Ironton 112858 User manual

READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4 WIRE DECK SHELVES
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #112858

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using it.
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improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not
designed. We strongly recommend that this product not be modified
and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Packaging Contents..............................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4
Specific Operation Warnings...............................................................................................................6
Main Parts of Product...........................................................................................................................6
Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................................................7
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................9
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................9
Parts Diagram......................................................................................................................................10
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................10
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................10
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................12

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Intended Use
The Ironton 4-Tier Industrial Shelving Rack is a storage unit with a welded steel frame offering
industrial-strength storage. Four mesh decks allow air circulation around stored items. The rack can
stand individually, or for greater stability, be joined together using the common upright frame. The
rack has an 10000-lb. total capacity.
Packaging Contents
• Uprights (2) • Load Beams (8) • Cross Beams (12)
• Mesh Decks (4) • Owner’s Manual
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Rack Dimensions
77 x 24 x 72 in.
Maximum Load Capacity per Shelf
2500 lb. evenly distributed
Upright Frame Dimensions
24” x 72”
Shelf Depth (in.)
24”
Shelf Material
Wire Deck
Metal Gauge
18-ga.
Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
•Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
•The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
•Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
•Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
•Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger

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industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will
be a safer experience and do the job better at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
•Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
⚠WARNING
PROP 65
•This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California
to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
•Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the product.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use
the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
•Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust
mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection
systems, and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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⚠CAUTION
SHELVING RACK USE AND CARE
•Do not force the rack. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which
they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct product for the job.
•Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
product with a damaged part.
•Store the product when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than
the tool itself.
Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
•Do not exceed the rated load capacity per shelf.
•For use on a hard, level surface.
•Do not climb or use the shelf as a ladder.
•To prevent the shelf from tipping, evenly distribute the weight on each shelf and keep the heaviest
loads on the bottom shelf.
Main Parts of Product

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Subassembly
Quantity
Upright Frame
2
Load Beam
8
Cross Beam
12
Mesh Deck
4
Assembly Instructions
⚠WARNING
•This shelving rack must be placed on a level surface. Failure to do so can result in unit failure,
poor product performance, or a possible tipping safety hazard.
Figure 1
1. Attach the beams to the uprights (see Figure 1), starting at the bottom shelf by using both end
frames to establish the left and the right sides of the unit.
Figure 2

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2. After a beam has been placed in both upright slots, push the beam down at both ends (a rubber
mallet may be used) to help drive the base beam tabs into the slots to secure the beam. Continue
assembling each shelf from bottom to top level (front and back).
3. If the base beam tabs are bent due to mishandling, adjust the tabs back to their proper form (see
Figure 1).
4. The completed rack should have four (4) levels evenly spaced for maximum stability. Although the
beams are adjustable in height, they must be evenly spaced so the stability of the unit is not
compromised.
5. Cross beams are used to assist with a heavy load. Insert cross beams in each level by aligning the
obround holes located on the ends of the cross beams to the obround holes on the inside bottom
edge of the beams (see Figure 2).
6. After all load beams and cross beams are in place, place a mesh deck into each shelf (see Figure
3).
Figure 3

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Operating Instructions
⚠WARNING
•Do not exceed the rated load capacity per shelf.
•For use on a hard, level surface.
•Do not climb or use the shelf as a ladder.
•To prevent the shelf from tipping, evenly distribute the weight on each shelf and keep the heaviest
loads on the bottom shelf.
Maintenance
•To avoid rusting, keep the unit out of damp or wet environments.
•If shelves become damp, wipe with a cloth to avoid rusting. Be sure to dry the shelf joints.
Troubleshooting
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Shelf is bent.
Shelf is overloaded.
Unload shelf and reload, staying under
2000 lb. per shelf.

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Shelf has a rusty surface.
Shelf has moisture creating
rust.
Repaint the rusted surface.
Parts Diagram
Parts List
Subassembly
Quantity
Upright Frame
2
Load Beam
8
Cross Beam
12
Mesh Deck
4
Replacement Parts
•For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.
•Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a
convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.