Hallowell H-Post Shelving User manual

5133
SHELF CLIP
5120
BACK PANEL CLIP
5027
COMBINATION CLIP
5138-wwdd
SHELF
5003-hh
H-POST
5342-xx
BACK SWAY BRACE
5344-dd
SIDE SWAY BRACE
5111-wwhh
BACK PANEL
5096-ddhh
SIDE PANEL
5025
FOOT PLATE
5115
DOUBLE
CONNECTOR STRIP
5114
SINGLE
CONNECTOR STRIP
H-POST SHELVING INSTRUCTIONS

"A"
27.00
"A"
27.00
FIGURE 1
7'3" POST SWAY BRACE
LOCATION
FIGURE 2
PG. 1
SHELF CLIP
1. Assemble (2) post sections by attaching
side sway braces to posts at location
shown in Fig. 1. Place sway braces
regarding H-Post length and
measurement "A".
Post Length "A"
7'3"......................28-3/8" (Uses only one set)
8'3"......................19-3/8"
10'3"....................28-3/8"
12'3"....................34-3/8"
2. Hook shelf clips into identation at top
of posts and into first and second slots
from bottom of post. Insert shelf into
clip and repeat the same operation
on the opposite side.
USE 1/4" X 20 X 1/2"
TRUSS HEAD BOLT &
HEX NUT TO ASSEMBLE
THE SWAY BRACES.
INDIVIDUAL AND STARTING UNITS
OPEN TYPE
SIDE BRACES
TOP & BOTTOM SHELF

"A"
"A"
FIGURE 3
COMBINATION CLIP
48" SHELVES
(A TO B)
FIGURE 4
USE#14 x 5/8 type "B"
SELF TAPPING SCREW
5/8" LONG HEX HEAD
A
ADJOINING UNITS
1A. Assemble (1) post section as per Step 1. Add post
connectors as per Step 3. Place shelf clips in starting
unit post and adjoining post assembly as per Step 2 and
insert top and bottom shelves. Attach sway braces to
post connectors as per Step 4.
FIGURE 5
INSERT AND TWIST
3. Attach combination clips toH-Post face
at location shown in Fig. 3. Twist clip into
slots.
For 7ft. & 8ft. posts, locate post connectors
close to the bottom of the unit. For 10ft. & 12ft.
posts use to set of braces, one near the bottom
of the unit, the other 30" above. Be sure to
put clips in same locations on all posts to insure
proper alignment for attaching sway braces.
For single faced or individual units a
#14 x 5/8 type "B" hex head thread cutting
screw must be scewed in the center hole
to prevent rotation of connector. Fig. 3.
NOTE: Tap connectors with hammer to square the
clip with the post.
4. Attach sway braces to post
connectors. Be sure to attach brace
as per Fig. 5. Use 1/4-20x1/2 truss
head bolts and keps nuts.
5. Stand unit upright and add
additional shelves at desired
locations.
NOTE: Hallowell H-Post Shelving construction in seismic areas may require different brace
placement, please contact the factory for details.
SHELF WIDTH "A"
36"........................27"
42"........................36"
48"........................27"
B
36" & 48" SHELVES
(A TO A)
PG. 2
REAR BRACES

SWAY BRACE
1/4 -20 X 5/8"
HEAD BOLTS,
HEX NUT
FIGURE 6
USE #14 X 5/8
HEX HEAD S.M.S.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
Back-to-Back Units
1B. Assemble post and side sway braces
for (2) units as per step 1. Add post combination
clips as per step 3. Add shelves as per step 2.
Stand units and push together so that post
connectors are in aligment. Bolt back sway braces
to post connector making sure the sway brace is
between post connectors. Figure 6.
2B . Add additional shleves.
3B . Add adjoining units as per step 1A & 1B.
Individual & Starting Units
Closed Type
1C . Assemble (2) post sections by
attaching side panels to post with hex
head S.M.S. on 12" centers. keep panel
1/8" from end of post at the bottom,
Figure 7.
NOTE: For units over 3'3", multiple side
panels are required. For appearance
sake, place the smallest panel at top.
Place the larger side panel over upper
panel.
2C . Attach back panel connecting strips to
post with #14 x 5/8 hex head S.M.S. Figure 8.
NOTE: For 8'3" use (1) and (1) 3' connecting
strips and overlap so that bottom strip is on
top of upper strip.
3C. Bolt base strip to bottom shelf, Figure 9.
Use (2) 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 truss head bolts and nuts.
NOTE: Base strips may not be included in every
application.
4C. Place back panels inside connecting strips
and bolt back panel to connecting strips. Use
1/4-20 x 1/2 truss head bolts and nuts.
NOTE: Units over 3'3", multiple back panels may be required. Always place
shortest back panel at top and inside lower back panel.
PG. 3

FIGURE 10
12.00
#14 5/8" HEX HEAD
SHEET METAL SCEW
OR
POP RIVET
BACK PANELS
CONNECTOR STRIP
5C. Hook shelf clips as per step1 in order to
insert the top and bottom shelves.
Hook back panel clips through top center
hole and third bottom hole on the back panel.
Position shelf with rear flange on back panel
clip and hook end flanges of shelf on shelf
clips, then wedge in lock position.
Insert Shelf
1D. Use same procedure as individual units
above except in step 2C, use (1) connecting strip
and (1)
Single Faced Starting Unit
Closed Type
Back-to-Back Units
1E. Assemble post sections as per step 1C
2E. Put combination clips on post on 12" centers
as per step 3 (if supplied), otherwise attach back
panel connectors strips as shown in Figure 11.
3E. Stand units up and place post sections on either
side of back panel so that combination clips (or
connector strips) align with each other and bolt
together using 1/4-20 x 1/2 truss head bolts and nuts
through top hole in clip. Figure 13
NOTE: For units 7'3" high install back panels as per
step 4C.
4E. Add post section to other side as per step 3E .
5E. Install shelves as per step 5C. Make sure bottom
shelf has Base Strip assembled. See step 3C. Add
additional shelves at desired locations.
NOTE: In some requirements, Back Panel Connector
Strip may be used rather than Combination Clip in
back-to-back units. In those cases, see Figure 12 for
attachment details. Consult with Hallowell to
determine the components supplied.
FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
PG. 4
The strip is for
continuos units and
is bolted to all
intermidiate posts.

5010
POST SPLICE
SW5010-3
BACK PANEL BACK PANEL
Post Splice
1Q. Insert post splice into top of lower post
so that the "Y" shaped part is facing the front
of the post. Figure 15
2Q. Align hole in post with the hole in the post
splice piece so that the splice is exposed, Figure 15
Attach with 1/4-20 x 2" hex head bolt, sq. flat washer
and nut. Four bolts, four nuts, and 4 flat washers are
provided with each splice.
3Q. Place upper post over splice and slide together.
4E. Add post sections to other side of back
panel as per above.
5E. Install shelves as per step 5C. Be sure
bottom shelf has base strim assembled. See
step 3C.
6E. Add additional shelves at desired
locations.
NOTE: In some requirements, back panel
connector strips may be used rather than
combination clips in back-to-back units. In
thise cases, see Figure 14 for attachment
details. Consult with Hallowell to dtermine
components supplied.
FIGURE 14
FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16
PG. 5