How To Install Hunting Blind Shelf

October 6, 2020
Eric Hofmann

How To Install Grizzly Hunting Blind Approach Shelf

Use our step-by-step guide with pictures. When installing your Approach Shelf into your Grizzly Hunting Blind. You can also use the PDF version of this how-to-install hunting blind shelf guide here, Grizzly Hunting Blind Approach Shelf Installation PDF.

Total Time Needed: 15 minutes

Required Tools:

Drill
9/32 drill bit
Window cleaner or soapy water

Materials:

1 – Approach Shelf

Installing Grizzly Hunting Blind Approach Shelf - Step by Step Guide

Inventory All Components

4 – Exterior Knob & Rubber Washer
2 – Interior Knob w/ Screw
2 – Track Receiver
2 – Threaded Rubber Bumper
2 – Track End Cap
4 – 1/4-20 x 5/8 Button Socket Screw
4 – 1/4-20 x 1/2 Button Socket Screw
1 – Extrusion Track – 32″

Assemble Track System

All tracks require 2 track receivers, 2 interior knobs, and 2 end caps.

Insert End Caps

To insert end caps, insert widest portion first and rotate up; Window cleaner or other soapy liquid may help with installation.

Apply Rubber Washers

Apply rubber washers to the exterior knobs.

Drill And Mount Track

Using the supplied template, drill the two center holes for mounting the track with a 9/32 drill bit. The track will be centered 3″ under any of the three horizontal windows. Mount the track with the center two 1/4-20 x 5/8″ button head screws and exterior knobs. Use the track as a guide to drill the outer holes.

Assemble Shelf

Assemble shelf by inserting the side lip of the shelf through the rectangular hole on the side support. Line up the screw hole and secure with the supplied 1/4 – 20 x 1/2″ button head screw. Repeat for all (4) locations.

Install Rubber Bumper & Remove Paper

Install rubber bumper on the back lower portion of the shelf. These bumpers are used to help level the shelf after installation. Remove paper from shelf liners.