3-Tier Industrial Shelving Rack Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use The Ironton 3-Tier Industrial Shelving Rack is a storage unit with a welded steel frame offering industrial-strength storage. Three mesh decks allow air circulation around stored items. The rack can stand individually, or for greater stability, be joined together using the common upright frame. The rack has a 6000-lb. total capacity.
⚠WARNING PROP 65 • This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov. ⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY • Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product. Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the tool itself. Specific Operation Warnings ⚠WARNING • Do not exceed the rated load capacity per shelf. • For use on a hard, level surface. • Do not climb or use the shelf as a ladder.
Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING • This shelving rack must be placed on a level surface. Failure to do so can result in unit failure, poor product performance, or a possible tipping safety hazard. 1. Attach the beams to the uprights (see figure 1), starting at the bottom shelf by using both end frames to establish the left and the right sides of the unit. Figure 1 2.
6. Use the nuts and bolts provided to properly secure. 7. After all beams and cross beams are in place, place a mesh deck into each shelf (see figure 3). Figure 3 Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING • Do not exceed the rated load capacity per shelf. • For use on a hard, level surface. • Do not climb or use the shelf as a ladder. • To prevent the shelf from tipping, evenly distribute the weight on each shelf and keep the heaviest loads on the bottom shelf.
Maintenance • To avoid rusting, keep the unit out of damp or wet environments. • If shelves become damp, wipe with a cloth to avoid rusting. Be sure to dry the shelf joints. Troubleshooting Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action Shelf is bent. Shelf is overloaded. Unload shelf and reload, staying under 2000 lb. per shelf. Shelf has a rusty surface. Shelf has moisture creating rust. Repaint the rusted surface.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 Part Description Uprights Load Beams Cross Beams Mesh Decks Nuts and Bolts (M6x10mm) Quantity 2 6 9 3 18 Replacement Parts • For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. • Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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