Strong Racks SRTRB User manual

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30” wide track
Adjustable Tire Rack
MODEL # SRTRB
Patent Pending

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Please Do Not Return This Product To The Store!
1-877-717-RACK (7225)
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If there are any missing or damaged parts, please contact us immediately for
replacement. In some cases, a new part can be shipped to you within 1-3 days.
Our quality control members hand check every box prior to shipment. We take this very
seriously and want you completely satisfied.
If you find that installation of our products might be a little more technical than you
anticipated, then we can simply guide you to a qualified installer and arrange for the
installation. Our vast installation support network allows us to offer you the extra
support you might need with busy schedules.
Please review our list of dealers at www.strongracks.com or contact us for help. Refer
to Appendix IV for additional installation help.
Installation
Support

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STOP: Ensure that you understand your
ceiling support structure prior to
installing.
Ensure that you know your load prior to
loading items on your ceiling storage
system.
Our products are designed for installation into properly constructed
wood ceiling joists, TGI’s or floor joists. Do not install into metal
studs or ceiling concrete floors. We do not warranty or make any
claim to the construction of your home. If you have any questions
about your homes construction, check with your local builder. If
you are not comfortable with installing this product, call one of
our authorized dealers for support.
Do not exceed the posted weight capacity of our units. We suggest
that you weigh each item prior to loading. Do not exceed the
posted capacity.
Loading Capacity for Tire Rack
150 Pounds
Safety Information

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Safety Information
You must read this entire manual before attempting to install this product. We also suggest you
visit www.strongracks.com to review our installation video. If you have any additional
questions or need to speak with an installation professional, do not hesitate to call us directly.
We will provide timely responses to your questions.
1-877-717-RACK (7225) Monday - Friday 9am-5pm Arizona Time
We have hundreds of qualified dealers throughout North America. Visit www.strongracks.com
to contact your local installer.
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Warning Warning
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Warning Warning
Electrical , Plumbing or Gas Lines
May Be In The Ceiling or Walls
Be Aware of Falling Items or
Personal Fall Hazard
Prior to drilling, you must identify where
your electrical, plumbing and gas lines
are inside your walls or ceilings. Failure
to do so may result in damage or serious
injury. Contact a professional to locate.
Be aware when climbing a ladder. Do
not have your hands full when climbing.
Do not lean out away from the ladder to
load or install the system. Do not
overreach or overextend from ladder.
Ceiling Joist, Truss and Wall Stud
Overloading Potential
This system can be installed into 2 or 4
Ceiling Joists. We recommend that you
install into 4. You can also install the
system into the wall studs. If you install
into 2 joists, do not install another unit
into the same joists. Weigh all items
prior to loading. 600 Pound Max.
System May Be A Personal
Injury Hazard
Failure to read and follow these
installation instructions, per the
manufacturer’s guidelines, may result in
serious injury or death. If you are
uncomfortable installing yourself, please
contact us or visit our website to
identify an installer of our products.

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Required Tools
Electric Drill with 1/8” bit
Stud
Finder
We recommend that you use the Storage Locator Worksheet (Appendix II),
to note where you would like to install our products. You can also draw out
the position / direction of your ceiling trusses, as it relates to our systems.
Keeping good notes will ensure proper installation and support future
installations.
Tape
Measure
and Pencil
Standard
Socket
Set
Metal Hack Saw
Electric Hammer Drill
Optional Tools

Hardware Kit Contents
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Letter and Name
Picture Quantity
Large Carriage
Bolt x6
Small Nut x6
Medium Bolt x6
Large Nut x6
Lag Screw x8
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Note: Extra hardware may be included in kit.
One unit

Part # and Name Picture
Quantity
#1
Mounting Track x1
#2
Support Tube with C
Channel Support
x2
#3
Inner Tube
(front tire support)
x2
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Part List
One unit

Choose a rack location. For our example we will
choose to the right of this doorway. Place a pencil
mark at the height that is right for your storage
needs. You should also identify if you are placing
your tires in a horizontal or vertical position to each
other.
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Place pencil mark at
mounting track height
horizontal
vertical
Evaluate the distance
required for all tires

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Use stud finder to locate first stud that is the starting
point. Work your way to the right to determine other
stud locations. Your wall studs likely are 16”or 24”
apart. Make sure to complete a written layout of the
space required.
Our steel mounting tracks are 30”in length
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Stud
Location
Drill
location
Note: Dashed line represents our stud –For further
instructions finding the center of a stud refer to Appendix I.

