Elective Elements, Walden - Fixed Modesty Panel used on
a Freestanding Desk, Meeting or Extended Bullet Worksurface
2
3
3/16" Drill Bit
Floating 2/3-height modesty panel
attached to a Desk Table.
See page 10.
5/32" Drill Bit
4
Full-height modesty panel
sits proud of the storage unit
back or support back.
See page 4.
2/3-height modesty panel
sits proud of the underworksurface
storage back panels.
See page 6.
Inset modesty panel
between two underworksurface
storage cabinets.
See page 2.
2/3-height modesty panel
attached to an adjustable-height leg.
See page 8.
Floating 2/3-height modesty panel
attached to a Meeting or Extended
Bullet Worksurface. See page 10.
NOTICE
3
Steps for correct installation of
soft close drawers
1
2
1
2
3
Pull LH and RH suspensions to full extents
Find and disengage rear posts, LH and RH
Align drawer suspensions and install
1134607001
Soft close mechanism
can be damaged if this
step is skipped.
RH post is
shown here
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INSET MODESTY PANEL
1. Turn worksurface over onto a clean,
soft surface.
2. Locate holes in pedestal end panels
and drill through.
3. Install pedestals onto worksurface
as shown. For more details, refer to
assembly direction 939500237.
Align pedestals flush with
front and sides of worksurface.
(4) screws per pedestal
through holes in stretchers,
1-1/2" pan head
3
Locate (2) pilot holes
in each pedestal, then
drill them through.
2
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4. Lower modesty panel into position
between pedestals, then install onto
worksurface.
A) Install connecting bolts into holes in the
worksurface.
B) Lower modesty panel into position.
C) Insert cam locks and secure with a
half turn.
5. Make sure modesty panel is aligned
vertically, then secure to pedestals with
screws through holes drilled in step 2.
6. Carefully turn assembly over and
adjust leveling glides as needed.
CONNECTING BOLT 4a
4b
4b
Be sure to use
this set of holes.
4c
(2) screws per pedestal,
# 10-12 x 1" pan head
5
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FULL HEIGHT MODESTY PANEL
1. Locate predrilled holes in
worksurface, then install modesty panel.
A) Install connecting bolts into holes in
the worksurface.
B) Lower modesty panel into position.
C) Insert cam locks and secure with a
half turn.
2. Remove drawers (if any) from
pedestals.
1b
1b
1c
CONNECTING
BOLT
1a
Be certain to use
this set of holes.
2
To remove drawers
push lever down on one
side, and up on the other.
Drill pilot holes .197" (5mm) dia.
x .512" (13 mm) deep 24.5" 2.3"
49.0"
59.9"
66.25"
90.75"
.472"
1.675"
FRONT OF WORKSURFACE
NOTE: If your modesty panel is not the same length as your
worksurface, or if you ordered the wrong combination of
worksurface/modesty, you will need to drill your own
cam pin holes in the bottom of the worksurface.
Use the dimensions shown above.
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3. Drill (2) holes through pedestal back
panels in the approximate locations
shown.
4. Position pedestals onto worksurface
so that fronts are flush with front and side
edges of worksurface and flush with
modesty panel at the rear.
Refer to assembly direction 939500237
for more information on installing
the pedestals.
5. Secure modesty panel to pedestals
through holes in stretchers and back
panels.
6. Carefully turn assembly over and
reinstall drawers. Position pedestals
flush with modesty panel
and with front and
sides of worksurface
(with drawer fronts installed).
4
4
FRONT VIEW
5 Secure modesty panel to
back panel of pedestals with
(2) #10 x 1-1.500" screws,
each pedestal.
REAR VIEW
Locate (2) holes
in stretchers in back
of pedestal as shown,
then drill through back
panel of pedestal.
3
3/16" Drill Bit
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2/3 HEIGHT MODESTY PANEL
1. Remove drawers (if any) from
pedestals.
2. Drill (4) holes through pedestal
back panels in the approximate
locations shown.
3. Fit finished back panels onto
pedestals as shown.
4. Secure with (4) screws each
through holes drilled in step 2.
3
Locate finished back panels
flush with pedestal end panels
and centered side to side.
4
PEDESTALS SHOWN UPSIDE DOWN
(4) screws per pedestal,
#10 x 1-1/2" pan head.
3
1
REAR VIEW
Locate (4) holes
in stretchers in back
of pedestal as shown,
then drill through back
panel of pedestal.
2
To remove drawers
push lever down on one
side, and up on the other.
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5. Locate predrilled holes in
worksurface, then install modesty
panel.
A) Install connecting bolts into
holes in the worksurface.
B) Lower modesty panel into
position.
