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XI. TRIMMING THE ATTIC LADDER LEGS
Fig.26.
Fig.27.
Fig.28.
1
1
2
2
3
3
Note:
A will be shorter than B
Measure A and B
Before you begin:
The attic ladder should be properly shimmed and securely nailed
to the frame in the proper location.
WARNING!
Use of the attic ladder is not safe yet.
Do not unfold the attic ladder yet. Do not step on the attic ladder
nor leave it unattended until completely installed and both legs are
adjusted to rest on the floor. This can damage the attic ladder and
cause severe injury.
STEP 1
Make sure that the lid is fully open. Unfold legs of the attic ladder
and fold the bottom section as shown on Figure 26.
STEP 2
Loosen screws as shown by the arrow 1 and move the steps away
from the lid as shown by arrow 2 (Figure27).
STEP 3
Tighten the previously loosened screws as shown by arrow 3
(Figure28).
WARNING!
Upon completion of these tasks the distance between the steps
and the lid should remain constant. Otherwise this can cause
damage to the attic ladder and cause severe injuries.
STEP 4.
Using a straight edge measure the distance
ď
A
Ē
and
ď
B
Ē
as shown
on Figure 26.
This measurement should be very precise in order to ensure proper
trimming of the legs.
ATTENTION
Measure the distance
ď
A
Ē
and
ď
B
Ē
on both sides of the attic ladder.
The distance may not be the same on both sides of the attic ladder.
Left leg
Right leg
A
B
