The freedomRail system is a modular and adjustable storage solution designed for various applications, including closets, pantries, linens, and garages. It primarily consists of a Hanging Rail, Hanging Uprights, and various shelving and accessory components, all designed for adjustability and ease of installation.
Function Description:
The freedomRail system allows users to create customized storage configurations that can be easily adjusted or expanded. The core principle involves mounting a horizontal Hanging Rail to the wall, from which all other components, such as Hanging Uprights, shelves, and accessories, are suspended. This design provides flexibility in layout and maximizes vertical storage space. The system supports different types of shelving—Profile Shelves (ventilated steel), Wood Shelving (melamine laminated particleboard), and Open Slide® II Shelving (ventilated steel)—along with various organizational accessories like O-Boxes, drawers, baskets, and hooks.
Important Technical Specifications:
Hanging Rail:
- Material: Heavy-duty 12 gauge steel with a durable baked-on epoxy finish.
- Lengths: Available in 24", 40", 64", and 80".
- Colors: White and Nickel.
- Mounting: Primary support component; mounts to the wall. Beveled top for optional sill plate mounting. Countersunk holes every 8" on center for secure attachment.
- Weight Capacity: Not explicitly stated for the rail itself, but it's the primary structural support for the entire system.
- Installation: Requires drilling 5/16" holes for Universal Anchors (provided) or 5/32" pilot holes for studs. Screws are tightened 6-8 turns after flush to properly rosette the anchor.
Hanging Upright:
- Material: Heavy-duty 12 gauge steel with a durable baked-on epoxy finish.
- Lengths: Available in 30", 48", 78", and 90".
- Colors: White and Nickel.
- Design: Double-slotted design accepts Brackets along 1" increments.
- Mounting: Hangs from the Hanging Rail. Can be optionally permanently attached to the wall using Wall Screws, Anchors, and Spacers (7913-9137-11) for greater stability, especially for heavier loads. A 9/32" hole at the bottom allows for securing to the wall.
- Spacing (Profile/Wood Shelving):
- 36" max for standard closet/linen (50 lbs./linear foot).
- 30" max for pantry/garage (75 lbs./linear foot).
- 24" max for extra heavy-duty (100 lbs./linear foot).
- Spacing (O-Boxes): 24" spacing required (supports 200 lbs. per O-Box). Each O-Box requires its own set of Uprights when placed side-by-side or next to Profile Shelving.
- Spacing (Open Slide® II Shelving):
- 30" max for standard closet/linen (50 lbs./linear foot).
- 24" max for pantry/laundry (75 lbs./linear foot).
Wall Mount Uprights (Additional Component):
- Material: .071" (1.8mm) 1008 steel.
- Lengths: 6-3/4", 16-3/4", 28", 39-1/4", 48", 63", 78", and 94-1/4".
- Colors: White and Black (Almond and Granite for some sizes).
- Mounting: Mounted directly to studs or hollow walls using #9137 hardware (includes Spacers for hollow uprights).
- Spacing: Every 32" for normal loads, every 16" for heavier loads (pantry). Not recommended for closets where Hanging Rail is easier.
Shelving Brackets (VSB - Ventilated Shelving Bracket & SSB - Solid Shelf Bracket):
- Material: Heavy-duty steel, double-body design. .065" (1.6mm) 1008 steel.
- Design: Four tabs for secure locking into Uprights. Extends at a 1° incline (except SSB 7913-1413-11 at 90°).
- Load Capacity (VSB):
- 9.375" (1309-11): 110 lbs (50 kg)
- 12.25" (1412-11): 110 lbs (59 kg)
- 16.25" (1416-11): 140 lbs (77 kg)
- 20.05" (1320-11): 130 lbs (59 kg)
- Load Capacity (SSB):
- 4.5" (1004-11): 290 lbs (132 kg)
- 6.5" (1006-11): 240 lbs (109 kg)
- 8.5" (1008-11): 190 lbs (86 kg)
- 10.5" (1010-11): 160 lbs (73 kg)
- 12.5" (1012-11): 130 lbs (59 kg)
- 14.5" (1014-11): 110 lbs (50 kg)
- 12.5" (1413-11): 130 lbs (59 kg)
- Load Capacity (Heavy-Duty Brackets):
- 14.5" (1114-11): 200 lbs (91 kg)
- 18.5" (1118-11): 175 lbs (80 kg)
- 24" (1124-11): 165 lbs (75 kg)
- Colors: White, Nickel, Granite (depending on size/type).
- Installation: VSBs snap into Uprights. SSBs support wood/melamine shelves, secured with Shelf Locators (tape) or Shelf Screws (permanent).
Shelving:
- Profile Shelving (Ventilated Steel):
- Material: Heavy gauge steel with baked-on epoxy finish. Double bars for strength.
- Depths: 9", 12", 16", 20".
- Lengths: 24", 30", 36", 48", 72", 96".
- Colors: White and Nickel.
- Installation: Snaps securely into VSBs. Can be used with Rod Clips and Chrome Rods for hanging.
- Wood Shelving (Melamine Laminated Particleboard):
- Material: 5/8" melamine laminated particleboard with 1.4mm radius edgeband on three sides.
- Depths: 8", 12", 14".
- Lengths: 24", 30", 36", 48", 72", 96".
- Colors: White, Maple, Cherry.
- Installation: Supported by SSBs.
