Install The Gearwall® Panels - Gladiator GEARTRACK Instructions D'installation

Plan your Installation
1.
Measure Ceiling Sag
Snap a level chalk line at a convenient height on the wall(s).
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Measure from the chalk line to the ceiling and determine the
lowest point of the ceiling along the wall.
Prepare the Wall
Masonry Block / Poured Concrete Wall
Before you can install the panels on poured concrete or masonry block walls, you must install 2" (5.08 cm) x 4" (10.16 cm) wooden
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studs to the wall with the 4" (10.16 cm) side against the wall. The wooden studs must be installed over the entire area to be covered
by the GearWall panels. This provides a level surface on which to mount the panels.
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Mount First Stud
A. Masonry screws
B. Wooden stud
Install the first stud at the starting edge of the desired
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coverage area to act as a guide. Drill a hole through the
stud and into the wall surface. Follow masonry screw
manufacturer's instructions for proper installation. For best
results use a hammer drill and masonry bit.
NOTE: For extra hold, you may choose to put
construction adhesive on the stud before attaching it to
the wall.
Install the GearWall Panels
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2.
Mark Bottom of Wall
Starting from the lowest point of the ceiling, measure down
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to the floor. Round the measurement down to the nearest
foot and mark. Snap a level chalk line ¹⁄
mark. Repeat step for remaining walls.
NOTE: For partial wall installation, simply snap a level chalk
line at the desired height of the bottom of the wall.
2.
Secure First Stud
Secure the stud to the wall by placing ¹⁄
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(6.9 cm) masonry screws every 18" (45.72 cm).
" (6.3 mm) below the
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" (6.3 mm) x 2³⁄ "
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