Assembly/Owner s Manual GearBoss Shelving System CONTENTS Safety...........................................2 General......................................2 Installation...................................2 Usage.......................................2 Warranty.........................................3 Important User Information...........................3 Installation...................................3 Intended Use.................................3 Replacement Parts.............................3 Maintenance..................................3 Required Tools....................................4 Fastener Recommendation.......................... 4 Parts List......................................... 5 Description....................................... 6 Installation........................................ 6 Before Starting the Assembly..................... 6 Layout the Space.............................. 7 Support Bracket Attachment...................... 8 Installing Shelf Support Bracket................... 9 Installing upright tube........................... 10 Shelf Assembly.................................... 11 Replacement Parts List............................. Note: Note: Note: Please read and understand the GearBoss Shelving System Assembly Manual before attempting installation, assembly, or use. Remove all items from the shipping containers and sort the components by type, size, etc. Refer to the illustrations on the following pages. If you need additional information about your GearBoss shelving system, write, email, or telephone Wenger Corporation at the number or address below. The GearBoss Shelving System always requires two or more people for installation. Wenger Corporation 2008 Printed in USA 02/08 Part #241A298-01 Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448 Questions? Call...USA: (800) 733-0393 International (call collect): (507) 455-4100 www.wengercorp.com
SAFETY Throughout this manual you will find s and Warnings. They are defined as follows: Warning; failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or death. ; failure to follow the instruction may result in injury or damage to property. Note: Read all safety instructions before using or installing the GearBoss shelving system. GENERAL INSTALLATION Installation and use of the GearBoss shelving system must comply with the information in the section Important End User Information, Intended Use on page 3 of this manual. Those using the GearBoss shelving system must observe and comply with warnings and cautions posted on the System equipment. Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes when assembling the GearBoss shelving system. Make sure that anyone who helps assemble the GearBoss shelving system has read and understands this manual. Some assembly steps require that two or more persons work together. Some components are difficult to handle alone. Inferior or improperly installed fasteners could cause sudden collapse of the GearBoss shelving system shelving system. GENERAL USAGE Warning! Never place more than 200 lbs. on a single GearBoss shelf. Never place more than 1000 lbs. on all shelves in a single 48 section of GearBoss. Never hang from or climb on GearBoss. Always load items on GearBoss carefully, never throwing or dropping heavy items in place. Overloading or shock-loading GearBoss could cause a collapse, resulting in property damage or serious injury. 2
WARRANTY The GearBoss Shelving System is guaranteed free of defects in materials and workmanship for ten full years. Our guarantee assures you of either a full refund, repair or replacement of the defective materials or workmanship without charge, at the discretion of our Customer Service Department. Just call a Customer Service Representative at 1-800-887-7145 and state the reason you are dissatisfied. If a product return is necessary, your representative will issue a return authorization. This is your sole remedy for breach of this warranty. Should you have a question or problem with any Wenger product, don t hesitate to call, even if the product is past warranty. It s important to us that all of our customers are satisfied. This is the sole warranty made by Wenger. Wenger disclaims all other warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, as well as all liability for incidental, consequential, special, and indirect damage. Wenger liability for direct damages shall be limited to the amount you paid for the product involved. Wenger reserves the right to make product changes without obligation to incorporate such changes into products previously sold. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of damages or warranties, so the above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION INSTALLATION The GearBoss Shelving System must comply with local building regulations and codes. All personnel (including all temporary workers) installing the GearBoss shelving system must read and understand this entire manual. Personnel installing the GearBoss Shelving System must comply with the Warnings and s in the Safety Section. INTENDED USE The GearBoss Shelving System is intended for indoor use in normal, ambient temperature and humidity conditions. The GearBoss Shelving System is intended to be installed only as described in this manual. MAINTENANCE Clean the GearBoss Shelving System with a mild detergent. Avoid using harsh or abrasive cleaning products. Check wing nuts and shelf tubes periodically to ensure they have not loosened or dislodged. 3
