Gladiator GEARTRACK Instructions D'installation page 5

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