Instructions / Assembly

Pallet Rack User Instructions Preliminary Considerations
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Storage Concepts rack products should
be assembled only by trained personnel,
experienced with proper rack assembly
procedure.
Improper storage rack assembly not only
can cause poor performance of your storage
system, but also cause safety hazards in your facility.
Preparation is essential before beginning the installation. All
applicable instructions should be reviewed and follows.
All Storage Concepts rack products should
be assembled carefully and appropriately .
Assembly instructions may be obtained from
Storage Concepts or your distributor. If you
are unfamiliar with rack assembly, you
may contact your distributor to obtain contact information for
professional rack assembly services in your area.
Assembly area should be cleaned and clear of all materials
and debris before installation. Aisle and area around the
storage rack unit should be swept clean before any moving
vehicles are allowed to operate in the aisles around the storage
rack units.
Storage rack unit should be installed level,
plumb and square. Since few oors are
perfectly at, shimming is required for rack
installation. A Four foot long carpenter’s
level is a proper instrument to check level and
plumb conditions on storage racks of average
proportions. The maximum out of plumbness of 1/8 inch for
every 4 feet of height is acceptable unless species by the
installation instructions).
Nut and Bolt connections should be
tightened to a snug and secure condition.
60 foot-pounds is typical for tightening 1.2”
diameter hardware.
Do not install the storage rack unit
outdoors. Do not store storage rack products
outdoor prior to installation. Rack should
not be installed outdoors unless specied
for outdoor use. Outdoor use requires
consideration of wind and snow effects, which
are not considered in rack design. Standard paint for indoor rack
may not sufcient for outdoor environment.
Storage Rack products should be installed
on an adequate concrete oor. Anchoring
your storage rack unit to the concrete oor
is recommended. Every column footplate
of each storage rack unit should be properly
anchored to the oor with at least one ½”
diameter x minimum 2½” concrete expansion
anchor. Some installations require heavier or
additional anchorage due to seismic, wind,
load considerations or requirements from local
government. Hand loaded storage rack units
under 8 feet tall may be unanchored.
Safety clips must be carefully engaged
through the beam connector and column
connector holes. This safety clips prevent
accidental displacement of the load beams.
The clips should engage automatically when
the beam pins fully seated in the bottom of the teardrop shape
connector hole. Damaged or missing safety clips beams must not
be used. Extra safety clips are available from Storage Concepts.
Do not expose your storage rack units to
corrosive or harsh material or abnormal
humidity. This may cause deterioration of the
surface paint and result in premature corrosion.
Install sufcient lighting in every rack aisle.
Adequate lighting assists handling efciency,
aids in reducing rack unit damage and prevents
accidents.
Allow adequate aisle spacing. Aisle widths
must be compatible with the handling
equipment. Too narrow aisle may increase the
danger of collision between the equipment and
the rack unit, which may decrease the rack’s
capacity to carry load, and may cause danger to
pedestrian trafc.
Maintain adequate clearance around loads.
Horizontal and vertical clearances are essential
to a safe storage rack system and safety,
including re risk. Sufcient clearance will
prevent damaged to the rack, improve material
handling efciency in and out of the rack. Recommended
clearances are at least 4” horizontally between loads and rack
column and at least 5” vertically between loads and rack beam.
Pre-Assembly & Installation Considerations