SOUTHWESTSOLUTIONSGROUP Library Shelving User manual

LIBRARY
SHELVING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
Major Components Identification
Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Static . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pre-Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation
Single Face Mobile Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Double Face Mobile Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Single Face Static Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Double Face Static Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjustable Shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Base Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Major Components Identification / Mobile
NOTE:
• Variable catalog number designators h = frame height, w = frame width, d = shelf depth
• Catalog number designators L = left, R = Right
DESCRIPTION CATALOG NO.
A—WELDED FRAME CWF-hw
B—SLOTTED BACKSTOP CSBS-w
C—SLOTTED ADJUSTABLE SHELF (Includes backstop) CSSB-wd
D—DIVIDER CFD-d
E—PLAIN ADJUSTABLE SHELF CSPB-wd
F—GUSSETED BASE SUPPORT - DOUBLE FACE CDBG-d
G—GUSSETED BASE SUPPORT - SINGLE FACE CSBG-dL or -dR
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G
F
A
B
C
D
E
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Major Components Identification / Static
NOTE:
• Variable catalog number designators h = frame height, w = frame width, d = shelf depth
• Catalog number designators L = left, R = Right
DESCRIPTION CATALOG NO.
A—WELDED FRAME CWF-hw
B—SLOTTED BACKSTOP CSBS-w
C—SLOTTED ADJUSTABLE SHELF (Includes backstop) CSSB-wd
D—DIVIDER CFD-d
E—PLAIN ADJUSTABLE SHELF CSPB-wd
F—SLOTTED BASE SHELF CBSSB-wd
G—PLAIN BASE SHELF CBSPB-wd
H—BASE SUPPORT - DOUBLE FACE CDB-d
I—BASE SUPPORT - SINGLE FACE CSB-dL or -dR
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I
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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3/8 - 16 Self Retaining Nut
(Part No. 93048.01)
3/8 - 16 X 3/4 Gr. 5 Hex
(Part No. 95021.08) 3/8 - 16 Keps Nut
(Part No. 93015.08)
3/8 - 16 Appliance Leveler
(Part No. 950071.001)
9/16" I.D. X 2" O.D.
Spacer Washer
Hardware Identification
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All 3/8” hardware must be torque
tightened to 25-30 ft. lbs. for safe
installation.
Caution
STATIC UNIT CANTILEVER FRAME
Bolt & Washer Requirements
Upright Base Foot Mid Bolt(s) Top Bolt Total Total
Height Bolts ONLY and Washers and Washer Bolts Washers
42” 2 1 1 4 2
66” 2 1 1 4 2
78” 2 1 1 4 2
84” 2 2 1 5 3
90” 2 2 1 5 3
NOTE: Mobile units require five bolts through gusseted base
support and one top bolt and washer.
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Additional leveler
used on bases
with overall
support depths
over 10 inches
3/8 - 16 Self
Retaining Nut
3/8 - 16 Appliance
Leveler
A
B
Pre-Installation
Before you begin installation:
1. Read through the installation proce-
dure for your particular shelving unit.
2. Understand all CAUTION statements and apply them to your installation.
3. Make sure your shelving system will fit within the desired location.
4. Plan to assemble the shelving system where it will be used. Once fully
assembled, the unit may be difficult to move.
5. Have the necessary tools for assembling and leveling the unit.
(2-9/16” deep sockets) (2-3/8” drive rachet wrench)
(leveling devise) static only
(screwdriver)
If optional leveler kit is used, it is recommended the levelers be installed prior to
assembling the shelving units. Levelers are installed as follows:
1. Install self retaining nut in each square hole in bottom frame channel (A) and
base supports (B) as shown.
2. Fully thread the appliance levelers into the self retaining nuts.
3. Assemble the frames and base supports per the installation instructions.
4. Before assembling the base shelf, make sure the shelving unit is in the exact loca-
tion it will be used. Use a flathead screwdriver to adjust the levelers so they contact
the floor surface.
5. Check the unit for proper level using a leveling device.
6. Using a flathead screwdriver, adjust the slotted leveler bolts up or down until unit
is level.
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Assembled shelving units must be
level for proper stability. Leveler
kits are optional and can be
ordered.
Caution
Special applications may require
shelving unit be floor-anchored or
wall-mounted for adequate stability.
