milwaukee 48-22-8481 Heavy Duty Racking Shelves Instruction Manual

June 4, 2024
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milwaukee 48-22-8481 Heavy Duty Racking Shelves

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The PACKOUT™ Racking System can be installed for vehicle or shop use.
WARNING READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS PROVIDED WITH THIS PRODUCT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUC-TIONS – THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL CONTAINS
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

  • To reduce the risk of injury when used in a vehicle, the base should be installed according to vehicle manufacturer’s instructions by a qualified technician. Drilling holes in certain structural areas can com-promise the safety of the vehicle. A bulkhead must be properly installed between the PACKOUT™ and the occupant to provide protection.
  • Use only fasteners recommended in the installation instructions. Do not use other fasteners, such as self-tapping or drywall screws.
  • Do not exceed maximum loading capacity (see Specifications). Overloading can cause racking system to come loose and break free, resulting in injury and product damage.
  • Inspect the racking system and all fasteners periodically and replace immediately if cracked, worn, or damaged. Do not attempt to fix or mend damaged racking system or fasteners.
  • If a loaded racking system has received an impact or is involved in an accident, MILWAUKEE recommends you replace the racking system and mounting fasteners before future use.
  • Tighten shoring screws to reduce rattling in a moving vehicle.
  • Ensure PACKOUT™ is secured before vehicle is in motion. Do not use, adjust or modify PACKOUT™ while vehicle is in motion.
  • Use cam-lock style straps for on-vehicle applications. Ratchet straps can result in over tightening and product damage.
  • When strapping to holes on the shelf do not use straps with hooks.
  • Only use with PACKOUT™ products that can be locked directly to the racking system.
  • Use E-tracks to mount PACKOUT™ racking system. The racking system is not compatible with X-Tracks.Using X-Tracks can result in warping PACKOUT™ racking system.
  • Always use common sense and be cautious when using and installing racking system. It is not possible to anticipate every situation that could result in a dangerous outcome. Do not use this product if you do not understand these instructions or you feel the work is beyond your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained professional for additional information or training.

SYMBOLOGY

  • Read operator’s manual
  • Do not step or stand on

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Cat. No. ………………………………….. 48-22-8481, 48-22-8482, 48-22-8483

On-Vehicle Loading Requirements (On Wall)

  • Total Weight (Max) ………………………………………………………50 lb (22.7 kg)
  • Stack Height (Max) ………………………………………………….. 18″ (457.2 mm)

In-Shop Loading Requirements (On Wall)

  • Total Weight (Max) ………………………………………………………50 lb (22.7 kg)
  • Stack Height (Max) ………………………………………………….. 18″ (457.2 mm)

ASSEMBLY

WARNING The Use E-tracks racking system to mount is not PACKOUT compatible ™ rack with ng XT system racks. Using X-Tracks can result in warping PACKOUT™ racking system.

Mounting Metal Arms to Racking System
  1. Place the racking system on a flat surface bottom side facing up.
  2. Metal arms should have the shoring screws on the top with the tabs on the bottom when attaching to the racking system.milwaukee 48-22-8481 Heavy Duty Racking Shelves 03
  3. Insert both metal arms.
  4. Install bolts and tighten until seated. Do not over torque.
Mounting Racking System to E-track
  1. Release the shoring screws.
  2. Line up the metal arms on the racking system with the E-Track.
  3. Push buttons down on both sides.
  4. Tilt shelf and insert top hooks into E-Track.
  5. Tilt shelf down to align bottom hooks.
  6. Lower shelf into place and release buttons.
  7. Tighten shoring screws to reduce ability to rattle.
    NOTE: Periodically check that screws are tight.
Removing Racking System from E-track
  1. Push buttons down.
  2. Lift shelf up to release bottom hooks.
  3. Tilt bottom away from E-Track.
  4. Pull shelf away from E-Track.
Installing E-Track for Racking System
  1. Hold first E-Track up to the wall so that the holes closest to the edge are on bottom (shown in image below). Add screw to top left corner and run in enough so E-Track is held up but can still rotate.
  2. Use level to ensure E-Track is straight vertically.
  3. Add screw to bottom left corner of E-Track.
  4. Install right side of shelves to top and bottom E-Track pockets on second length of E-Track.
  5. Connect left side of shelves to top and bottom E-Track pockets in the first piece of E-Track on wall.milwaukee 48-22-8481 Heavy Duty Racking Shelves 04
  6. Use a level to align second E-Track section.
  7. Screw in the top right corner and bottom left corner of second length of E-Track.
  8. Screw in remaining fasteners per location recommendation (vehicle or in-shop).
  9.  Tighten initial fasteners.

ON-VEHICLE E-TRACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING To reduce the risk of injury when used in a vehicle, the base should be installed according to vehicle manufacturer’s instructions by a qualified technician. Drilling holes in certain structural areas can compromise the safety of the vehicle. A bulkhead must be properly installed between the PACKOUT™ and the occupant to provide protection.
Use cam-lock style straps for on-vehicle applications. Ratchet straps can result in over tightening and product damage.
Only use with PACKOUT™ products that can be locked directly to the racking system.
Tighten shoring screws to reduce rattling in a moving vehicle.
E-track must be installed on flat, smooth walls or floors. Uneven surfaces could cause the racking system to warp, resulting in possible problems when installing PACKOUT™ products.
Use the below recommended fasteners in ALL ten indicated locations.

Installing Into Wood
  • Install onto dimensional lumber (2×4 or larger) or 3/4″ thick plywood
  • Use ten minimum Ø 1/4″ x 1″ lag screws with washers per E-Track (Twenty per pair of E-track)
  • Start at top, install one lag screw every 4″ down on each E-Track
Installing Into Sheet Metal
  • Install onto minimum 22 gauge sheet metal
  • Use ten Ø 1/4″-20 threaded inserts such as screw-to-install rivet nuts (jack nuts) and Ø 1/4″-20 socket headed cap screws per E-Track (Twenty per pair of E-Tracks)
  • Use medium strength (blue) liquid thread locker

IN-SHOP E-TRACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

E-track must be installed on a flat, even surface. An uneven surface could cause the racking system to warp, resulting in possible problems when installing PACKOUT™ products.
Use the below recommended fasteners in AT LEAST six holes. If studs do not align with racking system spacing add plywood or dimensional lumber to support racking system.

Installing Into Wood
  • Install onto dimensional lumber (2×4 or larger) or 3/4″ thick plywood
  • Use six minimum Ø 1/4″ x 1″ lag screws with washers per E-Track (Twelve per pair of E-Tracks)
  • Start at top, install one lag screw every 8″ down on each E-Track
Installing Into Concrete
  •  Use six minimum suitable concrete anchors

SERVICE

UNITED STATES
1-800-SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878)
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM CST
or visit www.milwaukeetool.com
Contact Corporate After Sales Service Technical Support with technical, service/repair, or warranty questions.
Email: metproductsupport@milwaukeetool.com
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CANADA
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