Metalware E-Series Widespan User manual

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Industrial shelving solutions since 1954
2020 Installation Guide – E-Series Widespan
Strength • Support • Integrity
*A minimum of two persons is recommended to carry out the assembly
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METALWARE
NOTICE
Use caution when handling and assembling metal parts. The metal may have sharp edges or corners. The use of
protective gloves is recommended. Do not use this unit for anything that is outside the designed function of
storage. Do not store loose or heavy items on the top shelves or on the top of the unit, for they create a falling
hazard that can injure yourself or others. Always remember to use proper lifting techniques when moving either
the boxed or assembled unit. Shelving should be periodically inspected for loose bolts, for damaged “T” uprights or
shelves, for proper seating of shelf and clip. Check loading to assure it is not being overloaded. If any damage
is detected, units should be unloaded immediately and repaired or replaced before returning toservice.
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Table of Contents
Recommended Tools for Assembly.............................................................................4
How to Assemble a Standard E-Series Widespan Shelving Unit..............................5
Sub-Assembly Component Reference Guide..............................................................9
a. Footplate..................................................................................................................9
b. Splice bracket .........................................................................................................9
c. Frame connector...................................................................................................10
d. Beams....................................................................................................................10
e. Tie bars..................................................................................................................11
i. Regular tie bar......................................................................................................11
ii. Triangular tie bar..................................................................................................11
f. Shelves...................................................................................................................12
i. Steel shelves ........................................................................................................12
ii. Flat wire mesh......................................................................................................12
iii. Waterfall wire mesh.............................................................................................13
iv. Wood...................................................................................................................13
g. Floor channel........................................................................................................14
h. Cross channel.......................................................................................................14
i. Shelf tie connector.................................................................................................15
Mezzanine Components ..............................................................................................16
j. Mezzanine posts ....................................................................................................16
i. Braces...................................................................................................................16
ii. Floor channel supports ........................................................................................16
iii. Handrail clips.......................................................................................................17
k. Stairs......................................................................................................................17
Overview of E-Series Widespan Components ..........................................................18

Tools for Assembly
Below is a list of recommended tools to assemble a standard E-Series Widespan
Shelving Unit.
Large, flat head screwdriver to bend the locking tabs on
the frame connectors
12
#” key and socket wrench to attach the footplates to the
posts
716
#” key and socket wrench to secure the metal shelves
together
Hammer drill with
38
#” cement drill bit for anchoring the
shelving unit to the floor
A level, 36” wide minimum
Work gloves
Safety glasses
Mask for protection
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E-Series Widespan Installation Guide
*Please refer to Overview of E-Series Widespan Components on page 18 before assembly
Begin with the post held
upright on the ground. Insert the frame connectors
on the side of the post with the
seam and, one at a time, use
amallet to secure inplace.
Connect the 2 posts.
Repeat step 2. Do this for
all sides.
Note the frame connector’s locking mechanism. Using a screwdriver, bend the tab into the post to lock it in
place.
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To install the footplates, bolt to the bottom of
the posts as show below. Install the beams.
To install the beams, insert one end of the beam past the notices in order to leave enough space for the other end
to clear the post and slide into place. Align the notches once both sides are in the slots of the post. Use a rubber
mallet to secure the beam in place.
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Install the tie bars across the beams.
Install the shelves.
For all 96” beams, please ensure to use the
triangular tie bars.
The unit is now complete.
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Wood shelves (in one piece) are placed on the beams.
Steel shelves (usually multiple pieces) are placed on
the beams and screwed together.
*A minimum of 5/8” industrial grade particle wood, cut to nominal
dimensions, is recommended.
Make sure the unit is level. Drill a hole into the floor. Secure
the footplate to the floor using the anchors (not included).
To join 2 posts vertically, bolt a splice bracket to either side of the posts at the joint. When splicing back-to-back
units, only 1 more splice bracket is required.
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Sub-Assembly Component Reference Guide
a. Footplate
●(1x) footplate per post
●The L-shaped footplates are 1-5/8” x 2-3/4” x 2-3/4” in size and
made of 12ga steel
●They are bolted through the post with (1x) 5/16”-18UNC x 1-3/4”
carriage bolt and nut
●(1x) ⅜” x 3” anchor is required per footplate
b. Splice bracket
●Splice brackets are used to connect two posts vertically
●The C-shaped splice brackets are made of 7” long, 12ga
steel
●They clamp onto the post with (2x) 5/16”-18UNC x 1-3/4”
carriage bolts and nuts
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c. Frame connector
●Frame connectors are used to
connect two posts together to create
a frame
●They are made of 14ga painted steel
d. Beams
●Beams are used to support the
shelf level
●They are made of 14gapainted steel
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e. Tie bars
i. Regular tie bar
●Tie bars add integrity
to the beam level
●They are made of
14ga painted steel
●Up to 4 tie bars can
be used on the
same beam level
ii. Triangular tie bar
●Triangular tie bars are
used to add integrity to
the beam support
●They are made of
14ga painted steel
●Triangular tie bars
can only be used
with heavy duty
beams
●They slide in
between the beams

