Standard Quick-Ship Modular Offices, Modular Offices, Inplant Office, Inplant Offices

Installation Instructions

Important:
We advise a thorough reading of these instructions before beginning installation.

Instructions should be read thoroughly and cross-referenced with your job drawings prior to commencing
installation.

Standard "Quick-Ship" Modular Offices are manufactured from high quality materials with care taken in handling
and packing at the factory. Please inspect your materials and count them to make sure that damage or loss has not
occurred in transit. Please notify us promptly if you experience any problems. Review the accompanying Bill of
Materials and parts drawings to familiarize yourself with the components of the system. Care must be exercised in
handling these materials. The framing parts are made from painted steel and anodized aluminum. The material,
while strong and durable, will scratch, bend and/or mar. Normal care in erection will result in a finished product of
which we both will be proud.

Tool Suggestions

• Hammer
• Rubber Mallet & Wood Block
• Electric Drill
• #30 Drill Bits (3 or 4)
• Phillip's Screwdriver
• 12 Ga. Extension Cord
• Putty Knife or Trowel (4" Blade)
• Level (30"or Longer)

Unpacking, Inspection & Inventory

The Modular Office wall system is packaged in the factory in a manner to protect each part during normal shipping
and handling. It is recommended that the original packaging remain intact as much as possible until the individual
parts are needed. All extrusion components are typically packaged in boxes. Panels are shipped with a foam
interleaf between panels.

As the skids are received at the job-site, they should be placed in a location near the installation area, where they
will not become an obstacle, or require to be moved at a later time. The skids should then be opened, however
leaving the internal packaging unchanged. Pieces can be removed on an as needed basis and the packaging
discarded then. At this time the components should be visually inspected for obvious damage and an inventory
taken to confirm that all parts are received as expected. Notify us immediately of any discrepancies.

Fasteners Not Provided

The attachment hardware for the floor track to the flooring and wall starters to existing structures are not included
due to installer preferences, local codes, and varying flooring and ceiling systems.

The following are recommendations:
     • Concrete floor: powder actuated fasteners: heavy duty dome head nail – type DS 1-1/4" long
     • Wood floor: 1/4" x 1" lag bolt
     • Steel floor: #14 x 1" sheet metal screws
     • Drywall: 1/4" toggle bolts, drywall or wood screws

To save time, mark the centerlines of all the studs on the floor in front of the floor track. This will assist you in
maintaining the centerlines shown on the drawings.

Floor Track Installation

Step 1 Locate the first wall and strike a chalk line
on the floor. This line is the outside edge of your
floor track.

Step 2 Lay out the floor track per floor plan
drawings. Cut floor track length as noted by F.T.
dimensions on the drawing. Use metal snips to cut
the floor track lengths. Note: Use the 3 - 4 - 5
triangle method or a carpenter's square to confirm
90° corners. (Detail A)

Step 3 Mark wiring stud centerlines & door
openings per plans. (Note: It is imperative that
stud centerlines be maintained.)

Step 4 Notch corner locations (Detail B) to allow
ends to lap each other.

Step 5 Refer to (Detail C) when securing floor
track to surface with floor anchors.

Detail A - Floor Plan

Detail B - Corner Lap Detail

Detail C - Floor Track Layout

Pre-Assemble Stud Posts

The holes of a stud hat have an offset pattern that allows two identical hats to
be secured together by rotating one of the hat sections. This alignment will
offset the holes, allowing the standard #10-16 x 3/4" Tek 2 screw to use a pre-punched hole on one hat and to tap through the opposing hat. (Detail D)

Assemble stud posts. Leave out the cover strips until Step #8 of Electrical
Section.

Screw the stud sections together leaving the sections loose enough to install
the panel.

Wall panels are fabricated and ready to install. Standard wall panels are 44-7/8" wide and are interchangeable with
other full panels, windows and door panels. Special width filler panels (F.P.) are labeled on floor plan.

Step 6 Check the floor for level. In extreme cases (out of level by 1/2" or more) select the high corner as your
starting point. If possible, leave the door panel to be installed last. Shimming may be necessary if floor surface is
not very level.

Step 7 Begin wall installation by inserting a corner post into the floor track (Detail E). Note: the corner post is
inside both the vertical legs of the floor track. The corner post should be loosely assembled using Phillip's flat head
1/4"-14 x 3/4" screws to allow install of panel.

Installation Note

Step 9 Install pre-assembled studs next to each panel.
Check centerline dimension of stud to corner post from your floor plan. Tighten screws after panel is in place (Detail H). Refer to the fastener guide for screws required. Do not over
tighten screws.

Load-Bearing Office

Detail J
1. Check stud
for plumb.
2. Check wall
for plumb.

Step 12 Check the centerline dimension of each stud with the dimensions on your floor plan. This will eliminate any growth or shrinkage of the overall dimension.

Step 13 Set cornice mold in place. If necessary, cut the cornice mold so that it fits between the two cornice mold corners you have assembled.

Step 14 Recheck the wall and corners for plumb. Secure the stud through the cornice mold and floor track on the interior side of wall at each stud location with #10-16 x 3/4" Tek 3 screws (Detail K).

Step 15 Install the remaining walls in the same manner.

