Can I leave off the side rails &amp; the arms, and put the console connected only by the wires on a back corner of my desk?This is for a treadmill desk. Can I leave off the side rails &amp; the arms, and put the console connected only by the wires on a back...
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Yes! I did this and it works like a charm! Remove the electronics from the tray, pull the harness out of the side rail and plug it in. I made a protective back for the control panel and screwed it to the panel where the tray would normally mount. The grounding cable should be grounded which I did with an extension that I grounded to the frame. The control panel sits on my desk where I can reach it easily when I'm working. I kept all the "spare" parts in case I want to assemble it as a regular treadmill in the future, but it's great as a treadmill deck for your desk. I installed it in my office at work and with a monitor extension arm and a desktop table for my keyboard and mouse, I have a great treadmill desk for under $600! Merit Fitness 725T Plus Treadmill
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Probably CPU can go on or under the desk the Ergotron is attached to. There isn't a place for it on the WorkFit set up.
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Harold: Bought my unit two weeks ago and just installed it last night. My desk too is up against a wall... and it works just fine. As you expand the unit for standing, the legs stay put on your desk but the monitor platform moves forward... so a wall is no obstacle. That help?
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The arms can be left off, but in my opinion, they're essential to the comfort of the chair.... as in an armrest when using a keyboard, etc. I agree with the suggestion to try it and see what you like.
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Thank you, but what about just the desk portion (floor to desk)? I appreciate the help. :)
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You probably don't want to do that. Its really unstable when its in 2 pieces. There are much better desks that are meant to be one wall pieces. Not a great buy. Very cheap material
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The desk is in my sons room so I had to go look. I say yes it can be left off. It doesn't add support, it attaches to one side with two screws and has two small legs that screw on the opposite side at the bottom, so again yes it can be left off. Hope this helps.
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There is an area where you can place an ipad or tablet. I put my ipad on it and it doesn't move at all even while running on the treadmill.
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Yes, it could be left off but it wouldn't be practical. It contains a magnetic sensor for the safety kill switch. That would have to be bypassed to use the treadmill.
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The desk is not attached. You just move it back a few feet and run...I do both. I walk on it at about 2.3 mph and then move the desk and run. I have a regular treadmill. It takes 10 seconds to move the desk back and out of the way....You can also use it as a standing desk without a treadmill but you would have to lower it a bit when it's not being used in conjunction with the treadmill.
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Wasn't a problem for me ; ) My 28 year old son did it. In my case I had him not install the arms and then pull the control panel wires out so I could use the treadmill under a desk with the control panel sitting separately. That whole thing took him maybe an hour. He's an engineer. I think it would have been quicker to set it up traditionally. Box is heavy!!
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Yes you can. You just push back on the arms and it is hiden against the back of the chair. I love this product.
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On the right only, but if you are handy, you might be able to relocate it as wanted. The CPU is on the right so your k board and mouse cords probably won't reach if you don't have wireless. Be careful when receiving, The packages were placed on a 'homemade' pallet that damaged the desk, and I did not notice until after shipper dropped it off. Have help to unpack and check condition before signing the delivery receipt.
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The back is somewhat finished, but the wall behind the cupboard for the stack is pressboard with a veneer finish. It has cut outs for the wires, and as we have ours in a corner, it doesn't show. We went with the largest cutout, which leaves the space wide open for air circulation. I wouldn't want it visible, as it is not a nice view with the back of the stack and all of the wires showing. The rest of the desk is tidy but not as finished as the outward facing area, where the chair goes.
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You can remove the attachments. I have my keyboard halves positioned about 5" apart with my wireless trackpad in-between. There is a cable that connects the two halves of the keyboard but it is about 8" so there is a lot of flexibility in how to position the keyboard.
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Hi I don't believe so, the reason, I don't dare let go of the bar and allow any arm motion. The treads are so small and I have large feet, as a result any misstep off the tread and you are at risk. I am going to a simple treadmill with an elevation function. Seemed I accomplished much more with that.
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I used them on their sides for a day and liked it. I stood them up because of desk space. Other than that, I see no reason not to use them I their sides. The instructions suggest that you can use them on their sides. Like any electronics, I would give them some air space around them so they don't get too hot.