REQUIRED TOOLS The following tools must be supplied by the installer to assemble the GearBoss shelving system. Phillips Drive Bit Combination Wrench Clamp Cordless Drill Number 2B Pencil Level Tape Rule 50-foot Chalk Line Mallet FASTENERS Because materials and construction of floors and walls can vary, fasteners for attaching the GearBoss shelving system to the structure are not provided. The installer must choose the appropriate fastener and follow the manufacturer s directions. Warning: Inferior or improperly installed fasteners could cause sudden collapse of the GearBoss shelving system. Serious injury or damage to property may result. GearBoss shelving system fastener guidelines: If the floor is wood construction, attachment should be by sheet metal or lag screws (#10 minimum). Ιf the floor is concrete, attachment should be by Concrete screw (Tapcon), or sheet metal screws (#10 minimum) into metal or plastic inserts. Ιf the wall is wood stud-and-drywall construction, attachment should be by lag screws (1/4 minimum) into every stud. Ιf the wall is metal stud-and-drywall construction, attachment should be by toggle bolt (1/4 minimum) into every stud. Ιf the wall is concrete block construction, attachment should be by Concrete screw (Tapcon) or toggle bolt (1/4 minimum), spaced no more than 16 apart. Ιf the wall is poured concrete construction, attachment should be by Concrete screw (Tapcon) or wedge-type concrete anchors, spaced no more than 24 apart. Note: Each wall connection must be rated for a minimum of 500 lbs tension. Other fasteners may be appropriate if the tension requirement is met. 4
PARTS LIST 1 2 3 12 4 5 9 14 10 7 6 8 Item Description Item Description 1 Upright Tube, 8 10 Marking tool Plate 2 Shelf Support Bracket 11 Screw, Drill/Tap, 1/4-14 X 3/4 (not shown) 3 Tube Support Bracket 12 Cap-screw, 3/8-16 X 2 3/4 4 48 Shelf Tube Divider Wing Nut, 3/8-16 5 Shelf Bracket, 30 1/2, RH 14 Shelf Plug Half 6 Shelf Bracket, 30 1/2, LH 15 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 (not shown) 7 Shelf Bracket, 17 1/2, RH 16 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 X 2 1/2 (not shown) 8 Shelf Bracket, 17 1/2, LH 17 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 (not shown) 9 Shelf Extrusion Assembly 5
DESCRIPTION GEARBOSS SHELVING SYSTEM Upright Tube Shelf Bracket, 30 1/2, RH Shelf Support Bracket 48 Shelf Tube Wall Extrusion Assembly Tube Support Bracket Floor INSTALLATION BEFORE STARTING THE ASSEMBLY Before installing the GearBoss, do the following. 1. All personnel, including temporary personnel, must read and understand this entire manual. 2. Inventory the cartons and make sure the tube support brackets and all required components are present. 3. Determine which floor and wall fasteners are needed (see page 4) and purchase them. 4. Before beginning the installation, move the cartons near the location where the GearBoss Shelving system will be installed. Refer to any architectural drawings supplied by Wenger or a contractor. 5 Make sure the area is free of any obstacles or obstructions. Warning: Warning: Warning: Personal injury or damage to property may result if the instructions in this manual are not followed. Some components are awkward to handle. Serious injury or property damage may result if only one person attempts the installation. Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes when installing the GearBoss shelving system. 6
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) LAYOUT AND TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHMENT 6. Based on the architectural drawings, layout the location of the tube support brackets. Place the tube support brackets tight with the back wall and side wall when starting in the corner. (Detail A provides measurement guidelines.) 7. Mark holes of the tube support brackets on the floor. 8. Secure the tube support brackets to the floor. 48 (122 cm) Back Wall Side Wall 48 (122 cm) Top View Detail A 7
INSTALLATION CONTINUED INSTALLING THE SHELF SUPPORT BRACKET 9. To determine the location of the shelf support bracket, place the upright tube onto the tube support bracket and position upright against the wall. 10. Using the marking tool plate, mark the wall at the bottom edge of the marking tool plate (Detail B). 11. Continue previous step until all upright tubes have been marked. MARK HERE Detail B 12. Snap a chalk line across the two highest marks. Note: If there is more than 1 discrepancy between the chalk line and the lowest mark, contact Wenger Corporation for further instructions. Note: If the wall is stud construction, mark the location of each stud along the chalk line. Stud Locations Chalk Line Wall Floor 8
