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This page explains the process for installing a garage system. The steps below outline the order of preparing and leveling the skeleton, and supporting the system on the floor.
Page Contents
Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes
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Installer Level Required: Apprentice Installer
Products Required: TFL Material, Accessories, Special Order
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4' Level
Tape Measure
18-Gauge Nail Gun
Drill Driver/Impact Drill
Hardware Required
Garage Legs
18-Gauge 1 1/4” Nails
1 1/4” Screws
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must beworn at all times when handling material and operating the power tools mentioned throughout this process. Review the PPE Matrix for further guidance. |
Ensure you have checked for the high point in the space.
Hang system rail according to floor-based process steps.
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Install top, middle and bottom fixed shelves.
Level system from the high spot in the room. Slide your level across the top of the system and adjust the partition suspense brackets accordingly.
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Plumb the system from left to right using a 4-foot level to ensure it is square.
Secure corner brackets to the wall.
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Close the corner bracket caps.
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Prepare the bottom cap.
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A bottom cap and garage legs are required for all floor-based garage systems.
Place the garage legs in the front and back of the bottom cap at each of the marks made. Ensure they are placed 2 - 3 inches from the edge of the board.
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Flip the bottom cap over and slide it under the system.
Secure the bottom cap to the system.
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If Applicable: Secure corner brackets.
Adjust and level the legs until they support each component according to how it was leveled and plumbed.
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Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix
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Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.
If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.
If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.
If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and deliveringthe final product.
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Certification Steps:
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Tips submitted by fellow installers and leaders in the field. These optional tips are intended to make this install process simpler.
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Click here to submit your own tip from the field.
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BOM | Bill of Materials; Parts List |
Level | The wall or system is horizontally straight. |
Plumb | The wall or system is vertically straight. |
Skeleton | The foundation of a wall-hung or floor-based system. This typically consists of rail, partitions, fixed shelves, and connecting shelves. |
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The purpose of this section is to provide guidance when confirming details on the BOM. This list includes all individual parts typically associated with this process.
GL | Garage Leg |
The codes in the table above are directly from the Corporate CAD database and may not reflect all codes included in the Supported Franchise Database or Independent Franchise Databases.