Fleximounts GL44B User manual

Item No. GL44B
300 Ibs
136 kg
ATTENTION:
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Need help or spare parts?
For fastest service,
contact Fleximounts at 1-855-421-2808;
or contact@fleximounts.com
Do not return the product directly. Suitable Ceiling Height
Lower than 9 Feet
This limited warranty offered by Fleximounts covers defects in material or workmanship in new Fleximounts
products. This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable. Only consumers purchasing
Fleximountsproducts from authorized Fleximounts retailers or resellers may benefit from our limited warranty.
What is Covered?
The Fleximounts limited warranty covers our products against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
Fleximounts Ceiling Storage Lifts purchased on or August 1, 2020 include a 3-year warranty (1000 times manually
raised and lowered).
What are your Remedies?
Fleximounts will replace at no charge to the consumer the defective parts only or, at Fleximounts's option, replace
any product or part of the product that is defective because of improper workmanship and/or material, under normal
installation, use, service and maintenance. If Fleximounts is unable to provide a replacement and repair is not
practical or cannot be completed in a timely fashion, Fleximounts may elect to refund the purchase price in
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address outside the continental United States.
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Stud Finder
Cordless Power Drill Screw Driver
Safety Glasses
Note:To fast the installation, we recommend to use electrical drill for tightening the screws and bolts.
SAFETYWARNING
This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed. Keep these
items away from young children.
● Make sure these instructions are read and completely understood before attempting
installation. If you are unsure of any part of this installation, please contact a professional
installer for assistance.
● The ceiling must be capable of supporting the combined weight of the garage storage lift
and your stuff. Otherwise, the structure and weight capacity of the ceiling must be reinforced.
● Proper tools must be used. A minimum of two people are required for this installation.
Failure to install properly can result in property damage or serious injury.
● Check joint parts every two months, making sure the screws have not loosened.
● This product is designed to be installed on a wooden ceiling or solid concrete ceiling.
Before installation, make sure that the weight capacity of the ceiling will support the
combined load of the rack and your stuff. Never exceed the maximum load capacity of the
product 300 lbs(136 kg), or else it may result in product damage or physical injury.
● When choosing a location for your Ceiling Storage Lift, make sure there is enough room to
raise and lower the platform. All obstructions and people should be moved out of the way
when raising or lowering.
Note: This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to
product damage or physical injury.
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
B1
B2
B3
C1
Flange Bearing x 1
M5 Bolt x 4
M4 Bolt x 1
Cotter Pin x 1
M5 Bolt x 2
M8 Bolt x 4
M8 Bolt x 2
M8 Flange Bearing x 2
3 x 3 mm Hex Key x 1
5 x 5 mm Cross Hex Key x 1
M8 Nut x 8
M8 Flat Washer x 8
St8 Tapping Screw x 6
(2 Packs)
Metal Expansion Bolt x 6
(2 Packs)
M8 Flat Washer x 6
(2 Packs)
M6 J-bolt and Nut x 12
M6 Socket Wrench x 1
M8 Socket Wrench x 1
Wrench x 1
6
1
3
9
2
5
4
7
8
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Hand Crank x 1
Winding Pole x 1
Gearbox x 1
Axle Support x 1
Axle with Wire Rope x 1
Axle Support with Bushing x 1
Connecting Rod x 2
Fixed Plate x 2
Platform Support x 2
Wire Grid x 3

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Step 3: Install Axle Supports to the Ceiling JoistsStep 1: Plan the Installation Location
Step 2: Assemble the Gearbox
G
x4
Ax1
E
5x5
E
A
G
3
4
48"
Connecting
Rod
Connecting
Rod
Check the spacing of your ceiling joists to ensure that the spacing of two ceiling joists attaching
the two ends of the connecting rod is 48".
Connect the axle support (4) to the gearbox (3) with flange bearing (A) using screws (E) and
tighten with 5 x 5 mm cross hex key (G).
Pay attention to the gearbox direction.
48"
48"
2.8'' (70mm)
0.19'' (5mm)
¢
Power Drill
2. Drill a 2.8'' (70mm) deep 0.2'' (5mm) diameter pilot hole at the center of each marked point.
1. Use a stud finder to locate the wooden ceiling joists. Then use the installation template to mark the
mounting points.
Wooden Ceiling Joists
Note: The installation template
is reusable for marking mounting
points on each side.
Wooden Ceiling Joists
Installation Steps

