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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
OCTOBER 2013
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