- Open Slide® II Shelving (Ventilated Steel):
- Depths: 12", 16".
- Installation: Snaps into VSBs.
- 3/4" Wood Shelving (Additional Component):
- Material: Particleboard with square edgebanding, finished on 4 sides.
- Installation: Supported by SSBs.
O-Boxes (Modular Cabinets):
- Material: 5/8" furniture grade melamine.
- Dimensions:
- O-Boxes: 24"W x 16-1/4"H x 14"D.
- Big O-Boxes: 24"W x 20"H x 16"D.
- Double Hang O-Boxes: 24"W x 9-1/2"H x 14"D (also 30"W).
- Configurations: Shelf, Shoe Cubby, 1-Drawer, 2-Drawer, 3-Drawer, Hanging File. Doors and Backs available separately.
- Colors: White, Maple, Cherry.
- Mounting: Recessed brackets allow direct mounting to Hanging Uprights.
- Installation: Packaged separately with all hardware. Requires #3 Phillips screwdriver or power drill. Install bottom O-Box first when stacking.
Accessories:
- Rod Clip: Inserted into 12" and 16" VSBs to support Clothes Rods. Open-slide design. Nickel or Chrome.
- Clothes Rods: Heavy gauge 1" tubing. Snap into Rod Clips. Chrome or Nickel. Lengths: 24", 30", 36", 48", 72", 96".
- Rod Stops: Snap into Clothes Rod ends to secure hangers. Chrome or Nickel.
- Single Hook: Attaches to Profile Shelf. Multipurpose. Pack of 4. Nickel or White.
- Profile Shelf Hook: Attaches to Upright or Spanner. Multipurpose. Pack of 4. White.
- Over The Door Hook (Paper Towel Holder, Shoe Rack, Baskets, Can Holders): Attaches to Spanner or single Upright. Adjustable. Patented locking system. White only.
- Jewelry Insert: Black velvet, fits top drawers of 3-Drawer O-Box/Big O-Box.
- Wine Cubby: Fits O-Box Shelf Unit, holds 12 bottles. White only.
- Drawer Divider: Fits top drawers of 3-Drawer O-Box. White, Maple, Cherry.
- Chrome Baskets: Fit O-Box/Big O-Box Shelf Unit. 6", 13", 16" sizes. Comes with hardware.
- fR Canvas Liner for Baskets: Fits 6" and 16" Chrome Baskets. Chocolate, Wheat.
- Chrome Shoe Fence: Used with 24" or 30" shelves and Angled Shoe Bracket. Drills into shelf.
- Pre-Drilled Shoe Shelf: For use with 24" or 30" Shoe Fence and Angled Shoe Bracket. White, Maple, Cherry.
- O-Box Paper Sorter: Fits O-Box Shelf Unit. All colors.
- Acrylic Shelf Divider: Attaches to 14" Melamine Shelves with double-sided tape. Frosted Acrylic.
- Wire Shelf Divider: Used with 12" and 16" Profile Shelves. Clips on. White, Nickel.
- Book Ends: Clips into Uprights. White.
- Valet Rod: Mounts on Solid Shelf Bracket. White, Nickel.
- Tie Rack: Mounts on Solid Shelf Bracket. Pegs on one side. White, Nickel.
- Shelf End Caps: For Open Slide® II shelving. Finish cut edges.
Hardware:
- Strong-Loc Anchors and Screws (#9137): Heavy-duty anchors spiral into drywall. Includes screws, cover stickers, and spacers.
- Shelf Locators (#9158): Forms a quick, secure bond between bracket and shelf using tape. Optional screws for permanent bond.
- Shelf Screws (#9155): Short and long screws for permanent connection between bracket and melamine shelf.
- Profile Shelf End Cap Assortment Pack (#6600): Contains small, large, and double end caps for cut Profile shelves.
- Shelf Pins (#9232): Locks 3/4" or thicker shelves into place, allows easy relocation.
- Shelf Locator-Heavy Duty (#9163): Metal locators for 3/4" or thicker wood shelves, or joining shelves.
Usage Features:
- Adjustability: The core feature, allowing components to be easily moved and reconfigured along the Uprights.
- Space Maximization: Rails mounted at 84" (or 86" for extra tall) and running wall-to-wall maximize storage. Long Uprights (78" or 90") further enhance vertical space utilization.
- Customization: Wide range of shelving depths, lengths, and accessories (O-Boxes, drawers, baskets, hooks) to suit diverse storage needs (long-hang, short-hang, folded items, shoes, etc.).
- Design Flexibility: Supports various closet types (reach-in, walk-in, child reach-in) and allows for planning beyond the "50/25/25 rule" to accommodate specific wardrobe requirements.
- Easy Installation: Designed for DIY installation with clear instructions. Most components snap into place without complex tools.
- Durability: Constructed from heavy-gauge steel with baked-on epoxy finishes and furniture-grade melamine for long-lasting use.
Maintenance Features:
- Easy Cleaning: Smooth surfaces of steel and melamine components are easy to wipe clean.
- Component Replacement: Modular design allows for individual components to be replaced if damaged or if the user wishes to change the configuration.
- Adjustability for Wear: The system's adjustability means that if a component becomes loose or needs minor repositioning due to settling or wear, it can often be re-secured or adjusted without major reinstallation.
- Warranty: freedomRail® offers a Ten Year Limited Warranty for domestic/consumer use, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. This provides assurance for long-term durability and support.
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