Installation Instructions Edge Storage System

Installation Instructions Edge Storage System IMPORTANT: Product is packed on pallets by individual bank. Do not mix components from different pallets together. Use the Specific Part List to determine assembly order. Unpack and sort the components according to the layout plan drawings. Match the bank letter designation on the pallet with the layout plan drawing. Visit the Edge Storage System Installation Video on Wenger s Youtube.com Channel. Note: Note: Please read and understand these instructions before starting the installation. Examine the illustrations on the following pages. If you need additional information, contact Wenger Corporation using the information below. Wenger Corporation 2012 Printed in USA 03/12 Part #253A999-01 Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448 Questions? Call...USA: 800-4WENGER (493-6437) Worldwide: 1-507-455-4100 www.wengercorp.com

contents Before Installation................................... 2 Overview...................................... 2 Before You Begin............................... 2 Unpacking and Unloading........................ 2 Inportant User Information............................ 3 General....................................... 3 Manufacturer.................................. 3 Intended Use.................................. 3 Warranty...................................... 3 Safety Precautions.................................. 4 Required Tools..................................... 4 Supplied Tools..................................... 4 Fasteners......................................... 5 Hardware Parts List................................. 6 Replacement Parts List.............................. 8 Column Identification................................ 9 Edge 84 Columns.............................. 9 Edge 68 Columns............................. 10 Edge Robe and Uniform Columns................. 10 Component Identification............................ 11 Overview..................................... 11 Special Panels................................ 12 before installation Installation........................................ 13 Chalk Line.................................... 13 Optional Back Panels........................... 14 Wall Rail..................................... 15 End Panels................................... 16 Divider Panels................................ 19 Shelves...................................... 20 Column 408 Shelves........................... 22 Column 411 Adjustable Shelves................... 22 Cleats and Splice Connectors.................... 23 Column 411 Options............................ 24 Toe Kick Panels............................... 25 Bottom Shelves............................... 26 Garment Bars................................. 26 Door Sets and Extrusions........................ 27 Top Panels................................... 30 Stiffeners..................................... 31 Door Stops................................... 31 Top Support Bracket (Column 411 Only)............ 31 Bow Hooks................................... 32 Gap Filler.................................... 32 Divider Panel Identification........................... 33 Troubleshooting................................... 36 OvErviEW It is suggested that the Edge Storage System is setup in a space that is large enough to safely handle the cartons, pieces, finished columns, and dunnage. Inspect the condition of the wall and floor where the columns will be located. Determine the highest point on the floor, which will establish the leveled height of each bank. The Edge Storage System will conform with a wall that varies within 1 of straightness horizontally and 1 /2 vertically. BEfOrE YOu BEgiN IMPORTANT: The Specific Part List details the components in their order of assembly. Keep the Specific Part List for reference until the unit is completely assembled. Read the complete assembly procedure before beginning to assemble the columns. Hardware packs may contain extra fasteners that will not be required on your installation. unpacking and unloading! caution To avoid damage and injury, more than one person is required to move the packaged Edge Storage System components. installation information the order of installation is critical! Each part locks the next in place and installing in any different order may require un-assembling and repeating several steps. all parts are cut to size! (With the exception of the Optional Back Panel) If a component does not fit, make sure the correct part is being used and is being assembled correctly. If something still does not fit, re-check the measurements. 2

important user information general Copyright 2012 by Wenger Corporation. Printed and bound in the United States of America. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form or by any means including graphic, electronic, or mechanical methods or photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher, unless it is for the purchaser's personal use. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Wenger Corporation. Wenger Corporation does not assume any responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. In no event will Wenger Corporation be liable for technical or editorial omissions made herein, nor for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or defect of this manual. The information in this document is not intended to cover all possible conditions and situations that might occur. The end user must exercise caution and common sense when assembling or installing Wenger Corporation products. If any questions or problems arise, call Wenger Corporation at 800-4WENGER (493-6437). manufacturer The Edge Storage System is manufactured by: Wenger Corporation 555 Park Drive Owatonna, MN 55060 800-4WENGER (493-6437) 1-507-455-4100 www.wengercorp.com intended use This product is designed to store musical instruments and garments. This product is intended for indoor use in normal ambient temperature and humidity conditions it must not be exposed to prolonged outside weather conditions. This product is intended to be assembled only as described in these instructions. WarraNtY This product is guaranteed free of defects in materials and workmanship for ten full years from date of shipment. A full warranty statement is available upon request. 3

