WHITE HOME PRODUCTS TK-5 Closet Carousel Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- WHITE HOME PRODUCTS
Table of Contents
Models TK‐5 Through
TK‐14 Equipped with
Footswitch Controls
Closet Carousel
Installation Instructions
TK-5 Closet Carousel
Tools Required:
- Phillips Screwdriver (#2)
- Adjustable Wrench
- Level
- Tape Measure
- Utility Knife
- Electric Drill
- Drill Bits for Anchors
- Ladder (4 foot)
Welcome
Thank you for choosing White Home Products, Closet Carousel — the innovative
storage solution for organizing closet space.
Your Closet Carousel is designed to make valuable closet space more efficient
and convenient. It will carry garments, accessories, and similar personal
items directly to you, eliminating hunting and searching through back corners
of your closet.
Closet Carousel Features:
- Operates on standard wall outlet, 115 V AC.
- Each hanger section carries up to 50 pounds of weight.
- Each hanger section can be divided into two tiers of storage.
- Footswitch control allows convenient hands‐free operation.
It is important to us that your Closet Carousel provide years of convenient, maintenance free, personal storage. Please read the following instructions completely before installing and operating the unit. If you have any questions about this equipment, just contact us at www.closets.net for a quick response.
Getting Started
Planning Your Space: Closet dimensions should meet minimum size requirements listed in the table below.
| MODEL | TRACK LENGTH | MINIMUM CLOSET SIZE |
|---|---|---|
| TKA‐5 | 4’ | 6’ x 4’6” |
| TKA‐6 | 5’ | 7’ x 4’6” |
| TKA‐7 | 6’ | 8’ x 4’6” |
| TKA‐8 | 7’ | 9’ x 4’6” |
| TKA‐9 | 8’ | 10’ x 4’6” |
| TKA‐10 | 9’ | 11’ x 4’6” |
| TKA‐11 | 10’ | 12’ x 4’6” |
| TKA‐12 | 11’ | 13’ x 4’6” |
| TKA‐13 | 12’ | 14’ x 4’6” |
| TKA‐14 | 13’ | 15’ x 4’6” |
- Maintain 12” clearance between track and wall for garments.
- Walls should be smooth and free of projections like hooks, picture hangers or shelving brackets that could snag and damage garments.
- The carousel base may be placed on carpeted, tiled or non‐covered wood and concrete floors. Note that concrete anchors are not provided with the installation kit.
- The closet must have a 115 V AC, 15 A, electric outlet in the ceiling or along one of the walls.
- For ease of installation, position carousel drive close to the doorway or opening from which it will be operated.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not install or operate the Closet Carousel
outdoors or in wet locations.
Unpacking: The Closet Carousel is shipped in two cartons: a large carton
that contains the carousel base, stanchions, track, and hanger rods; and a
small carton that contains the drive, chain guard, and footswitch.
We make every effort to protect your Closet Carousel during shipping. However,
it is still a good idea to examine the cartons for damage before removing
contents. Should you suspect a problem, please contact us for assistance.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the carousel chain, place track and chain assembly on floor
as shown….
Step 1. Base
a. Place base on floor in desired location and position according to minimum
clearances shown in figure below. b. Check that base sits flat and level in
both directions. If the floor is uneven, it will be necessary to insert wood
shims under the low corner before anchoring.
c. Anchor base to floor using #10 x ¾ wood screws or #10 screw concrete
anchors. Install screws through holes in anchoring clips.
Step 2. Stanchions
a. Place stanchions over wood mounting blocks on base assembly. Note that
screw holes in stanchion ends should line up with holes in mounting blocks.
b. Make sure stanchions are seated on base and secure each with two #10
screws. Snug up, but do not completely tighten screws.
Step 3. Track
a. Identify the rectangular cut‐ out and mounting studs at the top of the
track. This is where the drive will mount. Orient the track with the drive
closest to the doorway.
b. With a helper, lift the track by the cross arms only and place on the
stanchions (a ladder may be required).
c. Make sure the stanchions are aligned with the mounting blocks on the cross
arms. Tap cross arms down until they are seated on the stanchions.
d. Secure each stanchion to the cross arm mounting blocks using two #10
screws. Snug up, but do not completely tighten screws.
