How to build a CORE Station
Please reference this assembly video and scroll down for full instructions.
Here is the Manual for the build that can also be found in the box : CoreStation Manual
Follow these steps:
- Check the box for any shipping damage and notify your dealer or the shipping company before opening the box. If possible, do not accept damaged shipments.
- Locate the box in an open area free from clutter and errant objects.
- You’ll want at least a 6’x6’ area of open space to build your console in.
- Make sure you have considered any doors or hallways between the build area and the console’s intended location. The final dimensions are X x X x X
- You will need the following tools:
- #2 Phillips Screwdriver
- Open the box carefully.
- The staples are best pulled out with pliers or a flat blade screwdriver.
- They are sharp, so please be careful.
- Note the contents inside. They are:
- Left Panel #1
- Right Panel #2
- Cable Channel Left #3
- Cable Channel Right #4
- Bottom Brace #5
- Tray #6
- Back Brace #7
- Desk Surface #8
- Slate Control Slot Blank Cover #9
- Interior Brace Right #10
- Interior Brace Left #11
- Top Panel #12
- Desk Face Panels #13 (2 identical)
- Raven Mti2 Support #14 (2 identical)
- Instructions
- QC Card
- Bag of hardware
- 16 desk components. View the instructions for a reference outline of each one. They are:
- If any components are missing please notify your dealer or Slate Support immediately.
- Refer to the general guide on page two of the visual assembly guide for info about how system bolts, excenters and locking screws go together.
- Fit the bolt to a hole.
- Align the bolt so that the dimple side is facing where the locking screw is installed in the excenter.
- The Excenter are already seated in the corresponding slot.
- Insert the bolt into the panel.
- Install the locking screw.
- Let’s build the console!
- Be sure it is on something soft (a packing blanket, etc) so the face will not get scratched.
- 2 system bolts
- 2 screws
- Be sure it is on something soft (a packing blanket, etc) so the face will not get scratched.
- 2 system bolts
- 2 locking screws
- 2 system bolts
- 2 locking screws
- 2 system bolts
- 2 locking screws
- 4 system bolts
- 4 locking screws
- 8 system bolts
- It may be helpful to have a friend assist you in this step.
- Slide the tray under the Desk Surface, over the mounting screws.
- The notches face the back.
- Seat the Rafix nuts over the mounting screws.
- See the visual aid on page three of the visual guide.
- Turn the four Rafix screws 1/4 turn to lock the tray in place.
- Follow the visual guide as you go.
- Unwrap the Right Side Panel #2 and lay it on it’s face.
- Install the right side Cable Channel #4;
- Unwrap the Left Side Panel #1 and lay it on it’s face.
- Install the left side Cable Channel #3.
- Unwrap and install the Bottom Brace #5 onto the Right Side Panel #2.
- Unwrap and install the Back Brace #7 onto the Right Side Panel #2.
- Unwrap and install the Desk Surface #8 onto the Right Side Panel #2.
- This is the Desk Main Assembly.
- Install the 8 corresponding System Bolts on the Left Side Panel #1.
- Seat the Left Side Panel #1 on the Desk Main Assembly.
- Tilt the Desk Main Assembly so it is standing upright on it’s legs.
- Take this time to clean the Desk Surface if need be.
- Install the Tray
- NOW we must decide what configuration we are using.
- Single Display in the Center
- Dual Displays on either side
- Single Display
- Four bolts total
- Unwrap and install both interior braces #10 & #11
- Make sure to seat the braces so that the plastic display mounting tabs face IN
- Four locking screws
- You must remove the captive stand of the MTi2 (See additional instructions and video)
- Requires 4 included M4x25mm screws
- Excludes the center row
- Secure with eight (8) Locking Screws
- Fit System Bolts to the two outer locations
- Mount your Raven MTi2 on the Raven MTi2 Support #14
- Install eight (8) system bolts on the Top Panel #12
- Fit the Top Panel #12 onto the Main Desk Assembly
- Dual Display
- Two bolts total
- Unwrap both interior braces #10 & #11
- Remove the plastic tab from #10 and install it on #11
- Now you have one inner brace (#11) with two tabs.
- Install this one (#11) in the center of the Desk Main Assembly
- You must remove the captive stands of both MTi2s (See additional instructions and video)
- Requires four (4) included M4x25mm screws each, eight (8) total
- Excludes the 2nd and 4th row - use the two outermost and single innermost rows only
- Secure with eight (8) Locking Screws
- Fit System Bolts to the inner location only
- Mount your Raven MTi2s on the Raven MTi2 Supports #14 (both are the same)
- Install six (6) system bolts on the Top Panel #12
- Fit the Top Panel #12 onto the Main Desk Assembly
- Seat the Blank Panel in the Slate Control Slot, or install your Slate Control!
- You have completed the assembly of the console!!
- Here are some wiring tips:
- Remove the blank panel
- You may fit the Flush Mount Cable Adapter to the Control Head if necessitated by your setup, but it is not required on the CORE Station
- The displays can pivot up a certain amount so you can easily route your cabling.
- Use the pass-throughs and cable management channels for very neat and tidy wiring.
- Installing your Slate Control
- The tray can store some laptops, small computers and hard drives in addition to routing cables and such. Please be careful with components that generate heat! A small cooling fan may be helpful.
- Here are some other tips:
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