safety PrecauTions Throughout this manual you may find CautiONS and WarNiNgS which are defined as follows: WarNiNg means that failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or death. CautiON means that failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or damage to property. Read all of these safety instructions before assembling and installing the Edge Storage System.! caution Make sure anyone assembling or installing the Edge Storage System has read and understands this manual.! caution Failure to comply with Warnings and Cautions in this document can result in damage to property or serious injury.! caution Always wear safety glasses and gloves when assembling or installing the Edge Storage System. required Tools Step Ladder Dead-Blow Hammer (plastic coated) Plastic Mallet Phillips Head Screwdrivers (#2 and #3) Laser Level and Laser Safety Glasses or Carpenter s Level (minimum of 4 long) Tape Measure Carpenter s Square Hammer Drill 90-degree Driver Electric Drill Wonder Bar ½ Open End Wrench Safety Glasses Gloves Jig Saw with fine tooth blade* 7-foot Straight Edge* Clamps* *Jig Saw, Straight Edge and Clamps are only required if installing the Optional Back Panel. supplied Tools Spacer Blocks Double Sided Tape** **Double Sided Tape is only supplied if installing the Optional Back Panel. 4

fasteners Because materials and construction of floors and walls can vary, fasteners for attaching the Edge Storage System to the structure are not provided. The installer must choose the appropriate fastener and follow the manufacturer s instructions. Fastener guidelines:! caution Inferior or improperly installed fasteners could cause sudden collapse of the Edge Storage System. Serious injury or damage may result. If the floor is wood construction, attachment should be by sheet metal or lag screws (#10 minimum). If the floor is concrete, attachment should be by ¼ concrete screw (Tapcon), ¼ drive nail or sheet metal screws (#10 minimum) into metal inserts. If the wall is wood stud-and-drywall construction, attachment should be by lag screws (¼ minimum) into every stud. If the edge of the Wall Rail ends between studs, a toggle bolt must be used within 2 of each edge. If the wall is metal stud-and-drywall construction, attachment should be by toggle bolt (snap toggle) (¼ minimum) into every stud. Toggle bolt (¼ minimum) to be used between studs. If the edge of the Wall Rail ends between studs, a toggle bolt must be used within 2 of each edge. If the wall is concrete block construction, attachment should be by concrete screws (#10 minimum) (Tapcon), ¼ drive nail or toggle bolt (¼ minimum), spaced no more than 24 apart. If the wall is poured concrete construction, attachment should be by concrete screw (Tapcon) or wedge-type concrete anchors, spaced no more than 24 apart. 5

hardware ParTs list 1 2 3 4 #8 x 5 /8 Pan Head Screw X000045 1 /4-14 x 5 /8 Sheet Metal Screw X001872 #8-18 x 1 /2 Self-Drilling Screw X002383 #8 x 5 /8 Truss Head Screw (painted) 147G301 5 6 7 8 #10-32 x 0.50 Self Tapping Screw 253A279 Single Shelf Pin X003425 Double Shelf Pin X003426 End Panel Shelf Pin X003427 11 9 10 12 Top Panel Bracket (painted) 253A109 Splice Connector 253A116 Gap Filler 253A202 15 16 Toe Kick Bracket (unpainted) 147A160 13 14 Wall Rail 253A273 Cleat 253A115 Left Corner Bracket 253A113 Right Corner Bracket 253A114 6

