Rev. 6/12/2020
SHEET-R-57 MANUAL
Copyright 2020 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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USING THE RACK
NOTE: The floor/supporting surface in the installation location must be able to support the combined
weight of all SHEET-R-57 units as well as the materials stored on them. Each rack unit weighs 520
pounds (236.4kg).
Position rack units where necessary to support the materials you need to store. There are anchoring
tabs provided at all 4 corners of both the top and bottom of each rack unit (total of 8 tabs). Anchor the
rack to the floor with 1/2” (12.7mm) anchor bolts. The appropriate length of anchor bolts should be
determined by your building engineer.
If additional storage levels are needed, no more than 2 rack units can be stacked. Stack the second
rack on top of the anchored, bottom rack by aligning the side posts of both rack units. The bolt holes in
anchoring tabs of the upper and lower unit should align, but some fine adjustment might be necessary
to align bolts holes in the tabs. Fasten all for sets of corner tabs together with 1/2” locking hardware
(bolts, washers, and lock nuts).
The levels of each rack unit are designed to support material in sheet form. Stored materials must
not overhang the ends of the rack.
CAPACITIES OF STACKED UNITS
Each
SHEET-R-57 unit has a capacity of 10,000lb. (4,545.5kg). No more than 2 rack units may be
stacked to provide additional storage levels. When 2 units are stacked, the overall capacity is 16,000
pounds (7,272.7kg), which should be evenly distributed over all levels which is equal to 1,600 pounds
(727.3kg) per level. Fill the rack from the bottom up.
NOTE:
If 2 units are stacked and properly fastened together with 1/2” locking hardware, the
capacity per level remains 2,000 pounds (909.1kg). However, no more than 8 levels can be filled to
their 2,000 lb. capacity. To be able to use all 10 levels, do not apply more than 1,600 pounds
(727.3kg) per level.
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION (THE “RECORD”)
Before using the product for the first time, make a record of its appearance. Describe in writing the
condition of the frame, anchoring tabs, anchoring/fastening hardware, and the locations of labels. Take
photographs of the unit(s) from multiple angles. Include close range photos of all 4 anchoring points
(to the floor), all 4 stack connections (if applicable), and all labeling. Add the photos to your file with the
written descriptions. Identify the file appropriately to indicate that it is a
record of the rack unit(s) in
satisfactory condition
.
Align rack posts
and anchoring tabs
Clevis
pin
Anchoring
tab
Post
Anchoring
tab
Anchor
bottom unit
to floor