Wenger Gearboss AirPro User manual

Wall Installation
Installation and Owner’s Instructions
GearBoss®AirPro™Locker
©Wenger Corporation 2016 Printed in USA 10/16 Part #241A564-06
Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448
Questions? Call.....USA: 800-4WENGER (493-6437) • Worldwide: 1-507-455-4100 • www.wengercorp.com
Contents
Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General ......................................2
Manufacturer ..................................2
Intended Use..................................2
Warranty .....................................2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Supplied Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Fasteners - Not Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
AirPro Locker Wall Conguration Components. . . . . . . . . . . .5
AirPro Locker Island Conguration Components . . . . . . . . . .6
Starter, Extension and Base Variations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Pre-Installation Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Wall Conguration Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Island Conguration Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Visit the GearBoss web page at www.gearboss.com for detailed instructions and videos.
Note: Please read and understand the instructions before starting the assembly or installation.
Note: If you need additional information, contact Wenger Corporation using the information below.
Island Installation

2
Important User Information
General
Copyright © 2016 by Wenger Corporation
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted
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Printed and bound in the United States of America.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of Wenger Corporation. Wenger Corporation does not assume any responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this manual.
In no event will Wenger Corporation be liable for technical or editorial omissions made herein, nor for direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or defect of this manual.
The information in this document is not intended to cover all possible conditions and situations that might
occur. The end user must exercise caution and common sense when assembling or installing Wenger
Corporation products. If any questions or problems arise, call Wenger Corporation at 1-800-887-7145.
Manufacturer
The GearBoss®AirPro™Locker is manufactured by:
Wenger Corporation
555 Park Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
800-4WENGER (493-6437) • 1-507-455-4100
www.wengercorp.com
Intended Use
· This product is intended for indoor use in normal ambient temperature and humidity conditions
— it must not be exposed to outside weather conditions.
· This product is intended to be assembled only as described in these instructions.
Warranty
GearBoss AirPro Lockers are covered under a ten year Limited Warranty offered to you,
the initial purchaser. This Warranty runs from the date of shipment and warrants that the Wenger
product will be free of defects in materials or craftsmanship during the warranty period.
This Warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy for any claim against Wenger related to your
purchase, use, or ownership of a Wenger product. This Warranty does not apply to damage caused by
common carrier, misuse or abuse, alterations to products not expressly authorized by Wenger.
Exact matching of color, grain, texture and lighting is not guaranteed as these features are prone to
change and fade over time. Our warranty assures you of, at the discretion of our Customer Service
Department, either a full refund, or the repair or replacement of the defective product without charge.
Just call a Customer Service Representative at 1-800-887-7145 and state the reason you are
dissatised. If return of a product is necessary, your representative will issue a return authorization.
The Warranty assumes proper use and care of the Lockers. Care must be given by locker users not to
stuff foot lockers over capacity and then attempt to compress the gear using the seat. Evidence of this
misuse will be bending and failure of the seat hinges.
An intentional benet of GearBoss Lockers are repairable and replaceable parts. To achieve this
through-bolts are used and on moving parts and the vibration of these connection points can, at times,
cause bolts to loosen. Maintenance must be in place to annually check and, if necessary, tighten bolts at
these locations as shown below. Evidence of a failure to provide this maintenance will be seat hinges or
lock brackets that have come loose.

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Safety Precautions
Make sure anyone
assembling or installing
the AirPro Locker has read
and understands these
instructions.
!CAUTION
Failure to comply with
Warnings and Cautions in
this document can result
in damage to property or
serious injury.
Throughout this manual you may nd cautions and warnings which are dened as follows:
• WARNING means that failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or death.
• CAUTION means that failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or damage
to property.
Read all of these safety instructions before assembling and installing the AirPro Lockers.
!CAUTION
To avoid damage and injury,
more than one person is
needed for installation.
!CAUTION
Overview
·This system should be installed only by skilled technical persons, and only after carefully studying
these instructions.
·It is suggested that the lockers are setup in a space that is large enough to safely handle
the cartons, parts and accessories.
·Inspect the condition of the wall and oor where the lockers will be located.
If the wall is not straight, establish a reference line so that the fronts of all lockers will line up.
Also, determine the highest point on the oor, which will establish the leveled height of each
row of lockers.
Before You Begin
·Read the complete assembly procedure before beginning the assembly.
·Hardware packs may contain extra fasteners that will not be required on your lockers.
·At least two people are required to install the locker.
General Usage
·Never place more than 100 lbs (45 kg) on a single shelf.
·Never hang from or climb on lockers.
·Overloading or shock-loading lockers could cause a collapse, resulting in property damage or
serious injury.

