STORAGEGEAR STFS01 User manual

Floating Shelves Instruction Manual V1.0
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Model: STFS01
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components were received undamaged. Do not use damaged or defective parts. lf you
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• Not all parts and hardware included will be used.
• Using with caution because this product may contain moving parts.
• Do not use this product for any purpose that is not explicitly specified in this manual. Do
not exceed weight capacity. We cannot be liable for damage or injury caused by improper
mounting, incorrect assembly or inappropriate use. Thank you for your understanding.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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Tools Needed (Not lncluded)
Stud Finder Pencil Screwdriver
Supplied Parts and Hardware List
Long Lag Screw
M4x50mm
x4
A
Short Lag Screw
M4x30mm
x4
B
x4
03
Screw
x2
01
Metal Frame
with Shelf
x1
02
Towel Rack
Level
• This shelving system is for designed for use in wood stud, dry wall, solid concrete, and
concrete block walls.
• For drywall mounting, please use wall anchors [C].
• For wood stud mounting, wall anchors [C] and [D] are not necessary.
• For concrete concrete or concrete blocks wall mounting, please use wall anchors [D]
NOTE:
Drill 5/64 in.(2mm)
Wood Drill
15/64 in.(6mm)
Concrete Drill
Wall Anchor
M13x40mm
x4
C
CAUTION!
These wall anchors
are for drywall ONLY.
DO NOT use them in
concrete / brick / wood
studs wall.
CAUTION!
These anchors are for
concrete or brick
walls ONLY. DO NOT
use them in drywall
or wood stud wall.
x4
D
Wall Anchor
ø6mmx4mmx30mm

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Installation Locations for the Floating Shelves
Option A Option B
Option C
Option D
Note:
1. For the convenience to fetch something, please leave proper distance between the two floating
shelves before installation.
2. If you want to install the two floating shelves vertically, please install the the floating shelf with
towel rack under the floating shelf withoiut towel rack and leave a proper distance between the
two floating shelves.
Here are four popular options for the installation locations of the two floating
shelves:

Use a stud finder(not included) to loacte wood studs. Mark the edge and center
locations.
Step 2 Secure Metal Frame with Shelf to Wall
Before installation, please identify your wall type.
For wood stud installation, follow the step 2A.
For drywall installation, follow the step 2B.
For solid concrete and concrete block walls installation, follow the step 2C
Step 2A For Wood Stud
Step 1 Secure the Towel Rack [02] to the Shelf on the Metal Frame [01]
Secure the towel rack [02] to
bottom of the shelf using four
short screws [03].
16 in.
(406mm)
3
01
02
03

Install the metal frame with shelf using long lag screw [A]. Tighten long lag screws [A]
with the screwdriver (not included). If you feel it is difficult to install the long lag screws
[A] to wall, you can simply use a 2mm(5/64 in.) drill bit to drill 2 pilot holes for the long
lag screw [A]. Tighten the long lag screw [A] only until the long lag screw [A] are pullled
firmly against the metal frame.
Position the metal frame with shelf at your desired height and line up the holes with
your stud center line. Level the shelf and mark the holes.
X
For wood stud mounting,
wall anchors [C] and [D]
are not necessary.
WARNING: X
[Not Included] [Optional]
A
2 in.(50mm)
For Long Lag Screw
ø5/64 in.(ø2mm)
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Position the metal frame with shelf [01] at your desired height and make sure the metal
frame with shelf [01] is level and flush to the drywall. Mark the holes for the wall
anchors [C].
Press and screw wall anchors [C] into the drywall using a screwdriver and turn
clockwise. Make sure that wall anchors [C] are flush with the wall.
Install the metal frame with shelf [01] using short lag screws [B] and wall anchors
[C], tighten short lag screws [B] until they are pulled firmly against the metal frame.
Step 2B For Drywall
C
B
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Position the metal frame with shelf [01] at your desired height and make sure the metal
frame with shelf [01] is level and flush to the solid concrete and concrete block walls.
Mark the holes for the wall anchors [D].
Step 2C For Solid Concrete and Concrete Block Walls
Drill 2 pilot holes using a 15/64 in.(6mm) diameter drill bit. Make sure the depth is not
less than 1.4 in.(35mm). Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
1.4 in.(35mm)
For Short Lag Screw
ø15/64 in.(ø6mm)
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Use the hammer to knock wall anchors [D] into the wall. Be sure the anchors [D] are
seated flush with the concrete surface.
D
Install the metal frame with shelf [01] using short lag screws [B] and wall anchors [D],
tighten short lag screws [B] until they are pulled firmly against the metal frame.
B
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