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Installation time: Approximately 30 minutes.
Important: Read through entire instructions before beginning any installations.
Before beginning the unit installation, decide where it will work best for you above the open garage door (if room allows)
or beyond the open door.
PLEASE NOTE: If installing above the open garage door, at least 17” of open space is required between the highest point
of door as measured during its upward travel and the ceiling.
Locate the ceiling joists in the area of desired installation and determine the direction in which they are running. In
order to adequately disperse the stored load, you should not install more than two HyLoft units on any two ceiling joists.
The Ceiling Brackets are installed parallel to the ceiling joists. Refer to the diagram below or photos on the package for
additional installation clarification.
IMPORTANT: Do not over-tighten the Lag Screws (max 10 ft. lbs.).
They only need to be fully seated, no more. Do not use an impact driver.
1A:
Mark holes on joist exactly 44.25” apart.
Important Tip: There is a hole template
printed on the bottom of the carton.
Cut out the panel, punch out the holes
and tape to the ceiling to use for the
pencil mark locations.
D
Using Stud Finder
locate Joists
24” to 36”
apart
Ceiling Joist
Pencil Mark
1B:
Pre-drill 3/16” holes at the pencil marks for each of the mounting points on the Support Bar Assemblies (C).
Rub some bar soap or add a drop of liquid soap to the threads of the Lag Screws (D) to ease installation.
Using a 1/2” Socket Wrench or Nut Driver, install one Support Bar Assembly (C), using the 5/16” x 2-1/2” Lag
Screws (D) into each pre-drilled hole.
Repeat the process for installation of the remaining Support Bar Assembly (C), being sure to install it
parallel and in line to the first one. Ensure all fasteners are also secured.
1. Install Angle Brackets