CAUTION: The track could tip over until bracing is in place. Have a
helper hold track until Step 4 is completed.
Step 4. Bracing
Three wall braces are attached to the track. Side braces may be moved anywhere
along track to align with wall studs. The end brace may require drywall
anchors or toggle bolts.
a. Loosen two Phillips head screws on brace clamps and move side braces to
anchor‐wall side of carousel, near the cross arms.
b. Locate and mark the wall studs closest to the braces. Align side braces
with studs. c. Loosen Allen setscrews at top of brace clamps with wrench
provided in installation kit. Slide wall plates close to wall. d. Place level
in position 1 and tilt carousel side‐to‐side until level reads plumb. Move
brace wall plates to contact wall and tighten Allen setscrews.
e. Place level in position 2 and tilt carousel front‐to‐back until stanchion
is plumb. Slide braces on track until they line up with studs. Tighten screws
on brace clamps.
f. Place level in position 3 on top of cross arm. Tilt track until level.
Secure wall plates to studs with #10 x 1‐1/4 inch wood screws.
g. Move end brace to anchor‐wall side of carousel. Move wall plate to contact
wall. Tighten setscrews and clamp screws.
h. Secure wall plate to wall with #10 drywall anchors.
i. Rotate carousel chain by hand. If the chain catches and doesn’t move
easily, check track straightness and levelness. Adjust braces, if necessary to
correct track alignment.
j. Tighten all stanchion and brace fasteners.
Step 5. Drive
The drive is packed fully assembled in a separate carton. To prepare for
installation, unpack the drive and uncoil the footswitch and power cables
attached to the motor cover.
a. Remove two 1/4 inch hex nuts and washers from drive mounting studs on the
track.
b. Lift and place drive on track. Position slots in drive mounting flange near
studs in top of track. c. Rotate carousel chain to align trolley pins with
pairs of drive pusher dogs. Slide drive in to engage pins and contact track.
d. Install washers and hex nuts on mounting studs to secure drive.
Step 6. Chain Guard
a. The chain guard fits under the drive and covers the drive chain. Orient
cover with notched end towards the cross arm.
b. Secure to drive plate with three 10‐32 x 1/2 screws and hex nuts.
CAUTION: Drive chain pinch points could cause injury.
Never operate drive without chain guard in place.
Step 7. Footswitch
a. Carousel motion is controlled by a footswitch. The low voltage switch
should be placed in a convenient location near the closet opening so garments
can be viewed as the carousel revolves.
b. Secure excess cable with nylon cable ties to prevent contact with moving
parts of the carousel or garments.
Step 8. Power
The Closet Carousel requires a 115 V AC, single phase, 60 Hz power source and
draws 1 Amp at full load. A 6 foot power cable with three prong plug is
prewired to the drive.
a. Any nearby ceiling or wall mounted receptacle can be used to power the
carousel. Secure cable to cross arms and/or stanchions with cable ties to
prevent contact with moving parts of the carousel and garments.
b. Check that the track is clear of tools and construction materials.
c. Connect unit to power.
d. Press the footswitch and check operation of carousel in each direction.
CAUTION: Fall hazard. Never climb, step, sit, ride or stand on carousel.
Step 9. Hanger Rods
The hanger rods are shipped preassembled to garment bars using setscrews. Use
Allen wrench included in installation kit to adjust bar height as desired.
a. Rotate the carousel to place a load bar within easy reach in the closet
opening. Note the garment rod with rubber bushings attached to the load bar.
b. Place the hanger rods on the garment rod with the hooks facing inwards. The
hooks should fit between the rubber bushings at the bar ends as shown.
c. Repeat steps a and b for each load bar on the carousel.
d. To change garment bar height, loosen setscrews, slide bar up or down, and
retighten in desired position.
WARNING: Shock and pinch point hazard. Always unplug power cable before
attempting to service unit. Copyright © 2022 White Home Products, Inc.
All rights reserved. This document and the information contained within may
not be duplicated, used, or disclosed without written authorization from White
Home Products.
Version 2.2
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