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Supplied Fasteners
1/4-20
Wedge Nut
1
1/4-20 x 5-1/2” Capscrew
2
1-1/4 Square x
14-20 Gauge Plug
3
1-1/4 Square x
10-14 Gauge Plug
4
1/4-14 x 3/4”
Self-Tapping Screw
5
1/4 Dia x .734
Flat Washer
6
#14 x 1-3/4”
Self-Tapping Screw
7
1/4-20 x 2”
Capscrew
(Island Base Only)
8
1/4-20
Lock Nut
(Island Base Only)
9
1/4-20
Insert Nut
10
1/4-20 x .708
Machine Screw
11
1/4-20
Cap Nut
12
1/4-20 x 3/4”
Button Head Screw
13
1/4-20
Lock Nut
(Black)
14
.312 Dia
Dome Plug
15
.500 Dia
Dome Plug
16
Structural Fasteners - Not Supplied
Because materials and construction of oors and walls can vary, fasteners for attaching the
AirPro Locker to the structure are not provided. The installer must choose the appropriate fastener
and follow the manufacturer’s directions.
AirPro Locker Fastener Guidelines:
· If concrete, attachment should be 1/4” concrete wedge anchor no more than 16” apart.
· If wood stud-and-drywall construction, attachment should be by lag screws (1/4” minimum) into
every stud.
· If metal stud-and-drywall construction, attachment should be by toggle bolt (1/4” minimum) into
every stud.
· If poured concrete construction, attachment should be concrete wedge anchor spaced no more
than 24” apart.
Note: Each wall and oor connection must be rated for a minimum of 500 lbs (227 kg) of tension.
Other fasteners may be used if the connection strength requirement is met.
Inferior or improperly installed
fasteners could cause the
AirPro Locker to collapse.
!CAUTION

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AirPro Locker Wall Conguration Components
23
Item Description Item Description Item Description
17 Top Grille 24 Support Leg 31 Seat Panel
18 Bottom Grille 25 Wall Starter Tube 32 Seat Hinge
19 Starter Connector 26 Wall Front Extension Connector 33 Seat Lock Bracket
20 Extension Connector 27 Side Hook Bracket 34 Front Hook
21 Wall Side Grille 28 Hook Cover Plate 39 GearBoss Decal
22 Wall Bracket 29 Back Hook Bracket
23 Adjustable Foot 30 Shelf Panel
24
22
19
20
26
25
22
19
20
34
28 17
27
30
29
31
18
33
21
32
39

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AirPro Locker Island Conguration Components
23
Item Description Item Description Item Description
17 Top Grille 28 Hook Cover Plate 35 Island Side Grille
18 Bottom Grille 29 Back Hook Bracket 36 Island Back Panel
19 Starter Connector 30 Shelf Panel 37 Island Base Starter
20 Extension Connector 31 Seat Panel 38 Island Base Extension
23 Adjustable Foot Assembly 32 Seat Hinge 39 GearBoss Decal
24 Support Leg 33 Seat Lock Bracket
27 Side Hook Bracket 34 Front Hook
24
37
38
20
34
28
17
27
36
29
31
18
33
35 32
19
30
39

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Starter, Extension and Base Variations
Starter, Extension and Base variations are dependant upon the intended locker conguration,
see the installation drawings to determine which variation will apply.
Note: When a Locker conguration is not divisible by three, always begin with a 2-Locker Starter.
2-Locker
Starter Connector
(19)
3-Locker
Starter Connector
(19)
2-Locker
Extension Connector
(20)
3-Locker
Extension Connector
(20)
2-Locker
Wall Starter Tube
(25)
3-Locker
Wall Starter Tube
(25)
2-Locker Wall Front
Extension Connector
(26)
3-Locker Wall Front
Extension Connector
(26)
2-Locker
Base Starter
(37)
3-Locker
Base Starter
(37)
2-Locker
Base Extension
(38)
3-Locker
Base Extension
(38)
Starter Connectors
(Wall and Island Congurations)
Extension Connectors
(Wall and Island Congurations)
Wall Starter Tubes
(Wall Congurations)
Wall Front Extension Connectors
(Wall Congurations)
Base Starters
(Island Congurations)
Base Extensions
(Island Congurations)