hardware ParTs list (continued) The following parts are specific to individual configuration and may not be included for every column. 17 19 #8 x 2.50 Seismic Applications Screw X003203 20 18 #8 x 1 7 /8 Anchor Screw X003415 21 #8-15 x 1 1 /4 Truss Head Screw 146K423 Door Stop (used on 48 and 60 wide columns) 145R475 22 Stiffener (used on 48 and 60 wide Columns) 253A201 Bow Hook (used on Columns 306 and 307) X002585 24 25 26 27 Garment Bar (used on Columns 380-385) 145A327 23 48 Garment Bar (used on Columns 380-385) 145A328 Top Support Bracket (used on Columns 411) 253A183 Front Edge Extrusion (used on Columns 411) 250A244 7

replacement ParTs list See the list below for parts that are shipped included already attached that may require replacement. Hanger Clip 253A104 Extrusion Clip X003416 and #8 x 1 7 /8 Screws X003415 Card Holder 250A353 Round Door Stop 253A200 Foot X003424 Door Bumper X003456 Vent X003491 8

column identification EdgE 84 COlumNS 200 230 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 330 331 332 333 334 401 402 408* 409 411* 431 432 435 *Indicates Special Panels, see explanation on the following pages. 9

column identification E EdgE 68 COlumNS 240 250 340 341 350 351 441 451 EdgE robe and uniform COlumNS 380* 381* 382* 383* 384* 385* *Indicates Special Panels, see explanation on the following pages. 10

component identification OvErviEW The various components of the Edge Storage System are shown assembled below for clarity. top panel gap filler divider panel Wall rail gap filler Optional Back panel toe kick Wire grille door Set Extrusion Bumper* Shelf toe kick Wire grille door Set Extrusion End panel *Bumper locations vary depending on column type. 11

component identification (continued) SpECial panels Special Panels are identified by the additional hole patterns drilled into the front edge. One hole = Column 411 Two holes = Column 408 (unless adjacent to a Column 411) Three holes = Columns 380-385. Special Panels are indicated with an S on the layout plan drawing. three Holes = Columns 380-385 two Holes = Column 408* One Hole = Column 411 * Column 408 Divider Panels that are shared with a Column 411 will only have one hole. 12

installation CHalk line CRITICAL STEP: The entire Edge Storage System is built off of the Wall Rail that is attached to the wall along a chalk line. Be sure that the chalk line starts at the left end of the bank, is level and extends the entire length of the bank. 1. Determine highest point on the floor (along both the length and width of the system) using a laser pointer or carpenter s level. 2. Measure up 69.125 or 85 (depending on height of the bank) on the wall from this highest point and mark a level chalk line along the entire span of the storage system according to the layout plan drawing. Chalk line left End of Bank 85 or 69.125 depth of Bank right End of Bank High point on floor length of Bank 13

installation OptiONal BaCk panels IMPORTANT: If back panels are not being installed, skip ahead to Wall Rail Installation. If back panels are being installed, they must be installed before all other components and cannot be added later. 1. Working from left to right, hang the back panels along the chalk line. the back panels will not reach all the way to the floor. a. Start the first panel 7 /8 in from the start of the bank (starting point of the Wall Rail). b. Attach the back panels to the wall surface using double-sided tape along the top edge. If multiple back panels are being attached, also use double-sided tape to attach the seams. Clean the back panel surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before applying tape. 2. The final back panel must end 7 /8 short of the end of the bank (ending point of the Wall Rail) and may have to be cut to the appropriate width. The total width of the back panels must be 1 3 /4 less than the overall width of the bank. Before attaching the final back panel, measure and mark the width. Lay the back panel flat and cut it with a Jig Saw using a 7 Straight Edge as a guide and Clamps. 7 /8 Chalk line Starting point of Back panels and Wall rail double- Sided tape 7 /8 End point of Back panels and Wall rail Cut Off Excess material 14

