Muscle Rack ACR3296B User manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE
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Adjustable Ceiling Storage Rack
Model # ACR3296B
WARNING: Excessive weight hazard! Use two or more people to move and install this rack to avoid injury.
Do not leave children unaended near overhead rack. High risk of injury if installed incorrectly. Follow instrucons
carefully and rounely inspect your system to ensure all components are fastened securely. DO NOT JUMP, CLIMB
OR HANG FROM THIS CEILING RACK. Never install more than one of these ceiling storage rack units on any two
overhead joist supports. Use care when working with metal parts, wear gloves. Do not use this unit for anything other
than the manufacture’s intended purpose.
600 lbs.
This unit has a total load capacity of 600 pounds of evenly
distributed weight (not to exceed 28 lbs. per square foot), using
all 8 lag bolts (included in package) anchored into solid wood
joists or supports capable of supporng such a load. Do not over
load. Do not aempt to mount to steel beams. Be sure overhead
joists and supports are structurally sound. Edsal is not liable for
structure failure, or damage or injury resulng from structure
failure.
Warranty
Important Safety Informaon
To obtain replacement parts please provide: Model Number, Part Number & Descripon, Store Locaon and Date Purchased
Edsal Manufacturing Company, Inc. products are guaranteed for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. The SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY for
such defects is the repair or replacement of a defecve product or parts thereof by Edsal Manufacturing Company, Inc. or, at Edsal Manufacturing Company,
Inc opon, refund of the purchase price upon return of the item to Edsal Manufacturing Company, Inc.. This warranty shall not apply in the event the
products are damaged as a result of misuse, neglect, accident, moisture, improper applicaon, improper assembly, or assembly not in conformity with the
instrucons of Edsal Manufacturing Company, Inc., failure to abide by safety precauons prescribed by Edsal Manufacturing Company, Inc or modicaon
or repair by persons not authorized by Edsal Manufacturing Company, Inc..

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Safety Glasses
Magnec Leveler Tape Measure
Stud Finder
Pencil 7/32” Drill Bit
7/16” Open End
Wrench
Cordless
Power Drill
Rubber Mallet
Ladder
Parts List
Gloves
7/16” Socket Wrench
and
1/2” Socket Wrench
A x4
Ceiling Angle
Bracket
#GLSA-B
Upper Post
#GLUP-B
B x4
Lower Post
#GLLR-B
C x4
Cross Support
#GLSTB-R-32-B
H x6
Center Support
#GLFTB-32-B
G x1
End Wire Deck
#GLWFDS-32
I x2
Center Wire Deck
#GLWFD-32
J x2
Lag Bolt
K x8
Hex Bolt
L x36
Lock Nut
M x36
Small Washer
N x72
Le Beam
#GLBML-B
E x2
Right Beam
#GLBMR-B
F x2
Side Brace
#GLSB-32-B
D x2
Tools Required
Large Washer
O x8

Determine if your ceiling rack will be installed parallel or perpendicular to the direcon of your ceiling joists. Use a
stud nder to locate the joists if ceiling is nished with drywall.
Check the spacing of your ceiling joists to ensure that they will work for the size and direcon of your ceiling rack
install. See note below for opons if spacing is an issue.*
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*Note: If the spacing of your ceiling joists does not match the desired assembled size and direcon of your ceiling
rack installaon you will need to install an addional joist support in the correct posion (not included). See below
for suggested addional joist support soluons. If your unsure how to install addional joist supports, consult with
your local professional contractor for assistance.
Parallel Perpendicular
72" or 96"
For a parallel installaon ensure that the ceiling
joists are 32” apart.
For a perpendicular installaon ensure that the ceiling
joists are 72” or 96” apart depending on the ceiling
rack conguraon that best suits your needs.
Assembly Instrucons
32"
Step 1 - Plan the Installaon
Note: Measure from center to center
of ceiling joists using a tape measure.

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Assembly Instrucons
Note: Install into solid wood joists only. Brackets must be mounted perfectly in line and square to each other.
Make sure the lag bolts are ght against the joist but DO NOT over-ghten the lag bolts. If they are over-
ghtened, the bolt could snap or the hole may be stripped.
Step 2 - Install Ceiling Brackets (A)
Locate and mark the center of ceiling joist with a pencil.
Use a stud nder to locate the joists if ceiling is nished
with drywall. Use Ceiling Angle Bracket as a template to
mark the two end holes of the Ceiling Angle Bracket on
the center line of the joist using a pencil. Drill pilot holes
using power drill with 7/32” drill bit to the marked
locaons.
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Depending on the ceiling rack size and orientaon
determined, measure 32, 72 or 96” from the installed
ceiling angle bracket to determine the locaon of the
second ceiling angle bracket along the same joist.
Must be measured from the same end of the bracket.
Repeat the steps to install the second ceiling angle
bracket in the same orientaon as the rst.
Install Ceiling Angle Bracket (A) into marked joist using
two Lag Bolts (K) and two Large Washers (O) with a
1/2” socket wrench. The Lag Bolts should be installed
into the two end holes of the Ceiling Angle Brackets.
X
X
A
A
32”, 72” or 96”
For the second set of brackets, depending on desired
size and orientaon, measure 32”, 72” or 96” from
edge of installed ceiling angle bracket to the other
locaon for the next bracket on the other joist. The
bracket should be installed in the same orientaon and
must measure 32”, 72” or 96” from same edge of each
bracket. Repeat the steps to install the second set of
ceiling angle brackets in the same orientaon.
72”
96”
32”
Note: If spacing in joists do not match up to the desired
assembled size and direcon you will need to install an
addional joists to accommodate, see page 3 for opons.
Must measure 32”, 72” or 96” from same end of
each bracket.
Must measure 32”, 72” or 96” from same edge of
each bracket.