3
8
Wooden
Ceiling
Joists
7
6
B
4
G
1
83
G
D
BG
3
7
8
7
2
6
G
x2
D
5x5
Bx4
G
3x3
B1 x6
B3 x6
I
M8
3. Install the axle supports (4) and (6) using tapping screws (B1) and flat washers (B3).
Tighten with socket wrench (I).
05 06
B1 x6
B3 x6
I
M8
B1
B3
4
6
B1
B3
4
I
F
x2
F
I
M8
x2
x2
G
5x5
x1
C
1
2
5
Stretch
6
3
Step 4: Install Axle
Insert cotter pin (C) and bend one end
of it to prevent the axle from falling off.
Insert one side of the axle (5) into the gear box first and fix it with screws (F) and nuts (F). Tighten
with socket wrench (I); Stretch the axle to the other side and insert into the axle support (6). Then
fix the other side with screw (F) and nut (F), and tighten it with M8 socket wrench (I).
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Insert the gearbox side first.
Pay attention to the direction
when inserting.
F
F
I
G
Tighten
Insert on the other side
Step 5: Install Connecting Rods and Fixed Plates
The direction of the connecting
rod is installed as shown.
The direction of the connecting
rod is installed as shown.
1. Connect the connecting rod (7) to
the fixed plate (8) with screws (D), and
tighten it with a 5x5 wrench (G). 2. Connect the other end of the connecting rod (7)
to the axle support (6), and then tighten it with a
3x3 wrench (G); Repeat for the other connecting
rod assembly.
3. Mark the holes on the fixed plate (8)
on the ceiling joist with a pencil, and
drill holes.
Wooden Ceiling Joists
2
2
1
1
4
8
B1
B3
I
4. Install the fixed plate (8) to the wooden joist
using tapping screws (B1) and flat washers (B3).
Tighten with socket wrench (I); Repeat the above
step for installing the other fixed plate.
Wooden
Ceiling
Joists

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Step 6: Insert Wire Rope
H
H
I
9
5
9
I
H
x8
H
x8
I
M8
Screw Ring
C1
C1
I
9
9
10
Stickers towards the outside
10
x12
C1
I
M6
5
8
8
Step 7: Assemble Wire Grids
Pass the wire rope in the axle (5) through the pulley in the fixed plate (8).
Step 8: Place and Attach Wire Grid
Use nuts (H) and flat washers (H) to fix the wire grids and platform supports (9) to the eyebolt
screw and tighten with M8 socket wrench (I).
Tighten
Tighten
Fine adjustments: move nuts up or
down to make sure the frame is roughly
horizontal and each wire is under equal
tension.
Rough adjustments: make sure the frame
is roughly horizontal and each wire is under
equal tension.
Adjust
Wire
Rope
Unscrew
Adjust the buckle position so each wire is under equal tension while the frame is suspended.
Wooden Ceiling Joists
Wooden Ceiling Joists
Disassemble the J-bolt and nut (C1) as shown below, then use them to attach the wire grids (10)
to the platform supports (9). Then reassemble and tighten the nuts to the J-bolt with M6 socket
wrench (I).

2. Ensure that the wire rope is evenly wound
around the axle. If cables do not wind evenly, be
sure that all wires are under equal tension while
the frame is suspended.
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Step 9: Install Hand Crank and Winding Pole
x1
C
G
3x3
C
2
3
1
C
1
2
G
2
Safety Reminder
1
Power Drill
2
Safety Lock
1. Before using this product, use the
winding pole (2) to pull out safety lock
on the gear box, push inward to lock
after use.
For your safety, do not park a car or walk directly
under the product for at least 1 hour, to be sure
that the unit is installed correctly. Never play on
or around the product.
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Place the winding pole (2) through loop on the
gear drive (3), then fix the hand crank (1) to the
bottom of the winding pole (2) with screws (C).
Note: the winding pole can be operated either
with the included hand crank (1) or with a
power drill (drill not included).
Mark the mounting hole.
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Wooden Ceiling Joists
Wooden Ceiling Joists
Use of Metal Expansion Bolt
Drill hole. Tap the metal expansion bolt. Tighten the screw
with a socket wrench.
Correct
The metal expansion bolt is needed if installing to a concrete ceiling.