installation (continued) Wall rail 1. The total Wall Rail (#15) length will be 1 3 /4 less than the total length of the bank. Longer banks may require multiple Wall Rail pieces. Gather the pre-cut Wall Rail pieces to fit the individual bank according to the Specific Parts List and layout plan drawing. The individual part numbers are located on the back side of each Wall Rail piece. if starting a Wall rail next to an already installed bank or a wall, it must be started at least 1 from the end of the End panel or wall. 2. Working from left to right, start the first Wall Rail piece 7 /8 in from the starting point of the bank. Position the top edge of the Wall Rail on the chalk line and secure in place using the appropriate fasteners and method as indicated in the Fasteners section. a fastener must be within 2 of the end of each Wall rail piece. all of the pre-drilled holes in the Wall rail pieces may not need to be used or additional holes may need to be drilled. 7 /8 Wall rail 15 Without Optional Back panels With Optional Back panels! caution Wall Rail must be level before proceeding. 15

installation (continued) ENd panels 1. Locate the left End panel. The End Panels are identified by the outside surface having color laminate on the outside surface and Oyster laminate on the inside surface. The End Panels do not have a notch cut into the top edge and the pre-drilled holes do not go completely through. The pre-drilled hole pattern is specific to the column. 2. Locate the Hardware Kit 253A184 and attach the following cleats and brackets in the pre-drilled holes of the inside Oyster color surface of the End Panel: a. Loosely attach the Left Corner Bracket (#13) using two 1 /4-14 x 5 /8 Sheet Metal Screws (#2). The screw holes are slotted to allow for adjustment. b. Attach the Top Bracket (#10) and Toe Kick Bracket (#9) using two #8 x 5 /8 Pan Head Screws (#1) in each. Two Top Brackets are required for 40 deep columns c. Attach three Cleats (#16) as shown using one 1 /4-14 x 5 /8 Sheet Metal Screw (#2) in the slotted hole in each bracket. The Cleats should be positioned as far toward the inside of the panel as possible to avoid damage when the End Panel is hung, they will be adjusted into position later. Cleats 16 Cleat 16 Corner Bracket 13 top Bracket (painted) 10 toe kick Bracket (unpainted) 9 top Edge 16

installation (continued) ENd panels (CONtiNuEd) 3. Using a #3 Phillips Head Screwdriver, attach the End Panel Shelf Pins (#8) to all of the remaining open pre-drilled holes in the End Panel. End Panel Shelf Pin 8 4. Start on the left side and place the End Panel on the end of the Wall Rail. The notch at the bottom corner of the End Panel faces away from the wall and the Corner Bracket fits into the Wall Rail. The Corner Bracket rests on the outer edge of the Wall Rail and the End Panel extends beyond the Wall Rail. front detail The back surface of the End Panel should be flush with the wall surface. Adjust the slotted hole postion of the Corner Bracket if necessary. 5. When the End Panel is in position and adjusted for best fit, fully tighten the Pan Head Screws in the Corner Bracket. 17

installation (continued) ENd panels (CONtiNuEd) 6. Attach the Corner Bracket to the Wall Rail using one #8-18 x 1 /2 Self-Drilling Screw (#3). If installation is on a stud and drywall construction, Corner Bracket must be anchored to the wall using the appropriate fasteners as indicated in the Fasteners section. 7. Be sure that the End Panel is level vertically and square to the wall. Adjust the Cleats to meet the wall and floor and anchor the Cleats to the wall and the floor using the appropriate fasteners as indicated in the Fasteners section. 8. Finish attaching the two Floor Cleats and the Wall Cleat to the End Panel using two #8 x 5 /8 Pan Head Screws (#1) in each.! caution End Panels must be level and square to the wall before proceeding. Hole for Wall anchor #8-18 x 1 /2 Self-drilling Screw 3 #8 x 5 /8 pan Head Screw 1 Cleat location Cleat locations 9. Repeat these steps to assemble and attach the Right End Panel. to allow for adjustment, do not attach the front floor Cleat to the floor until after the toe kick panels are attached. the End panels must be parallel with each other before proceeding. Measure and confirm the space between the two End Panels according to the layout plan drawing before anchoring the other End Panel to the wall and floor. 18