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f. Shelves
i. Steel shelves
●Steel shelves sit on the beam
●Beams longer than 48” require multiple shelves. Shelves must be bolted togetherusing
¼-20” UNC x ⅝” bolts and nuts.
ii. Flat wire mesh
●Flat wire meshes sit on the beam, tightening with the handle on thebeam
●They are made of 2” x 2” x 1/8” steel wire
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iii. Waterfall wire mesh
●Waterfall wire meshes sit on the beam, and cascade over the front and backbeams
●They are made of 2” x 2” x 1/8” steel wire
iv. Wood
●Wood shelves are sized to sit on the beam. tightening with the handle on the beam
●*A minimum of 5/8” industrial grade particle wood, cut to nominal dimensions,
is recommended
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g. Floor channel
●Floor channels are used
to support the flooring by
connecting onto the post
through the aisle
●They are made of 12ga
steel C channel with two
tabs at both ends
●The tabs slide into the slots
on the side of the post
●The tabs cannot be placed
at the same level as the
beam as they use the
same slots
h. Cross channel
●Cross channels are used
tosupport flooring on a
cross aisle
●They are made of 12ga
C channels with two tabs
atboth ends
●The tabs slide into the slots
on the side of the post
●The tabs cannot be placed
at the same level as the
beam as they used the
same slots
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i. Shelf tie connector
●Shelf tie connectors add integrity and rigidity to the beam
●They are made of 14ga steel
●Shelf tie connectors are bolted through the shelf with (2x) 1/4”-20UNC x 5/8” bolts and
nuts
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Mezzanine Components
j. Mezzanine posts
i. Braces
●Braces are used to strengthen the post
●They are made of 12ga iron angle
●Braces are bolted through the post with
(2x) 3/8”-16UNC x 3-1/2” bolts andnuts
ii. Floor channel supports
●Floor supports are used to support the floor channel
●They are made of 12ga steel
●Floor supports are bolted through the post with (3x)
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iii. Handrail clips
●Handrail clips are used to support the guard rail
●They are made of 20ga steel
●Guardrail clips slide inside the slot and bolt through
the post with (1x) #12 x 3/4” tapping screw
k. Stairs
●The stairs are made of 3 different pieces: the left string, the right string and thesteps
●The strings are made of 11ga steel C channel
●The steps are made of 14ga steel
●The step is bolted on the side into the string with (4x) 5/16”-18UNC X 1-1/2” bolts and
nuts
●The steps are then bolted together other with (1x) 5/16”-18UNC X 1-1/2” bolt andnut
●The stairs are anchored onto the floor with (2x) 3/8” x 3” bolts and nuts
●On the top end, the stair’s handle attaches onto the floor channel
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*Overview of E-Series Widespan Components
Post Height
# of Frame Connectors/side
Under 6000 lbs/unit
or 12” to 24” depth
Over 6000 lbs/unit
or 30” to 48” depth
0 -48
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48 -66
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66 -100
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100 -132
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Required # of Tie Bars/shelf
36” beams
48” - 60” beams
66”- 96” beams
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Light beam 1”
Heavy beam 2”
Wood shelf size:
Wood shelves are 1/8” smaller on the depth and width.
Example : 24” x 48” unit will take a 23 7/8” x 47 7/8” shelf.
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