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Apprentice to Journeyman Installer

The purpose of this page is to outline the process for installing fixed shelves and vertical dividers using The Leaman™ Connector. Prior to beginning this process, ensure the system rail is hung, and partitions are hung, level, plumb, and secured. This process does not apply to Connecting Shelves using The Leaman™.

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Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes
Cover Cap Match Chart

Installer Level Required: Apprentice Installer

Products Required: TFL Material, Special Order

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Hardware Required

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1. If Applicable: Assemble the Leaman™ Insert into the partitions.

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Use a soft faced mallet, pound the insert into the partition until it is flush, or slightly sub-flush, with the face of the partition. For 19mm back-to-back applications: Secure each insert using an 8mm Euro Screw on a low torque setting until the screw is fully seated in the countersink. For all other applications, an 11mm Euro Screw can be used.

2. If Applicable: Insert the Leaman™ Dowel into the supported part.

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Identify the access hole side of the supported part Ensure the flat side of the dowel faces the access hole side Insert the dowels into the edge hole as far as possible, and use the Leaman™ Dowel Insertion Jig into the supported part until the insertion tool bottoms out on the shelf Flip the supported part and repeat the process on the other side

3. Install The Leaman™ shelf by connecting the dowels into the partition inserts.

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Tilt the Supported Part into the component so that it does not catch or scratch the material. Starting with one side, align the Dowel Plungers with the front of the keyhole on the Leaman Insert  Push the shelf towards the back of the component until dowels on both sides slide to the back of the keyed slot of the insert. Check that all 4 dowels are properly seated in the back of the keyed slot by shaking each corner of the shelf. The part should not be able to move more than 1/8” Before locking the part, adjust it to be flush with the partitions. There is some front-to-back tolerance that you can flush the part with the partition as needed.

4. Lock the cam in the dowel using a 4mm hex key and rotate it 1/4 turn (90 degrees).

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If the elevation states to include cover caps, place cover caps in access holes of indicated sightline shelves.

5. If Applicable: Install standard backing or press-in backing panels.

6. Complete the remainder of the installation.

Removing a Leaman Shelf

1. Unlock all Leaman™ Dowels by putting a 4mm Hex Key in the access hole and rotating ¼ turn counterclockwise 

2. Pull the Part straight out until the Dowel plungers are no longer seated in the Inserts 

3. Tilt the Part and pull out the rest of the way 

Manually Drilling for a Leaman Dowel

1. The Leaman Dowel Drilling Jig can be used to assist with manually drilling a shelf for the Dowel. 

2. Ensure the jig is set to the correct board thickness for the application 

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3. Using a 12mm drill bit, drill the edge hole at least 45mm deep. 

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4. Next, use the jig to drill the ¼” access hole 

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Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
The Leaman™ Connecting Shelf
Installation Videos
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix
Product Feedback Form

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1. Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.

2. If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.

3. If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.

4. If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and deliveringthe final product.

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The codes in the table above are directly from the Corporate CAD database and may not reflect all codes included in the Supported Franchise Database or Independent Franchise Databases.

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