installation (continued) divider panels 1. Working from left to right, place the Divider Panels on the Wall Rail according to the Specific Parts List and layout plan drawing. The Clip fits into the Wall Rail and the notch at the bottom corner of each Divider Panel faces away from the wall. The back surface of each Divider Panel should be flush with the wall surface. 2. Verify the correct column spacing by laying the provided sized Spacer Blocks into the columns between the Divider Panels. Clip divider panel Clip Spacer Block divider panel Spacer Blocks 19

installation (continued) SHElvES 1. Install Shelf Pins through the appropriate pre-drilled holes in the Divider Panels according to the shelf locations as indicated on the layout plan drawing. the divider panels are universal, some holes may not be used. Single Shelf pin 6 double Shelf pin 7 When two pre-drilled holes are next to each other, the 48 width uses the back hole. all other widths use the front hole. Use a Single Shelf Pin (#6) when shelves are at different heights in adjacent columns. Single Shelf Pins install through the opposite side of the Divider Panel for the shelf being supported. Single Shelf pin 6 Use a Double Shelf Pin (#7) when shelves will be at the same height in adjacent columns. Double Shelf Pins can install through either side of the Divider Panel. double Shelf pin 7 20

installation (continued) SHElvES (CONtiNuEd) See the following page for Column 408 and Column 411 Shelf installation. 2. Consult the layout plan drawing to identify the shelves by dimensions. Shelf widths will be slightly smaller than the Spacer Blocks. Attach the upper rows of Shelves according to the layout plan drawing by engaging the notches in the bottom of each Shelf with the Shelf Pins. a. Tilt the Shelf back and engage the Rear Shelf Pins. b. Tilt the Shelf down to engage the Front Shelf Pins. c. Push the Shelf back into position. For better stability, it is recommended to install the widest shelves first, working down to the narrowest shelves rather than working from left to right. Some 48 shelves may be equipped with Bumpers, proper placement is important. Column 303, the Bumper is located on the Bottom Shelf Column 304, the Bumper is located on the Top Shelf Columns 383-385, the Bumper is located on the Bottom Shelf. Consult the layout plan drawing for Column placement. do not attach the bottom row of shelves at this point. 2nd 1st 3rd Shelf pins 48 Shelf with Bumper mid-width Shelves feet locations Widest Shelves first 3. Use a 1 /2 Open End Wrench to screw the two Feet at the bottom of each Divider Panel just enough to touch the floor but not enough to lift up on the panel. Narrowest Shelves last 21

installation (continued) COlumN 408 SHElvES Column 408 shelves are assembled in two parts. 1. Install the larger rear shelf portion using the same procedure as the other shelves with the cut-off end towards the wall. 2. Install the smaller front shelf portion using the same procedure as the other shelves with the beveled side towards the front. do not attach the bottom row of shelves at this point. front Shelf portion rear Shelf portion Shelf pin locations Shelf pin locations Shelf pin locations COlumN 411 adjustable SHElf The shelf in Column 411 is adjustable and can be placed in any of the five heights shown by re-positioning the Shelf Pins. Shelf pin locations 22

installation (continued) ClEatS and SpliCE CONNECtOrS 1. Longer banks of columns may require multiple Top Panel sections to be seamed together. Reference the layout plan drawing to find any Top Panel seam locations. If there are seam locations, they will seam together over a Divider Panel. To find these seam locations, check the Specific Parts List for more than one Toe Kick. If there is more than one, additional brackets have been provided. Stage the Toe Kicks in front of the system. 2. At these Divider Panels, attach one Cleat to anchor the Divider Panel to the wall and one Cleat to anchor the Divider Panel to the floor. Each Cleat is attached to the pre-drilled holes in the Divider Panel using one 1 /4-14 x 5 /8 Sheet Metal Screw (#2) in the slotted hole and two #8 x 5 /8 Pan Head Screws (#1). Anchor each Cleat to the wall and the floor using the appropriate fasteners as indicated in the Fasteners section. for a seismic installation, attach one Wall Cleat and one floor Cleat to every divider panel. See the following page for Column 411 Cleat instructions. 3. Attach a Splice Connector (#11) into the notch at the front and top surface of each Divider Panel. Note: 40 deep columns will use two Splice Connectors in each Divider Panel. for a seismic applications, Splice Connectors will use a #8 x 2.50 Seismic application Screw (#17). location for #8 x 2.50 Seismic application Screw 17 Splice Connector 11 top panel Seam location Splice Connector 11 Cleat locations Shelves are not shown in this illustration for clarity. Splice Connector 11 Splice Connector 11 23

