Wenger Gearboss Shelving System User manual

Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Supplied Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fasteners - Not Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shelving System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation Instructions
GearBoss®Shelving System
©Wenger Corporation 2020 Printed in USA 2020-05 Part #241A298-02
Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448
Questions? Call.....USA: (800) 4WENGER (493-6437) • Worldwide: [phone] • wengercorp.com
Contents
Note: Please read and understand these instructions before starting the assembly or installation.
Note: If you need additional information, contact Wenger Corporation using the information below.
Visit the GearBoss Shelving System web page at gearboss.com for more information.

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Important User Information
General
Copyright © 2020 by Wenger Corporation
All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form
or by any means including graphic, electronic, or mechanical methods or photocopying, recording, or information
storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher, unless it is for the purchaser's
personal use.
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®Shelving System is manufactured by:
Wenger Corporation
555 Park Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
(800) 4WENGER (493-6437) • [phone]
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
This product is guaranteed free of defects in materials and workmanship for ten full years from date of shipment.
A full warranty statement is available upon request.

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Safety Precautions
Throughout this document you may nd cautions and warnings which are dened as follows:
• WARNING: Failure to follow the instruction could result in serious injury or damage to property.
• CAUTION: Failure to follow the instruction could result in minor injury or damage to property.
Read all of these safety instructions before assembling and installing any equipment.
Make sure anyone assembling
or installing the shelving
system has read and
understands these instructions.
To avoid damage and injury,
more than one person is
needed for installation.
Failure to comply with
Warnings and Cautions in this
document can result in damage
to property or serious injury.
!CAUTION !CAUTION !CAUTION
Overview
• The shelving system should be installed only by skilled technical persons, and only after carefully studying
these instructions.
• It is suggested that the shelving system is setup in a space that is large enough to safely handle the cartons,
parts and accessories.
• The shelving system must comply with local building regulations and codes.
Before You Begin
• Read the complete assembly procedure before beginning the assembly.
• Hardware packs may contain extra fasteners that may not be required with every installation.
• At least two people are required to install the shelving system.
General Usage
• Never place more than 250 lb (113 kg) on a single shelf.
• Never place more than 1000 lb (454 kg) on all shelves in a single 48" (1219 mm) section.
• Never hang from or climb on the shelving system.
• Always load items carefully, never throwing or dropping heavy items in place.
• Overloading or shock-loading shelves could cause a collapse, resulting in property damage or serious injury.
Before Installation

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Required Tools
• Cordless drill
• Phillips drive bit
• 3/8" Hex nut drive bit
• 9/16" Combination wrench
• Carpenter's level
• Tape measure
• 50-foot chalk line
• Mallet
• C-clamps
• Impact driver (as required for anchors)
• Hammer drill (as required for anchors)
• Cement bits (as required for anchors)
Maintenance
• Clean the shelving system with a mild detergent.
Avoid using harsh or abrasive cleaning products.
• Check fasteners periodically to ensure they have not loosened or dislodged.

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Supplied Fasteners
1/4-20 x 2-1/2"
Carriage Bolt
12 3
567
1/4-20
Wing Nut
3/8-16 x 2-3/4"
Capscrew
1/4-14 x 3/4"
Self-Tapping
Screw
#10-16 x 3/4"
Phillips Head Screw
Shelf Plug Halves
4
3/8-16
Wing Nut
Structural Fasteners - Not Supplied
Because materials and construction of oors and walls can vary, fasteners for attaching the shelving system to
the structure are not provided.
The installer must choose the appropriate fastener and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Wall and Floor Fastener Guidelines:
• If the oor is wood construction, attachment should be by sheet metal or lag screws (#10 minimum).
• If the oor is concrete, attachment should be by concrete screw (Tapcon), or sheet metal screws
(#10 minimum) into metal or plastic inserts.
• If the wall is wood stud-and-drywall construction, attachment should be by lag screws (1/4" minimum)
into every stud.
• If the wall is metal stud-and-drywall construction, attachment should be by toggle bolt (1/4" minimum) into
every stud.
• If the wall is concrete block construction, attachment should be by concrete screw (Tapcon) or toggle bolt
(1/4" minimum), spaced no more than 16" apart.
• If the wall is poured concrete construction, attachment should be by concrete screw (Tapcon) or wedge-type
concrete anchors, spaced no more than 24" apart.
Note: Each wall and oor connection must be rated for a minimum of 500 lb (227 kg) of tension.
Other fasteners may be used if the connection strength requirement is met.
Inferior or improperly installed
fasteners could cause the
locker to tip over.
!WARNING

