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WARNING

Before you start installing your new Louisville Ceiling Mounted Folding Attic Ladder, you 
must read and understand the following:

1. For residential use only. Not for use in a commercial or industrial setting.

2. Installation requires two people. 

3. Do NOT remove plastic straps holding the ladder sections together until instructed

4. Check the ceiling height to make sure the ladder length is correct.

 If the ladder is too short, 

return it to the point of purchase for an exchange. Under no circumstance is any folding attic ladder 
to be used when the ceiling-to-floor measurement exceeds the maximum ceiling height as indicated 
for the Ceiling Mounted Folding Attic Ladder you are installing (See 

Ceiling Height Range

 column in 

table 1)

5. This folding attic ladder is completely assembled and is ready for installation.

Do not disassemble it to install. 

6. The springs/gas cylinders on this folding attic ladder are under pressure. Do not attempt to remove or 

replace before installation. 

7. Prior to installation, verify that all fasteners are properly tightened. Re-check these periodically after 

initial installation. 

8. Make sure there is no wiring or piping that the saw or drill can come in contact with during installation. 

9. Opening or standing on the folding attic ladder

s climbing sections prior to properly fastening to ceiling 

joists could cause serious bodily injury. 

10. Verify that the unit meets local building codes and that the intended area of installation is of sufficient 

strength to be used for a walking or working surface.

11. If the home has roof trusses, do not cut the ceiling joists without consulting an engineer for approval. 

12. Before installation, read all the instruction labels on the folding attic ladder. 

13. Improper installation could result in serious bodily injury. 

14. Do not attempt to open the door prior to installation.

15. Only use the lag screws provided for the permanent installation step.

16. Follow the 

Adjust The Ladder Height

 instructions on Step 3 for proper trimming instructions.

17. Annually lubricate (spray silicon recommended) pivot points of right and left folding arm mechanism 

(power arm assembly) to provide smooth, long-lasting operation.

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Summary of Contents for | PINNACLE AEE2210

Page 1: ... LADDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN DE LA ESCALERA DE ÁTICO PINNACLE SERIES MODELS MODELOS AEE3010 AEE2510 AEE2210 English Page 1 Spanish Page 12 Inglés Página 1 Español Página 12 ...

Page 2: ...rior to installation verify that all fasteners are properly tightened Re check these periodically after initial installation 8 Make sure there is no wiring or piping that the saw or drill can come in contact with during installation 9 Opening or standing on the folding attic ladder s climbing sections prior to properly fastening to ceiling joists could cause serious bodily injury 10 Verify that th...

Page 3: ...rew 3 10 4 Aluminum Feet mounted on ladder 2 5 1 4 Nuts mounted on ladder 4 6 Bolts x large mounted on ladder 4 FIGURE 1 Aluminum series MATERIALS REQUIRED 1 Stepladder 6 Drill 2 Hammer 7 Drill bit 3 16 3 Adjustable wrench 8 Phillips screw driver 4 Tape measure 9 2 Temporary boards 1 x 4 x 34 5 Hack saw 10 Shims 2 ...

Page 4: ...ure 2 and table 1 Locate the folding attic ladder rough opening so that when you enter the storage area you will have adequate head clearance You must have a rough opening as shown for your model on table 1 If not proceed to the appendix for framing instructions MODEL ROUGH OPENING CEILING HT RANGE A LANDING SPACE B SWING CLEARANCE C AEE3010 30 x 54 7 7 10 3 69 74 AEE2510 25 1 2 x 54 7 7 10 3 69 7...

Page 5: ...rews penetrate header above ceiling C Thread pull cord through pre drilled hole in door and tie a knot in end of cord Length can be adjusted after ladder is completely installed Be sure the knot is large enough to not slip through the hole Remove aluminum feet on bottom section These will be reinstalled in Step 3 D Position one person up in the attic and position the other person in the room below...

Page 6: ...ction NEVER climb on ladder in this condition G Carefully open attic ladder door but do not unfold the climbing section until indicated in step 3 Center and square the opposite side of attic ladder frame in the rough opening using shims Ensure ladder frame is square by measuring diagonals of the frame within 1 8 Figure 6 CAUTION Failure to properly square frame will result in door not closing Make...

Page 7: ...shim into ceiling joists and header B Install the ten 3 lag screws provided at each location to permanently secure the ladder C WARNING Never use deck or sheetrock screws in place of lag screws for permanent installation D Remove temporary boards from ceiling installed in step 1 STEP 3 ADJUST LADDER LENGTH Remove plastic straps holding the sections together and carefully unfold ladder to the groun...

Page 8: ...URE 9 Aluminum feet D E STEP 3 Cut not marked on rail STEP 2 Cut not marked on rail STEP 1 Cut not marked on rail C B A ALUMINUM MODELS ONLY A Using a tape measure double check the height of the ceiling B Determine the location to cut the ladder and ladder feet for your ceiling height from table 3 C Cut the side rails and ladder feet when required at the appropriate line NOTE The rail is not pre m...

Page 9: ...should look like Figure 12 Verify that there are no gaps in the section and both feet are flat on the floor If the attic ladder looks like Figure 13 then both of the legs are too long To shorten remove bolts from adjustable foot slide up to the next set of holes and reinstall nuts and bolts If the attic ladder looks like Figure 11 then both of the legs are too short To lengthen remove bolts from a...

Page 10: ...s are within 1 8 Secure using 3 16d nails into each end of the Header B Rough opening with joist removal Figure 15 Install temporary support boards spanning both sides of joists to be removed Remove joist at length to allow for double headers to be installed on both ends of opening Continued on next page FIGURE 14 Header Header 54 Diagonal Measurements Nails FIGURE 15 Temporary Support Boards MODE...

