Taylor MECO OMAHA 1000 Series User manual
MODERN EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Instructions For Assembling MECO OMAHA
SERIES 1000 MEDIUM DUTY CanTIlEvER RaCk
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IMPORTanT!
Review this entire book et thorough y before proceeding with assemb y of rack
This rack system should be professionally installed by individuals familiar with this type of structure.
Any modification to the rack during or after its assembly may affect the rack’s structural integrity.
Genera Assemb y Procedure
1. Snap a chalk line on the floor to show where the front of the rack will be.
2. With the bolts finger tight assemble the first and second uprights to the bases and assemble the bracing in between
uprights. Tighten all bolts in the first upright as described below making sure the upright is square with the base.
Assemble the next upright finger tight and tighten the previous upright. Continue in this manner for each succeeding
upright until the entire rack is assembled.
3. If floor is not level, place shims under the base until upright is vertical.
4. Tighten all bolts within a given connection to a snug-tight condition. Snug-tight is defined as the tightness that exists
when the plies of the joint are in firm contact. This may be attained by a few impacts of an impact wrench or the full
effort of a man using an ordinary spud wrench. Repeat this process for all connections in the rack.
5. Bases must be anchored to the floor. A minimum of two 1/2" x 4-1/4" anchors per base one at each end are required.
Maintenance
1. Inspect all bolted connections at least once each year and tighten any loose bolts using the procedure described above.
2. Should any rack component become damaged by either misuse or accident, the component must be replaced
immediately.
Usage
1. Wherever possible, store the heaviest loads on the base or lowest level(s).
2. All loads shall be positioned as close to the upright as possible and centered left/right across the rack.
3. Do not slide loads onto or off of the rack.
4. Do not drop loads onto the rack.
HARDWARE KITS
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HK07
(8) each 1
⁄2-13 X 11
⁄4Bolt
(8) each 1
⁄2-13 ut
(8) each 1
⁄2Lock Washer
HK18
(5) each Medium Duty Pin & Keeper
HK21 (6' - 10' Upright)
(4) each 1
⁄2-13 X 41
⁄2Bolt
(4) each 1
⁄2-13 ut
(4) each 1
⁄2Flat Washer
HK47
(6) each 3
⁄8-16 X 1 Carriage Bolt
(6) each 3
⁄8Flat SAE Washer
(6) each 3
⁄4-16 ut
HK48
(5) each 1
⁄2-13 X 11
⁄4Bolt
(5) each 1
⁄2-13 ut
(5) each 1
⁄2Flat SAE Washer
HK49 (12' Upright)
(6) each 1
⁄2-13 X 41
⁄2Bolt
(6) each 1
⁄2-13 ut
(6) each 1
⁄2Flat Washer
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I STRUCTIO S FOR ASSEMBLI G MECO OMAHA
SERIES 1000 MEDIUM DUTY CA TILEVER RACKS
DO OT SUBSTITUTE HARDWARE
TIGHTE FI GER TIGHT O LY AT THIS STEP
DIAGRAM A
SINGLE SIDED UPRIGHT TO
BASE CONNECTION
DIAGRAM B
DOUBLE SIDED UPRIGHT TO
BASE CONNECTION
Single base channel
Double base
channel
1/2x 11/4bolt
(HK48)
Base End
1/2hex nut
(HK48)
1/2x 11/4bolt
(HK07)
Refer to DIAGRAM A for a single sided
rack and DIAGRAM B for a double
sided rack.
1.) Attach one of the base channels to
the upright. Attach upright to base
with 1/2x 11/4bolts, hex nuts and
lock washers. Bolts are required in
all holes.
2.) Attach the base end to the front of the base channel using
(2) 1/2x 11/4bolts, hex nuts, and (4) 1/2flat washers. For
double sided bases attach another base end to the
opposite end of the base channel using (2) 1/2x 11/4bolts,
hex nuts and (4) 1/2flat washers.
3.) Attach the other base channel to the other side of the
upright using 1/2x 11/4bolts, hex nuts and lock washers.
Attach this base channel to the base end(s) using (2) 1/2x
11/4bolts, hex nuts and (4) 1/2flat washers per base end.
4.) If base lips are supplied, they should be attached at
this time using one 1/2x 11/4bolt and hex nut per base
lip.
Base Lip
(supplied only
when arms are
ordered with
lips)
1/2lock washer
(HK07)
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Anchor Hole
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I STRUCTIO S FOR ASSEMBLI G MECO OMAHA
SERIES 1000 MEDIUM DUTY CA TILEVER RACKS
Attach horizontal braces to upright as shown in
DIAGRAM C and DIAGRAM D using 1/2x 41/2"
bolts. #%% (%%$%.
6' - 10' uprights require (2) horizontal braces. See
DIAGRAM E. When attaching horizontal braces
to 10' uprights, use top and bottom sets of holes
only. 12' uprights require (3) horizontal braces.
See DIAGRAM F.
NOTE: It is important that the flat washer on
the bracing for the end upright be to
the outside and the nut on the inside
as shown in DIAGRAM C.
After two uprights have been assembled, begin
tightening hardware in the manner described in
the “General Assembly Procedure” at the
beginning of this booklet.
DIAGRAM C
BRACE CONNECTION FOR
END UPRIGHTS
DIAGRAM D
BRACE CONNECTION FOR
INTERIOR UPRIGHTS
DIAGRAM E
BRACING USED ON
6' - 10' UPRIGHTS
DIAGRAM F
BRACING USED ON
12' UPRIGHTS
Horizontal brace
Horizontal brace
1/2x 41/2bolt
1/2x 41/2bolt
1/2flat
washer
1/2flat
washer
Upright
1/2hex nut
1/2hex nut
IMPORTANT! See note below.
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Upright
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I STRUCTIO S FOR ASSEMBLI G MECO OMAHA
SERIES 1000 MEDIUM DUTY CA TILEVER RACKS
After attaching the
arm to the upright, lift
up on the tip of the
arm to seat the arm
bracket against the
upright.
ARM TO UPRIGHT CONNECTION
Upright
MD pin (HK18)
Arm MD keeper
(HK18)
3/8 Round
Head Bolt
3/8 Hex ut
(HK47) .
Bolt on Lip
(supplied only when arms are
ordered with lips)
Lift up
3/8 Flat Washer
The load must be supported by enough
arms to prevent load deflection. Deflection
may cause damage to the load being stored
as well as the arms (figure A1). To detect
deflection, place the load over two wooden
blocks (to represent cantilever arms) as
shown in figure A2. If deflection is not
present it is acceptable to use a two arm
system as long as this does not create an
overload condition. If the load shows
deflection use three blocks as shown in
figure A3 or four blocks as in figure A4.
The load should overhang
the end arms by one-half the distance from
upright centerline to upright centerline.
Failure to observe this measure may cause
an overload condition on the arms.
Figure A1
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Figure A2
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Figure A3
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Figure A4
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1/41/4
1/2
1/41/41/4
1/81/8
Upright
Centerline
Upright
Centerline
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( ot enough arms to prevent load deflection.)
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