Large Case Storage - Replacing Case Lock System 1 Table of Contents If you have a problem, question, or request, call your local dealer, or Steelcase Line 1 at 888.STEELCASE (888.783.3522) 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: 1.616.247.2500) Or visit our website: www.steelcase.com 2010 Steelcase Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49501 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. Page 2 3 4 5 6-9 10 11 12 13 14 Topic Removing the Drawers or Rollouts (Lateral Files and Combo-Cabinets) Removing the Drawers (Towers and Workstation Verticals) Removing a Drawer Suspension (Lateral Files and Combo Cabinets) Removing a Drawer Suspension (Towers and Workstation Verticals) Removing a Proud Lift-up Door Removing a Flush Lift-Up Door Removing a Fixed Shelf Removing a Security Shield Removing a Posting Shelf Removing Lock Bar from Case #2 PHILLIPS BIT #2 SQUARE BIT 15-18 Installing Individually Locking Drawer LOCKING PLIERS Lock System Page 1 of 18
2b 3 Removing the Drawers or Rollouts (Lateral Files and Combo-Cabinets) 2a TIP: When removing drawers, make sure to mark them in order to replace them into their original positions. 1. Remove screws connecting drawer body to suspensions. 1 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. 4 Tape Shown with the interlock cam in the de-activated position Shown with the interlock cam in the activated position Page 2 of 18
Removing the Drawers (Towers and Workstation Verticals) 3 TIP: When removing drawers, make sure to mark them in order to replace them into their original position. 1. Pull drawer all the way out. 1 4 2. Depress tabs on each side of the drawer rails. 3. While depressing tabs, pull drawer straight out. 4. Push extended drawer suspension back into the case to prevent damage and avoid injury. 2 Tape Shown with the interlock cam in the de-activated position 5. If removing more than one drawer, de-activate the interlock of the opening from which the previous drawer was removed. 5 Shown with the interlock cam in the activated position Page 3 of 18
Removing a Drawer Suspension (Lateral Files and Combo Cabinets) 1 TIP: Pull suspension out to gain better leverage. 1. With a pencil (or non-permanent marking method) mark the location of the suspension on the case side. 2. Remove suspension by turning the bottom of the suspension outward so the bottom front tab is disengaged (2a). Pull upward so the top front tab is disengaged (2b). Push suspension rearward (2c) and remove suspension. 2b 2a REAR END OF SUSPENSION 2c Page 4 of 18
Removing a Drawer Suspension (Towers and Workstation Verticals) TIP: Pull suspension out to gain better leverage. LEFT HAND (SHOWN) 1 2a 1. With a pencil (or non-permanent marking method) mark the location of the suspension on the case side. 2. For the LEFT HAND suspension, twist the BOTTOM of the suspension away from the cabinet (2a), while PUSHING DOWN (2b). Pull suspension forward (2c) and remove the suspension. For the RIGHT HAND suspension, twist the TOP of the suspension away from the cabinet, while LIFTING UP. RIGHT HAND (OPPOSITE) 2b 2c 1 2a 2a 2b Page 5 of 18
2 Removing a Proud Lift-up Door SPRING 1. Remove front screw (1a) and spring cover (1b) from both sides. 2. Grip the spring at the front of the case opening with locking pliers and remove from the lift-up door mechanism. NOTE: This requires considerable effort. Use of locking pliers is recommended. 1a 1b LOCKING PLIERS 3. Unhook the spring from the rear upright. SPRING COVER 3 Page 6 of 18
Removing a Proud Lift-up Door (cont.) 4. With door half-way down, remove lower screws completely (4a), and loosen upper screws (4b) from both sides. 4b 5. Remove door by sliding up. 5 4a NOTE: Case shown without top for clarity. Page 7 of 18
Removing a Proud Lift-up Door (cont.) 6. Remove torsion tube bolts from both sides (6a). Remove torsion tube (6b). 6b 7. Remove case mounting bracket screws (7a). Remove the lift-up arm assembly from the side (7b). Repeat for other side. TORSION TUBE 7b 7b 6a Page 8 of 18
Spring Attachment Locations: Removing a Proud Lift-up Door (cont.) 8. Reverse process to install new door. NOTE: If door type has changed (steel/wood), see layout for proper spring attachment location. 18" Deep Lateral Files Steel Door: 30, 36 & 42 W Wood Door: 30 & 36 W Attach to the hole on the backside of the rear upright 24" Deep Lateral Files All Steel and Wood Doors 18" Deep Lateral Files Wood Door: 42 W 24" Deep Tower All Steel and Wood Doors 30" Deep Tower All Steel and Wood Doors Page 9 of 18
