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Wenger Gearboss Shelving System Installation Instructions Manual

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Contents
Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Visit the GearBoss Shelving System web page at gearboss.com for more information.
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.
©Wenger Corporation 2020
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 • wengercorp.com
GearBoss
Supplied Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fasteners - Not Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shelving System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Printed in USA 2020-05
Installation Instructions
Shelving System
®
Part #241A298-02

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installation ......... . . 7 Visit the GearBoss Shelving System web page at gearboss.com for more information.

  • Page 2: Important User Information

    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.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Throughout this document you may find cautions and warnings which are defined 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.

  • Page 4: Required Tools

    Required Tools • Cordless drill • 50-foot chalk line • Phillips drive bit • Mallet • 3/8" Hex nut drive bit • C-clamps • 9/16" Combination wrench • Impact driver (as required for anchors) • Carpenter's level • Hammer drill (as required for anchors) •...

  • Page 5: Supplied Fasteners

    Supplied Fasteners 1/4-20 Wing Nut 1/4-20 x 2-1/2" 3/8-16 Carriage Bolt 3/8-16 x 2-3/4" Wing Nut Capscrew #10-16 x 3/4" 1/4-14 x 3/4" Phillips Head Screw Self-Tapping Screw Shelf Plug Halves Structural Fasteners - Not Supplied Because materials and construction of floors and walls can vary, fasteners for attaching the shelving system to the structure are not provided.

  • Page 6: Shelving System Components

    Shelving System Components Item Description Item Description Unit Tube Support Bracket Shelf Extrusion Vertical Tube Shelf Tube Shelf Support Bracket Shelf Marking Tool 17-1/2" (445 mm) Shelf Bracket (LH & RH) Extrusion Cap Bracket 30-1/2" (775 mm) Shelf Bracket (LH & RH) 11 LH 11 RH 12 LH...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation 1. Attach tube support brackets (8) to the floor 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).
  • Page 8 Installation (continued) 2. To determine the height for the shelf support brackets (10): a. Place a vertical tube (9) onto the first floor mounted bracket and position it to be flush against the wall. b. Position the shelf marking tool (15) onto the vertical tube and mark the wall at the bottom corner as shown.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 Installation (continued) 4. Mark the first shelf support bracket (10) location. a. Place a vertical tube (9) onto the first floor mounted bracket and position it to be flush 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.
  • Page 11 Installation (continued) 5. Mount the shelf support brackets (10) to the wall. a. Hold the first 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 first 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.
  • Page 12 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 floor mounted support bracket and tip the tube to fit under the shelf support bracket.
  • Page 13 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).
  • Page 14 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 3/8-16 Wing Nuts...
  • Page 15 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 first stopper is reached, a mallet may be used if necessary. Push until the first stopper.
  • Page 16 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 Wing Nut 1/4-20 x 2-1/2" Carriage Bolt Visit gearboss.com for additional shelving system accessories.