 1/2” pan-head wood screw

part of Mounted Tension Adjuster
#2 Phillips Bit 4 mm Hex Bit 5 mm Hex Bit Ruler optional accessory

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 Assembly Instructions When using your own work-surface

1 Attach the Feet

a. Turn the Base upside down so the Legs are pointing up.
b. Position the foot over the leg. Align the 4 holes in the
foot with those in the end of the leg. The longer portion
of the Foot should extend towards the front. (Fig. A)
c. Use the 5 mm hex driver, to install the (4) M8 × 30 mm
button head screws that secure the Foot to the Leg.
d. Repeat steps 1b– 1c for the second Foot.

2 Attach the Wing Brackets

a. Turn the Base over so that it rests on it’s feet.
Fig. A – attaching the foot.

b. Starting on the Left, locate the 4 screws on the outside end of the cross-beam where it connects to the leg (Fig. B)
c. Use the 4 mm hex driver to loosen the upper-front screw, until there is a 1/8”(3 mm) gap under the screw’s head.
Caution: Do not fully remove this screw from the cross-beam or it can cause internal misalignment.
d. Use the 4 mm hex driver to completely remove the lower-front screw, set it aside.
e. Position the Left Wing Bracket (stamped L) on the end of the cross-beam, extending forward.
f. Replace the lower screw through the bracket into the cross-beam. Tighten both upper and lower screws. (Fig. C)
g. Use the 4 mm hex driver to install the (2) M6 × 7mm flat head screws from the top into flange on the Leg. (Fig. D)
h. Repeat Steps 2c– 2f for the Right side and Right side bracket.

Fig. C Fig. D

loosen

remove
Fig. B
Left side shown

3 Place the work-surface face down on the floor

Lay a soft material beneath it to avoid scratches. 1”
(25 mm)
The work-surface must measure
Front
at least 3/4” (19 mm) thick. 2 1/4”
(60 mm)
d Release Paddle
positioning

work-surface size d
30” (800 mm) 16 1/2” (420 mm)
24” (600 mm) 13 1/2” (350 mm)

Fig. M – Non Humanscale work-surface diagram.

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 Assembly Instructions When using your own work-surface

4 Attach the Work-surface

a. Turn the Base upside down. Fig. F
b. Position the Base on the work-surface. Center the Base from left to right
with an even overhang on both sides.
c. Use the Pencil and Ruler to mark the distance from the Front edge of the
work-surface to the front of the cross-beam.
For 30” (800 mm) deep surfaces, measure 16 1/2” (420 mm).
For 24” (600 mm) deep surface, measure 13 1/2” (350 mm).
Refer to Fig. M – Non Humanscale work-surface diagram.
d. Align the Base with the marks.
e. Use the #2 Phillips driver to install the (12) No. 10 × 3/4” pan-head wood
screws in the (12) mounting holes in the wing brackets and cross-beam and
into the work-surface. (Fig. G)

5 Attach the Release Paddle

a. Use the Pencil and Ruler to mark 1” (25 mm) back from Front edge of the Fig. G
worksurface and 2 1/4” (60 mm) over from the Wing Bracket.
If using a left-hand paddle, the dimensions are measured from the Left
Wing Bracket. Refer to Fig. M – Non Humanscale work-surface diagram.
b. Align the Release Paddle with the marks.
c. Use the #2 Phillips driver to install the (4) No. 8 × 11/2” pan-head wood
screws to secure the Release Paddle to the work-surface (Fig. H)
Caution: Do not over tighten screws when mounting the Release Paddle.

6 Install the Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle

If you did not order your Float with this option, move on to Step 7.
Fig. H

a. Insert the hexagonal metal shaft of the Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle
into the Tension Adjuster Screw on the front of the cross-beam.
b. Position the Handle so the metal shaft is perpendicular to the cross-beam.
c. Use the #2 Phillips driver to install the ((4) No. 8 × 1/2” pan-head wood
screws to secure mount the Crank Handle to the work-surface. (Fig. J)
d. Snap the cover onto the Tension Adjuster Handle.

Fig. J
7 Turn the Float back upright

8 Remove the Shipping Safety Pin

Located on the back at the top of the Left leg. (Fig. K )
The pin is used only for shipping purposes and must be removed.

9 Set up work-station, calibrate Float

a. Move the table into location. Set up the components of your workstation,
including monitor(s), monitor support, computer, keyboard, etc.
b Go to page 11 – Using and calibrating your Float, for instructions on how to
calibrate Float to the weight of the workstation.
Before operation, you must add workstation components weighing
at least 30 lbs (13.5 kg) to the work-surface.
Fig. K
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 Using and calibrating Float
Inside Float is a unique spring–powered counter–balance mechanism. When properly calibrated for the weight of the
desktop and its contents you will be able to raise and lower the work-surface with ease. Once fully assembled:
1. Squeeze the Release Paddle
2. Raise and lower the work-surface a few times Fig. N - front view of crossbeam
3. Make adjustments to the counter–balance tension as needed:
If the work-surface is difficult to lift, increase the tension.
If the work-surface is difficult to lower, decrease the tension.

Increasing counter–balance tension

When you add components to the desktop, you may discover it takes more Tension Indicator window
effort to lift. If this is the case follow these steps to increase the tension:
Tension Adjustment screw
1. Squeeze the Release Paddle and raise the work-surface to its full height.
2. Insert the hex drive end of the Tension Adjuster Handle into the Tension
Adjustment Screw. If you have a Mounted Tension Adjuster Handle, unfold
the handle.
3. Rotate your Tension Adjuster Handle slowly in a clockwise direction. (Fig. P)
4. Pay attention to the red needle in the Indicator Window as it moves towards
the max marking.
5. After a few rotations, squeeze the Release Paddle, raise and lower the table
a few times.
6. Determine if further adjustment is necessary. Fig. P

Decreasing counter–balance tension

If you remove weight from the desktop you may discover the table raises quick-
ly when you squeeze the Release Paddle, or that it requires effort to lower. If
this is the case follow the same adjustment procedure described above, howev-
er, turn the Tension Adjustment Screw counter–clockwise.
Fig. R - back of release paddle
Warning: Float will support a maximum weight of 130 lbs. (60 kg), including
the work-surface. Please contact Customer Service for information about our Float Heavy Duty kit which will increase
capacity to 160 lbs. (70 kg)

GT-NPD-IM-8643-001-R02
Troubleshooting Float
Difficult to unlock the work-surface with the Release Paddle:
• Try gently pushing down, or pulling up on the work-surface as you squeeze the Release Paddle.
• Check the barrel adjuster where the cable exits the back of the Release Paddle (Fig. R) If the cable is too loose the
Release paddle will not function properly when squeezed. Turn the barrel adjuster counter–clockwise until there is
between 3/4” (20 mm) and 1/2” (12 mm) of metal thread exposed.
Tension is adjusted upwards but the surface is still difficult to raise:
• If your Float is adjusted so that the Indicator Window is showing the needle at the 3/4 position or higher, and the
Float is still very difficult to raise and lower, please contact Customer Service. They will give you information about our
Float Heavy Duty kit which can be installed to increase the weight capacity from 130 lbs. (60 kg) to 160 lbs. (70 kg).

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