
32" (81.3 cm), 42" (106.7 cm)
Prepare the GearTrack®Channels
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools and Parts Needed:
• Level
• Tape measure
• Drill
• Saw
• Screws (galvanized or all-weather)
• Stud nder
• AC nder
• Square
• Pencil
Screw Length for Wall Type
Screw
Length*
Masonry
Wall
Bare Wood
Studs
Drywall over Wood Studs
1
⁄2"
(1.27 cm)
5
⁄8"
(1.59 cm)
3
⁄4"
(1.91 cm)
1
⁄4" (3.18 cm)
32" (81.3 CM) AND 48" (121.9 CM)
AND 53.15" (135 CM)
GEARTRACK®CHANNEL
AND END CAP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(for use with Gladiator®GarageWorks products only)
Prepare the GearTrack®Channels
IMPORTANT:Use correct screw length for your wall type. See chart
below.
*For bare wood studs and covered walls, use an all-weather flat-head type deck screw.
For concrete block and poured masonry, use a flat-head type masonry screw.
For drywall of a thickness not listed in the chart above, see graphic below.
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools and Parts Needed:
• Level
• Tape measure
• Drill
• Saw
• Screws (galvanized or all-weather)
Additional Tools and Parts Needed for
Masonry Block/Poured Concrete Wall Installation:
• Hammer drill
• Caulk gun
•
3
⁄ 16" x 13⁄ 4" (4.45 cm) Flat-head masonry screws (6 screws per channel)
NOTE:GearTrack® Channels can be cut and drilled with ordinary
woodworking equipment. Additional tools may be needed.
Use Requirements
• Maximum coverage per wall is 33% of the wall surface area.
• Maximum weight limit is 75 lbs (34 kg) per linear ft (30.48 cm).
• GearTrack®Channels can be mounted directly to masonry wall, ov
er
drywall to wooden studs, or to bare wooden studs.
• Intended for use in a garage or basement.
NOTE:Before installing GearTrack®Channels to masonry walls, you
must waterproof the wall to avoid mildew or foundation damage.
Walls that appear dry may actually become damp when enclosed b
y
paneling. Install the channel in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
• Stud nder
• AC nder
• Square
• Pencil
• Construction adhesive
•
5
⁄ 32" 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"
(1.59 cm)
3
⁄4"
(1.91 cm)
#8 X 1
1
⁄4" (3.18 cm)
#8 X 2" (5.08 cm)
3
⁄16" X 13⁄4" (4.45 cm)
(Screw Not Included)
32" (81.3 CM) AND 48" (121.9 CM)
AND 53.15" (135 CM)
GEARTRACK®CHANNEL
AND END CAP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(for use with Gladiator®GarageWorks products only)
(Screw Not Included)
Prepare the GearTrack®Channels
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools and Parts Needed:
• Level
• Tape measure
• Drill
• Saw
• Screws (galvanized or all-weather)
Additional Tools and Parts Needed for
Masonry Block/Poured Concrete Wall Installation:
• Hammer drill
• Stud nder
• AC nder
• Square
• Pencil
• Construction adhesive
Screw Length for Wall Type
Screw
Length*
Masonry
Wall
Bare Wood
Studs
Drywall over Wood Studs
1
⁄2"
(1.27 cm)
5
⁄8"
(1.59 cm)
3
⁄4"
(1.91 cm)
1
⁄4" (3.18 cm)
32" (81.3 CM) AND 48" (121.9 CM)
AND 53.15" (135 CM)
GEARTRACK®CHANNEL
AND END CAP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(for use with Gladiator®GarageWorks products only)
AND 48" (121.9 cm) GEARTRACK®
CHANNEL AND END CAP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(For use with Gladiator® GarageWorks products only)
SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
follow instructions.
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
instructions.
follow
Prepare the GearTrack®
IMPORTANT: Use correct screw length for your wall type.
See chart below.
Screw
#8 x 1
(screw not included)
#8 x 2" (5.08 cm)
3
⁄16" x 13⁄4" (4.45 cm)
(screw not included)
* For bare wood studs and covered walls, use an all-weather flat-head type deck screw.
For concrete block and poured masonry, use a flat-head type masonry screw.
For drywall of a thickness not listed in the chart above, see graphic below.
W10343308D
Length*
1
⁄4" (3.18 cm)
Channels
Screw Length for Wall Type
Masonry
Wall
Bare
Wood
Studs
(1.27 cm)
Drywall over Wood Studs
1
⁄2"
✓
✓ ✓ ✓
✓
(1.59 cm)
5
⁄8"
3
⁄4"
(1.91 cm)
A. Drywall
B. Wooden stud
C. Flat-head screw in every
slot at every stud
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
D. 1" (2.54 cm) min. to 1¼" (3.18 cm)
max. if near wiring
E. ¼" (0.635 cm)
Tools and Parts
Tools and Parts Needed:
• Level • Stud finder
• Tape measure • AC finder
• Drill • Square
• Saw • Pencil
• Screws (galvanized or all-weather) — when installing directly
into wood studs
A
B
C
D
E

Install the GearTrack® Channel End Caps
OR
From the side, slide the end
cap onto each end of the
GearTrack® Channel.
From the front, snap the end
cap onto each end of the
GearTrack® Channel.
Install the GearTrack® Channel End Caps
OR
Warranty
For warranty information:
In the U.S.A., visit our website at www.GladiatorGW.com or call
1-866-342-4089.
In Canada, visit our website at www.gladiatorgarageworks.ca or call
1-800-807-6777.