Anchors are not provided as require-
ments vary. Wall attachment bracket
kits (CWAB) are optional and can be
ordered.
Caution
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Installation / Single Face Mobile Units
3/8 - 16 X 3/4 Gr. 5 Hex
9/16" I.D. X 2" O.D.
Spacer Washer
3/8 - 16 Keps Nut
A
D
C
B
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Anchoring the shelving unit to the
mobile carriage is mandatory!
Caution
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Installation / Single Face Mobile Units
NOTE: If your shelving system will have multiple frame sections, begin assembly at
one of the end sections.
1. Stand frame end section (A) in upright position.
2. Attach RIGHT side base support (B) to frame as shown using five hex bolts and
keps nuts.
3. Stand next frame section (C) upright beside first section.
4. Place LEFT side base support (D) between frame sections (A and C) and align
mounting holes.
5. Assemble frames as shown using five hex bolts installed through frame (C), base
support (D), and frame (A). Do not fully tighten the keps nuts.
6. Install one spacer washer between top holes in frames and secure with hex bolt
and keps nut as shown.
7. Torque tighten all hardware to 25 - 30 ft. lbs.
8. Repeat Steps 3 - 7 for each additional frame section to be installed.
9. Install adjustable shelves as desired on FRONT faces of frames only. See
Installation/Adjustable Shelves.
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Installation / Double Face Mobile Units
9/16" I.D. X 2" O.D.
Spacer Washer
3/8 - 16 Keps Nut
3/8 - 16 X 3/4 Gr. 5 Hex
A
D
C
B
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Anchoring the shelving unit to the
mobile carriage is mandatory!
Caution
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Installation / Double Face Mobile Units
NOTE: If your shelving system will have multiple frame sections, begin assembly at
one of the end sections.
1. Stand frame end section (A) in upright position.
2. Attach base support (B) to frame as shown using five hex bolts and keps nuts.
3. Stand next frame section (C) upright beside first section.
4. Place base support (D) between frame sections (A and C) and align mounting
holes.
5. Assemble frames as shown using five hex bolts installed through frame (C), base
support (D), and frame (A). Do not fully tighten the keps nuts.
6. Install one spacer washer between top holes in frames and secure with hex bolt
and keps nut as shown.
7. Torque tighten all hardware to 25 - 30 ft. lbs.
8. Repeat Steps 3 - 7 for each additional frame section to be installed.
9. Install adjustable shelves as desired on FRONT and REAR faces of frames. See
Installation/Adjustable Shelves.
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Installation / Single Face Static Units
3/8 - 16 X 3/4 Gr. 5 Hex
9/16" I.D. X 2" O.D.
Spacer Washer
3/8 - 16 Keps Nut
A
C
B
D
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This unit must be anchored to the
floor or secured to a wall for ade-
quate stability. Use wall attachment
bracket kit (CWAB) for wall mount-
ing applications.
Caution
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Installation / Single Face Static Units
NOTE: If optional leveler kit is used, it is recommended the levelers be installed prior to
Step 1.
NOTE: If your shelving system will have multiple frame sections, begin assembly at
one of the end sections.
1. Stand frame end section (A) in upright position.
2. Attach RIGHT side base support (B) to frame as shown using two hex bolts and
keps nuts.
3. Stand next frame section (C) upright beside first section.
4. Place LEFT side base support (D) between frame sections (A and C) and align
mounting holes.
5. Install two hex bolts through frame (C), base support (D), and frame (A). Do not
fully tighten the keps nuts.
6. Install one spacer washer between top holes in frames using hex bolt and keps
nut as shown. Do not fully tighten the keps nut.
7. 42" - 78" high frames only: Install one spacer washer between the holes at the
mid-way point of the frames using hex bolt and keps nut as shown.
84" - 90" high frames only: Install one spacer washer between the holes
1/4-way down from top of frame using hex bolt and keps nut.
Install one spacer washer between the holes 3/4-way down from top of frame
using hex bolt and keps nut.
8. Torque tighten all hardware to 25 - 30 ft. lbs.
9. Level the shelving unit.
10. Repeat Steps 3 - 9 for each additional frame section to be installed.
11. Install base shelves on FRONT faces of frames. See Installation/Base Shelves.
12. Install adjustable shelves as desired on FRONT faces of frames only. See
Installation/Adjustable Shelves.