Step 20 The screw on vinyl base should be cut to fit for the interior and exterior of the room. Lift cover flap and
secure to wall with #10-16 x 5/8" pan head screws at 24" centers. Push the cover strip in, to lock in place, and
cover screw heads. Pre-formed exterior corners are supplied for the outside corners only. (Detail N)

Single Door Installation

Step 1 For handling purposes, the bottom of the door is fastened to the
door frame. This must be removed before installing the door assembly
panel. Also verify at this point that the floor track opening is 37-3/8".
(Detail O)

Install the door assembly panel into the floor track. The floor track will fit between the door frame and the panel. Be sure the wall with the door is
installed with cornice mold attached to studs before adjusting door.

Step 2 Remove hinge bolts and door prior to squaring/leveling door
frame. (Detail Q)

Step 3 Verify there is equal spacing between both jambs by measuring or
by using a temporary wooden spreader. (Detail P)

Step 4 Level door header and shim jambs as required. (Detail R)

Step 5 Use the sill anchor brackets to anchor jambs to the floor track.
(Detail S)

Installation Note

Double Door Installation

1) Install cornice mold on top of wall, plumb studs and secure studs to cornice mold.

2) Locate all frame parts before installing frame. Included with the three (3) framing parts will be the following:
    four (4) sill anchor brackets to be installed at the bottom of the hinge jamb to secure the frame. Six (6) 4-1/2" x
    4-1/2" hinges, six (6) hinge back-up plates to place between the hinge and door and four (4) #8x1/2" pan head
    screws to secure frame header to jambs.

3) Install sill anchor brackets into the bottom of the hinge jambs.

4) Install three (3) door frame parts into opening making sure that the mitered joint connects properly.
    (Detail 4 & 5) Plumb each jamb and level header. Secure jambs at floor using sill anchor brackets. (Detail 1)
    Tighten adjustment screw to hold door frame plumb. Install door frame header screws in top of frame using
    #8x1/2" pan head screws. (Detail 2)

5) Secure studs to tubes by fastening through the leg of the studs and h-stud with #12-14 x 1-1/4" Tek 3 screws.
    This must be done at the corners of the frame and at 18" o.c. on both sides of the door. (Detail 3)

6) Install hinge butts: one-half mounts to frame and the other half to the door. Make sure the hinge back-up plates
    are installed between the hinges and the door.

Dust Cover Installation

Non-Load Bearing Beams

Place support beams above the walls. Beams must be supported by wall studs or steel columns at ends. Follow layout drawing for proper beam placement.

Step 1 Secure ends of beam with #10-16 x 1-1/2" Tek 3 screws into cornice mold at wall. (Detail 10)

Step 2 Fasten roof deck to the beam with #12-14 x 1-1/4" Tek 5 screws at 12" o.c. To complete the deck installation, refer to dust cover installation on previous page.

Step 3 Attach conduit beam braces to the beam top flange and dust cover.

Installation Note

1) Install handy boxes into studs at desired locations with a #10-16 x 3/4"
    Tek 3 screw. Fasten through the back of the box (Detail 12) Typical
    locations are 12"-18" above the floor for duplex outlets and 48" to 54"
    AFF for switches and single outlets.

2) Cut conduit as needed. Conduit should terminate just above ceiling
    level.

3) Install stud cover plates by cutting to size above and below each handy
    box location. Cover plates should also terminate just above the ceiling
    to allow for wiring across the ceiling.

4) If installing a bean onto a column, follow steps 1-3 when securing top
    plate of columns. (Detail 11)

Acoustical Ceiling Installation

Determine the required finished ceiling height for the room. For ease of installation and proper light fixture
clearance, the ceiling should be a minimum of 6" below the underside of the deck (6-1/2" if an exhaust fan will be
installed). Most building codes require a minimum clearance of 7'-6" from the floor to ceiling.

1) Snap a chalk line 1" above the required ceiling height around the perimeter of the room. This line should be
    checked for level before snapping the string. (Detail 14).

2) Cut wall mold as required and position so that top of angle is even with the chalk line. Secure the wall angle to
    studs and corners with #10-16x3/4" tek 3 screws. Proceed around the room. Wall mold may be overlapped or
    miter cut at corner joints.

3) Mark the location of main runners by putting marks above the wall mold. Tie a string around the wall mold and
    stretch it across the room near the position of the main runner. This will provide a reference line to install hanger
    straps and wires.

In-Plant Office Fastener Guide

Description, Uses & Quantities

FAS87630
#10-16x3/4"

FAS35790
1/4"-20x7/8"

FAS10-16CRIMP
#10-16x3/4"

FAS87780
#10-16x1 1/2"

FAS87845
#12-24x1 1/4"

FAS87849
#12-24x2 1/2"

FAS87840
#12-14x1 1/4"

FASDWS08108
#8 x 1 1/2"

FAS87580
#10-16x5/8"

Extrusion Details

Cornice Mold w/Angle
• Aluminum Extrusion

Cleaning & Maintenance Protocol: Modular Wall Systems

Wipe the panels, studs and extrusions with an owner approved alcohol wipe or mild soap and water with a damp
sponge or rag. If any chemicals are to be utilized, spot check with extra materials or in an inconspicuous place
prior to use to insure that the finish of the wall system is not damaged.

Upon request, we can provide touchup paint, vinyl facings and replacement material based on your requirements.

Aluminum Wall System

The aluminum version installs in the same manner as the modular office system.