DeWalt DXST4500 User manual

IMPORTANT:
Please read this manual carefully before assembling this
storage rack and save it for reference
DXST4500
TITAN INDUSTRIAL RACK
4-FOOT TALL / 3-SHELF
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions. Read all instructions and follow them with
use of this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
SAFETY 5
PARTS LIST 6
ASSEMBLY 8
OPTIONS 13
WARRANTY 14
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DXST4500
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TOTAL CAPACITY 4,500 lb (2,041 kg)
*WHEN WEIGHT IS EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
CAPACITY PER SHELF 1,500 lb (680 kg)
*WHEN WEIGHT IS EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
HEIGHT 47” (119.4 cm)
WIDTH 49 5/8" (126 cm)
DEPTH 18" (45.7 cm)
WEIGHT 80.7 lb (36.6 kg)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
• This manual contains important safety and assembly
instructions. Read all instructions and follow them with
the use of this product.
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GENERAL SAFETY
• Keep work area clean and dry.
• Use correct/recommended tools for the job.
• Never leave unattended tools plugged in or running.
• Never force a part into place.
• Wear appropriate safety apparel for the job you are doing.
• Wear safety glasses/goggles.
• Never crawl, sit, stand, or climb on the rack.
• Keep small parts away from children. Never leave a small child unattended while assembling.
• Always use common sense – your personal safety is your responsibility.
SPECIFIC SAFETY FOR WALL MOUNT BRACKET
• Serious injury or death can occur from the rack tipping over. To prevent this, the rack must
be secured to a wall, especially in earthquake-prone areas, or where surfaces are uneven, and
where children and/or pets are present.
NEVER EXCEED THE FOLLOWING WEIGHT LIMITS FOR THIS RACK
• Maximum load for each shelf: Up to 1,500 lb (680 kg) when weight is evenly distributed.
• It is recommended that the heaviest load be placed on the bottom shelf.

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DXST4500
PARTS LIST
No. Description
1 Vertical Beam
2 Pre-Bolted Vertical Assembly
3 Vertical Assembly Bolt
4 Carriage Bolt
5 Crossbeam
6 Shelf Support Strap
7 Safety Strap With Weld Nut
8 Safety Strap Bolt
No. Description
9 Laminate Deck
10 10 mm Nut
11 Locking Shelf Pin
12 Stacking Plate
13 10 mm Wrench
14 4 mm Hex Key
15 4 mm Hex Bit
16 Wall Mount Bracket Assembly
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
• Read all instructions thoroughly.
• Remove all components from the box, and lay them on the floor
in an orderly fashion.
• Keep this information for further reference.
• If you are not stacking a second rack at this time, then please
store the Stacking Plates for potential future use as they
will be needed.
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PARTS LIST
Tools Required for Rack Assembly: 4 mm Hex Key (included) OR 4 mm Hex Bit (included);
Rubber Mallet (not included)
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DXST4500
ASSEMBLY
EXPANDABLE UPRIGHT FRAME INSTRUCTIONS
• Note: For ease of assembly, two (2) Vertical Beams feature
pre-bolted horizontal and diagonal beams, as well as
pre-attached U-Bracket Covers.
STEP 1
• Place one (1) Vertical Beam and one (1) Pre-Bolted Vertical
Beam on the floor, parallel to one another (about 18”/45.7 cm
apart). The widest part of the teardrop-shaped hole pattern
on each beam should be facing upward (or away from you).
STEP 2
• There are two versions of the U-Bracket Covers - an "A" side
and "B" side. Before moving forward, cover the U-Shaped
brackets on the Vertical Beam with the covers by mirroring
the covers on the Pre-Bolted Vertical Assembly.
STEP 3
• Insert the free end of the diagonal beam into the free end
of the top horizontal beam. Align the holes, and insert both
beams into the U-shaped bracket at the top of the opposing
Vertical Beam. Use the included hex key or drill bit to thread
a Vertical Assembly Bolt through the holes and into the weld
nut attached to the U-shaped bracket. Do not fully tighten
the bolt yet.
STEP 4
• Swing out the bottom horizontal beam, and insert it into the
U-shaped bracket at the bottom of the opposing Vertical
Beam. Thread a Vertical Assembly Bolt through the holes
and into the weld nut. Do not fully tighten the bolt yet.
STEP 5
• Repeat Steps 1-4 to assemble the second upright frame.
Once both are assembled, you can fully tighten the bolts on
all four corners. Be careful not to over-tighten the bolts; there
should be no deformation of the U-shaped brackets and/or
horizontal beams.
(61 cm)
2 ft
TOP HORIZONTAL BEAM
BOTTOM HORIZONTAL BEAM
DIAGONAL
BEAM
18"
(45.7 CM)