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) INSTALLING THE SHELF SUPPORT BRACKET (CONTINUED). Place the first upright tube on it s support bracket. Using a level to keep the upright tube vertical, make a V-mark on the chalk line 1 1/4 to the left of the upright tube. 1 1/4 Chalk Line V-Mark Upright Tube Wall Remove the upright tube from it s support bracket. 14. Hold the shelf support bracket with it s bottom edge on the chalk line and it s left end at the V-mark. If the wall is masonry construction, locate the first shelf support bracket here, referring to the fastener guidelines on page 4. If the wall is stud construction, it may be necessary to (1) move the shelf support bracket to the left until the punched holes align with the studs or (2) drill holes in the shelf support bracket to align with the studs. Warning: With stud wall construction, a fastener must be installed in every stud. Refer to the fastener guidelines on page 4. Chalk Line Move shelf support bracket if necessary. V-Mark Fasteners Shelf Support Bracket Each additional shelf support bracket must overlap the previous one so the end holes align. If the last shelf support bracket is too long, it may be cut off 1 past the last upright tube. Shelf Support Bracket Overlap & Align Holes 9
INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) INSTALLING THE UPRIGHT TUBE 15. Place the tube support bracket at the top of the upright tube. Tube Support Bracket Upright Tube 16. Position the upright tube onto the tube support bracket anchored to the floor (Detail C) and tip the upright tube under the shelf support bracket. 17. Using a level, make sure the upright tube is vertical in both directions. 18. Clamp the tube support bracket onto the shelf support bracket. (Detail D) 19. With self tapping screws (item 11), screw the tube support bracket to the shelf support bracket. Detail D Clamp Level Detail C 20. Repeat steps 15-19 until all upright tubes have been installed. 10
SHELF ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION To Assemble the shelf: 21. Determine the desired location of the shelf on the upright tube. 22. Position the shelf bracket on the inside of the upright tube. 23. Insert the cap-screw (item 12) through the upright tube and shelf bracket, and secure it using the divider wing nut (item ). 24. Repeat on the opposite upright tube. Make sure the shelf brackets are even, to ensure a level shelf. The best way to determine the exact location is to count the number of holes in the upright tube. 25. Line up the shelf extrusion assembly to the end of the shelf brackets. Lightly tap the shelf extrusion assembly ends with a mallet until they snap into place. Make sure the shelf extrusion assembly tab is locked into place on the shelf bracket. (Detail E) 26. Using carriage bolt (item 15) and wing nut (item 17), fasten the shelf extrusion assembly to the shelf bracket. (Detail F) Note: If shelves are located side by side on the upright tube, refer to page 12 for fastening instructions. Detail F 12 5 15 17 6 9 Detail E 11
SHELF ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) To assemble the shelf (continued): 27. Put the shelf plug halves together and insert them into the end of the shelf tube. Tap the plugs, with a mallet, to the first stopper. 28. Repeat this step until all plugs have been assembled on both ends of the tubes. (Detail G) 14 Detail G 29. Place the shelf tube in the right and left shelf bracket notches. 30. Tap the end plugs of the tube into the notch of the shelf bracket with a mallet. 31. Repeat until all tubes are in place. 32. If two or more shelves are located side by side, connect the shelf support brackets for both shelves using carriage bolt, (item 16). and wing nut (item 17). (Detail H) Detail H 16 17 12
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Item Description Item Description 1 Upright Tube, 8 11 Screw, Drill/Tap, 1/4-14 X 3/4 2 Shelf Support Bracket 12 Cap-screw, 3/8-16 X 2 3/4 3 Tube Support Bracket Divider Wing Nut, 3/8-16 4 48 Shelf Tube 14 Shelf Plug Half 5 Shelf Bracket, 30 1/2, RH 15 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 1/4 6 Shelf Bracket, 30 1/2, LH 16 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 X 2 1/2 7 Shelf Bracket, 17 1/2, RH 17 Wing Nut, 1/4-20 8 Shelf Bracket, 17 1/2, LH 18 Screw, Sm, #10-16 x 3/4 9 Shelf Extrusion 19 Extrusion Cap 10 Marking tool Plate 2 3 /4 12 15 1 1 /4 11 3/4 16 2 1 /2 3 18 3/4 (not to scale) 14 (not to scale) 10 (not to scale) 17 19 Actual - can be used as a template if marking tool is misplaced. (not to scale)
REPLACEMENT PART LIST (CONTINUED) 3 2 11 1 3 11 12 1 4 14 9 5 12 19 6 15 17 18 4 12 7 14 12 8 15 17 18 19 9 3 3 14