C) Insert cam locks and secure
with a half turn.
6. Install pedestals onto
worksurface as shown. For more
details, refer to assembly
direction 939500237.
7. Drill (2) holes through the two
rear panels of each pedestal.
8. Secure modesty panel to
pedestals with (2) screws each
pedestal.
When the drawers are reinstalled
pedestals will align with front and side
edges of worksurface, and with modesty panel.
5c
Be certain to use
the rear set of holes.
CONNECTING
BOLT
5a
5b
5b
6
6
FRONT VIEW
Drill through rear
and finished back
panels of pedestal,
into modesty panel. 78 (2) screws per
pedestal, # 10-12
x 2" pan head.
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1. Carefully turn worksurface over
onto clean, soft surface.
2. Remove drawers, then install pedestal
to worksurface as shown.
Refer to assembly direction 939500237
for more detailed information.
3. Install legs as shown.
Refer to assembly direction 939500235
for more detailed information.
4. Use 5/8" flat head screws to attach (2)
brackets to modesty panel.
A) Install top bracket to dimensions shown.
B) Locate bottom bracket approximately
9" (229 mm) below top bracket.
2/3-HEIGHT MODESTY PANEL
attached to an ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT LEG
3-1/2"
(89 mm)
1-7/8"
(48 mm)
9"
(229 mm)
4a
4b
NOTE: The bottom bracket
may have one or two holes.
2/3-HEIGHT
MODESTY PANEL
3
Align pedestal
(when drawer fronts
are in) flush with front
and sides of worksurface.
#10 x 1-1/4"
flat head screws
(10 per bracket).
Outer surface
of leg will align
with corner of
worksurface.
3/4"
(18.4 mm)
(both sides)
Align rear leg with
pedestal back panel.
2
#10 x .625"
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NOTE: The top bracket
must have two holes.
FRONT VIEW
Locate (2) holes approximately
as shown, then drill through back
panel of pedestals using a 3/16"
drill bit. There will be a gap
between modesty panel
and worksurface.
Gap depends on
leg extension.
12
Secure modesty panel to pedestal
back panel with (2) screws,
#10-12 x 1-3/4" pan head.
13
5. Remove outer extrusion from leg.
6. Position outer extrusion in brackets so that
it is aligned with top of modesty panel.
7. Using the hole in top bracket as a guide,
drill a 5/32" dia. pilot hole through outer
extrusion just enough to mark location.
Be careful not to drill through or create
a dimple in front of leg by applying too
much pressure.
8. Put outer extrusion back in place and drill a
5/32" dia. hole through and into black bracket.
9. Remove outer extrusion and finish drilling
hole through black bracket.
10. Replace outer extrusion and secure
by tightening set screws.
11. Mount modesty panel onto leg and secure
with one screw into top bracket.
Measure to make sure modesty panel
is level with worksurface.
12. Locate and drill (2) holes through the two
rear panels of pedestal.
13. Make sure modesty panel is parallel with
worksurface, then secure to pedestal through
holes in back panel.
14. Carefully flip assembly over and adjust
glides as needed.
Align modesty panel
with leg extrusion.
Use an allen wrench
to tighten set screws. 10
5
Align
outer extrusion
flush with
modesty panel.
6
7
8
OUTER EXTRUSION
Drilled
Hole
11
11
#10 x 3/8"
truss head
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Locate brackets then drill pilot
holes with a 5/32" dia. drill bit.
2/3 HEIGHT MODESTY PANEL
attached to a MEETING or EXTENDED
BULLET WORKSURFACE or a DESK TABLE
1. Carefully turn worksurface over onto clean, soft
surface.
2. Refer to assembly direction # 939501982 to install
disc column.
3. Install (2) L-brackets onto modesty panel (for panels
72" and wider, locate a third L-bracket at center of panel).
a) shows the locating dimensions for
installing the modesty panel flush with worksurface.
b) install brackets at this dimension when you are
suspending the modesty panel 1-1/2" from the
worksurface.
NOTE: Modesty panel needs to be mounted upside
down from normal orientation.
NOTE: The leg of the L-bracket with a hole nearest the
bend mounts to worksurface.
4. Install modesty panel to worksurface in desired
location with (2) screws, each bracket.
2
#10 x 7/8" truss
head screws
(2 per bracket)
3a 13-1/2"
(343 mm) both sides
2-1/2"
(64 mm)
FLUSH MOUNTED MODESTY PANEL
1"
(25 mm)
SUSPENDED MODESTY PANEL
3b
For Meeting and Extended Bullet Worksurfaces
the modesty panel can "float", or be located in
various positions to meet the needs of the user.
Center
of holes
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