Gladiator YGRK485XGG, YGRK485TGG, GARK365TGG, YGRK365TGG Assembly Instructions

MODELS:
GARK485X*/YGRK485X*
GARK485T*/YGRK485T*
GARK365T*/YGRK365T*

EZ CONNECT
RACK SHELVING
72" (1.83 m) HIGH

Assembly Instructions

ÉTAGÈRE EZ CONNECT
DE 72 PO (1,83 M) DE
HAUT

Instructions d’assemblage

ESTANTE EZ CONNECT
DE 72” (1,83 M) DE
ALTURA

Instrucciones de ensamblaje

TABLE OF CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÈRES/ÍNDICE

EZ CONNECT RACK SHELVING

SAFETY .................................................... 2

DIMENSIONS .......................................... 3

PARTS ...................................................... 4

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.................. 5

WARRANTY ............................................. 8

ÉTAGÈRE EZ CONNECT SÉCURITÉ ..... 9

DIMENSIONS ........................................ 10

PIÈCES .......................................................... 11

INSTRUCTIONS D’ASSEMBLAGE ....... 12

GARANTIE ............................................. 15

ESTANTE EZ CONNECT

SEGURIDAD .......................................... 17

DIMENSIONES ...................................... 18

PIEZAS

.................................................... 19

INSTRUCCIONES DE

ENSAMBLAJE. ...................................... 20

GARANTÍA ............................................. 23

W11026386C

In U.S.A. call: 1-866-342-4089

Aux É.-U. : 1 866 342-4089

En EE.UU. Ilame al: 1-866-342-4089

In Canada call: 1-800-807-6777

Au Canada : 1 800 807-6777

En Canadá Ilame al: 1-800-807-6777

www.gladiatorgarageworks.com

www.gladiatorgarageworks.ca

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EZ CONNECT RACK SHELVING 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

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DIMENSIONS

GARK485X*
YGRK485X*

A

B

C

D

E

A

72"

(183 cm)

24"

(61.0 cm)

48"

(122 cm)

47"

(120 cm)

23"

(59.0 cm)

E

GARK485T*
YGRK485T*

72"

(183 cm)

18"

(45.7 cm)

48"

(122 cm)

47"

(120 cm)

17"

(43.7 cm)

D

GARK365T*
YGRK365T*

72"

(183 cm)

18"

(45.7 cm)

36"

(91.4 cm)

35"

(89.0 cm)

17"

(43.7 cm)

B

C

3

P2

PARTS

P1

P4

P6

P5

P3

RACK

P1 - Bottom Posts (4)
P2 - Top Posts (4)
P3 - Horizontal Support Beams (10)
P4 - Side Support Beams (10)
P5 - Tie Channel Support (5)
P6 - Laminate Shelves (5)

NOTE: No tools or hardware needed for assembly

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Shelving Use Requirements

■ Maximum weight limit is 1,000 lbs (454 kg) for each shelf, not

to exceed 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) for the entire shelving unit.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move shelving.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Unpack

NOTE: Use one person to assemble shelving and two people to
move it.

1. Remove and verify the contents. See the “Parts” section

so you can sort out all of the parts.

2. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

Assemble & Complete

■ No tools or hardware required.

■ Can be assembled by one person.

IMPORTANT:

■ Determine shelf spacing before assembly.

NOTE: It is recommended to space the shelves equally from
top to bottom of the shelving unit and build it from the bottom
up. See “End Frames/Support Beams” illustration.

■ Prior to assembly, refer to sticker located on the inside of one

of the P4 side support beams and record model and serial
numbers on the included warranty page. There are many
benets of registering the product. Find out more and register
the product online at www.gladiatorgarageworks.com.

Support Beam Orientation

End Frames/Support Beams

P6

P4

Tie Channels for Shelf Support

NOTES:

■ It is recommended to put beams at notch 1, 8, 14, 21, and

28 (counting from the bottom up). To keep shelving rack
balanced, keep three of the shelves on the bottom half of
the shelving rack.

■ All support beams need to be at the same height or the

shelves will not assemble correctly.

■ During assembly, press rmly on all side support beams

and horizontal support beams (P3 and P4) to ensure they
are properly installed in the slots on top and bottom posts.

P3

P2

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1. Attach support beams to bottom

post

2. Assemble bottom

P3

P1

Use the bottom post (P1) and attach a horizontal support
beam (P3) across front, and attach a side support beam (P4)
to the other side. Insert horizontal and side beams starting at
the top of the slots on the upright posts and pushing down
after engagement. This will give you support while building
your shelves up. You have now assembled one corner.

P4

P4

P1

P3

3. Add tie channel support

P5

P4

Repeat step 1 to assemble the other three corners,
completing the bottom shelf. Make sure to press rmly on all
side and horizontal support beams (P3 and P4) to ensure they
are properly installed in the top and bottom posts.

P3

4. Add 1st shelf

P6

Add tie channel support (P5) to the bottom of the frame.
Rotate into place BEFORE dropping tabs in slot.

