Installation of the Pot Rack
Installation of the Pot Rack is quick and easy, requiring only routine hand tools. Tools RequiredВ are Drill, Pencil, Pliers, Ruler.В A method of locating the ceiling joists is required. An electronic, sonic, or magnetic stud finder is best, though other means may be utilized.
-Planning the Installation
CAUTION: The Pot Rack must be attached directly to structural framing members. Mounting to wallboard, plaster, etc., even if using toggle bolts, is not adequate.
The Pot Rack, when loaded with utensils, is quite heavy. Therefore, the supplied ceiling hooks must be attached directly to the ceiling joists or other structural framing member. When deciding where to hang the Pot Rack, access to the ceiling joists must be considered. The exact location of the ceiling hooks is determined by the location and direction of the ceiling joists.
-Ceiling Hook Installation
Locate the ceiling joists and mark the locations for the ceiling hook installation. The ceiling hooks should be spaced lengthwise along the Pot Rack 16 to 24 inches apart. The ceiling hooks at each end of the Pot Rack should also be spaced 16 to 24 inches apart.
Drill four holes using a drill bit slightly smaller than the smooth shank of the ceiling hook. Make sure the bit drills into the ceiling joist; if it drills into an open area, search again for the ceiling joist, and drill a new hole.
Screw a ceiling hook into each hole ВЅ inch past the point the threads are no longer visible, or until the threads are entirely into the ceiling joist. Turn the ceiling hook so the open end of the hook points outward from the rectangle formed by the four hooks. This reduces the chance of the chains slipping off the hooks.
-Hanging the Pot Rack
Install a small “S” hook into the holes provided in the Pot Rack, with the open end of the of the hook facing outward. Connect a chain to the other end of each “S” hook (the open end of the hook will be facing inward at the chain end). Hook the opposite ends of the chains to the ceiling hooks. The chains may be shortened to hang the Pot Rack closer to the ceiling. The chains on one side may be shortened to accommodate sloped ceilings. Extra chain is available and jk adams pot rack Chain pliers may be purchased at hardware stores The Pot Rack installation is now complete. jk adams wine rack, jk adams cutting board, jk adams spice rack are available at jk adams.