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Installation / Double Face Static Units
9/16" I.D. X 2" O.D.
Spacer Washer
3/8 - 16 Keps Nut
3/8 - 16 X 3/4 Gr. 5 Hex
B
D
A
C
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Installation / Double Face Static Units
NOTE: If optional leveler kit is used, it is recommended the levelers be installed prior to
Step 1.
NOTE: If your shelving system will have multiple frame sections, begin assembly at
one of the end sections.
1. Stand frame end section (A) in upright position.
2. Attach RIGHT side base support (B) to frame as shown using two hex bolts and
keps nuts.
3. Stand next frame section (C) upright beside first section.
4. Place LEFT side base support (D) between frame sections (A and C) and align
mounting holes.
5. Install two hex bolts through frame (C), base support (D), and frame (A). Do not
fully tighten the keps nuts.
6. Install one spacer washer between top holes in frames using hex bolt and keps
nut as shown. Do not fully tighten the keps nut.
7. 42" - 78" high frames only: Install one spacer washer between the holes at the
mid-way point of the frames using hex bolt and keps nut as shown.
84" - 90" high frames only: Install one spacer washer between the holes
1/4-way down from top of frame using hex bolt and keps nut.
Install one spacer washer between the holes 3/4-way down from top of frame
using hex bolt and keps nut.
8. Torque tighten all hardware to 25 - 30 ft. lbs.
9. Level the shelving unit.
10. Repeat Steps 3 - 8 for each additional frame section to be installed.
11. Install base shelves on FRONT and REAR faces of frames. See Installation/Base
Shelves.
12. Install adjustable shelves as desired on either side of frames. See
Installation/Adjustable Shelves.
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Plain Adjustable Shelves
1. Hang LEFT end bracket (A) and RIGHT end bracket (B) onto frame upright at
equal elevations as shown.
NOTE: End brackets are distinguished by a stamped “R” (RIGHT) or “L” (LEFT) on
their surface.
2. Place shelf (C) between end brackets so shelf edges are inside the slotted tabs
of the end brackets.
3. Apply downward force to drive shelf into place.
B
C
A
Installation / Adjustable Shelves
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Installation / Adjustable Shelves
Slotted Adjustable Shelves with Dividers
1. Hook one end bracket (A) over tab on matching side of backstop (B).
NOTE: End brackets are distinguished by a stamped “R” (RIGHT) or “L” (LEFT) on
their surface.
2. Hook the two pieces (A and B) into the frame upright at desired elevation so one
side of backstop is secure.
3. Hook opposite side end bracket over tab on other end of backstop and hook this
end into frame upright at equal elevation. Backstop and end brackets are now
installed.
4. Place shelf (C) between end brackets so back edge of shelf hooks over bottom
lip of backstop and sides of shelf are inside the slotted tabs of the end brackets.
5. Apply downward force to drive shelf into place.
6. Install dividers (D) as shown.
C
D
B
A
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Installation / Base Shelves
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1. Hang LEFT end bracket (A) and
RIGHT end bracket (B) onto
frame upright, leaving open the
bottom two slots in the frame
channel.
NOTE: End brackets are distinguished
by a stamped “R” (RIGHT) or
“L” (LEFT) on their surface.
2. Place base shelf (C) between
end brackets so shelf edges are
inside the slotted tabs of the end
brackets.
3. Apply downward force to drive
base shelf into place.
1. Hook one end bracket (A or B)
over tab on matching side of
backstop (C).
NOTE: End brackets are distinguished
by a stamped “R” (RIGHT) or
“L” (LEFT) on their surface.
2. Hook the two pieces (bracket and
backstop) into the frame upright,
leaving open the bottom two
slots in the frame channel.
3. Hook opposite side end bracket
over tab on other end of back-
stop and hook this end into frame
upright at equal elevation.
Backstop and end brackets are
now installed.
4. Place base shelf (D) between
end brackets so back edge of
shelf hooks over bottom lip of
backstop and sides of shelf are
inside the slotted tabs of the end
brackets.
C
B
A
CB
E
AD
Plain Base Shelves
Slotted Base Shelves with Dividers
5. Apply downward force to drive base shelf into
place.
6. Install dividers (E) as shown.
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