DOOR TRACK BUMPER 1a 1b 2a RETAINER TAB Removing a Flush Lift-Up Door 1. For 15" tall receding doors, first remove the screw on each side (1a) and detach the equalizer at the rear of the door track (1b). 2. Lift the retainer tab to clear the door track bumper (2a) and remove the door (2b). 2b Page 10 of 18
Removing a Fixed Shelf 1. Remove screws, from underside of shelf, on both sides. 2. Lift shelf off of brackets. 3. Rotate bracket up (3a) and out (3b) to remove. FLUSH SLOT POSITION PROUD SLOT POSITION 2 3b 3a 1 Page 11 of 18
SECURITY SHIELDS Removing a Security Shield 3 1. Remove drawers as required (see pages 2 and 3). 2. Remove rear screws, from the underside of security shield. One (1) screw per side. 2 5b 3. Remove front screws, from the underside of security shield. One (1) screw per side. 4. Lift security shield out of rear brackets (4a) and remove (4b). 5a 5. Rotate rear bracket up (5a) and out (5b) to remove on each side. 6. Re-install drawers in their original locations, if required. 4a 4b Page 12 of 18
1b Removing a Posting Shelf 1. With the drawer below it removed, pull posting shelf all the way forward (1a), press spring retainers up into the shelf body on each side (1b), and slide the shelf completely out. SPRING TAB ON TRACK 2. Remove screw from front of posting shelf track (2a), and disengage hook from rear upright to remove (2b). 1a 2b 2a Page 13 of 18
UPPER LOCK BAR RETAINER 2b Removing Lock Bar from Case 1. Remove all lift-up doors, drawers, suspensions, shelves and posting shelves from case, as shown on previous pages. SCREW HOLE IN UPRIGHT IS TOP HOLE OF 3-HOLE PATTERN AT THE TOP OF UPRIGHT 2a 2. Remove upper lock bar retainer as shown (units with flush lift-up door in top opening only). 3. Remove all lower individual locking brackets as shown and set aside. 4. Remove LH and RH lock bars from case and set aside. OR 1.5-Hi INDIVIDUAL LOCKING BRACKET 3b INDIVIDUAL LOCKING BRACKET 3a Page 14 of 18
4 For 12" Drawers with Lift-Up Door Directly Above Installing Individually Locking Drawer Lock System 5 Install Here 1 2 3 1. 12" drawer openings require one 12" lock bar assembly on each side of the drawer. Assemble the plastic lock tab in the location shown using one (1) #8-18 x 3/8" screw (1a). On a 1.5-Hi lateral, the 6" drawer opening requires one 6" lock bar assembly on each side of the drawer (1b). 2. For the upper two openings of any case with a lift-up door in the top opening, use the 24" lock bar as shown. Assemble the plastic lock tab and metal lock hook in the locations shown using one (1) #8-18 x 3/8" screw each. 9 10 Install Here 4 5 6 7 8 9 22-3/4" 10 11 For Individual 12" Drawers For Individual 6" Drawers 12 4" 13 14 Install Here 1a OR Install Here 1b Page 15 of 18
1.5-Hi INDIVIDUAL LOCKING BRACKET Installing Individually Locking Drawer Lock System (Continued) 3. Insert small lock bar assembly into lock bar channel and install individual locking bracket as shown using one (1) #8-18 x 3/8" screw. OR 3a INDIVIDUAL LOCKING BRACKET 4. Repeat step 3 for each 12" or 6" drawer opening, working from the bottom of the case. 6" drawers can only be installed in the top opening of a 1.5-Hi lateral file. NOTE: Perform steps 3 and 4 on both the LH and RH sides of the case. 3b Page 16 of 18
UPPER LOCK BAR RETAINER Installing Individually Locking Drawer Lock System (Continued) 5. For the top two (2) openings of a case with a lift-up door in the top opening, insert the 24" lock bar assembly, and install retainer bracket as shown using one (1) #8-18 x 3/8" screw. Install upper lock bar retainer as shown for units with a flush lift-up door only. NOTE: Repeat step 5 for RH side of case. 5a RETAINER BRACKET 5b Page 17 of 18
Spring Attachment Locations: 6 Installing Individually Locking Drawer Lock System (Continued) 18" Deep Lateral Files Steel Door: 30, 36 & 42 W Wood Door: 30 & 36 W 6. Reinstall all suspensions, drawers, lift-up doors, shelves and posting shelves (refer to pages 2 thru 13). 18" Deep Lateral Files Wood Door: 42 W Attach to the hole on the backside of the rear upright 24" Deep Lateral Files All Steel and Wood Doors 7. Verify lock (7a) and Interlock (7b) function. NOTE: The interlock mechanism will only allow one drawer to open at a time when properly installed. 24" Deep Tower All Steel and Wood Doors 30" Deep Tower All Steel and Wood Doors NOTE: Refer to the following assembly directions for more information: 7a 7b 939500205 - Interlock Replacement Including Drawers and Suspensions 939500209 - Outerheads and Drawer Lock System 939500211 - Lift-up Doors WITH THIS DRAWER LOCKED......THESE TWO SHOULD NOT OPEN THESE DRAWERS SHOULD NOT OPEN... 939500213 - Security Shield 939500218 - Shelves KEY IS IN LOCKED POSITION WHEN VERTICAL...WITH THIS DRAWER OPEN Page 18 of 18