installation (continued) COlumN 411 OptiONS For both practical and cosmetic purposes on Column 411, Floor Cleats are attached to the outside surfaces of the Divider panels using the same fasteners and methods as the other columns. If space does not allow, attach the Floor Cleats to the inside surface. The Column 411 requires a Top Support Bracket (#26) to be installed in the Wall Rail. Postion the Top Support Bracket into the front facing channel of the Wall Rail at the middle of the Column 411 width as shown with the tab at the bottom. No fasteners are attached to Top Support Bracket until the Top Panels are installed. If the optional Back Panels are being installed, a Rear Stretcher is provided to conceal the gap between the Back Panel and the floor. The Rear Stretcher is attached at the back of the column and flush with the bottom of the Divider Panel using two Top Panel Brackets and #8 x 5 /8 Painted Truss Head Screws (#20). If a Column 411 is at the end of a bank, an End Extrusion (#23) must be installed on the End Panel using a #8 x 1 7 /8 Anchor Screw (#19). tab at the Bottom 411 column top Support Bracket 26 Column 411 rear Stretcher Column 411 floor Cleats positioned to Outside of divider panel Column 411 End Extrusion 23 Column 411 floor Cleat locations 24

installation (continued) toe kick panels use the Spacer Blocks to ensure proper spacing when attaching the toe kick panels. Be sure that the toe kick panels are tight against the panels, Brackets and Splice Connectors while attaching them. 1. Working from left to right, attach the Toe Kick Panels according to the Specific Part List and layout plan drawing. The Toe Kick Panel sections can split only centered over a Splice Connector and Divider Panel. The Toe Kick Panel sections should be positioned using a Wonder Bar to be flush with the notched surface of the panels rather than flush with the floor. The edge banding on the outside surface of the Toe Kick Panel should overhang the outside surface of the End Panel on both ends of the bank. Secure the Toe Kick Panels along the front bottom edge of the bank to the already attached Toe Kick Brackets with two #8 x 5 /8 Pan Head Screws (#1). 2. Screw in all of the Splice Connectors while keeping the Toe Kick Panels in place. 3. Anchor the Front Floor Cleat of the Right End Panel to the floor with the same fastener used to anchor the other Front Floor Cleat. toe kick Bracket Edge Banded Surface Should Overhang toe kick panel Splice Connector toe kick panel Edge Banded Surface Should Overhang 25

installation (continued) BOttOm SHElvES Install the Bottom Shelves using the same procedure as described for the previously installed shelves. garment BarS To install Garment Bars (#24 or #25) in Columns 380-385 use two #8 x 5 /8 Pan Head Screws (#1) through the pre-drilled holes on each side. #8 x 5 /8 pan Head Screws 1 Bottom Shelves Consult the layout plan drawing and the Column Identification pages for the proper placement. garment Bar 24 or 25 26