Page 11: ...onals are within 1 8 Secure using 3 4 nails into each end of the stringer CAUTION Consult an engineer or obtain architectural approval for installations that require the removal of roof trusses or rough openings perpendicular to the ceiling joists FIGURE 16 Headers Headers Nails Diagonal Measurements Stringer Customer service 1 800 666 2811 or e mail info louisvilleladder com 10 ...

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Page 13: ... de ensamble se encuentren apretados Revise periódicamente después de la instalación 8 Asegúrese que no haya cables o tuberías con los que la sierra o el taladro puedan tener contacto durante la instalación 9 No abra o pise en la secciones de la escalera de ático plegable antes de estar apropiadamente sujetas a las vigas del techo ya que hacerlo podría causar serias lesiones corporales 10 Asegúres...

Page 14: ...exagonal 3 10 4 Base aluminio montadas en escalera 2 5 Tuercas de un 1 4 montadas en escalera 4 6 Tornillos de x montadas en escalera 4 FIGURA 1 Serie de Aluminio MATERIALES NECESARIOS 1 Escalera de tijera 6 Taladro 2 Martillo 7 Broca de 3 16 3 Una llave 7 16 8 Destornillador de estrella 4 Cinta de medir 9 2 placas de apoyo 1 x 4 x 34 5 Sierra caladora 10 Calzas 13 ...

Page 15: ...e la apertura en el techo de manera que cuando entre en el área de almacenamiento tenga un espacio adecuado Usted debe tener una abertura aproximada de 22 1 2 x 54 o 25 1 2 x 54 según el modelo de la escalera Si no lo tiene diríjase al Anexo para instrucciones de encuadre MODELO APERTURA APROXIMADA A RANGO DE ALTURA DEL TECHO B DISTANCIA DE APERTURA C ESPACIO PARA DESPLIEGUE AEE3010 30 x 54 7 7 10...

Page 16: ...n sujetador a través del orificio pre perforado en la puerta y forme un nudo en el extremo del cordón La longitud puede ajustarse después de que la escalera esté completamente instalada Asegúrese de que el nudo es lo suficientemente grande como para no caber por el agujero Remueva los tacones de aluminio de la sección inferior éstos serán re instalados en el Paso 3 D Posicione una persona en el át...

Page 17: ...co pero sin desdoblar la sección para escalar hasta que se indique en el paso 3 Centre y cuadre el lado opuesto del marco de la escalera de ático en la abertura del techo utilizando cuñas Asegúrese que el marco de la escalera haya sido cuadrado correctamente tomando dimensiones diagonales en el marco hasta con 1 8 de diferencia entre ellas Figura 6 PRECAUCIÓN No adecuar el encuadre del marco corre...

Page 18: ...ta las vigas del techo y el cabezal B Instale las diez pijas hexagonales de 3 incluidas en cada lugar para asegurar permanentemente la escalera C ADVERTENCIA Nunca use pijas de madera o tablaroca en lugar de las pijas hexagonales para la instalación permanente D Remueva los soportes temporales del techo instalados en el paso 1 PASO 3 AJUSTE EL LARGO DE LA ESCALERA Remueva los cinchos de plástico q...

Page 19: ...os brazos plegadizos estén completamente extendidos ALTURA DEL TECHO CORTE DEL RIEL CORTE DEL TACÓN 7 7 7 8 Figura 9 peldaño 3 E 7 9 7 10 C E 7 11 8 2 C D 8 3 8 5 C sin corte 8 6 Figura 9 peldaño 2 sin corte 8 7 9 1 B sin corte 9 2 9 3 A sin corte 9 4 9 9 Figura 9 peldaño 1 sin corte 9 10 10 2 sin corte sin corte TABLA 3 Las alturas del techo de 7 7 a 7 8 requieren de agujeros de montaje Utilice l...

Page 20: ... estar planos en el suelo como resultado Si los largueros se ven como la figura 13 estan muy largos Para ajustarlos quite los tornillos y tuercas de los tacones ajustables y deslice hacia arriba para acomodar a la altura ideal una vez definida la altura volver a ajustar con los tornillos y tuercas Si los largueros se ven como la figura 11 estan muy cortos Para ajustarlos quite los tornillos y tuer...

Page 21: ...llas Asegurelo usando 3 clavos de 16d aprox 3 de largo en cada extremo del cabezal B Para abertura con eliminación de vigas del techo Figura 15 Instale tablas como soportes temporales abarcando hacia ambos lados de la viga que será removida Remueva la viga a una longitud suficiente para instalar los cabezales en ambos extremos de la abertura Continúa en la página siguiente FIGURA 15 Tablas de sopo...

Page 22: ...un Ingeniero o Arquitecto para la instalación que requiere de la remoción y o eliminación de las vigas del techo o aberturas perpendiculares a las vigas del techo FIGURA 16 Cabezales Cabezales Clavos Medidas diagonales Larguero Servicio al cliente 1 800 666 2811 or e mail info louisvilleladder com Louisville Ladder Inc 7765 National Turnpike Unit 190 Louisville KY 40214 1 800 666 2811 U S CANADA 1...

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Page 24: ...CAUTION PRECAUCIÓN DO NOT REMOVE THIS STRAP UNTIL INSTRUCTED Installation instructions inside this book NO QUITE ESTE CINCHO HASTA QUE SE INDIQUE Instrucciones de Instalación en este libro ...

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