My Studio Environments™
Seismic Anchor Kit
Installation
A1BS4NRLS FOR PROD TEG PG 03/16/06
INSTRUCTIONS - SEISMIC ANCHOR
KIT INSTALLATION
MAKE FROM 115160
TEG 03/16/06 TEG 03/16/06
KEF 03/13/07 PG 03/16/06
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REV PART K & STEP 1, 2, 3,1BXZFB5, 6, 7, 8 PIX MEK KEF 3/13/07
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My Studio Environments™ Seismic Anchor Kit Installation
A
Tap Bolt (2)
Parts Included:
B
C
D
E
F
H
IJ
G
K
L
Washer (2)
Jamb Nut (2)
Anchor Plate (2)
Standoff Nut (2)
Spacer Plate (2) Seismic cable (2)
1/4-20 Bolt (4)
1/4-20 Washer (4) Anchor Pin (4)
1/4-20 Nut (4)
Anchor Bracket (2)
Tools Required:
5/32” Allen Bit Socket
Power Driver (drill) 1/2” Drill Bit
Masonry Drill Bits
3/4” wrench
(2) 7/16” Wrench
Improper installation can cause product failure and possible personal
WARNING
injury. Follow all warnings, notes and procedure steps to ensure that
this product will perform as intended during a seismic event. Herman
Miller Inc. and it’s subsidiaries do not assume liability for use of this
product. If assistance is desired, contact Herman Miller Inc. customer
service at (616) 654-3300.
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Ratchet
Hammer
1.1 Install an anchor bracket (K) at end of each
Style, by removing and reusing existing button
head cap screws at the end of each Style.
Anchor Bracket (K)
Button Head
1
2
3 1/2”
1/2” diameter
hole through
(Drill Both Ends)
Style
Cap Screws
2
.1 Mark and drill a 1/2” diameter hole through the
bottom rail, as noted, at each end of bottom rail.
3
3.2 Install tap bolt (A) with washer (B), through
Tap Bolt (A)
Standoff Nut (E)
Spacer Plate (F)
bottom rail and thread into standoff nut (E).
3.3 Holding anchor bolt vertical, engage standoff
3.1
Position assembled work station at final
location.
nut into spacer plate (F).
3.4 Use spacer plate holes to mark locations for
floor anchor bolts. Mark (2) hole locations for
NOTE: It is recommended that all floor anchor
bolt hole locations for work station, be
each spacer plate used in installation. (note
tape for carpet marking)
Mark (2) Holes
For Each Plate
marked as noted above in step 3, before
proceeding on to step 4.
Washer (B)
Side Wall Anchoring:
Center of
Rail
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6.1 Reinstall tap bolt with washer, through bottom
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rail and install jamb nut (C) onto tap bolt.
Rethread tap bolt into standoff nut.
6.2 Install and tighten floor anchor bolts through
anchor and spacer plates.
6.3 Thread tap bolt into standoff nut until bolt head
Jamb Nut (C)Floor Anchor Bolts
(supplied by
customer)
contacts bottom rail and secures work station,
then tighten jamb nut to secure tap bolt.
Repeat for all tap bolts.
7.1 Install end of (1) seismic cable (G) to anchor
bracket with 1/4-20 bolt(H), nut(J) and washer(I).
7.2 Secure opposite end of seismic cable to gusset
under mid-rail in opposite diagonal corner of
side wall, with 1/4-20 bolt, nut and washer.
Seismic cable (G)
1/4-20 bolt
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7.3 Repeat steps .1 & .2 above for second seismic
cable so that cables are installed in an ”X”
configuration in side wall. Repeat for all cables.
8Adjust Turnbuckles
to tighten cables
About 2” of Lateral Play
(H)
8.1 Using 7/16” wrench, adjust tension on seismic
CAUTION
Do Not overtighten seismic cables. Damage to product
can occur if seismic cables are overly tightened.
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cable turnbuckles equally until both cables have
about 2” of total lateral play.
1/4-20 bolt (H)
Seismic
cable (G)
4
4.1 After marking floor holes
drill all floor anchor
holes at marked locations
to required depth for type
Masonry Bit
Floor
4.2 Using hammer as necessary,
install all floor anchors, flush
into floor.
Floor Anchor
Hammer
4.3 Using hammer and floor anchor
setting tool, drive setting tool
flush with top of anchor to set
floor anchor securely into floor.
Floor Anchor
Setting Tool
Hammer
WARNING
The floor anchor kit and anchor setting tool are not
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recommended for use in new concrete which has
not had time to cure. They are also not recom-
mended for use in lightweight masonry such as
block or brick.
NOTICE !
Under direction from local inspectors, install and
test anchor to verify they are compliant with
minimum holding force requirements. Make any
necessary corrections before proceeding with final
installation of anchored work station.
Anchor Plate (D)
Standoff Nut (E)
Spacer Plate (F)
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5.1 With floor anchors installed and tested, move
work station back over floor anchors to begin
final installation of seismic hardware.
5.2 Place spacer plate (F) and standoff nut (E)
over installed floor anchors. Then place
anchor plate (D) over standoff nut. Repeat
for all floor anchor locations.
of anchor used.
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1.1 Install (1) seismic cable (G) to center wall frame
Seismic cable (G)
Anchor Pin (L)
Groove
by inserting anchor pin (L) through holes at (1)
lower corner of frame, as shown. Engage
grooves in anchor pin, onto frame side walls.
Holes
maintain tension on cable and refer to step 2
2
Anchor
Square
2.1 Route upper end of seismic cable (G) diagon-
Pin (L)
Hole
Beltline
Rail
Seismic cable (G)
ally across center wall frame and engage
anchor pin (L) through cable end and then
through square holes just below beltline rail,
3.1 With cables loosely installed in an “X” config-
uration, check to ensure all anchor pin grooves
are engaged on frame side walls before applying
final tension to cables. Tighten cables as noted
in procedure step 8 of side wall anchoring.
Center
Wall Frame
3
Adjust Tension as
Noted in Step 8
Center Wall Anchoring:
as shown. Engage grooves in anchor pin onto
frame side walls.
below.
2.2 Repeat steps 1.1 and 2.1 for opposing cable.
Center Wall
Frame
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