INSTALLATION PROCESS
TECHNICAL SAFETY - CONTINUED
Do not modify or make alterations to this loft ladder.
Ensure that your loft space is dry and not damp, or that the loft ladder is exposed to water, which over time can cause the
loft ladder to be compromised, leading to personal injury.
We recommend installing the TB Davies Balustrade Kit to secure the loft opening and prevent falls into the space below.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Check the following:
• The treads and stiles are not split
• The screws/nuts/bolts are secure and not loose
• The hatch opens/closes without any resistance or interference and does not catch on the frame
• Check metal parts are not corroded or damaged
• Ensure that you annually lubricate all metal moving parts
• Ensure that the ladder section is not warped or damaged
FURTHER HELP
If you require any further advice or assistance please visit www.tbdavies.co.uk or email support@tbdavies.co.uk or call our
technical support helpline on 029 2132 000.
SAFE ASSEMBLY, FITTING & INSTALLATION
Begin by unpacking the loft ladder and identify all the pieces against the instructions, shown on Page 5 & 6. Ensure the loft
ladder is not damaged during transport. If damaged, please contact our sales team on 029 2132 0000.
Ensure safe access to your loft space and, if necessary, a safe working platform is available before attempting to install.
Ensure adequate lighting, particularly where detailed or intricate work, is required.
We recommend using goggles and a mask to protect you from dust and other particles generated from fitting the loft ladder.
Ensure the loft ladder fits your loft space and ceiling height of the room below. The maximum floor to ceiling height is 2.8m
(9ft 2 inches). The maximum weight capacity is 150kg, which includes the person and any items carried.
Carefully clear the area where the loft ladder is being installed to ensure that you are screwing the frame into joists and not
metal, cables or pipework. Ensure that electrical cabling or pipework is not hidden. Consider laying planks of wood to take
your weight to avoid falling through the ceiling.
If your joists are not made from timber, please seek specialist advice.
Depending on the size of your loft opening, you may require spacer blocks to ensure a tight fit. Ensure that the frame is level
and squarely fitted, otherwise, it will not operate correctly. We recommend fitting temporary battens to support the loft
ladder during installation.
Ensure that you
DO NOT
cut through a load-bearing joist.
Safe operation of this loft ladder can only be guaranteed if correctly installed. If you do not feel qualified to fit, you should
immediately stop and call a qualified trades-person to complete the task.
