Serious injury or death can occur from the rack tipping over. To prevent this, the rack must be
secured to a wall, especially in earthquake -prone areas, or where surfaces are uneven, and where children and/or
pets are present.
Different wall materials require different types of fasteners. Use fasteners suitable for your specific type of wall.
If you are uncertain about what type of fastener to use, then please contact your local hardware store.
ROCK BRACKET UPWARDS
FIG. 6
FIG. 9
FIG. 7
FIG. 10
FIG. 12
FIG. 8
FIG. 11
FIG. 4
FIG. 13
FIG. 16
FIG. 19
FIG. 5
FIG. 14
FIG. 17
FIG. 15
FIG. 18
NOTE:
For stacking on DXST10000 Industrial Rack, read the Stacking Instructions before continuing.
1. There is a set of locking tabs at both ends of every crossbeam. To begin assembly, take one crossbeam and
insert the tabs into two of the holes on the upper portion of one upright frame. Engage the locking tabs into
the holes using a downward motion. The locking pin hole should be at the top. Make sure the end of the
crossbeam is flush against the upright frame. (Fig. 4)
2. Repeat for the opposite side of the upright frame. Tap the ends of the crossbeam closest to the upright frames
with a rubber mallet until fully seated. The crossbeam and locking tabs should easily slip into place. If they
do not, then recheck the alignment of the teardrop-shaped holes and tabs. Too much force may damage the
interlock between the crossbeam and upright frame.
3. Using the methods listed above, install the other crossbeam to the opposite side of the upright frames, parallel
to the first crossbeam you installed. Make sure both crossbeams are at the same level. (Fig. 5)
NOTE:
Every DXST10000EXT Extension Kit comes with four (4) stacking plates. In order to safely stack an
Extension Kit on top another Extension Kit or on top a DXST10000, you MUST use four (4) of these plates. These
steps instruct how to stack an Extension Kit onto the DXST10000 Industrial Rack. (Fig. 13)
NOTE:
A ladder is necessary for this step. It is recommended for one person to hold the ladder in place while the
second person installs the additional stacking upright to each side and the remaining assembly when placing the
unit on top of another rack.
1. For ease of stacking assembly, it is recommended that the upright assemblies are stacked and mounted prior
to completing the assembly of the top unit. (Fig. 13)
2. Using a screwdriver and rubber mallet, remove all four feet from the bottom of the newly assembled upright
frames. This will now become the top rack. Remove all four black caps from the top of the fully assembled
second DXST10000EXT or DXST10000 rack. This will now become the bottom rack.
3. Line up and place an upright frame on top of one side of the fully assembled rack. Be sure the hole patterns
are going in the same direction. The stacking plates feature a top and bottom set of locking tabs (Fig. 14).
Engage the top set of tabs into the very bottom of the vertical beam of the top unit and the bottom set of
locking tabs into the very top of the upright frame of the lower unit (Fig.14). Use the same downward motion to
attach these plates as you did for the crossbeams. The locking pin holes on the plate should be at the bottom.
Repeat for the remaining three stacking plates. (Fig. 15)
4. Insert the locking shelf pins into the open pin holes on the brackets.
5. Assemble the remaining pieces of the top rack by following the previously detailed instructions.
Drywall anchors and anchor screws are included with this rack; however, different wall materials require
different types of fasteners. Use fasteners suitable for your specific type of wall. If you are uncertain about what
type of fasteners to use, then please contact your local hardware store. (Fig. 16)
1. Take the U-shaped bracket and rock it up at an angle to attach it to the bottom inner channel of the
crossbeam. Once attached, the back portion will sit flush against the inside of the crossbeam. (Fig. 17)
2. Once attached, the U-shaped bracket can be moved from side to side (in between the two safety straps).
This allows for it to be attached to a 2 x 4 in the wall. (Fig. 18)
3. The L-shaped bracket has two sets of four square holes that allow you to adjust the distance of the rack to
the wall. Use two carriage bolts and two 10 mm nuts to attach the L-shaped bracket to the bottom of the
U-shaped bracket. (Fig. 19)
4. Position the rack so the flat end of the L-shaped bracket is touching the wall. Use a pencil to mark the location
of the four holes on the wall. Use the included drywall anchors, anchor screws, and the appropriate tools if you’re
securing the rack to drywall only. Be sure to follow standard instructions for installing anchor screws. (Fig. 19)
NOTE:
Each wire grid consists of two sides - a “short” side and a “long” side. We recommend having the “short”
side of the grid facing upward to allow the wire deck clips to be installed correctly.
1. Fold open the wire grid decking. Make sure the four sets of grid clip assemblies are spaced evenly across the
length of the wire grid. Once they are placed appropriately, tighten the bolts to secure into place. (Fig. 9)
2. Place the newly assembled wire grid onto the top ridge of remaining sets of crossbeams. If seated properly, it
will “pop” into place and lay evenly. (Fig 10.)
3. Place a locking grip clip at the outermost corner of the shelf with a wire grid. Make sure the rolled edge with
the groove is facing upward. (Fig. 11)
4. With one hand, apply pressure to the back of the clip. With your free hand, insert a flat-head screwdriver (not
included) into the small slot in the clip to spread the tine up and over the wire that is underneath. (Fig. 12)
5. Pull back on the screwdriver. The grooved channel in the clip should now match up with the wire decking,
which will help secure it to the shelf beam.
6. Repeat steps 2-4 for the remaining three corners of the wire grid, and then again for all the remaining shelves.
7. There is a locking pin hole at both ends of every crossbeam. This is where the locking shelf pins (10) are to be
installed. If a pin does not easily slip into place, then moderately tap the end of the crossbeam to fully seat the
locking tabs. (See Fig. 4 for locking pin hole location.)
LOCKING
PIN HOLE
NOTE:
There are three (3) safety straps with weld nuts and five (5) shelf support straps on every set
of crossbeams. (Fig. 6)
1. Place a safety strap with weld nut between the lower ridges of the crossbeams where two sets of holes
have been pre-drilled. Thread a safety strap bolt up through the bottom of the pre-drilled holes and through
the weld nuts, and fully tighten with the included hex key or hex bit. Repeat for the last two straps on this set
of crossbeams. (Fig. 7)
2. Place a shelf support strap perpendicular to the crossbeams, and insert each end into the slots on each ridge
of the crosssbeam. Repeat for the remaining 4 straps. (Fig. 8)
Shelf Support and Safety Strap Instructions (Fig. 6-8)
Crossbeam Instructions (Fig. 4-5)
Stacking Instructions (Fig. 13-15)
Wall Mounting Instructions (Fig. 16-19)
Wire Grid and Locking Shelf Pin Instructions (Fig. 9-12)
SHELF SUPPORT
STRAP (ON TOP)
SAFETY STRAP WITH
WELD NUT
(UNDERNEATH)
SAFETY STRAP WITH
WELD NUT
(UNDERNEATH)
SHELF SUPPORT
STRAP (ON TOP)
WARNING:
EXTENSION KIT
UPRIGHT FRAMES
DXST10000 RACK
UPRIGHT
FRAME
STACKING
PLATE:
THIS
WAY
UP
NOTE:
• Connect multiple racks together to create the ultimate storage solution.
• Additional racks are sold separately.
