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IMPORTANT!
Please read all these installation instructions before starting to install your loft ladder.
The ladder should be high enough to allow you to climb up into the loft without exceeding the maximum
permitted safe working height. The ladder must bear a load corresponding to the weight of the fitter plus the
weight of the loft ladder.
Do not use the ladder as an access passage during building or renovation work. Do not use the ladder
if the ceiling height exceeds the maximum ceiling height stated in the installation instructions or on the
product label.
For safety's sake, always face the ladder when climbing up and down and grip at least one string of the
ladder. The ladder must 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. Only 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 unassembled, read
the assembly instructions carefully before assembling and installing the ladder.
The ladder is tested to 150kg (maximum load). A load in excess of 150kg may cause damage to the ladder
and constitutes a risk of personal injury.
NB
! Lubricate all moving metal parts with oil immediately after assembly. Parts must subsequently be
lubricated at least once a year.
01
Fitters, tools and materials:
We recommend that 2 fitters install the loft ladder together. One fitter must be strong enough to lift the
loft ladder to the ceiling (as the loft ladder weighs up to 28kg (EAN: 3663602522508 ) / 28.7kg (EAN:
3663602548140), depending on model).
02
Installation instructions:
To ensure that the product is assembled and fitted correctly, these instructions should be followed carefully.
If you have any difficulties, contact an expert for installation advice.
WARNING:
DO NOT DISMANTLE the loft ladder once it has been assembled.
NB!
For models in which the ladder is fixed to the trapdoor. If, during installation, you wish to detach the
ladder to reduce the weight of the loft ladder, loosen the screws between the metal bracket and the ladder
itself. Do not loosen the screws on the trapdoor as these can easily 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 unencumbered by electrical wiring, water
pipes, heating/cooling pipes, etc. If necessary,
get a qualified craftsman to remove such
encumbrances. Make sure that there is sufficient
clearance (distance A) for the ladder to rest on
the floor. Make sure that there is sufficient space
for the ladder to fold out to its full length (B) (see
figure 1). For two-section models, make sure
that there is sufficient swing space. For specific
measurements and adjustment options, see the
assembly instructions supplied with the product.
03
To make opening in ceiling:
We recommend that you wear goggles and mask for protection from falling dust and other particles from
the loft. Remove all items of furniture from the work area. Cover the floor. Frame and cut the opening
through plaster/other ceiling material (see table 1). This allows space for spacer blocks and ensures that
Figure 1
A
B
C
A
(cm)
B
(cm)
C
(cm)
125
158
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the loft ladder is fitted perpendicularly. If the loft 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 loft ladder parallel to the
existing ceiling joints, only single ceiling joists and single transverse
joists are required. If you fit the loft ladder
at right angles to the joists, you will need
to make double transverse joists of the
same size as the existing ceiling joists.
WARNING
: If the ceiling joists are made
in a material other than timber, e.g. steel,
contact a qualified craftsman. Never
saw through a load-bearing joist without
advice from a qualified craftsman. Take
great care when sawing ceiling joists. For
safety's sake, if there is no loft flooring,
lay planks across the ceiling joists to
allow safe passage in the loft during
installation.
04
Fitting temporary supports:
To keep the loft ladder in place in the
ceiling opening during installation, you
are advised to fit temporary supports. If
the trapdoor will be clad, the loft ladder
must be fitted as many mm higher in the
opening as the thickness of the cladding.
Cladding material must not weigh more
than 6kg per m
2
. Cladding material must
not be more than 12mm thick. We recommend that the cladding is affixed using construction adhesive.
WARNING
: It is important that cladding is fitted firmly and correctly. When affixing cladding, the ladder must
NOT be loaded.
05
Attaching the loft ladder:
One fitter goes up into the loft room, taking all the tools he needs. The other fitter remains below.
Lift the ladder up into the loft. Before lowering the loft ladder into the opening from above, attach 2
supporting planks under the ceiling opening. The loft ladder rests on these supports (see figure 5). Fold the
ladder so that the frame can be attached to the ceiling opening. Make sure that the loft ladder is level and
perpendicular. Attach loft ladder with adequate screws, allow at least half the total screw length to penetrate
the support joists, specified within Assembly Step ‘05’ on page 5 (3 on long side and 2 at each end). Don’t
forget to attach blocks on the back of the fixing points (see figure 6). When the loft ladder is firmly attached,
remove supports.
WARNING
: DO NOT use the loft ladder
before it is firmly attached to the opening
and adjusted to the correct ceiling height.
Vapour barrier
: When the loft ladder is
firmly attached to the deck, the vapour
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.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Figure 6
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90°
90°
EAN
Length
(cm)
Width
(cm)
3663602522508
115
57.4
3663602548140
120
60
Table 1
Figure 5
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