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Metal that works Industrial shelving solutions since 1954 2020 Installation Guide – Interlok Strength • Support • Integrity *A minimum of two persons is recommended to carry out the assembly 2020-07...
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METALWARE NOTICE Use caution when handling and assembling metal parts. The metal may have sharp edges or corners. The use of protective gloves is recommended. Do not use this unit for anything that is outside the designed function of storage. Do not store loose or heavy items on the top shelves or on the top of the unit, for they create a falling hazard that can injure yourself or others.
Table of Contents Recommended Tools for Assembly ................4 How to assemble a standard Interlok shelving unit ............ 5 Sub-assembly Component Reference Guide ............... 7 a. Footplates ....................... 7 b. Splice bracket ......................7 c. Cross aisle bracket ....................8 d.
Tools for Assembly Below is a list of recommended tools to assemble a standard Interlok Shelving Unit Pliers to position the brackets on the end of the back braces ” key and socket wrench to secure the metal shelves together ” cement drill bit for anchoring the...
Using a screwdriver, angle the tips of the back brace in the proper position. Then, bolt the back braces on the post. If you are using back panels, bolt them as shown. (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 5/20 www.metalware.ca...
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Install tie clips at the top and bottom of every sec- tion with side braces. DIVIDERS 4 dividers clips are needed per dividers. SLIDING DIVIDERS 2 dividers clips are needed per dividers. (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 6/20 www.metalware.ca 2020-07...
● They are made up of a pair of L-shaped ⅛” thick x 7-½” long galvanized plates ● Splice brackets are bolted using (4x) ¼”-20UNC x ⅝” bolts and nuts (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 7/20 www.metalware.ca 2020-07...
● They are made up of a pair of 12ga brackets ● Down aisle brackets are bolted using (2x) 5/16”-18UNC X 5/8” bolts and nuts on each bracket (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 8/20 www.metalware.ca 2020-07...
● They are made of 16ga galvanized steel 2in Clip ● 2” clips are used to support the shelf with a 2” vertical adjustability ● They are made of 12ga galvanized steel (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 9/20 www.metalware.ca 2020-07...
● Back panels clips are used to connect the back panel with the post ● They are made of 12ga steel ● Maximum vertical spacing should be 28” (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 10/20 www.metalware.ca 2020-07...
● They are made of 14ga steel ● Cross channels are bolted to the floor channel with a (2x) 12ga lug, using (6x) 1/4”-20UNC x 5/8” bolts and nuts (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 11/20 www.metalware.ca 2020-07...
● They are made of 12ga steel ● Back-to-back brackets are bolted to the post of each unit with (1x) 1/4”-20UNC x 5/8” bolt and nut ● Please refer to annex A for accurate pattern (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 12/20 www.metalware.ca 2020-07...
● Back braces come in pairs and are bolted to the post using (4x) 1/4”-20UNC x 5/8” bolts and nuts ● Please refer to annex C for installation pattern unless a specific drawing is provided (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 13/20 www.metalware.ca 2020-07...
● Dividers on top of each other share the same dividers clips n. Sliding divider ● Sliding dividers are made of 22ga steel ● They are locked in place using (2x) divider clips, clipped into the shelf (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 14/20 www.metalware.ca 2020-07...
Half divider ● Half dividers are made of 18ga steel ● They are bolted to the shelf using (2x) 1/4”-20UNC x 5/8” (514) 937-9533 / (833) 937-9533 / info@metalware.ca 15/20 www.metalware.ca 2020-07...
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