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Before Installation
· Open all boxes and sort the components by like parts and sizes.
· Open the hardware packs and sort all hardware by like parts and sizes.
· Inventory the cartons to be sure that all required components are present.
Note: See separate instructions for doors.
· Clear away packaging waste.
· Use cardboard, carpet or packaging to prevent scratching the components during assembly.
· Make sure the area is free of any obstacles or obstructions.
· It is recommended that there are two primary installers and two support people for the installation.
· It is recommended to complete the wall section installation rst.
· Review the architectural drawings provided by Wenger and understand the layout of the room
before starting the installation.
· Take measurements of the room and wall lengths.
The wall must accommodate an additional 6” to allow the Extension Tubes for the nal bay of
lockers to slide into the run already installed on the wall.
· Determine the extension(s) needed for the layout and run of lockers.
Review the architectural drawings and the “Starter, Extension and Base Variations” section.
Required Tools
Two sets of tools are recommended as the installation requires a minimum of two primary
installers and two additional people for support.
· Cordless Drill
· Phillips Drive Bit
· 7/16” and 1/2” Combination Wrench
· Carpenter’s Level
· Tape Measure
· 50-foot Chalk Line
· Mallet
· Impact Driver
· Long Bit Extension (Optional)
· Hammer Drill
· Cement Bits (as required for anchors)
· 8+ Ratcheting Clamps
· 16’ Ratchet Strap
· 4 mm Hex Wrench
· 3/16” Hex Wrench
· 7/16” Nut Driver
· 3/8” Nut Driver
· 1/4” Hex Wrench

9
Pre-Installation Assembly
IMPORTANT: Quantities of the components in these instructions will vary with the length and
  congurationofeachbankoflockers.
1. Pound 1-1/4 Square x 14-20 Gauge Plugs (3) into the open ends of all Top Grilles (17)
and Bottom Grilles (18).
2. Assemble all of the Starter Connectors (19), Extension Connectors (20), Island Base Starters (37)
and Island Base Extensions (38).
Finger tighten a set of one 1/4-20 x 5-1/2” Capscrew (2), 1/4 Dia x .734 Flat Washer (6)
and 1/4-20 Wedge Nut (1) into every Connect Tube of all Starter Connectors (19),
Extension Connectors (20), Island Base Starters (37) and Island Base Extensions (38).
Starter
Connector
(19)
Island
Base Starter
(37)
1/4-20 x 5-1/2”
Capscrew
(2) 1/4 Dia x .734
Flat Washer
(6)
1/4-20
Wedge Nut
(1)
Bottom Grille
(18)
1-1/4 Square x
14-20 Gauge Plug
(3)
Top Grille
(17)
Extension
Connector
(20)
Island
Base Extension
(38)
1/4-20 x 5-1/2”
Capscrew
(2) 1/4 Dia x .734
Flat Washer
(6)
1/4-20
Wedge Nut
(1)
1-1/4 Square x
14-20 Gauge Plug
(3)

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The AirPro Lockers can be installed in either wall or island congurations.
This is the procedure for installing the Wall Locker Conguration!
For installing the Island Locker Conguration, go to page 18.
Wall Conguration Installation
IMPORTANT: Whenthelockersaretobeushinacorner,thebankneedstostartinthatcorner.
  Therstbankoflockers(eithertwoorthreeindividuallockers)aremountedon
  startertubesattheendoftherow.Thebankiscompletedwiththeremainingsets
  oflockersmountedonextensiontubes.
  Startingtherowwiththewrongsetoflockerswillmakeitimpossibletocomplete
  theinstallation.Refertotheinstallationdrawings.
1. Lay all of the locker
components out according
to the installation drawings.
2. Build the rst locker by
positioning one Top Grille (17)
and one Bottom Grille (18)
between two Wall Side Grilles (21).
Align the extended wires of
the Top and Bottom Grilles
with the matching holes in the Side Grilles.
3. Use rachet clamps to temporarily hold the Top, Bottom and
Side Grilles together.
Side Grille
(21)
Top Grille
(17)
Bottom Grille
(18)
Side Grille
(21)
Secure together with
rachet clamps
To avoid damage and injury,
more than one person is
needed for installation.
!CAUTION

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Wall Conguration Installation (continued)
4. Build the remaining lockers for this bank off of the just assembled locker depending
on the conguration as indicated in the installation drawings.
Repeat steps 2-3 using an additional Top Grille, Bottom Grille and Side Grille to build the next
locker off of the Side Grille from the already assembled locker.
IMPORTANT: OnlyassemblethelockersneededtotoneachindividualStarteror
Extension Connector.
Do not assemble an entire bank of lockers, as it could become too heavy
to move safely and without damage.
Top Grille
(17)
Bottom Grille
(18)
Side Grille
(21)
Assembled
Locker

