Older Edsal shelving asssembly question

[Planenutz]

This isn't the usual Home Depot stuff, much heavier built that that.
I'm trying to set it up but for the life of me I can't figure out how the inverted V-shaped front to back support from the cross pieces goes in. The two in the picture I got in by much beating, swearing and bending. Pretty sure it's not supposed to be that way.

Anybody done these before?

 

[BillK]

I have very similar racks at the shop but I dont think they have that type of cross supports. I will take a look in the AM. Some of that old school shelving does take some beating to get it together at times.

 

[Dustball]

Looks like you slide them onto the cross bars before the cross bars are installed.

 

[Planenutz]

Looks like you slide them onto the cross bars before the cross bars are installed.

Tried that at first, but then can't get the little fingers on the crossbeams to clear the sides of the uprights to get into the keyholes.

 

[BillK]

Mine have a different type of support. Wonder if you could widen the slots a little and make them a sloppier fit to get them in easier ? Mine have shallower supports that just sit on a ledge. Much simpler.

 

[Skyking1992]

I have some racks that look just like yours. I put the "V" shaped cross piece in on its side, then rotate it upright. I then use a rubber mallet to move it to the right location and square it up. It does make a lot of noise, but should go without too much force.

 

[Planenutz]

I have some racks that look just like yours. I put the "V" shaped cross piece in on its side, then rotate it upright. I then use a rubber mallet to move it to the right location and square it up. It does make a lot of noise, but should go without too much force.

I got a reply back from Edsal and they said the exact same thing you said.
Bigger hammer and pry bar time!

Thanks all