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8
10
13
14
15
11 RH
11 LH
8
9
13
14
12 RH
12 LH
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Shelving System Components
Item Description Item Description
8Unit Tube Support Bracket 13 Shelf Extrusion
9Vertical Tube 14 Shelf Tube
10 Shelf Support Bracket 15 Shelf Marking Tool
11 17-1/2" (445 mm) Shelf Bracket (LH & RH) 16 Extrusion Cap Bracket
12 30-1/2" (775 mm) Shelf Bracket (LH & RH)
9
8
8
16
16
16
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Installation
1. Attach tube support brackets (8) to the oor to support the vertical tubes (9).
Brackets are typically spaced 48" (1219 mm) apart as shown.
Custom widths are available.
a. See the installation drawings for bracket locations.
b. Measure and mark the location of each bracket.
The brackets must be tight against the back wall (against the side wall if starting in a corner).
c. Attach the brackets to the oor using the appropriate fasteners and method described in the
"Structural Fasteners - Not Supplied" section.
Tube Support
Bracket
(8)
BACK WALL
SIDE WALL
48" (1219 mm)
48" (1219 mm)

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Installation (continued)
2. To determine the height for the shelf support brackets (10):
a. Place a vertical tube (9) onto the rst oor mounted bracket and position it to be ush against the wall.
b. Position the shelf marking tool (15) onto the vertical tube and mark the wall at the bottom corner as
shown.
c. Continue marking the locations at all of the oor mounted brackets.
Shelf
Marking Tool
(15)
Mark
here
Vertical
Tube
(9)

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Installation (continued)
3. Snap a chalk line across the wall marks.
Note: If there is more than 1" (25 mm) discrepancy between the chalk line and the lowest mark, contact
Wenger for further instructions.
Note: If the wall is stud construction, mark the location of each stud along the chalk line.
Chalk
Line
Stud
Location

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Installation (continued)
4. Mark the rst shelf support bracket (10) location.
a. Place a vertical tube (9) onto the rst oor mounted bracket and position it to be ush against the wall.
Use a level to keep the tube vertical and make a v-mark on the chalk line 1-1/4" (32 mm) to the left of
the tube.
b. Remove the vertical tube from the oor mounted bracket.
V-Mark
1-1/4"
(32 mm) Chalk
Line
Vertical
Tube
(9)
Use a level to keep
the tube vertical.

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Installation (continued)
5. Mount the shelf support brackets (10) to the wall.
a. Hold the rst shelf support bracket with the bottom edge on the chalk line and the left edge even with
the v-mark.
If the wall is masonry construction, locate the rst bracket here.
If the wall is stud construction, move the bracket to the left until the punched holes align with the stud
locations or new holes can be drilled to align with the studs.
A fastener must be installed in every stud.
b. Attach the rst shelf support bracket to the wall using the appropriate fasteners and method described in
the "Structural Fasteners - Not Supplied" section.
Leave the last hole open to attach additional support brackets.
c. Attach additional shelf support brackets to span the entire run of the shelving system.
Each new bracket must overlap the previous one to align the holes.
If the last bracket is too long, it may be cut o󰀨 1" (25 mm) past the last vertical tube.
First
Shelf Support
Bracket
(10)
Additional
Shelf Support
Bracket
(10)
V-Mark
Fastener
Locations
Shelf Support
Bracket
(10)
Move bracket
as needed.
Overlap and
align holes.
If wall is stud construction,
a fastener must be installed
in every stud.
!WARNING