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Wall Conguration Installation (continued)
5. Insert the Starter Connector (19) or Extension Connector (20) Connect Tubes into the
receptacle at the top and bottom of each Side Grille.
Tap the Connectors until the Connect Tubes are completely engaged with all of the Side Grilles.
6. Tighten all of the 1/4-20 x 5-1/2 Capscrews until they are snug.
Do not overtighten the Capscrews.
Tighten Capscrews
only until snug
Extension
Connector
(20)
Tighten Capscrews
only until snug
Starter
Connector
(19)
Extension
Connector
(20)
Starter
Connector
(19)
Starter Bank
of Lockers
Extension Bank
of Lockers
7. Attach the Wall Starter Tube (25) or Wall Front Extension Connector (26) to the bottom front
of the lockers using #14 x 1-3/4” Self-Tapping Screws (7).
8. Secure the lockers together using a ratchet strap across the Bottom Grilles.
9. Assemble all of the remaining banks of extension lockers by repeating steps 2-8.
Secure lockers
together with a
ratchet strap
#14 x 1-3/4”
Self-Tapping Screw
(7)
Wall Front Extension
Connector
(26)
Wall Starter
Tube
(25)
Starter Bank
of Lockers
Extension Bank
of Lockers

13
Wall Conguration Installation (continued)
10. Attach Wall Brackets (22) to the wall to support the bottom of the lockers.
a. See the installation drawings for Wall Bracket locations.
b. Measure up on the back wall 6” (15 cm) from the oor and snap a level line as a guide
for the Wall Brackets.
c. Measure and mark the horizontal location of each Wall Bracket.
The Wall Brackets at the end of each bank must be placed 2” (5 cm) in from the
outside edge of the Side Grilles to keep from interfering with the Starter and
Extension Connectors.
d. Attach the Wall Brackets to the wall using the appropriate fasteners and method
described in the “Fasteners - Not Supplied” section.
Note: The orientation of the Wall Brackets must match the detail view.
Inferior or improperly installed
fasteners could cause the
AirPro Locker to collapse.
!CAUTION
Wall Bracket
(22)
6”
(15 cm)
Wall Bracket
orientation
2”
(5 cm)

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Wall Conguration Installation (continued)
11. Using more than one person, tip the bank of lockers upright
and lift them onto the Wall Brackets.
Lean the lockers slightly forward to tip into the brackets.
12. Push the top of the lockers to be ush with the
back wall and have people hold them in place.
13. Attach Wall Brackets (22) to the wall
to support the top of the lockers.
a. Align the position of the top
Wall Brackets with the
position of the already
attached bottom
Wall Brackets.
b. Attach the Wall Brackets to the wall using the
appropriate fasteners and method described in
the “Fasteners - Not Supplied” section.
Note: The orientation of the Wall Brackets must
match the detail view.
14. The ratchet strap can now be removed from
the bottom of the locker.
To avoid damage and injury,
more than one person is
needed for installation.
!CAUTION
Align the Top Wall Brackets
with the Bottom Wall Brackets
Wall Bracket
orientation

15
Adjustable
Foot
(23)
Support
Leg
(24)
Wall Conguration Installation (continued)
15. Add any additional extension banks to the end of the starter lockers attached to the wall.
a. Position one Top Grille (17) and
one Bottom Grille (18) on the
end Wall Side Grilles (21) of
the attached locker bank.
Align the extended wires of
the Top and Bottom Grilles
with the matching holes in
the Side Grille.
b. Use Rachet Clamps to temporarily
hold the Top and Bottom Grilles
in place.
c. Using more than one person,
tip the bank of lockers upright
and lift them onto the Wall
Brackets.
Lean the lockers slightly
forward to tip into the brackets.
d. Push the top of the lockers
to be ush with the back wall
and slide the Extension
Connectors to t into the
ends of the Starter Connectors
and Tubes.
e. Align the extended wires
of the Top and Bottom Grilles
with the matching holes in the
Extension Side Grille.
16. Attach the top Wall Brackets and
remove the ratchet strap as described
in steps 13-14.
17. Screw an Adjustable Foot (23) into
each of the Support Legs (24).
Assembled
expansion
bank
Rachet
Strap
Align the Top Wall Brackets
with the Bottom Wall Brackets
Top Grille
(17)
Bottom Grille
(18)

