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PLEASE NOTE:
Test ladder in a
non-emergency
situation. Climb from the
ground upwards to ensure
that the ladder is correctly
installed.
Protect your window sill from
damage by placing a blanket
over the sill first.
Window sills are sometimes
glued in place. Do not hold
on to the sill
unless you are
sure it can hold the weight.
a) Straddle the window sill holding
on to the window frame at all
times.
b) Place your outer leg onto the
nearest rung. Swing your inner
leg over the sill and onto a rung
of the ladder.
c) Move your hand hold to the
chain and descend the ladder
one person at a time.
d) The first person down the ladder
should stabilise it from the
bottom to aid the other climbers.
The ladder can be used for angled roofs, but the following precautions should be noted:
1. The stand-offs may not be at the correct angle to the angled roof so particular care should be
taken when climbing down to avoid slipping or trapping your fingers.
2. If the angled roof overhangs the wall, particular care must be taken when climbing over this
point. The ladder may not be flush to the wall and may therefore sway when in use.
3. The eyebolts must be fitted to a structurally sound wall or beam. Very often, Velux style windows
are surrounded by plasterboard only.
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