Gladiator GEARLOFT GALS48M4JG User manual

OVERHEAD 4 FT X 8 FT
GEARLOFT™ STORAGE
RACK
Assembly Instructions
ÉTAGÈRE DE RANGEMENT
SURÉLEVÉE DE 1,22 M X
2,44 M GEARLOFT™
Instructions d’assemblage
ESTANTERÍA DE
ALMACENAMIENTO
GEARLOFT™ EN
ALTURA DE
1,22 M X 2,44 M
Instrucciones de ensamblaje
In U.S.A. call: 1-866-342-4089
Aux États-Unis, composez le: 1866342-4089
En los EE.UU., llame al: 1-866-342-4089
W11369221B
In Canada call: 1-800-807-6777
Au Canada, composez le: 1800807-6777
En Canadá, llame al: 1-800-807-6777
www.gladiatorgarageworks.com
www.gladiatorgarageworks.ca
TABLE OF CONTENTS/TABLE DES MATIÈRES/ÍNDICE
OVERHEAD GEARLOFT™ STORAGE
RACK SAFETY ....................................2
DIMENSIONS (TYPICAL INSTALL) ....3
PARTS..................................................4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS..............5
Unpack the Overhead Gearloft™
Storage Rack ....................................5
Tools and Parts.................................5
Overhead Gearloft™ Storage Rack
UseRequirements ............................5
Assembling the Rack........................6
Installing Overhead Gearloft™
StorageRack ....................................9
Optional Conguration....................10
Storage Rack Care..........................10
Registering Your Product................10
WARRANTY ...................................11
Model/Modèle/Modelo:
GALS48M4JG - Hammered Granite/Ardoise martelée/Granito forjado
GALS48M4JW - Hammered White/blanc martelé/Blanco forjado
SÉCURITÉ DE L’ÉTAGÈRE DE
RANGEMENT SURÉLEVÉE
GEARLOFT™.....................................12
DIMENSIONS (INSTALLATION
NORMALE) ........................................13
PIÈCES ..............................................14
INSTRUCTIONS D’ASSEMBLAGE...15
Déballer l’étagère de rangement
surélevée Gearloft™ .......................15
Outils et pièces ...............................15
Exigences d’utilisation de l’étagère
de rangement surélevéeGearloft™ ..15
Assemblage de l’étagère ................16
Installer l’étagère de rangement
surélevée Gearloft™ .......................19
Conguration optionnelle................20
Entretien de l’étagère......................20
Enregistrement de votre produit .....20
GARANTIE .....................................21
SEGURIDAD DE LA ESTANTERÍA DE
ALMACENAMIENTO GEARLOFT™
EN ALTURA .......................................23
DIMENSIONES
(INSTALACIÓN TÍPICA) ....................24
PIEZAS...............................................25
INSTRUCCIONES DE
ENSAMBLAJE...................................26
Desempaque la estantería de
almacenamiento Gearloft™ enaltura ..26
Herramientas y piezas ....................26
Requisitos de uso de la estantería de
almacenamiento Gearloft™ en altura.. 26
Ensamblaje de la estantería............27
Instalación de la estantería de
almacenamiento Gearloft™ en altura ..30
Conguración opcional...................31
Cuidado de la estantería de
almacenamiento .............................31
Cómo registrar el producto.............31
GARANTÍA .....................................32

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OVERHEAD GEARLOFT™ STORAGE RACK SAFETY
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
WARNING

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DIMENSIONS (TYPICAL INSTALL)
MODEL GALS48M4JG - Hammered Granite
GALS48M4JW - Hammered White
A 48" (122 cm)
B 96" (244 cm)
C 23" (54.4 cm) min. and 37.8" (96 cm) max.
A
B
C

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PARTS
P1
P1
P1
P1
P2
P2
P2
P2
P2
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P3
P4
P3
P4
P6
P4
P7
P5
P3
P7
P7
P7
F1 F2
F4 F5
F3
F6
Label Description Quantity
P1 2' x 4' Rack section 4
P2 Ceiling bracket 6
P3 Vertical corner support - upper 4
P4 Vertical corner support - lower 4
P5 Vertical center support - upper 2
P6 Vertical center support - lower 2
P7 Rack connection bracket 4
F1 M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head cap screw 48
F2 5/16" x 3" Lag bolt 12
F3 M8 - 1.25 x 75 Socket-head cap screw 2
F4 M8 - 1.25 Rectangular nut 8
F5 EZ Connect lock pin 6
F6 Spacer 4

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Overhead Gearloft™
Storage Rack
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
the way.
3. Recommended to be positioned 6'- 8" minimum above oor
(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.

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Assembling the Rack
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 use to attach the brackets. Position the center of the
brackets on a 48" grid as shown in gure.
P2
P2
P2
P2
P2
P2
Parallel layout
P2
P2
P2
P2
P2
P2
Perpendicular layout
48"
48"
48"
48"
48" 48"
2. Attach the ceiling brackets
F2
P2
F2
P3
P4
F2
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).
F2
P2
F2
P5
P6

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3. Connect the racks
P1
P1
F1
F1
F1
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) (4). Repeat this with the other remaining two rack
sections.
4. Attach the racks brackets
P1
P7
F1
P1
F1
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.
5. Attach double rack sections
F1
M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head
cap screw
P1
P1
P1
F1
F1
P1
Attach the two double rack sections together using
M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head cap screws (F1) (4).
6. Attach lower corner supports
P1
F1
P4
F1
M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head
cap screw
Attach the four lower corner supports (P4) to the rack corners
using M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head cap screws (F1) (8).
7. Attach lower center supports
P6 P1
F1
P1
F1
M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head
cap screw
Attach the two lower center supports (P6) to the rack assembly
using M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head cap screws (F1) (4).

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9. Attach upper center supports
F1
M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head
cap screw
F4
M8 - 1.25 Rectangular nut
F6
F6
F4 P2
F3
P5
P2
F1
F4
P5
Parallel Mounting
Perpendicular Mounting
F3
M8 - 1.25 x 75 Socket-head
cap screw
F4
M8 - 1.25 Rectangular nut
F6
Spacer
P4
P6
P6
P4
P4
P4
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
F1
M8 - 1.25 x 15 Socket-head
cap screw
P2
F4
F1
P3
F4
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.

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Installing Overhead Gearloft™ Storage Rack
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use 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.
2. Complete the assembly
P2
P5
P6
F5
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).
F5
EZ Connect lock pin

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Optional Configuration
1. The Gladiator Overhead Gearloft™ Storage Rack can be installed in one of several congurations.
2. When using an optional conguration, never span the vertical supports more than 48" (two rack section widths).
Possible conguration with this kit :
Storage Rack Care
■Wash storage rack with a mild liquid detergent and warm water using a soft, clean cloth.
■Check fastener tightness annually.
Registering Your Product
There are many benets of registering your product. Find out more and register your product online at
www.gladiatorgarageworks.com. In the USA, call 1-866-342-4089. Consumers in Canada can call 1-800-807-6777.
4' x 8' (Typical)
Center support
Corner support
Connecting Bracket
4' x 6'
4' x 4'
2' x 4'