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Assembly Instrucons
Step 3 - Assemble Upper and Lower Posts (B & C)
27 - 42”
Note: Must be bolted at the highest
point and lowest point of the two
posts and at opposite holes.
Determine desired height of ceiling rack from the ceiling to boom of the overhead rack. Join the upper and lower
post and line up the holes to the determined height. Bolt Upper Post (B) to Lower Post (C) using two Hex Bolts (L),
two Lock Nuts (M) and four Small Washers (N). Bolt at the top hole locaon of the lower post and at the boom hole
locaon of the upper post where they overlap. Each bolt assembly should be on opposite holes. Repeat assembly for
the remaining three Upper Post (B) and Lower Post (C) at the same height.
For Parallel Assembly: Bolt one post assembly to the inside of the installed ceiling angle bracket through the center
hole using one Hex Bolt (L), one Lock Nut (M) and two Small Washers (N). The tapered ends of the post slots must
be facing down. Repeat Post assembly installaon to the Ceiling Angle Bracket located on the same joist in the same
manner and orientaon. For the other two remaining Post Assemblies, installaon will be on the outside of the ceil-
ing angle bracket. Bolt one each of the post assembly to the outside of the other two installed ceiling angle brackets
located on the other joist using one Hex Bolt (L), one Lock Nut (M) and two Small Washers (N) for each post assembly.
The tapered ends of the post slots must be facing down.
posts assembled to
the inside of bracket
posts assembled to
the outside of bracket
Post Assembly to the outside
of Ceiling Angle Bracket
Step 4 - Install Post Assemblies
Post Assembly to the inside
of Ceiling Angle Bracket
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C
B
C
B
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✓tapered
ends
of post
slots face
down

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Assembly Instrucons
Step 5 - Install Side Brace (D)
D
D
For Perpendicular Assembly: Bolt together one post assembly through the hole located on the side of the post to
the center hole of the inside angle of bracket using one Hex Bolt (L), one Lock Nut (M) and two Small Washers (N).
The backside of the post must be facing in and the tapered ends of the post slots must be facing down. Repeat post
assembly for the bracket located on the same joist, making sure backside of the post faces in and the tapered ends
of the post slots face down (as illustrated below). Repeat steps for other two post assemblies to the brackets on the
other joist.
Step 4 - Install Post Assemblies Connued
tapered end
of post slots
face down
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Note: The assembly of the
side braces must be on the
outside of the posts.
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D
Line up the top and boom holes on the ends of the Side Brace (D) with the two holes located on the outer boom
sides of two post assemblies. Bolt each end of the side brace to the posts assemblies using two Hex Bolt (L), two
Lock Nut (M) and four Small Washers (N) through the top and boom holes of the side brace and the two holes of
the post. Repeat assembly for the other Side Brace (D) to the other set of post assemblies.

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Assembly Instrucons
Step 7 - Install Beam Assemblies
Install one beam assembly by aaching both ends of the beam into the boom slots of each post. Use a rubber
mallet to lightly tap down on each end of the beam to properly seat the beam clips into the tapered ends of the slot.
Bolt together by using one Hex Bolt (L), one Lock Nut (M) and two Small Washers (N) per side into the lined up holes
of the beam and post. Repeat step to install the other beam assembly to other posts assemblies.
Step 6 - Assemble Le and Right Beams (E & F)
Bolt together one Le Beam (E) and one Right Beam (F) at the determined 72” or 96” length assembly by using four
Hex Bolts (L), four Lock Nuts (M) and eight Small Washers (N). Repeat steps to assemble the other Le and Right
Beam.
72” Assembly
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E
F
96” Assembly
E
F
F
F
E
E
Tap down lightly on beam with rubber
mallet to seat the beam clips into the
tapered ends of the slots.
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Assembly Instrucons
Step 8 - Install Center Support (G)
72” Assembly View
96” Assembly View
Bolt the Center Support (G) into the two holes found in the middle of each beam assembly (see diagrams for
reference to hole locaon on a 72” or 96” beam assembly). Use two Hex Bolts (L), two Lock Nuts (M) and four Small
Washers (N) per side.
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G
G
G
G
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Assembly Instrucons
Only one Center Wire Deck (J) will be used
for a 72” ceiling rack installaon.
Two Center Wire Decks (J) will be used
for a 96” ceiling rack installaon.
I
I
72” Assembly View
J
96” Assembly View
J
J
Step 10 - Install Wire Decking (I & J)
Place the End Wire Decks (I) on the ends of the beams with the notched corners facing the end corners of the posts.
The notched corners should provide clearance for the posts. Place one Center Wire Deck (J) between the previously
installed end wire decks for a 72” ceiling rack, or install two for an 96” ceiling rack. There will be one center wire deck
le over if installing on a 72” wide ceiling rack.
Step 9 - Install Cross Supports (H)
Assemble the six Cross Supports (H) by placing the rivets located on both ends of the cross support into the triangular holes
located on the top ledge of both beam assemblies.
Note: Be sure the notched
ends on the End Wire Deck (I)
are installed facing the posts.
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I

Assembly Instrucons
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Retain this manual for future use.
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STEP 11 - Final Inspection
Check each beam and post connecon to be sure that the beams are properly seated and brackets are rmly
connected to the overhead joists. Make sure all bolts and nuts are properly ghtened. It is recommended to
periodically repeat this inspecon process to ensure safety.