Outwater architectural products E-GLIDE EG.300 Series, Instruction Manual

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STEP 2: LADDER ASSEMBLY (if applicable)

If the ladder is unfinished:

            It is recommended that the ladder side rails 

and steps are sanded slightly with a 220-grit 

sandpaper just prior to applying the finish (stain, 

paint, clear coat sealer, etc.)

           We recommend finishing the ladder before 

assembly. Before applying the finish, protect the 

insides of the dados and the ends of the steps 

with a quality painter’s tape. This will prevent the 

finish from hindering a good, strong glue bond 

between the steps and the side rails (figure 5).

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

1.  Stand on edge one of the ladder side rails on a flat surface, dados facing away from you, and the front 

edge of the ladder facing up. 

2.  Draw a small line on the top of each step 5/8” in from the front edge (on both ends) in order to line up each 

step consistently into each dado throughout the entire length of the ladder 

(figure 6)

.

3.  Apply a thin film of quality woodworker’s glue to the end of the step (only the portion that will be buried 

in the dado) and also in the dado 

(figure 7)

. 

4.  Align the mark on the top of the step to the front edge of the ladder side rail 

(figure 8)

.