installation (continued) door SEtS and ExtruSiONS CRITICAL STEP: All Shelves must be installed before proceeding! All front surfaces will be covered by either a Door Set or an Extrusion. door Extrusion 1. Hang the Door Sets and Extrusions according to the Specific Part List and layout plan drawing. For correct placement and door swing, the part number label should be at the bottom. If the bank has no doors, an Extrusion will be hung in place. Extrusion Clips It is recommended to hang the narrowest Single Door Sets first, working up to the wider Door Sets. CRITICAL STEP: Verify that the door size matches the compartment that it is covering. Also check shelf positions and latch alignment before attaching doors! Narrowest Single door Set 2. Hang the Door Sets by positioning the posts inside each Door Extrusion slightly above the Extrusion Clips located on the End Panel or Divider Panel and lowering it to engage with the Extrusion Clips. Be sure to engage every Post and Extrusion Clip.! caution Be sure that all Posts and Extrusion Clips have engaged. 3. Drive the Extrusion down into place using a Dead Blow Hammer on the top of the Extrusion. Door Sets are properly placed when the top of the Extrusion is flush with the top edge of the End Panel or Divider Panel. Verify that the door size matches the compartment it is covering. Also check shelf positions and latch alignment. Single door Set 27

installation (continued) door SEtS and ExtruSiONS (CONtiNuEd) 4. Hang the Extrusion Side of any Double Door Sets using the same procedure. Extrusion Side of double door Set 5. Hang the End Extrusions using the same procedure. End Extrusion 28

installation (continued) door SEtS and ExtruSiONS (CONtiNuEd) 6. Attach the Unattached Single Doors for any Double Door Sets to an already installed Extrusion according to the layout plan drawing. Attach the hinges for each Single Door using two #10-32 x 0.50 Self Tapping Screws (#5) through the pre-drilled holes in the Extrusion. unattached Single doors for double door Set 29

installation (continued) top panels CRITICAL STEP: Position all Top Panels into place before attaching them!! caution top panel label position Lifting and placing Top Panels requires two people. 1. Attach the Top Panels at the End Panels first. Refer to the Specific Part List and layout plan drawing for the correct order. For correct placement, the part number label must be on the top-rear surface. use the Spacer Blocks to ensure proper spacing when attaching the top panels 2. Slide each Top Panel section under the lip of the Wall Rail. Be sure that the edge banded sides are facing outward. The splices between the individual Top Panel sections can only occur centered over a Divider Panel and Splice Connector. Adjust the Top Panels for the best fit, with the front surfaces lining up to each other. 3. Set the overhang of the Top Panel to be 1 /8 beyond the End Panel on both the left and right side. The edge banding on the right and left sides of the Top Panel should overhang the outside surface of the End Panels. Use the Spacer Blocks to set each Divider panel. If the Top Panel does not fit or is too large/small: No parts should require any cutting. Check the dimensions of the Wall Rail and the full bank. Check that the bank matches the drawing. Verify that part numbers match the Specific Part List for that bank. 1 /8 Overhang End panel top panel 4. Force each Top Panel to be tight with the End Panels and Divider Panels while attaching. This will require two people. 5. With the Top Panels in position, attach the Top Brackets in each End Panel to the Top Panels using two #8 x 5 /8 Pan Head Screws (#1) in each. 6. Attach the Corner Brackets on the End Panels to the Top Panels using one #8 x 5 /8 Pan Head Screw (#1) in each. 7. Tighten the screws in the Splice Connectors into the Top Panel Sections. 30

installation (continued) StiffENEr Any 48 or 60 wide columns require that a Stiffener (#21) be installed. 1. Position the Stiffener along the underside of the Top Panel and 1 /8 back from the edge of the Front Extrusion. 2. Secure the Stiffener to the Top Panel using a #8 x 1 7 /8 Anchor Screw (#19) in each pre-drilled hole in the Stiffener. door StOp Any 48 or 60 wide columns with double doors require that Door Stops (#18) be installed. 1. Position the Door Stops along the underside of the Top Panel and 19 away from the nearest Divider or End Panel. 2. Secure the Door Stops to the Top Panel using two #8 x 5 /8 Pan Head Screws (#1) in each. top SuppOrt BraCkEt (COlumN 411 ONlY) For Column 411, secure the previously installed Top Support Bracket to the underside of the Top Panel using one #8 x 5 /8 Pan Head Screw (#1). top Support location (underside of top panel) Stiffener 21 #8 x 1 7 /8 anchor Screw 19 door Stop 18 19 19 #8 x 5 /8 pan Head Screw 1 door Stop 18 1 /8 Between Stiffener and Extrusion Stiffener 21 Extrusion #8 x 1 7 /8 anchor Screw 19 31

