Instructions / Assembly

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GEARTRACK™CHANNEL

(for use with Gladiator™GarageWorks products only)

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Use correct screw length for your wall type. See chart

below.

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the

instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools and Parts Needed:

• Level

• Tape measure

• Drill

• Saw

• Screws (galvanized or all weather)

Additional Tools and Parts Needed for

Masonry Block/Poured Concrete Wall Installation:

• Hammer drill

• Caulk gun

•

⁄16" x 1

⁄4" (4.45 cm) Flat-blade masonry screws (6 screws per channel)

NNOOTTEE::

GearTrack™channel can be cut and drilled with ordinary woodworking

equipment. Additional tools may be needed.

Screw

Length*

Screw Length for Wall Type

Masonry

Wall

Bare Wooden

Studs

⁄2"

(1.27 cm)

⁄8"

(1.59 cm)

⁄4"

(1.91 cm)

#8 X 1

⁄4" (3.18 cm)

#8 X 2" (5.08 cm)

⁄

16"

X 1

⁄

(4.45 cm)

*For bare wooden studs and covered walls, use an all weather flat-blade type deck screw.

For concrete block and poured masonry, use a flat head type masonry screw.

Drywall over Wood Studs

A. Drywall

B. Wooden stud

C. Flat-head screw in

every slot at every stud

D. 1" (2.54 cm) min. to 1

⁄4

(3.18 cm)

max. if near

wiring

⁄4" (0.635 cm)

• Stud finder

• AC finder

• Square

• Pencil

• GearTrack™ endcaps (optional)

• Construction adhesive

•

⁄32" Masonry drill bit

2253475B

5/05

Printed in Taiwan

® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.,

Whirlpool Canada LP Licensee in Canada

Use Requirements

• Maximum coverage per wall is 33% of the wall surface area.

• Maximum weight limit is 75 lbs (34 kg) per linear ft (30.48 cm).

• GearTrack™ channel can be mounted directly to masonry wall, over drywall

to wooden studs, or to bare wooden studs.

• Intended for use in a garage or basement.

NOTE: Before installing GearTrack™channels to masonry walls, you must

waterproof the wall to prevent mildew or foundation damage.

Walls that appear dry may actually become damp when enclosed by

paneling. Install the channel in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

Channel Spacing

If channels are to be used to support Gladiator™ Wall GearBoxes, they must be

installed 18" (45.72 cm) apart.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Install the GearTrack™Channel

Masonry Block/Poured Concrete Wall

1. Use a level to position the GearTrack™ channel at the desired height on

the wall.

2. Drill a hole through the GearTrack™ channel and into the wall surface.

3. Secure the GearTrack™ channel to the wall by placing

⁄16" x 1

⁄4" (4.45 cm)

flat-head masonry screws every 24" (60.96 cm) in every slot.

NNOOTTEE::

For extra hold, you may put construction adhesive on the

GearTrack™channel before attaching it to the wall. Channels cut to

shorter than 24" (60.96 cm) long should not be used.

4. Repeat this process for the next desired application area.

5. Make sure all screws are installed.

Drywall over Wooden Studs or Bare Wooden Studs

1. Locate all wooden studs and electrical wiring. Mark the wall(s).

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Compare screw length to electrical wire locations. Be sure

the screw will not pierce electrical wiring.

2. GearTrack™channels should be mounted to the wall so that they begin

and end at wooden studs. Measure from the edge of the stud at the

beginning of the desired coverage area to the center of the last wooden

stud that is within 4 ft (1.22 m).

3. If necessary cut the first channel to this length, making sure the cut is

square.

NNOOTTEE::

Channels shorter than 24" (60.96 cm) long should not be used.

4. Check that the GearTrack™channel is level. Then place a screw in every

slot at every stud location.

NNOOTTEE::

Drive the screws through the slot groove until they are flush. If splitting

occurs, predrill and countersink the screw holes near channel ends.

5. Repeat this process for the next desired application area.

6. Make sure all screws are installed.

WARRANTY

For GearTrack™channel warranty information:

In U.S.A. call:

11--886666--334422--44008899

or visit our website at

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In Canada call:

11--880000--880077--66777777

or visit our website at

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MEETS INTERIOR USE CLASS A FIRE CODES

Made in Taiwan

18" (46 cm)

See complete markings on product.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Use Requirements • Maximum coverage per wall is 33% of the wall surface area. • Maximum weight limit is 75 lbs (34 kg) per linear ft (30.48 cm). • GearTrack™ channel can be mounted directly to masonry wall, over drywall to wooden studs, or to bare wooden studs. • Intended for use in a garage or basement. NOTE: Before installing GearTrack™ channels to masonry walls, you must waterproof the wall to prevent mildew or foundation damage. Walls that appear dry may actually become damp when enclosed by paneling.
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• El canal GearTrack™ puede montarse directamente en la pared de albañilería, sobre panel de yeso a pies derechos de madera o a pies derechos de madera desnudos. • Diseñado para usarse en un garage o sótano. NOTA: Antes de instalar los canales GearTrack™ a paredes de albañilería, deberá impermeabilizar la pared para evitar que se cubra de moho o que haya daños en los cimientos. Las paredes que parecen estar secas pueden en realidad ponerse húmedas cuando están encerradas por los paneles.
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• On peut installer les profilés GearTrack™ directement sur un mur de maçonnerie, ou sur un mur de colombage de bois nu ou garni de panneaux de gypse. • Le produit est conçu pour l’utilisation dans un garage ou sous-sol. REMARQUE : Avant d’installer les profilés GearTrack™ sur un mur de maçonnerie, on doit assurer l’étanchéité du mur pour éviter toute introduction de moisissure ou détérioration des fondations.Un mur qui semble être sec peut en fait accumuler de l’humidité après avoir été garni de panneaux.