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Installation (continued)
6. Attach the top tube support brackets (8).
a. Place a tube support bracket (8) at the top of a vertical tube (9).
b. Fit the vertical tube onto the oor mounted support bracket and tip the tube to t under the
shelf support bracket.
c. Use a level to sure that the tube is vertical in both directions.
d. Clamp the tube support bracket to the shelf support bracket.
e. Secure the tube support bracket to the shelf support bracket using two
1/4-14 x 3/4" self-tapping screws (7).
f. Repeat the above steps to install the remaining vertical tubes.
Tube Support
Bracket
(8)
Vertical Tube
(9)
C-Clamp
1/4-14 x 3/4"
Self-Tapping
Screw
(8)
Use a level to keep
the tube vertical.
Insert a tube bracket
and tip the tube to
t under the shelf
support bracket.

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Installation (continued)
7. Assemble the shelves.
Shelves are available in two depths.
Narrower shelves use 17-1/2" (445 mm) shelf brackets (11).
Deeper shelves use 30-1/2" (775 mm) shelf brackets (12).
a. With the formed lip facing outward, slide both a left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) shelf bracket into the
appropriate end of the shelf extrusion (13).
b. Fit an extrusion cap bracket (16) onto both ends of the shelf extrusion.
The rounded fronts must be ush with the tab at the back tting into the cutout in the shelf bracket
as shown.
c. Secure the extrusion cap brackets to the shelf extrusion using two #10-16 x 3/4" phillips head screws (5)
on each side.
30-1/2" (775 mm)
RH Shelf Bracket
(12)
30-1/2" (775 mm)
LH Shelf Bracket
(12)
Extrusion Cap
Bracket
(16)
17-1/2" (445 mm)
RH Shelf Bracket
(11)
17-1/2" (445 mm)
LH Shelf Bracket
(11)
Shelf
Extrusion
(13)
#10-16 x 3/4"
Phillips Head
Screws
(5)
17-1/2" (445 mm)
Shelf Assembly
Lip faces
outward.
30-1/2" (775 mm)
Shelf Assembly
Lip faces
outward.
Shelf
Extrusion
(13)
#10-16 x 3/4"
Phillips Head
Screws
(5)
Extrusion Cap
Bracket
(16)
Extrusion Cap
Bracket
(16)
#10-16 x 3/4"
Phillips Head
Screws
(5)
Align rounded fronts
and t rear tab.
Extrusion Cap
Bracket
(16)
#10-16 x 3/4"
Phillips Head
Screws
(5)

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Installation (continued)
8. Attach the shelves.
a. Attach shelves to the vertical tubes using two 3/8-16 x 2-3/4" capscrews (3) and 3/8-16 wing nuts (4)
on each side.
b. Adjoining shelves share the same fasteners as shown.
3/8-16 x 2-3/4"
Capscrews
(3)
3/8-16
Wing Nuts
(4)
Adjoining shelves share
the same fasteners.

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Installation (continued)
9. Assemble and install shelf tubes.
a. Put two shelf plug halves (6) together and press them into both ends of every shelf tube (14).
Push the plugs in until the rst stopper is reached, a mallet may be used if necessary.
b. With a mallet, tap the shelf tubes into
the notches of the shelf brackets.
Shelf
Plug Half
(6)
Shelf Tube
(14)
Push until the
rst stopper.

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Installation (continued)
10. Connect the fronts of adjoining shelves using one 1/4-20 x 2-1/2" carriage bolt (1) and 1/4-20 wing nut (2).
1/4-20 x 2-1/2"
Carriage Bolt
(1)
1/4-20
Wing Nut
(2)
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