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INSTALLATION

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LOFT LADDER

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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION LOFT LADDER ...

Page 2: ...be used only by one person at a time Do not use the ladder if it is faulty or damaged The springs are very taut Take care when adjusting springs Inly adjust the spring mechanism when the ladder is folded i e the springs are under least tension Great care should be taken when removing springs If the ladder is delivered unassem bled read the enclosed assembly instructions carefully be fore assemblin...

Page 3: ...Folding rule or similar Square 100 mm screws Protective gloves Oil Timber for transverse joists same dimensions as ceiling joists if needed Temporary support beams approx 20 cm longer than width of attic opening Wooden blocks and wedges A large step ladder A solid work platform Planks for work platform if necessary The work platform should be high enough to allow you to climb up into the attic wit...

Page 4: ...sily be overtightened when reassembled An overtightened screw may lose its grip on the timber and in serious cases fall out Positioning the loft ladder Wear gloves when removing insulation material Check that the area selected for positioning the ladder is unencumbe red by electrical wiring water pipes heating cooling pipes etc If necessary get a qualified craftsman to remove such encumbrances Mak...

Page 5: ...on the packaging The opening must be at least 10 mm longer and 10 mm wider than the ladder casing This allows space for spacer blocks and ensures that the attic ladder is fitted per pendicularly If the attic ladder cannot be fitted in the normal way i e parallel with the ceiling joists contact a qualified craftsman for advice Figures 2 3 and 4 show how to frame the ceiling opening If you fit the a...

Page 6: ...out advice from a qualified craftsman Take great care when sawing ceiling joists For safety s sake if there is no attic flooring lay planks a cross the ceiling joists to allow safe passage in the attic during installation 4 Fitting temporary supports To keep the attic ladder in place in the ceiling opening during installation you are advised to fit temporary supports If the trapdoor will be clad t...

Page 7: ...er One fitter goes up into the attic room taking all the tools he needs The other fitter remains below clickFIX models can be installed by one person using a work platform Lift the ladder up into the attic Before lowering the loft lad der into the opening from above attach 2 supporting planks under the ceiling opening The attic ladder rests on these supports see figure 5 Fold the ladder so that th...

Page 8: ...adder is firmly attached to the deck the va pour barrier must be attached in the correct way The space between the loft ladder and the joist construction must be well insulated to avoid thermal bridges 6 Adjusting to correct ceiling height Pull down and unfold the ladder Fold the lower section of the ladder under the middle section so that the top and middle sections are aligned see figure 7 Make ...

Page 9: ...th All sections of the ladder must be aligned perfectly with no gaps and both strings must rest flat on the floor see figure 8 WARNING Do NOT use the ladder if all sections of the ladder are not aligned If the ladder is too long shorten the strings once more If the ladder is too short order a new lower section from your dealer Do NOT allow the ladder to rest on a box blocks platform or similar Suc...

Page 10: ...ving the springs up or down depends on the model in question Always adjust the spring mechanism when the trapdoor is closed It may be necessary to adjust the spring mechanism if the trapdoor is to be clad Take great care when making adjustments as the springs are very taut Accidental release of the springs may cause personal injury Chipboard trapdoors are suitable for painting To avoid dis tortion...

Page 11: ...re 10 Balustrade see figure 11 To order the above accessories contact your dealer WARNING Never modify the product The manufacturer accepts no liability whatsoever for personal injury or damage caused to the building or parts thereof by a product whose construction has been modified Figure 10 Figure 11 ...

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