The instructor tech desk provides storage and power options to create a hub from which instructors can guide, coordinate, and lead interactive classrooms.
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BASE LEG ASSEMBLY
Leg assemblies are constructed with 14-gauge flat oval tubing, which is formed using a CNC tube bender and features arc welded connections. The leg assembly consists of two components, one stand alone leg assembly and one leg/cabinet assembly. The stand alone leg assembly includes a cross bar for added strength and mounts to the underside of the left or right side of the work surface with a metal-to-metal screw connection through a 14-gauge steel plate. The leg/cabinet assembly consists of an 18-gauge welded cabinet assembly with 14-gauge flat oval tube frame on either end. The leg/cabinet assembly mounts to the left or right side of the work surface with metal-to-metal screw connections. An 18-gauge steel modesty doubles as a cord management bin and connects between the stand-alone leg and leg/cabinet assemblies. The base leg assembly includes two 2.5” diameter twin wheel casters, all with locking brakes.BASE TECHNOLOGY CABINET ASSEMBLY
The cabinet is constructed from arc welded 18-gauge steel and supported within a 14-gauge flat oval tubing frame. The tube frame wraps around the outer edges of the cabinet and forms three base support legs with 2.5” diameter twin wheel casters, all with locking brakes. The inside tube leg base support is centered front to back to provided an unobstructed footpath for the user when seated at the desk. The cabinet features front and rear locking doors for access to equipment, power and data cables and is mounted to the left or right side as specified by the model number ordered. Cabinet construction is universal and front and rear doors are reversible enabling the cabinet to be re- mounted to the opposite side of the work surface. The top and bottom panels are perforated to ventilate heat from electronics and the top panel includes circular 1-1/2” diameter grommet holes that line up with the work surface grommet, to enable cords to feed into the cabinet from above. The left and right panels feature a 1-1/2” diameter grommet to allow cords to exit the side or pass into the cord bin/modesty panel. On each side of the cabinet is a cut out for a optional dual gang pass through plate. The plate can be ordered through Bretford or aftermarket. When the dual gang pass through plate is not used, a cover plate is provided to position over the cut out. The interior includes a 19” rack mount assembly with 10 units spacing for rack-mounted equipment and one accessory shelf for non-rack mounted components. The accessory shelf is height adjustable on the rack mount rails and is 17-1/2"W x 14-1/2"D and a minimal of 3-1/2"H, and require 2 unit spacing. Front door uses a cantilevered key/combination lock mechanism and rear door uses a key lock. All locks are keyed alike. Both front and rear doors attach using a full-length piano hinge. Three numerical combination is user programmable and may be over-ridden and re-set using the key.DESK WORK SURFACE WITH GROMMET HOLES
Work surfaces feature a 1" thick 45 lb. density core with .03” high-pressure laminate top and a .03" backer. Work surfaces feature a 1-1/2"W x 4"D grommet hole at the rear corners to enable cables to pass into the modesty/cord bin or technology cabinet. The underside of the work surface includes 16 metal inserts that align with the leg mounting plates and allows for a strong metal-to-metal connection.DESK WORK SURFACE WITH GROMMET AND FLUID UP POWER
Work surfaces feature a 1" thick 45 lb. density core with .03" high-pressure laminate top and a .03" backer. Work surfaces feature cut outs in the rear corners with one 1-1/2"W x 4”D grommet hole and one 8”W x 4"D with 1/8" corner radii to accommodate a Fluid up power unit. Fluid up power modules are included, specify power version at the time of order. Orientation of the smaller grommet cut out is always above the lower technology cabinet as specified by the model number ordered. The underside of the work surface includes 16 metal inserts that align with the leg mounting plates and allows for a strong metal-to-metal connection.MODESTY PANEL AND CORD MANAGEMENT
A 10-1/2"H x 3-1/4"D modesty panels double as a J channel cord management raceway with 1-5/8"H front lip. Panel is constructed from 18-gauge steel and covers the distance between the leg upright and the technology cabinet and formed to follow the arc of the upper leg tubes. Access to power and cord management is available from the underside of the work surface. The modesty panel mounts to the left or right side of the work surface depending upon technology cabinet placement.WORK SURFACE EDGE
Tables with edge detail 01 have a 3mm thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) t-mold edge band, which runs the entire perimeter of the work surface. Tables with edge detail 17 have a 2mm polypropylene (PP) bumper and sealed MDF bevel cut away at a reverse 45º angle. Tables with edge details 18 and 19 are an injection formed polyurethane (PU) bumper with a 45º reverse cut away or quarter round edge.FLUID UP POWER COMPONENTS
Each table includes a Fluid up power module, specify power version at the time of order. Stand alone Fluid power modules are suggested over daisy chain modules. Daisy chain Fluid up power modules require the additional purchase of power infeed and bypass jumper cables.FINISH OPTIONS
Instructor technology desks feature a two-tone paint. Tables may be ordered in any standard laminate, trim, and powder paint offered by Bretford. Two tone paints are specified by indicating the cabinet/modesty panel paint color first and the tube paint color second.CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
Using in-house or third party verification, many Bretford products are tested to meet or exceed the appropriate ANSI/BIFMA x5.5-2008 standards for durability and safety. CarbonNeutral certified product. EXPLORE ® Instructor Tech Desk has achieved GREENGUARD GOLD Certification. TPE, PP and PU are non-toxic, additive and phthalate free, and recyclable at the end of the product life cycle. In landfill conditions TPE will break down, releasing only water and biodegradable components. PP and PU will remain inert in landfill conditions. All edge options are environmentally preferred to polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC is constructed with chlorine and when burned omits toxic byproducts such as dioxins, chlorocarbons and hydrochloric acid. Additionally PVC is constructed using a significant amount of lead, which is highly toxic during the product life cycle and after disposal.RECYCLED CONTENT
Tables are constructed with a steel base that is comprised of a minimal 25% to 35% post-consumer recycled material. All steel components are completely recyclable at the end of the product life cycle. Work surfaces with HPL have an MDF substrate constructed with an average of 70% recycled content.
RACK MOUNT CHARGER SHELF
The charging shelf supports the storage and charging of up to six mobile devices and is designed to mount to 19” rack mount rails. Each shelf includes a UL Listed, 12-outlet power strip with on/off switch and overload protection, and a 20-foot power cord. Power strips will accommodate six plugs with built in adapter units. The support shelf is constructed from 16-gauge steel and the backstop plate is constructed from 18-gauge steel. Divider panels are constructed from lightweight plastic and are removable for larger items. Overall dimensions = 10-1/2”H x 17”D x 17-1/4”W Dimensions above shelf = 7-1/4”H Dimensions below shelf = 3”H Rack units used = 6 units minimal, (size of technology stored may require additional unit space.) Equipment storage slots = 13-1/8”D x 1-1/4”W Plastic divider panels = 7”H