GearBoss Shelving System - Wenger Corporation

REQUIRED TOOLSThe following tools must be supplied by the installer to assemble the GearBoss shelving system.Phillips Drive BitCombination WrenchClampCordless DrillNumber 2B PencilLevelTape Rule50-foot Chalk LineMalletFASTENERSBecause materials and construction of floors and walls can vary, fasteners for attaching the GearBossshelving system to the structure are not provided. The installer must choose the appropriate fastenerand follow the manufacturer’s directions.Warning: Inferior or improperly installed fasteners could cause sudden collapse of the GearBossshelving system. Serious injury or damage to property may result.GearBoss shelving system fastener guidelines:• If the floor is wood construction, attachment should be by sheet metal or lag screws (#10minimum).• Ιf the floor is concrete, attachment should be by Concrete screw (Tapcon), or sheet metal screws(#10 minimum) into metal or plastic inserts.• Ιf the wall is wood stud-and-drywall construction, attachment should be by lag screws (1/4”minimum) into every stud.• Ιf the wall is metal stud-and-drywall construction, attachment should be by toggle bolt (1/4”minimum) into every stud.• Ιf the wall is concrete block construction, attachment should be by Concrete screw (Tapcon) ortoggle bolt (1/4” minimum), spaced no more than 16” apart.• Ιf the wall is poured concrete construction, attachment should be by Concrete screw (Tapcon) orwedge-type concrete anchors, spaced no more than 24” apart.Note:Each wall connection must be rated for a minimum of 500 lbs tension. Other fasteners may beappropriate if the tension requirement is met.4