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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Component List
6301
A - Phillips Screwdriver
x 1 (not provided)
B - 4mm Hex Wrench
x 1
C - Glides x 4
H - 1/4-20 x 1/2" Screw
x 14
J - Adhesive Foam /
Magnet x 4
Pre-installed on
Upper Horizontal
Beam (F)
M - M4 x 37mm
Phillips Screw
x 4
K - Pull x 2
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Format is engineered for easy assembly. Carefully follow this
procedure to prevent any damage.
Do not use power tools for assembly of this product.
Placement and Maintenance
Format™ Office furniture is designed for indoor use on level floors.
Clean steel parts and wood veneer with a moist cloth.
Step 1
Unpack and Identify
Unpack and identify the components at left. Note that some
components are shipped inside the cabinet. The assembly
workspace should be a non-marring surface such as carpet. For
missing hardware pieces, please contact BDI Customer Service
at customerservice@bdiusa.com. For all other concerns, please
contact your BDI Retailer.
F - Upper Horizontal Beam x 1
O - Back Panel x 1
G - Lower Horizontal
Beam x 1
D
- Left Leg x 1
I - Drawer Assembly x 1
E
- Right Leg x 1
- Pull x 2
K
N - Front Kick Panel x 1
Designed by Matthew Weatherly.
These distinctive product confi gurations are protected by US and
international patents, trade dress, and/or copyright laws.
BDI and Format are trademarks of Becker Designed, Inc.
All Rights reserved. ©2012, BDI
Made in Taiwan. 6301REV022312v1
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Step 2
Install Glides (C) to the bottom of
Left Leg (D) and Right Leg (E).
C x 4
E
Step 3
Attach Upper Horizontal Beam (F) and Lower Horizontal Beam (G) to inside
of Right Leg (E) using Screw (H) and 4mm Hex Wrench (B).
E
H x 2
D
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Step 4
Attach
inside of Left Leg (D) to Upper Horizontal Beam (F) and Lower
Horizontal Beam (G)
using Screw (H) and 4mm Hex Wrench (B).
H x 2
G
H x 2
D
Step 5
With the help of another person, gently lower Leg Assembly onto Drawer
Assembly (I)
(6) fastener locations. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
at all
. Fasten into place using Screw (H) and 4mm Hex Wrench (B).
After fastening, carefully flip desk onto legs.
F
2 Person Task
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Step 6 (optional)
Attach Magnets to AC power strip (power strip not included)
Cleaning of power strip surface with rubbing alcohol will ensure best adhesive
bond. **UNPLUG POWER STRIP FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE CLEANING**
Remove Adhesive Foam/Magnets (J) from the Upper Horizontal Beam (F). Peel film
from side of the Adhesive Foam/Magnets (J) and attach to clean, dry back side of AC
power strip.
Attach AC power strip to inside of Upper Horizontal Beam (F)
in illustration below.
Use the slot holes provided in Upper Horizontal Beam (F) to run all
1.
1.
2.
J
2.
wires to and from the desk. Keep all wires behind folded metal lip—
failure to do so will prevent Back Panel (O)
from closing properly.
3.
3.
and/or Front Kick Panel (N)
as shown
* AC Power Strip Not Included
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M x 4
K x 2
Step 7
Attach Pulls (K) using Screw (M). Place Format Desk in desired location.
Once all of the electrical wires are routed, install Front Kick Panel (N)
as
shown below. The rear side of panel has magnets that will hold the panel in
. Note: The Format Desk is designed to permit placement in front of
place
an electrical outlet for easier wiring access.
N
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