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USER MANUAL GALS48M4JW Gladiator

OVERHEAD 4 FT X 8 FT

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 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. 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: follow instructions. instructions. DANGER WARNING3 DIMENSIONS (TYPICAL INSTALL) MODEL GALS48M4JG - Hammered Granite GALS48M4JW - Hammered White A 48" (122 cm) B 96" (244 cm) C 23" (58.4 cm) min. and 37.8" (96 cm) max.

1. Unpack the rack sections, support sections, ceiling brackets

and all hardware. Verify contents. See "Parts".

2. Dispose of all packaging materials properly.

Tools and Parts ■ Install overhead Gear loft storage rack according to manufacturer's instructions and any local codes. ■ Only use provided fasteners. Do not use an alternate form of mounting. Do not alter or modify any components included with this product. ■ Gather the required tools and parts before starting assembly. ■ Read entire manual before starting assembly. Tools Needed ■ Electric drill ■ Drill bit (3/16") - Included ■ 1/2" Socket wrench and/or 1/2" open end wrench ■ 6 mm Allen wrench - Included ■ Stud Finder (If ceiling has drywall covering joists/rafters) ■ Tape measure ■ Step stool or step ladder ■ Pencil / Marker ■ Masking Tape Overhead Gearloft™ Storage Rack Use Requirements

1. Intended for garage use, installed into a wood framed/

traditional wood structure type dwelling.

2. To be used for storing light-weight items overhead and out of

(standard door opening height)

4. Check for clearance of all doors, vehicles, or any items to be

positioned under the storage rack.

5. The maximum weight of all items combined on the rack not to

exceed 750 lbs. WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move storage rack. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.6

1. Determine the ceiling locations

The garage overhead storage rack can be positioned parallel or perpendicular to the wood ceiling joists/rafters. Determine the application required for your desired installation. If drywall is on the ceiling, use a stud nder to determine the joist/rafter locations and mark with masking tape. For application requiring installation of the brackets perpendicular to the joists/rafters, the maximum distance between them is 24". The brackets included allow for a 24" maximum span. See gure for typical ceiling layouts. Mark the location of the ceiling brackets on the joists/rafters or drywall, making sure the vertical supports can be positioned between the lag bolts used to attach the brackets. Position the center of the brackets on a 48" grid as shown in gure.

5/16" x 3" Lag bolt Using the provided drill bit (3/16"), drill all pilot holes in the center of the joists/rafter. Two lag bolts must be used on each bracket - one on each side of the vertical support. Mount the 6 ceiling brackets (P2) using 5/16" x 3" Lag bolts (F2) (12).

Assembling the Rack7

3. Connect the racks

M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head cap screw Lay two rack sections upside down on the oor. Assemble the rack sections (P1) together using M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head cap screws (F1) (2) and M8 - 1.25 Rectangular nuts (F4) (2). Repeat this with the other remaining two rack sections.

4. Attach the racks brackets

M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head cap screw Attach the rack connection brackets (P7) to both sides of the two bolted together rack sections using M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head cap screws (F1) (8). Repeat this on the other two bolted together rack sections.

6. Attach lower corner supports

7. Attach lower center supports

Parallel Mounting Perpendicular Mounting

48"48"48" Attach the upper center supports (P5) to the ceiling brackets using one of the details in the gure depending on ceiling bracket mounting. Parallel Mounting Attach supports using M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head cap screws (F1) (2) and M8 - 1.25 Rectangular nuts (F4) (2) on each upper center support. Perpendicular Mounting Attach supports using M8 - 1.25 x 75 Socket-head cap screws (F3), M8 - 1.25 Rectangular nuts (F4) and spacer (F6) (2) on each upper center support. Verify that all of the upper supports are properly spaced. They should be on a 48" pattern as shown in the gure.

8. Attach upper corner supports

M8 - 1.25 Rectangular nut 48"48" Attach the upper corner support (P3) to the ceiling brackets using M8 - 1.25 x 15 (F1) (4) and M8 - 1.25 Rectangular nuts (F4) (4). Make sure they are positioned 48" end to end on one side and 96" end to end on the other side. See gure.9 Installing Overhead Gearloft™ Storage Rack WARNING Excessive Weight HazardUse two or more people to move storage rack.Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1. Attach the EZ connect supports

Using two or more people, the rack system can be easily lifted and positioned overhead. The EZ connect feature allows for positioning 23" to 37" from the ceiling. Lift the rack into place and connect all 6 lower supports to the upper supports. Make sure the rack supports are all in the same position and the rack is level.

Make sure all bolts and screws are tight. Once the rack is in the desired location below the ceiling, place an EZ connect lock pin (F5) (6) in a hole on each of the corner and center supports to lock/retain them together. The pins go through both upper and lower supports. NOTE : The rack system can be repositioned up or down by removing all lock pins and relocating the EZ connect position on the supports. Use two or more people to relocate the rack and replace the EZ connect lock pins (F5) (6).

EZ Connect lock pin10 Optional Configuration

1. The Gladiator Overhead Gearloft™ Storage Rack can be installed in one of several congurations.

2. When using an optional conguration, never span the vertical supports more than 48" (two rack section widths).