TABLE OF CONTENTS/ÍNDICE/TABLE DES MATIÈRES
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..............2
Tools and Parts ..........................................2
Panel Use Requirements ...........................2
Screw Requirements..................................2
Panel Location Requirements....................2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................3
Prepare the Wall.........................................3
Mount the Panels .......................................4
Complete Installation .................................4
WARRANTY ..................................................5
4 FT (1.22 M) GEARWALL®
PANELS
Installation Instructions
PANELES GEARWALL®
DE 4 PIES (1,22 M)
Instrucciones de instalación
PANNEAUX GEARWALL®
DE 4 PI (1,22 M)
Instructions d'installation
REQUISITOS DE INSTALACIÓN................. 7
Herramientas y piezas ...............................7
Requisitos de uso del panel ......................7
Requisitos de los tornillos.......................... 7
Requisitos para la ubicación del panel .....7
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.........8
Preparación de la pared ............................8
Montaje de los paneles.............................. 9
Complete la instalación .............................9
GARANTÍA ..................................................10
EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION ................ 12
Outillage et pièces................................... 12
Exigences d'utilisation des panneaux..... 12
Vissage des panneaux ............................ 12
Positionnement des panneaux................ 12
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION.......... 13
Préparation du mur.................................. 13
Montage des panneaux........................... 14
Achever l'installation................................ 14
GARANTIE .................................................. 15
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read
and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools Needed:
■ Level
■ Tape measure
■ Chalk line
■ Line level
■ Cordless drill
■ Stud finder
Additional Tools Needed for Masonry Block/Poured Concrete
Wall Installation:
■ Chalk line with plumb bob
■ Hammer drill
NOTE: Additional tools may be needed. Please read and follow user
instructions for the tools listed here.
Parts Supplied:
■ GearWall
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panels (2)
Parts Needed:
■ Screws (galvanized or all weather) ■ GearWall
Additional Parts Needed for Masonry Block/Poured Concrete
Wall Installation:
■ 2" x 4" Wooden studs
■ ¹⁄₄" x 2³⁄₄" Masonry screws
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NOTE: GearWall
panels can be cut and drilled with ordinary
woodworking equipment.
■ AC finder
■ Square
■ Pencil
■ Circular saw
■ Jigsaw
■ Caulk gun
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Trim (optional)
■ Construction adhesive
■ ³⁄₁₆" x 5" Masonry
drill bit
Screw Length for Wall Type
Screw
length*
Masonry
Wall
Bare
Wood
Studs
Drywall over Wood Studs
¹⁄₂"
(1.27 cm)
⁵⁄₈"
(1.6 cm)
³⁄₄"
(1.9 cm)
#8 X 1¹⁄₄"
#8 X 2"
*Screw thread engagement into the wooden stud should be 1"
(2.54 cm) minimum.
IMPORTANT: Compare screw length to electrical wire locations. Be
sure the screw will not pierce electrical wiring.
A
B
E
A. Drywall
B. Wooden stud
C. Flat-head screw in every slot at
every stud
D. 1" (2.54 cm) min. to 1
if near wiring
¹⁄₄
" (0.63 cm)
E.
¹⁄₄
" (3.17 cm) max.
Panel Use Requirements
■ Intended for use in a garage or basement.
■ Maximum weight limit is 50 lbs per sq ft (2.39 kPa).
NOTE: Before installing GearWall
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Panels to basement walls, you
must waterproof the basement to avoid mildew and foundation
damage. Walls that appear dry may actually become damp when
enclosed by paneling. Install the panels in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Screw Requirements
Screws must be placed in every slot at every wooden stud location.
For bare wooden studs: Use #8 – 1¹⁄₄" exterior deck screw (flat-head
type) treated for outdoor use only for locations where a firewall is not
required by local codes and ordinances.
For covered walls: Use #8 exterior deck screw (flat-head type)
treated for outdoor use. Determine the screw length needed from the
chart as indicated.
Panel Location Requirements
You can cover a full wall or part of a wall with the panels. If the wall is
wider than the 4 ft (1.22 m) panel, you will need to stagger the vertical
panel joints in each row with the seams at the wooden studs, as
shown.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Prepare the Wall
Panels can be mounted directly to wooden studs that are attached to
masonry wall, through drywall into wooden studs, or to bare wooden
studs. If the mounting surface is not flat, the walls may need to be
shimmed.
Masonry Block/Poured Concrete Wall
Before you can install the panels on poured concrete or masonry
block walls, you must install 2" x 4" wooden studs to the wall with
the 4" side against the wall. The wooden studs must be installed over
the entire area to be covered by the GearWall
a level surface on which to mount the panels.
1. Install the first stud at the starting edge of the desired coverage
area to act as a guide.
■ Drill a hole through the stud and into the wall surface. Follow
masonry screw manufacturer’s instructions for proper
installation.
■ For best results use a hammer drill and masonry bit.
NOTE: For extra hold, you may choose to put construction
adhesive on the stud before attaching it to the wall.
■ Secure the stud to the wall by placing ¹⁄₄" x 2³⁄₄" masonry
screws every 18" (45.72 cm).
2. Use this stud as your guide. Measure 16" (40.64 cm) from the
corner and snap a vertical chalk line using a chalk line with a
plumb bob. Snap a chalk line every 16" (40.64 cm) from this
point.
3. Align the center of the stud with the chalk line. Attach the
remaining studs to the wall as you did in Step 1.