From the side, slide the end
cap onto each end of the
GearTrack® Channel.
From the front, snap the end
cap onto each end of the
GearTrack® Channel.
Additional Tools and Parts Needed for Masonry Block/
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools and Parts Needed:
• Level
• Tape measure
• Drill
• Saw
• Screws (galvanized or all-weather)
Additional Tools and Parts Needed for
Masonry Block/Poured Concrete Wall Installation:
• Hammer drill
• Caulk gun
•
3
⁄ 16" x 13⁄ 4" (4.45 cm) Flat-head masonry screws (6 screws per channel)
NOTE:GearTrack® Channels can be cut and drilled with ordinary
woodworking equipment. Additional tools may be needed.
Use Requirements
• Maximum coverage per wall is 33% of the wall surface area.
• Maximum weight limit is 75 lbs (34 kg) per linear ft (30.48 cm).
• GearTrack®Channels can be mounted directly to masonry wall, ov
er
drywall to wooden studs, or to bare wooden studs.
• Intended for use in a garage or basement.
NOTE:Before installing GearTrack®Channels to masonry walls, you
must waterproof the wall to avoid mildew or foundation damage.
Walls that appear dry may actually become damp when enclosed b
y
paneling. Install the channel in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Channel Spacing
If channels are to be used to support accessory hooks and/or small
item bins, they may be spaced in any way desired. If channels are to
be
used to support Gladiator® Wall GearBoxes, they must be installed 18"
(46 cm) apart.
• Stud nder
• AC nder
• Square
• Pencil
• Construction adhesive
•
5
⁄ 32" Masonry drill bit
Poured Concrete Wall Installation:
• Hammer drill • Construction adhesive
• Caulk gun •
3
•
⁄16" x 13⁄4" (4.45 cm) flat-head masonry screws
5
⁄32" masonry drill bit
(6 screws per channel)
NOTE: GearTrack
®
Channels can be cut and drilled with ordinary
woodworking equipment. Additional tools may be needed.
• Maximum coverage per wall is 33% of the wall surface area.
• Maximum weight limit is 75 lbs (34 kg) per linear ft (30.48 cm).
• GearTrack
over drywall to wooden studs, or to bare wooden studs.
NOTE: Before installing GearTrack
you must waterproof the wall to avoid mildew or foundation
damage. Walls that appear dry may actually become damp
when enclosed by paneling. Install the channel in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
Channel Spacing
If channels are to be used to support accessory hooks
and/or small item bins, they may be spaced in any way
desired. If channels are to be used to support Gladiator
Wall GearBoxes, they must be installed 18" (46 cm) apart.
Use Requirements
®
Channels can be mounted directly to masonry wall,
®
Channels to masonry walls,
®
Masonry Block/Poured Concrete Wall
1. Use a level to position the GearTrack® Channel at the desired
2. Drill a hole through the GearTrack
3. Secure the GearTrack
4. For extra hold, you may put construction adhesive on the
5. Repeat this process for the next desired application area.
6. Make sure all screws are installed and flush with the channel.
Drywall over Wooden Studs or Bare Wooden Studs
For 32" (81.3 cm) and 48" (121.9 cm) GearTrack
1. Locate all wooden studs and electrical wiring. Mark the wall(s).
2. GearTrack
3. If necessary, cut the first channel to this length, making sure
4. Check that the GearTrack
18" (46 cm)
Install the GearTrack® Channels
height on the wall.
surface.
3
⁄16" x 1¾" (4.45 cm) flat-head masonry screws every
24" (60.96 cm) in every slot.
NOTE: Channels cut to shorter than 24" (60.96 cm) long
should not be used.
®
GearTrack
Channel before attaching it to the wall.
IMPORTANT: Compare screw length to electrical wiring
locations. Be sure the screw will not pierce electrical wiring.
®
Channels should be mounted to the wall so that
they begin and end at wooden studs. Measure from the edge
of the stud at the beginning of the desired coverage area to
the center of the last wooden stud that is within 32" (81.3 cm)
or 48" (121.9 cm), depending on the length of your GearTrack
Channel.
the cut is square.
NOTE: Channels cut to shorter than 24" (60.96 cm) long
should not be used.
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 screw
holes near channel ends.
®
Channel to the wall by placing
®
Channel and into the wall
®
®
Channel is level. Then place
5. Repeat this process for the next desired application area.
6. Make sure all screws are installed and flush with the channel.
For 42" (106.7 cm) GearTrack
1. Locate all wooden studs and electrical wiring. Mark the wall(s).
®
IMPORTANT: Compare screw length to electrical wiring
locations. Be sure the screw will not pierce electrical wiring.
2. Mark the center of the GearTrack
GearTrack
®
Channel center point is mounted to a wooden
®
Channels. Make sure the
stud. Drive only 1 screw through the slot groove at this time.
3. Check that the GearTrack
screw in every slot at every stud location.
®
Channel is level. Then place a
NOTE: Drive the screws through the slot groove until they are
flush. If splitting occurs, predrill and countersink the screw
holes near channel ends.
4. Make sure all screws are installed and flush with the channel.
Install the GearTrack®
Channel End Caps
From the side, slide the
end cap onto each end of
the GearTrack
®
Channel.
From the front, snap the end
OR
cap onto each end of the
GearTrack® Channel.
Warranty
For warranty information:
In the U.S.A., visit our website at www.GladiatorGW.com or call
1-866-342-4089.
In Canada, visit our website at www.gladiatorgarageworks.ca
or call 1-800-807-6777.
®
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