installation (continued) BOW HOOkS To install Bow Hooks (#22) in Columns 306 and 307: 1. pre-drill four 1 /16 diameter pilot holes as recommended below. do not drill through the divider panel. 2. Secure each Bow Hook in place using two #4 x 5 /8 Brass Mounting Screws in each. #4 x 5 /8 Brass mounting Screws front Extrusion top panel Bow Hooks 22 Between 24.5 and 36 8 1 /2 4 1 /2 gap filler Gap Fillers (#12) are self adhesive and can be attached to conceal corner gaps between Top Panels and the wall. gap fillers 12 32

DiviDer Panel identification The Divider Panels can be identified by the pre-drilled hole patterns. Divider Panels are drilled universal for all shelf placement unless noted as special. The following illustrations show which pre-drilled hole pattern corresponds with each assigned column number. PANELS FOR NOMINAL 20" DEEP BANKS (17.12" X 83.5" TYPICAL) COLUMNS 200 & 230 LEFT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU DIVIDER OYSTER BOTH SIDES HOLES GO THRU RIGHT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU 33

DiviDer Panel identification (continued) PANELS FOR NOMINAL 30" DEEP BANKS EXCEPT GARMENT (27.12" X 83.5" TYPICAL) COLUMNS 300-334 LEFT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU DIVIDER OYSTER BOTH SIDES HOLES GO THRU RIGHT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU PANELS FOR NOMINAL 30" DEEP COLUMNS SPECIAL FOR GAREMENT STORAGE (27.12" X 83.5" TYPICAL) COLUMNS 380-385 3 SMALL HOLES IDENTIFY THESE PANELS AS SPECIAL FOR GARMENT STORAGE LEFT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU DIVIDER OYSTER BOTH SIDES HOLES GO THRU RIGHT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU 34

DiviDer Panel identification (continued) PANELS FOR NOMINAL 40" DEEP BANKS EXCEPT 408 & 411 (37.12" X 83.5" TYPICAL) COLUMNS 401-435 LEFT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU DIVIDER OYSTER BOTH SIDES HOLES GO THRU SPECIAL PANELS FOR NOMINAL 40" DEEP BANKS (37.12" X 83.5" TYPICAL) COLUMNS 408 ONLY RIGHT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU 2 SMALL HOLES IDENTIFY THESE PANELS AS SPECIAL 408 COLUMNS LEFT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU DIVIDER OYSTER BOTH SIDES HOLES GO THRU RIGHT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU 35

DiviDer Panel identification (continued) SPECIAL PANELS FOR NOMINAL 40" DEEP BANK (37.12" X 83.5" TYPICAL) COLUMNS 411 ONLY 1 SMALL HOLE IDENTIFIES THESE PANELS AS SPECIAL 411 COLUMNS 1 SMALL HOLE IDENTIFIES THESE PANELS AS SPECIAL 411 COLUMNS LEFT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU DIVIDER OYSTER BOTH SIDES HOLES GO THRU RIGHT END PANEL OYSTER LAMINATE THIS SIDE OPPOSITE SIDE LAMINATED PER SELECTION HOLES DO NOT GO THRU TroubleshooTing If parts get mixed-up from the pallets: Look for part labels and put them back in order by bank, referencing the Specific Parts List. Consult the layout plan drawing for shelf placement based on the dimensions of a column. Consult the layout plan drawing for hole patterns for shelf placement on End Panels. Consult the layout plan drawing for any Special Panels needed and any special parts Once all parts are placed back in order by bank, begin the installation as instructed. If a Door Set needs to be removed: Top Panels must first be removed. Use a 2x4 and a Wonderbar to apply leverage to the bottom of the Extrusion to force it up and off of the pins. This requires two people. If an Extrusion or Door Set will not engage all three screws or is difficult to place: Slightly loosen the screws on the front edge of the panel. 36