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Installation Procedure:
- Unpack boxes and lay parts out on floor. Figure 1
- Identify parts by matching them to the parts list provided. We provide
extra hardware with each unit. If you do not have all parts, stop. Call
and the parts will be provided. Note: Do not attempt to install SMARTRAX
without a complete set of parts and hardware.
- Determine where you want to install your SMARTRAX shelving. Usually the
units are installed above your garage door, but they can go anywhere there
is room and support. Figure 2 & Figure 3
- Look at your ceiling above the preferred location and identify which
way your supports are running Figure 4. If you have an open
ceiling, you will be able to see the supports. If you have a finished
ceiling, use a stud finder to locate the overhead supports and mark their
location with a pencil. Figure 5 Mark the outside edges and the
centers of the supports
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Figure 1
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Figure 2
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Figure 3
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Figure 4
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Figure 5
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- Determine which location works best for your situation. Mark the
layout dimensions out on your ceiling supports. Figure 6
NOTE: SMARTRAX are hung from mounting brackets (Part A) lag bolted
into the supports. Locate two (2) supports for each side (usually 16”
or 24” apart). Mark each support edge and center. Your mounting
bracket will cross to each support and a lag bolt will be placed into
each. Figure 2
- Make sure the brackets face each other as seen in your layout
diagram. Mark hole in the narrow portion of the keyhole, making sure
the mark is in the center of the overhead support. You need to mark 2
holes per bracket, one on each support (see step 5). Figure 7 & Figure
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- Drill 3/16" pilot holes for the anchors,
a minimum of 8 holes total for the 4
brackets. Figure 9 Again, making sure that your holes are in the
middle of the overhead supports and that you have your bracket is set
across TWO (2) supports as described in step 5. Figure 8
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Figure 6
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Figure 7
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Figure 8
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Figure 9
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- Install brackets into supports using ¼" x 3 ½" lag bolts and washers provided. Be sure to use a washer between the bolt head and the bracket as shown in Figure 3. Lag bolts must be installed with at least 2" embedment into solid wood*. Do not over-tighten lag bolts, but make sure they are snug against the ceiling. Over-tightening could weaken or snap the lag bolt.
- Identify the height from the ceiling where you would like the bottom of the shelf to be. Keep in mind your usable storage space will be 3" shorter than this dimension due to the bottom shelf beam. When installing SMARTRAX in an area of your garage other than above the door, be sure to keep in mind vehicles and pedestrian traffic. If you have a large vehicle (truck or SUV), it is a good idea to measure the height of that vehicle
Figure 10 and add 3” for your minimum safe height.
- Place 2 down legs (part B) together to form one upright.
Figure 11 The down leg that attaches to the ceiling bracket should be on the outside. The widest part of the keyholes should be facing up on both pieces. Slide the pieces until you get the proper length as determined in step 6. The posts are adjustable in 1 ½" increment. Bolt 2 down legs together using the ¼" dia. x ¾" long bolts, washers and nuts provided. Use 2 washers, one between the bolt head and down leg and one between the nut and down leg. Place one bolt on each side of the upright angle.
Figure 12. Tighten both bolts.
- Repeat step 7 to form the other 3 uprights. Make sure all 4 uprights are identical.
- Bolt uprights from steps 10 and 11 to ceiling angle brackets you installed in step 8. Use the ¼" dia. x ¾" long bolts, washers and nuts. Use 2 washers, one between the bolt head and angle post and one between the nut and angle post.
Figure 12 & Figure 13
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Figure 10
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Figure 11
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Figure 12
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Figure 13
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- Drop Short Shelf Frame (Part C) into upright posts. 1" wide flange
goes on top. The rivet buttons go into the keyholes on the posts. Tap down
with rubber mallet to seat the beams into the upright posts. Figure 14 The
rivet buttons should go all the way to the bottom of the keyholes. Figure 15
If ceiling mount bracket moves when you tap down the cross beams, the
ceiling brackets are not tight or are not bolted into sufficient
structure. Double check ceiling lag bolts to make sure they are tight and
securely fastened to the supports. If there is not sufficient structure,
remove brackets and find the proper ceiling support (step 5).
- Repeat step 13 with Long Self Frame (Part D)
- Drop Cross Braces (Part E) in between the long front and back beams.
They run from front to back and connect to the rivet buttons on the inside
of the beams. Tap down with rubber mallet to set them in place. Figure 16.
- Drop wire decks (Part F) into unit. Wire decks sit directly on beams,
wrapping over the front and back edge. See Figure 17.
- Periodically inspect your SmartRax unit to ensure beams are seated
properly and brackets are firmly connected to the overhead supports.
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Figure 14
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Figure 15
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Figure 16
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Figure 17
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