Installation Guide
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Installation Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Important: Read through entire instructions before beginning any installation.
Determine where the HyLoft 27" x 36" unit will be installed, such as in a pantry, bedroom, laundry
room, closet or garage. (If installing above the open garage door you will need at least 15.5" of open
space between the highest point of door and the ceiling as measured during it’s upward travel.)
Map out the ceiling area of the room where you are installing your unit. Locate the ceiling joists in
the area of desired installation and determine the direction in which they are running. In order to
adequately disperse the stored load, you should install no more than two HyLoft 27" x 36" units on
any two ceiling rafters (joists, roof trusses, etc.). IMPORTANT: The opposite and adjacent ceiling Bent
Downrods must be installed in line with each other so that the four Downrods form a perfect square.
Refer to the diagram below or photos on the package for additional installation clarication.
1. Attach Downrods
1A: Attach the rst Upper Downrod (C1) into Ceiling Joist. Install a Sinker Nail (J) in the center hole
to hold in place and test that it is in the joist. Pre-drill 3/16" holes for the (2) Lag Screws (G). Rub
some bar soap or add a drop of liquid soap to the threads of the Lag Screw to ease installation.
Use a 1/2" socket wrench or nut driver to install two of the 5/16" x 2-1/2" Lag Screws (G). Locate
another joist from 20" to 32" away. Install the second Upper Downrod (C1) making sure it is
perfectly in line and square with the rst Upper Downrod (C1).
1B: Measure 29-7/8" along the stud from the outside edge of the Upper Downrod (C1) to locate the
outside edge of the opposite Upper Downrod, or use the holes in the Crossbars (B) as a template
to locate the screw hole locations for the opposite Upper Downrod (C1). Mark with pencil.
Repeat for nal Upper Downrod (C1).
Make sure Sinker Nails and Lag Screws
are fastened into joists.
IMPORTANT: Do not over-tighten the Lag Screws (max 10 ft. lbs.).
They only need to be fully seated, no more. Do not use an impact driver.