Humanscale Float Assembly User Manual

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Turn the Float Base upside down (if it is not already) and
place onto the underside of the work surface
a. Please ensure that the Float Base is centered so that

there is equal distance from the edge of the work surface

on either side
For Float tables that have 30” deep surfaces: Measure and

mark 16.5” from the front edge of the work surface to the

front edge of the center beam (the same edge that the spring

min – max scale is positioned on) (example shown)
For Float tables that have 24” deep surfaces: Measure and

mark 13.5” from the front edge of the work surface to the

front edge of the center beam (the same edge that the spring

min – max scale is positioned on)

Installing the Release Paddle
a. Place the Float Release Paddle 1”

from the front edge of the work

surface and 2¼” from the inside

edge of the Wing Bracket (fig. F)
b Use the (4) 1½” Wood Screws to

secure the Release Paddle to the

work surface. (fig. G)
Important: Do not over tighten the

Release Paddle

Installing the Mounted Spring Tension Adjuster

(if you did not order your Float with this option, please proceed to step 8)
a. Take the Mounted Spring Tension Adjuster and locate the metal shaft

into the hex spigot in the center beam
b. Position the Mounted Spring Tension Adjuster in line with the

installed Release Paddle. Use the (4) ½” Wood Screws to secure

down to the work surface
c. Take the Mounted Spring Tension Adjuster Plastic Housing, place

and snap into position over the (4) ½” Wood Screws that were

installed in step 7b (fig. H)

You will now be able to operate your new Float by gently squeezing the Release Paddle and supporting the

work surface as you raise and lower it

Carefully turn the Float back over and into position so that it is
ready to use

Place the work surface face down on a soft surface
to avoid scratching it

With the Float Base in position according to your
markings, use the (12) ¾” Wood Screws to secure the
Float Base to the work surface. Use the smaller holes
provided on the Float Base for this (fig. E)

Remove the Safety Leg Pin on the right side (to the right of the
min – max scale) by removing the red tape and pulling it out
(this is used for shipping purposes only) (fig. I)

Assembly Instructions for work surfaces with no pre-drilled holes

30”

16.5”

2.25”

1”

Installing the Float Wing Brackets
a. Remove the two machine screws on each end of the center beam (fig. A)
Important: The machine screws that should be removed are the ones on the same side as the spring tension

min – max scale
b. Install each Bracket on its respective table side by screwing the two machine screws through the Wing Bracket and

back into the center beam (fig. B)
c. Install the (4) M6 Short Flat Head Machine Screws through the top of the Wing Brackets and into the Float Base (fig. C)

Installing the Float Feet
a. Turn the Float Base upside down so that the center beam

is on the floor while the Float Feet are being installed
b. Install the Feet by lining up each of the four holes over the

top of the legs
Important: The longer section of the Feet must be on the

same side as the spring tension min – max scale
c. Use (4) M8 Long Machine Screws to secure each Foot to

the Base frame (fig. D)