Installation manual

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Lifting Haworth UniGroup Panels
Haworth UniGroup is an extremely sensitive furniture system that requires the electrical base covers to
be detached prior to lifting. The site is also unusual. Typically panels are lifted at the vertical channel
slots. The special designed Saddle Shoe supports and protects the electrical track on both sides of the
track. Use Jacks in pairs to balance the weight at he hinge, this reduces the load on the “H” Clips as well
Tools Required:
5 each Jacks
5 each Saddle Shoes
Other Tools:
Scraper Bar
Skates
Haworth Saddle Shoe*
*This has been designed to protect the Electrical Raceway
Using Multiple Jacks
When you are ready to begin lifting Haworth
Panels, rst detach the base covers and
distribute the jacks around the lift sites. Have
each jack matched by another jack that is lifting
the adjacent panel. This helps eliminate pressure
on the small locking “H”clips at the base of the
panels.
Remember: Use more jacks than usual. Support
the head against the panel with a Skate or Carpet
time to protect the panel from damage. Use one
Jack per panel. Lift as little as possible, and
watch the panel-locking “H” clips for stress to
avoid shearing.