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WARNING!
• Serious or fatal crashing injuries can occur from furniture tipping
over. To prevent this, the rack must always be secured to a wall,
especially in earthquake-prone environments, where surfaces are
uneven, and where children and/or pets are present.
CROSSBEAM INSTRUCTIONS
•Note: It is recommended for one person to hold the upright
frames in place while a second person installs the crossbeams.
STEP 1
• There is a set of locking tabs at both ends of every
crossbeam. To begin assembly, take one crossbeam and
insert the tabs into two of the holes on the lower portion of
one upright frame. Engage the locking tabs into the holes
using a downward motion. The locking pin hole should be at
the top. Make sure the end of the crossbeam is flush against
the upright frame.
STEP 2
• Repeat for the opposite side of the upright frame. Tap
the ends of the crossbeam closest to the upright frames
with a rubber mallet until fully seated. The crossbeam and
locking tabs should easily slip into place. If they do not, then
recheck the alignment of the teardrop-shaped holes and
tabs. Too much force may damage the interlock between the
crossbeam and upright frame.
STEP 3
• Using the methods listed above, install another crossbeam
to the opposite side of the upright frames, parallel to the first
crossbeam you installed. Make sure both crossbeams are at
the same level.
STEP 4
• Continue by installing the middle and top sets of crossbeams
to the upright frames. Make sure the crossbeams are attached
at the same level on both sides. If you plan to stack another
DXST4500 Industrial Rack on top, then DO NOT attach the
third set of crossbeams to the very top of the upright frames.
See Page 13 for Complete Stacking Instructions.
ASSEMBLY
LOCKING
PIN HOLE
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DXST4500
ASSEMBLY
• Note: There are two (2) Safety Straps with Weld Nuts and
three (3) Shelf Support Straps for every set of crossbeams.
STEP 1
• Starting with the lowest set of crossbeams, place a Safety
Strap with Weld Nut between the lower ridges of the
crossbeams where two sets of holes have been pre-drilled.
Thread a Safety Strap Bolt up through the bottom of the
pre-drilled holes and through the Weld Nuts, and fully
tighten with the included hex key or drill bit. Repeat for the
second strap on this set of crossbeams, and continue for
the last four straps.
STEP 2
• Place a Shelf Support Strap perpendicular to the
crossbeams, and insert each end into the slots on each
ridge of the crossbeam. Repeat for the remaining eight
straps.
SHELF SUPPORT AND SAFETY STRAP INSTRUCTIONS

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ASSEMBLY
WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
• Note: Drywall anchors and anchor screws are included with
this rack; however, different wall materials require different
types of fasteners. Use fasteners suitable for your specific
type of wall. If you are uncertain about what type of fasteners
to use, then please contact your local hardware store.
STEP 1
• Take the U-shaped bracket and rock it up at an angle to
attach it to the bottom inner channel of the crossbeam.
Once attached, the back portion will sit flush against the
side of the crossbeam.
STEP 2
• Once attached, the U-shaped bracket can be moved from
side to side (in between the two safety straps). This allows
for it to be attached to a 2 x 4 in the wall.
STEP 3
• The L-shaped bracket has two sets of square holes that
allow you to adjust the distance of the rack to the wall.
Use two carriage bolts and two 10 mm nuts to attach the
L-shaped bracket to the bottom of the U-shaped bracket.
STEP 4
• Position the rack so the flat end of the L-shaped bracket is
touching the wall. Use a pencil to mark the location of the
four holes on the wall. Use the included drywall anchors,
anchor screws, and the appropriate tools if you’re securing
the rack to drywall only. Be sure to follow standard
instructions for installing anchor screws.
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ROCK BRACKET UPWARDS
WARNING!
• Serious injury or death can occur from the rack tipping over. To prevent this, the
rack must be secured to a wall, especially in earthquake -prone areas, or where
surfaces are uneven, and where children and/or pets are present.
• Different wall materials require different types of fasteners. Use fasteners suitable
for your specific type of wall. If you are uncertain about what type of fastener to
use, then please contact your local hardware store.

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DXST4500
STEP 1
• Place the first laminate deck onto the top ridge of the
crossbeams. If seated properly, it will “pop” into place and
lay evenly. Repeat for the remaining decks.
STEP 2
• There is a locking pin hole at both ends of every crossbeam.
This is where the locking shelf pins are to be installed. If a
pin does not easily slip into place, moderately tap the end of
the crossbeam closest to the upright frame to fully seat the
locking tabs.
ASSEMBLY
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LAMINATE DECK AND LOCKING SHELF PIN INSTRUCTIONS

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STACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Every DXST4500 Industrial Rack comes with two (2)
stacking plates. In order to safely stack two of these racks
together, you MUST use four (4) of these plates.
It is recommended that one person holds the upright frames in
place while a second person installs the stacking plates.
STEP 1
• Assemble the second set of upright frames by following the
instructions on Page 8.
STEP 2
• Using a screwdriver and rubber mallet, remove all four
black caps from the bottom of the newly assembled
upright frames. This will now become the top rack. Remove
all four black caps from the top of the fully assembled rack.
This will now become the bottom rack.
STEP 3
• Line up and place an upright frame on top of one side of
the fully assembled rack. Be sure the hole patterns are
going in the same direction. The stacking brackets feature
a top and bottom set of locking tabs. Engage the top set
of tabs into the very bottom of the vertical beam and the
bottom set of locking tabs into the very top of the upright
frame. Use the same downward motion to attach these
brackets as you did for the crossbeams. The locking pin
holes on the bracket should be at the bottom. Repeat for
the remaining three stacking brackets.
STEP 4
•Insert the locking shelf pins into the open pin holes on
the brackets.
Assemble the remaining pieces of the top rack by following
the instructions detailed on Pages 8-12.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING!
• Serious injury or death can occur from furniture tipping over.
To prevent this, the rack must be secured to a wall, especially
in earthquake-prone areas or where surfaces are uneven, and
where children and/or pets are present.
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TOP RACK
BOTTOM RACK
VERTICAL
BEAM
UPRIGHT
FRAME

DXST4500
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MAXIMIZE YOUR DEWALT STORAGE OPTIONS
NOTE: Connect multiple racks together to increase both length
and height.
* Additional racks are sold separately.
ASSEMBLY
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
DEWALT will replace this industrial rack due to faulty materials or workmanship for one year from
the date of purchase (be sure to keep your receipt). This warranty does not cover part failure due
to normal wear or rack abuse. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused
where repairs have been made or attempted. For further detail of warranty coverage, call 1-844-
377-8451.
In addition to the warranty, DEWALT tools are covered by our:
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your DEWALT Industrial Rack for any
reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund –
no questions asked.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products
sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call
the local company or see website for warranty information.
WARRANTY