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This page explains the process for installing a floor-based system. The steps below outline the order of preparing and leveling the skeleton, and supporting the system on the floor.

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Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Next Steps
Certification
Terms & Definitions

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Skill-Requirements
Skill-Requirements
Types of Installation: Floor-Based

Installer Level Required: Journeyman Installer

Products Required: TFL Material, Accessories, Special Order

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Tools-&-Hardware
Tools-&-Hardware
Tools Required

Drill Driver/Impact Drill

4' Level

Step Ladder

Hammer

Par Feet (Option 1)

Shims (Option 2)

Hardware Required

3/4” x #8 Screws

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Installation-Steps
Installation-Steps
Installation Steps

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must beworn at all times when handling material and operating the power tools mentioned throughout this process. Review the PPE Matrix for further guidance.

  1. Remove baseboards (if applicable) for all areas located behind a system.

    1. Prior to removal, cut caulk line.

    2. Using a hammer and pry bar, start prying baseboard away from the wall.  Pry at stud locations to minimize drywall damage. Ensure you have a putty knife placed behind the pry bar to support the force between the bar and the wall.

    3. Try to start removal in an area that will be concealed if any wall damage is done.

If baseboards are not being removed, notch partitions based on baseboard size and elevation measurements.

  1. Ensure you have checked for the high point in the space.

  2. Hang system rail according to floor-based process steps.

  3. Prepare and hang partitions. If using par feet for support, attach par feet during this step.

  4. Install top, middle and bottom fixed shelves.

  5. Levelsystem from the high spot in the room. Slide your level across the top of the system and adjust the partition suspense brackets accordingly.

    1. Lower the partition to the ground at the high spot and level the remainder of the system.

  6. Plumbthe system from left to right using a 4-foot to ensure it is square.

If partitions are longer than 6 feet, check for levelness in two spots: high and low.

  1. If using shims for support, place them under the front and back of each partition.

    1. Ensure they are flush or inset half of the partition width if visible.

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Related-Training-Materials
Related-Training-Materials
Related Training Materials

Skeleton Fundamentals
PPE Matrix

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Final-Steps-&-Delivery
Final-Steps-&-Delivery
Next Steps:

Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix

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Certification-Steps
Certification-Steps

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Certification Steps:

  1. System rail is hung according to the height of the partition and high point of the space.

  2. Shims or par feet are used for support under the front and back of the partitions.

  3. If applicable: Baseboards have been removed cleanly or partitions have been notched.

  4. Partitions are secured to the wall.

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Terms-&-Definitions
Terms-&-Definitions
Terms & Definitions

Elevation

The CAD Design Plan created by the Design Consultant with the client.

Level

The wall or system is horizontally straight.

Plumb

The wall or system is vertically straight.

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