Install The Geartrack Channels - Gladiator GEARTRACK GAWC042PZY Instructions D'installation

Screw thread engagement into the wooden stud should be
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1" (2.54 cm) minimum. For drywall of a thickness not listed in
the chart above, see graphic below.
GearTrack
A. Drywall
B. Wooden stud
C. Flat-head screw in
every slot at every stud
IMPORTANT: Compare screw length to electrical wire locations.
Be sure the screw will not pierce electrical wiring.
NOTE: Maximum weight limit is 75 lbs per linear ft (30.48 cm) for
GearTrack Channels.
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Prepare the Wall
Masonry Block / Poured Concrete Wall
Before installing GearTrack
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appear dry may actually become damp when enclosed by paneling. Install the channels in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Wood Studs and Drywall over Wood Studs
1.
Locate Studs and Electrical
Use a stud finder to mark the edges of the studs within your
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planned installation area. Be sure to also mark the locations of
electrical wiring.
IMPORTANT: Compare screw length to electrical wiring
locations. Be sure the screw will not pierce electrical wiring.
Channel
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A
B
C
D
E
D. 1" (2.54 cm) min. to 1¼"
(3.17 cm) max. if near wiring
E. 1/4" (6.3 mm)
Install the GearTrack
to masonry walls, you must waterproof the walls to avoid mildew or foundation damage. Walls that
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Channels
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2.
Measure the Channels
GearTrack Channels should be mounted to the wall so that
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they begin and end at wooden studs. Measure from the center
of the stud at the beginning of the desired coverage area to
the center of the last wooden stud that is within 32" (81.3 cm),
42" (106.7 cm) or 48" (121.9 cm), depending on the length of
your GearTrack Channel.
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