Installation Instructions

5
Mounting the Channels
■ Holding the channel up in the desired location, drive a
screw through the top slot groove and into the center of
the stud nearest to the middle of the channel until it is
ush with the surface.
1. Drive First Screw
■ Check that the GearTrack
®
Channel is level, and then drive
a second screw through the bottom slot groove and into
the center of the same stud as in the previous step.
2. Level the Channel
■ If splitting occurs, you may nd it necessary to predrill and
countersink the screw holes near channel ends with a
1
/
8
”
(3 mm) drill bit.
■ Make sure all screws are installed and ush with the
channel.
■ Drive a screw in every slot at every stud location.
■ Repeat this process for the next desired application area.
3. Predrill Holes
5. Inspect Screw Installation
4. Drive Remaining Screws
6. Repeat for Additional Channels
NOTE: If installing GearTrack
®
Channels on masonry block or
poured concrete, you may put construction adhesive on the
GearTrack
®
Channel before attaching it to the wall for extra
hold.
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
A. Drywall
B. Wooden stud
C. Flat-head screw in
every slot at every stud
D. 1” (2.54 cm) min. to 1¼”
(3.17 cm) max. if near
wiring
E. ¼” (6.3 mm)
BUBBLE LEVEL
BUBBLE LEVEL