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panels. This provides
Drywall over Wooden Studs
1. Locate all wooden studs and mark the wall(s).
2. Locate electrical wiring and mark the wall(s).
Wooden Studs and Drywall over Wooden Studs
Full Wall Installation:
1. Snap a level chalk line at a convenient height on the wall(s).
2. Measure from the chalk line to the ceiling and determine the
lowest point of the ceiling along the wall.
3. Starting from the lowest point of the ceiling, measure down to the
floor. Round the measurement down to the nearest foot and
mark. Snap a level chalk line ¹⁄₄" (0.63 cm) below the mark.
Repeat step for remaining walls.
NOTE: Be sure to take into account any ceiling height variations.
Partial Wall Installation:
1. Snap a level chalk line 12" (30.48 cm) above the desired height of
the bottom of the wall.
Outlets and Switches
Locate any cutouts, measure and cut the panels prior to beginning
the installation. Electrical outlets should be recessed and trimmed in
the following manner, using GearWall
1. Measure the outlet box or switch box location to edge of the
cover.
2. Cut the GearWall
3. Notch the top and bottom
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trim to the correct dimensions.
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trim.
trim as shown so the fit is snug.
A. Masonry screws
B. Wooden stud
A
B
C
D
A. Top trim
B. Notch
4. Place the trims around the outlets as you install the panels.
C. Side trim
D. Bottom trim
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Mount the Panels
IMPORTANT: Start at one of the bottom corners of the desired
coverage area and work toward the other in horizontal rows.
1. Measure from the starting edge of the desired coverage area to
the center of the last wooden stud that is within 4 ft (1.22 m).
2. Cut the first panel to this length, making sure the cut is square.
NOTE: Panels shorter than 24" (60.96 cm) long should not be
used.
3. Place the panel above the horizontal chalk line applied in the
“Prepare the Wall” section. Align the panel with both the starting
edge and the horizontal chalk line. Panels are installed with the
interlock tongue up and the groove down.
4. Check that the panel is level. Then place a screw in every slot at
every stud location.
NOTE: Drive the screws through the slot groove until they are
flush. If splitting occurs, predrill and countersink the drill holes
near the channel end.
■ Periodically, use a level to make sure the wall panels are
level.
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A. Level
7. Begin additional walls in the same manner as the first, starting
with the corner that meets the completed wall. Be sure to align
the panel slots.
■ For a trimless installation, place new panels snugly against
the existing panels.
■ For a trimmed installation, refer to the “GearWall
Options” section for ideas.
NOTE: The current trim options do not apply to masonry block or
poured concrete wall installation.
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Trim
GearWall® Trim options (purchased separately)
Interior Corner Exterior Corner End Cap
5. Continue this process until you reach the opposite edge of the
desired coverage area.
6. Install each following row of wall panels, staggering the panels if
necessary, until the wall is finished. See the “Panel Location
Requirements” section.
NOTES:
■ The final row of panels can be rip cut lengthwise to fit the
required height.
Windows and Doors
Complete Installation
1. Make sure all screws are installed.
2. Dispose of unused parts and packaging materials.
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GLADIATOR® GARAGEWORKS
GEARWALL
TEN-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For ten years from the date of purchase, when this product is installed, operated and maintained according to the instructions attached
to or furnished with the product, Gladiator
defective materials or workmanship.
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GarageWorks will replace the defective product or parts if the part fails as a result of
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PANEL WARRANTY
Gladiator® GarageWorks or Whirlpool Canada LP will not pay for:
1. Service calls to correct the installation of any Gladiator
®
GarageWorks products or to instruct you how to use or install them.
2. Damage resulting from improper handling or shipping of products, or products damaged by accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood,
improper installation, acts of God, neglect, corrosion, modification or mishandling.
3. Shipping or freight fees to deliver replacement products or to return defective products.
4. Repairs or replacement when your product is used in other than normal, single-family household use, such as a commercial
environment or handled in any way inconsistent with the installation instructions included with the product.
5. Cosmetic damage including scratches, dings, dents or cracks that do not affect the structural or functional capability of the
product.
6. Replacement parts or product for Gladiator
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GarageWorks products operated outside the United States or Canada
7. In Canada, travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas.
8. Any labor costs during the limited warranty period.
9. Damage resulting from improper loading beyond the specified maximum weight capacity outlined in the assembly instructions
provided with the product, including overloading of hooks, baskets, shelves, cabinets, and other Gladiator
®
GarageWorks
accessories used with the product.
10. Damage resulting from use of hooks, shelves, baskets and other accessories not distributed or endorsed by Gladiator
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GarageWorks.
11. Surfaces damaged due to chemical interaction.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE
IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Gladiator® GarageWorks dealer to
determine if another warranty applies.
If you need service, call the Gladiator
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GarageWorks Customer eXperience Center, 1-866-342-4089 (toll-free), from anywhere in the
U.S.A. In Canada, contact your Whirlpool Canada LP designated service company or call 1-800-807-6777.
In the United States, Gladiator® GarageWorks means Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022. In Canada, Gladiator®
GarageWorks means Whirlpool Canada LP, Mississauga, ON L5N 3A7. 8/05
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation
date for in-warranty service.
Write down the following information about your GearWall
®
panel
to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.
You will need to know your complete model number and date
code. You can find this information on the front of each GearWall®
panel.
Dealer name____________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
Phone number __________________________________________________
Model number __________________________________________________
Date code ______________________________________________________
Purchase date __________________________________________________
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