I. Installation and Debugging
• Unpacking and Site Preparation: Inventory all components, including uprights, beams, shelves, and feet, ensuring nothing is missing or deformed. Assemble on a level surface; level the surface if necessary to prevent structural stress caused by unevenness. It is recommended to have two people work together to improve efficiency and safety. Determine the number of layers and layer height before assembly to reduce rework.
• Key Assembly Points: Insert all rivets on the beams into the hoist holes on the uprights and hammer them in to ensure a secure connection. When assembling intermediate layers, ensure that the two rivets at each end of the beam are in the hoist holes at the bottom of the upper upright and the top of the lower upright, respectively. Keep the beam surface facing upwards during assembly. For the top layer assembly, ensure that the long beams and the already installed short beams are on the same horizontal line. The four sides of the shelves should be evenly distributed across the long and short beams. Finally, install the plastic feet for leveling and vibration damping.
• Load Capacity and Acceptance: Strictly adhere to the product's rated load capacity. Common light-duty riveted shelving has a single-layer rated load capacity of 150–180 kg/layer (based on uniform load). Overloading is strictly prohibited. After assembly, check the flatness of the shelves and the tightness of the connections. If necessary, conduct light-load test placement and visual verification.
II. Load Management and Placement
• Uniform Load and Center of Gravity Control: Goods should be evenly distributed on the shelves, avoiding concentrated loading and eccentric stacking. Follow the principle of "heavy items on the lower layer, light items on the upper layer" to reduce the risk of tipping over and deflection.
• Strictly Prohibited Operations: Do not step on or climb the shelves; do not use the shelves as ladders or for other purposes; shelves should be evenly distributed to bear weight, and localized support is strictly prohibited.
III. Daily Maintenance and Care
• Environment and Cleaning: Use in a well-ventilated, dry environment, away from acids, alkalis, and corrosive media; when cleaning, use soft cotton fabrics, avoid using soapy water, dish soap, or plain water directly, and do not dry wipe with a dry cloth to prevent scratches and corrosion; keep the surface coating intact.
• Fasteners and Inspection: Regularly check the tightness and integrity of rivets and safety bolts; inspect the connections between beams and uprights for deformation or damage; promptly touch up any paint peeling to prevent rust spread; perform stability checks on load-bearing components and address any abnormalities immediately.
IV. Safe Operation and Common Misconceptions
• Scope of Use and Modification: Most rivet racks are light-duty positioning racks suitable for manual access and light-load storage; long-term outdoor use is not recommended, especially as the stability of wooden shelves decreases in rainy conditions; unauthorized addition of layers or increasing shelf spacing beyond the original design range is not recommended to avoid exceeding load limits.
• Scenario-Based Tips: In manual picking scenarios such as retail store back warehouses and office storage rooms, it is recommended to affix load limit signs according to the actual load capacity of the shelves and train operators; if higher load capacity or forklift assistance is required, a higher-strength racking system should be selected and the corresponding safety operating procedures should be followed.
