Gladiator Garageworks 2253351A User Manual

GEARRACK SHELVING

Assembly Instructions

ESTANTERÍA

Instruccionesde ensamblaje

ÉTAGÈRES À OUTILS POUR GARAGE

Instructions d'assemblage

Table of Contents/Índice/Table des matières.............2

2253351A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SHELVING SAFETY........................................................................3

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................3

Tools and Parts ............................................................................3

Shelving Use Requirements.........................................................3

Unpack the Shelving....................................................................3

Install the Casters.........................................................................4

Install the Rails .............................................................................4

Install the Shelves ........................................................................5

WARRANTY ....................................................................................6

ÍNDICE

SEGURIDAD DE LA ESTANTERÍA................................................8

INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSAMBLAJE...........................................8

Piezas y Herramientas .................................................................8

Requisitos de uso de la estantería...............................................8

Desempaque la estantería ...........................................................8

Instalación de las ruedecillas .......................................................9

Instalación de los rieles ................................................................9

Instale los estantes.....................................................................10

GARANTÍA.....................................................................................11

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DES ÉTAGÈRES........................................................12

INSTRUCTIONS D’ASSEMBLAGE..............................................12

Outillage et pièces nécessaires .................................................12

Exigences d’utilisation des étagères .........................................12

Déballage des étagères .............................................................12

Installation des roulettes ............................................................13

Installation des traverses ...........................................................13

Installation des étagères ............................................................14

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

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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 follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You
follow instructions.

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.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Tools and Parts

Check that you have everything necessary for correct assembly.
Proper assembly is your responsibility.

Tools Needed:

³⁄₄ in. Socket wrench

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Rubber mallet

Parts Supplied:

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Welded end frames (2)

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Swivel casters with wheel
brakes (4)

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Self-locking nuts (4)

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Caster wrench

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Flat-blade screwdriver

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Rails (6)

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Shelf supports (9)

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Plywood shelves (3)

Shelving UseRequirements

This shelving is a versatile, heavy-duty storage solution for your
open storage needs. It can be used as stationary shelving, or
casters can be installed for mobility.

Shelf height and spacing are adjustable, and each shelf will
support up to 700 lbs (317 kg). The shelving rack will hold up to
2,000 lbs (907 kg).

Unpack the Shelving

1. Open the box and keep the packing materials to cushion the

shelving during assembly.

2. Verify the contents (see “Parts Supplied”).

3. Properly dispose of packaging.

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Install the Casters

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(optional)

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and assemble
shelving.

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

1. Lay the welded end frames down.

2. Insert the caster bolt into the hole.

3. Thread a self-locking nut onto the bolt

4. Using the wrench provided, hold the caster firmly in place.

5. Using a ³⁄₄ in. socket wrench, tighten the self-locking nut.

6. Press the attached metal brake lever to lock the wheel.

7. Repeat this process for the 3 remaining casters.

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Install the Rails

IMPORTANT:

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When you are using all 3 shelves, the first shelf must be
installed in the bottom 6 in. (15.24 cm) of the frame.

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If you are using only 2 shelves, one rail must be attached to
the bottom holes at the rear of the frame for support.

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To ensure level shelves, you must count and mark the
placement holes accurately on each side before installing the
rails.

1. Determine the desired shelf height and spacing.

2. Mark the corresponding holes on all sides of the frame.

3. With the locking tabs to the outside, attach one rail to the

holes in the frame front.

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2

1. Caster bolt hole

2. Self-locking nut (on bolt)

3. Metal brake lever

4. With the locking tabs to the outside, attach the other rail to

theholesintheframeback.

5. Using a rubber mallet, pound down on the top of each rail to

seat it firmly in the frame. Make sure the rail locking tab is
engaged. You will hear a click, and the tab will be flat against
thefaceoftheendplate.

1. Rail locking tab

2. End plate

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Install the Shelves

IMPORTANT:

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For storage flexibility, you may choose to install just 2 shelves
allowing room to store larger items underneath.

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If you are using only 2 shelves, one rail must be attached to
the bottom holes at the rear of the frame for support as
shown.

2. Place the plywood shelf on the shelf supports, fitting it into

thegrooveoftherails.

3. Repeat this process for the other two shelves.

To Remove the Shelves

1. Place 3 shelf supports across the front and back rails. Place

one shelf support across the middle and one shelf support
across each end with the notches facing inward.

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2

1. Shelf supports

2. Notch

1. Lift the plywood shelf off of the rack.

2. Remove the 3 shelf supports.

3. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pull and hold the rail locking

tab out toward you.

4. Using a rubber mallet, pound up on the bottom of the rail to

release the rail from the frame.

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