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Hardware Required:
Ensure the
pilot hole is
drilled in
the center
of the stud.
No!
Yes!
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Drill a pilot hole using ¼ inch drill bit. Align the top hole of
the tire track with the pilot hole in the wall. Use a Lag
Screw to secure bracket to wall. The lag screw should be
snug, but the shelf bracket should remain loose enough
to pivot slightly. Align pilot
hole insert
Leave until
next step

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Hardware Required: 4
Hold the level on to of the bracket. Ensure that the
bracket is level. Drill pilot hole and use lag screw to
secure bracket. Just like with the left side, the lag screw
should be snug, but not tight. Now you can tighten both
bolts. You can then place two more lag screws on the
bottom of the wall bracket, below your other two screws.
Note: In order to guarantee a level rack, the top two lag
screws must be installed first. You should also use a
torpedo level to ensure accuracy. You can also measure
from the ceiling down.
Level, drill pilot,
insert lag

Find the location of your second bracket: Measure 30
inches out from the previously installed bracket and make
a mark (X) with your pencil. From that “X” work backward
to locate the closest stud inside the area. Make sure to
measure tires first. Tires tend to be larger than the
bracket area. You can share two wall tracks per tire.
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30”Represents bracket Area
Note: Generally studs are located 16”center of stud to center of
stud. All construction varies, but for this example we will use
our first stud and our second will be 32”away, keeping us inside
the required 36”.
X
16” 16”
Tire
circumference

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Congratulations! Stand back and admire
your completed Strong Rack.
Now you can load your system. Refer to
Appendix V for additional accessory options.
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There are 4 standard type of roof structures:
1. Living Space above the garage area. 2. Flat roofs.
3. “Hip” / Truss roofs. 4. Traditional “Gable” roofs.
It is important to identify the type of roof structure you have, to start the process of installation.
Once you identify the type of roof structure you have, you can understand the type of
construction your have in your ceiling.
We will attempt to demonstrate the type of ceiling or truss systems but these types may vary. If
you have any questions on the type of roof structure you have, we recommend contacting your
builder, viewing your ceiling trusses via your attic access or contacting a qualified representative
to help you.
Traditional Gable
“Hip” in roof structure or
Truss roof
“Flat” Roof Structure
Appendix I –
Understanding Your
Ceiling Support Systems
Living Space Above Garage

Appendix II –Storage Locator Worksheet
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Appendix III –
Proper Mounting
•It is recommended to use a stud finder and physically inspect your crawl space to
locate your truss direction. You can also make note of any electrical, plumbing or
gas lines that may be around your truss system.
•Always install the lag screws directly into the center of a truss. With appropriate
installation, you should never encounter utility lines.
•We recommend probing to find the edges of your truss. This is the most reliable
method of finding the center of your truss and ensures proper installation of the
lag screws.
•Because our lag screws are designed to be contained inside of solid wood
trusses, they are 3”in length. If you find that you have pre-fabricated wood
trusses such as TGI’s, we recommend that you slowly tighten your lag screws
into the mounting track. Some pre-fabricated trusses are thin, and your lag
screws may penetrate the back side.
•If you cannot view your trusses due to a living space being above your garage,
you can purchase 2 ½” steel lag screws to replace the 3”lag screws that are
provided in your hardware kit.
•In every situation, it is best to consult with your builder or a professional to help
with your project.

Appendix IV –
Need Installation Help?
Visit www.strongracks.com to locate your
nearest installer or watch our detailed
installation video. Some homeowners
prefer to stream this video in their garage
while installing our products.
While our installation videos provide a high
level of detail, you must still thoroughly
read through this installation guide prior to
starting your project.
Dealer Locator
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Appendix V –
Accessory Options
Ladder
Hanger
All
Purpose/Bike
Hook
18” x 36” Steel Wall Shelf
Bike Adapter Wood Shelf Liner