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Wall Conguration Installation (continued)
18. Attach the Top Starter Connector to the Extension Connector and the
Bottom Front Wall Starter Tube to the Wall Front Extension Connector using
one 1/4-14 x 3/4” Self-Tapping Screw (5).
Position the Screw 1” (2.5 cm) from the edge of the Starter Connector.
19. Attach the Support Legs to the lockers.
a. With the pilot hole tab facing out from the lockers, place one Support Leg at each end
of the bank of lockers.
Position the Support Legs to t under the Wall Starter Tube and Front Extension Connector
and to be 1” (2.5 cm) in from the end of the tubes.
b. Evenly space additional Support Legs under the bank according to the installation drawings.
Note: The Support Legs should not be spaced more than 48” (122 cm) apart.
c. Unscrew the Adjustable Feet to be tight against the oor.
Mark the location of one hole on each of the feet.
Note: Only one hole need to be marked, choose the most accessible hole.
d. Remove the Support Legs from the lockers and drill pilot holes into the marked oor locations.
e. Reposition the Support Legs back to their original position. Secure each Adjustable Foot
into the oor pilot holes using the appropriate fasteners and method described in the
“Fasteners - Not Supplied” section.
f. Attach the top of the Support Legs to the Wall Starter Tube and Front Extension Connectors
using 1/4-14 x 3/4” Self-Tapping Screws (5).
Mark the most
accessible hole
1/4-14 x 3/4”
Self-Tapping
Screw
(5)
1”
(2.5 cm)
1/4-14 x 3/4”
Self-Tapping
Screw
(5)
1”
(2.5 cm)
1/4-14 x 3/4”
Self-Tapping
Screw
(5)
1”
(2.5 cm)
Bottom Grilles are shown
removed for clarity.

17
Wall Conguration Installation (continued)
20. Pound 1-1/4 Square x 14-20 Gauge Plugs (3) into the open ends of the Starter Connectors,
Extension Connectors, Wall Starter Tubes and Extension Connectors.
21. Attach a GearBoss Decal (39) to the front of a Starter or Extension Connector
at one end of the locker bank.
22. Install additional Island Conguration Lockers by following the steps on the following pages
or skip ahead to “Final Assembly” on page 28.
1-1/4 Square
x 14-20
Gauge Plug
(3)
GearBoss
Decal
(39)

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The AirPro Lockers can be installed in either wall or island congurations.
This is the procedure for installing the Island Locker Conguration!
For installing the Wall Locker Conguration, go to page 10.
Island Conguration Installation
1. Lay all of the locker components out according to the installation drawings.
2. Lay one Side Panel (35) at and t one Back Panel (36) over the center
weldment.
Align the extended wires of the Back Panel with the matching
holes in the Side Panel.
3. Build the rst locker by positioning two Top Grilles (17)
and two Bottom Grilles (18) on both sides of the
Back Panel.
Align the extended wires of the Top and
Bottom Grilles with the matching holes
in the Side Grille.
Back Panel
(36)
Bottom Grille
(18)
Side Panel
(35)
Top Grille
(17)

19
Island Conguration Installation (continued)
4. Use rachet clamps to temporarily
hold the Top, Bottom and Back Grilles
together.
5. Place another Side Panel (35)
onto the Top Grilles, Bottom Grilles
and Back Panel.
Align the holes in the Side Grille
with the extended wires of the
Top, Bottomand Back Grilles.
6. Build the remaining lockers for this bank off
of the just assembled locker depending on
the conguration as indicated in the
installation drawings.
Repeat steps 2-5 using additional
Top Grilles, Bottom Grilles and
Back Panel to build the next locker
off of the Side Panel from the already
assembled locker.
IMPORTANT: Only assemble the lockers
  neededtotoneach
individual Starter or
Extension Connector.
Do not assemble an
entire bank of lockers,
as it could become too
heavy to move safely
and without damage.
Side Panel
(35)
Secure together with
ratchet clamps

20
Island Conguration Installation (continued)
7. Insert the Starter Connector (19) or Extension Connector (20) Connect Tubes into the
receptacle at the top of each Side Grille.
Tap the Connectors until the Connect Tubes are completely engaged with all of the
Side Grilles.
8. Tighten all of the 1/4-20 x 5-1/2 Capscrews until they are snug.
Do not overtighten the Capscrews.
Tighten Capscrews
only until snug
Extension
Connector
(20)
Tighten Capscrews
only until snug
Starter
Connector
(19)
Starter Bank
of Lockers
Extension Bank
of Lockers
Top Grilles are shown
removed for clarity.