Adjustable Pallet Racking Installation Guide Read this Guide thoroughly before commencing assembly and retain for future reference. Installation plans and design drawings should be strictly adhered to. If in doubt on any aspect of design, installation or usage, contact your racking supplier. Itls RECOMMENDED that racking installation work is undertaken by experienced, trained personnel ONLY, and tnder the supervision of SEIRS Registered Installers (SEIRS Is the Storage Equipment Installers Registration Scheme, ‘operated by SEMA - see below. Whore racking i to be installed or diected to be installed by the fend user or an agent acting on their behal, then instalation work ‘must be caried out in accordance withthe Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Associaton (SEMA) ‘Guide to Method Statements for the Installation of Storage Equipment This decument is available fram: SEMA Malaren House, 25 Dale End, Birmingham 4 7LN, UK Telephone: +44 (0) 121 2002100 Fax +44 (0) 121 200 1908 small enquiry@ sema.org.uk Web site: www.soma.org.uke Safety & Load information signs MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED and clearly cisplayed- rote to page 6 Loading and perfomance information should be made avaliable by the racking supplier Racking MUST NOT BE DISMANTLED OR THE ADVISED CONFIGURATION CHANGED without prior Consultation wih the racking supplier - unauthorised Femoval of re-pasitoning of beams in parbcular can Seriously compromise the stably ane safety ofthe racking structure. Unless otherwise stated, load performance information provided assumes MAXIMUM STATIC UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED SAFE WORKING LOADS. Under ne circumstances should quoted capacities be exceeded or varied During installation, check verticals and levels to tnsure the racking is thin the recommended | faectie: E00 | fae parameters, showin right The extent of undulation, slopes, steps, ridges, ete. nthe conctete floor slab surface aifect both racking and handling equipment, Advice on the effects of floor surtace level variations on particular handling equipment should be obtained fram tho supplier. The supporting flor slab for pallet racking ‘Should be of suitable construction and thickness and Level to within 1:1000, Do not attempt to instal pallet racking on soft ground, timber floors or Tarmac surfaces, Note: general parameters only are shown - refer o SEMA Guideline No.? ‘Guide to Erection Tolerances for Static Racking’ for other applications. Installation Tolerances for i eee) Standard Adjustable Palit Racking (J winintoierancesDescription of Main Components . Assembled Frame Box Beam (in pairs) Beam Safety Clip Pallet / Deck Support Row Spacer Frame Leg Guard Frame End Protector Frame Foot Levelling Shim Floor Anchor Bolt So ToOnNmooDD> IMPORTANT The actual quantity of each component supplied will vary according to the installation requirements, Frames are normally supplied fully assembled with sufficient levelling shims and floor anchors for standard installations on level floors. Please contact the supplier for separate frame assembly instructions or additional floor fixings if needed.Frame Types and Configuration There are a number of standard frame bracing configurations according to the height of the frames. Please refer to the diagrams below. Ensure that all frames are positioned so that the lowest diagonal bracing nodes are facing into the operating aisle. End frames are normally 500mm taller than intermediate frames, so please ensure these are positioned correctly at the ends of each bay run. INI = Single bracing ant with spacer TYPE 5 'N2= Double bracing joint no spacer itAseZ Frame Po End Frame Heights (End view) (Side view) ATERAL FRAME au Lowest diagonal bracing nodes must face End frames should be at least 500mm higher than into operating aisle. top beam position, Intermediate frames should be 100mm higher than top beamAssembly Sequence of Frames and Beams IMPORTANT Where racking is to be installed or directed to be installed by the end user or an agent acting on their behalf, then bay assembly must be carried out in accordance with the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (SEMA) 'Guide to Method Statements for the Installation of Storage Equipment. To obtain this guide, refer to page 1 for contact details. 1. Check all components required are ‘on site and not damaged. The area to be racked must be clean and clear of any obstructions. Survey and measure the floor to determine the level, run and aisle positions. Use chalk lines as uides for frame positioning, 2. Raise frames and locate beams in ‘compliance with SEMA method statements. Appropriate safety hamesses and liting equipment must be used. Ensure lowest diagonal bracing nodes are facing into the operating aisle as below: ‘8. Fit the first beam into the frame by locating the hooked connectors into the perforations on each upright (i). Ensure the beam is located evenly in both frames and then tap into place with a rubber mallet (i) = e rw Y Insert a safety clip through the holes in © ‘each end of the beam to prevent the beam from being accidently dislodged ° (ii. Repeat the above steps to fit remaining 8 beams. Access equipment will be required for fing beams at high levels.Frame Floor Fixing All foot plates must be fixed to the floor using the required number of M12 x100mm anchor bolts Bofore fixing, check verticals and levels to ‘ensure racking is within recommended tolerances for the installation. Shim as necessary then floor fi Tighten all bolts to the specified torque loading of, 35Nm with a 17mm socket spanner. Minimum oor anchor in teach foot 55mm 25mm) Min ‘Min’ Row Spacers Row spacers ensure that the distance between two rows is kept the same. At least 2 spacers should be fitted between each pair of frames, preferably close to the diagonal and horizontal bracing nodes. For frames up to 6m high, Use 2 spacers and for frames up to 10m high, use 3 spacers. Row spacers are fitted to the frame Uprights with 4.x M8x25mm bolt and nut sets supplied as shown, The clearance between uprights is as follows: Code Clearance (C) EPRS20 200mm EPRS30 300mm Frame Protectors Frame protectors are available in 2 styles — for frame comers and for intermediate logs. Each protector must be bolted to the floor with 4 M12 xt00mm | (®). anchor botts as shown. For ‘optimum frame protection please use the recommended clearances below Code Clearance (t) EPCP 60mm EPFLP 36mm Corner Protector Leg Protector ©,Pallet Deck Supports ‘These support bars can be used with chipboard panels when a hand picking undersize or weak pallets. The number of supports needed per level will depend on the weight load capacity \ Sree Neate ace Dl : ofthe beams and are available in 2 " 4 standard depths. Code Frame depth EPDS09 900mm . EPOSi1 1400mm Kock down when using a8 If you use support bars underneath suppers pallets then the tab at each end needs to be knocked flat with a rubber mallet. Loading Charts & Safety Signs All adjustable pallet racking must display the correct loading information in prominent positions at the end of each run, The exact, loading information will vary according to a number of factors including beam type, beam positioning and length. Therefore each run of racking must have a load safety chart containing the correct information as provided by the racking supplior. We also recommend fixing labels to each beam, stating the maximum load per level. Standard templates for load charts are available which can be completed by the end user and positioned as shown. Signs should be located approx. 200mm high 80 they can be easily seen and read. IMPORTANT Any adjustments to beam heights could affect the load capacities of the racking — if in doubt, please check with your racking ‘supplier. RACKING SAFETY INSPECTION To comply with current guidelines and workplace health & safety regulations, it is essential that pallet racking is inspected for actual or potential safety hazards. These may be caused by impact damage to the racking or result from missing components. Inspections should be conducted on a regular, scheduled basis by suitably competent personnel, If in doubt about when and how to conduct racking safety inspections, contact your racking supplier.