5. Assemble 2nd shelf

Repeat steps 1 and 2. We recommend adding a section at
notch 8 from the bottom of the post. Add the horizontal and
side support beams. Add tie channel support and shelf.

Add laminate shelf to the bottom of the frame. Gently place
laminate shelf on beams and tie channel support.

6. Assemble 3rd shelf

Repeat steps 1 and 2. We recommend adding a section at
notch 14 from the bottom of the post. Add the horizontal
and side support beams. Add tie channel support and shelf.

NOTE: We recommend adding 3 shelves to the bottom half
of the shelving rack for better support. Make sure to install
shelves before beginning next step.

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7. Add top post

P2

P1

8. Assemble 4th shelf

Insert top post (P2) into bottom post (P1) until
you hear a click.

NOTE: Posts may appear loose until
completion of step 8.

9. Assemble 5th shelf

Repeat steps 1 and 2. We recommend adding section at the
top of the post. Add the horizontal and side support beams.
Add tie channel support and shelf.

Repeat steps 1 and 2. We recommend adding a section at
notch 8 from the top of the post. Add the horizontal and side
support beams. Add tie channel support and shelf.

10. Check all beams and tie channels

Verify that all beams and tie channel supports are properly
assembled and rmly seated into the top and bottom post
slots.

11. Move shelving

Using two people, move the rack shelving to its nal location.

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ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED

GLADIATOR® GARAGEWORKS

EZ CONNECT

RACK SHELVING

LIMITEDWARRANTY

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.
Please have the following information available when you call the

Customer eXperience Center:

■ Name, address, and telephone number

■ Model number and serial number

■ A clear, detailed description of the problem

■ Proof of purchase, including dealer or retailer name and address

IF YOU NEED SERVICE:

1. Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some questions can be addressed without

service. Please take a few minutes to review the instructions or visit www.gladiatorgarageworks.com.

2. All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Gladiator
requests for warranty service to:

Gladiator

In the U.S.A., call 1-866-342-4089. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.

If outside the 50 United States or Canada, contact your authorized Gladiator

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GarageWorks Customer eXperience Center

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GarageWorks Service Providers. IntheU.S.and Canada, direct all

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GarageWorks dealer to determine whether another warranty applies.

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this product is
installed, operated and maintained according to instructions
attached to or furnished with the product, Gladiator
GarageWorks brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool
Canada, LP (hereafter “Gladiator”) will pay for factory specied
replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials
or workmanship that existed when this product was purchased,
or at its sole discretion replace the product. In the event of
product replacement, your product will be warranted for the
remaining term of the original unit’s warranty period.

SECOND THROUGH TENTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

(METAL RACK PARTS ONLY - LABOR NOT INCLUDED)

In the second through tenth years from the date of original
purchase, when this product is installed, operated, and
maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished
with the product, Gladiator
specied replacement metal rack sections to correct
non-cosmetic defects in materials or workmanship in this part
that prevent function of the EZ Connect Rack and that existed
when this product was purchased. This limited ten year warranty
is for the metal rack only and does not include other parts or
labor.

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT OR PART REPLACEMENT
AT OUR DISCRETION AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Service must
be provided by a Gladiator authorized service provider. This
limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and
applies only when the product is used in the country in which it
was purchased. This limited warranty is effective from the date
of original consumer purchase. Proof of original purchase date is
required to obtain service under this limited warranty.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO TEN YEARS OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. Some states and provinces do not
allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or tness, so this limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specic legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

Gladiator makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this product other than the representations contained
in this warranty.

YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN. GLADIATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specic legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

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 Gladiator
to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.
You will need to know your complete model number and serial
number. You can nd this information on the model and serial label
located on the back of the product.

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GarageWorks will pay for a factory

DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

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DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

1. Service calls to correct the installation of any Gladiator

instruct you on how to use or install them.

2. Damage resulting from improper handling or shipping of products, or
products damaged by accident, misuse, abuse, re, ood, improper
installation, acts of God, neglect, corrosion, modication, or mishandling.

3. Shipping or freight fees to deliver replacement products or to return defective
products.

4. Factory specied replacement parts or product 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
outside the United States or Canada.

7. Travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas.

8. Any labor costs during the rst year limited warranty period.

9. Damage resulting from improper loading beyond the specied maximum

weight capacity outlined in the assembly instructions provided with the
product, including overloading of hooks, baskets, shelves, cabinets, and
other Gladiator

10. Product damage due to prolonged exposure to sunlight resulting in warping,
fading, discoloration, cracking or peeling, or product damage due to
chemical interaction resulting in corrosion of paint or metal.

11. Any damage, splitting, checking, cracking, or warping of the laminate
shelves past the rst year.

12. Loss of product contents due to theft, re, ood, accident, or acts of God.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances
shall be borne by thecustomer.

Dealer name ________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________

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product

Phone number _______________________________________________
Model number _______________________________________________
Serial number _______________________________________________
Purchase date _______________________________________________

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

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products used or installed

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accessories used with the product.

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products or to

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