Rev. 11/18/2019
LAD-EZ (6-12 STEPS), MANUAL
Copyright 2019 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Page 13 of 20
ASSEMBLING THE LADDER (AT LEAST 2 PERSONS ARE NEEDED)
Improper assembly might make this ladder unsafe to use.
•
Visually inspect all ladder components immediately after delivery and
before
assembling the ladder for damage that
might have occurred during shipping. DO NOT assemble or use the ladder stand if you notice any damage to one or
more of the steps or to other structural element (step weldment, back leg weldment, base supports, and handrails) of
the ladder. Using the ladder stand with a weakened frame member could result in serious personal injuries.
•
DO NOT assemble the ladder by yourself. Work with at least 1 other person to assemble the ladder.
•
Read the entire instruction manual before assembling this ladder
.
The following tools are necessary to assemble the ladder: a)
3
/
8
” drive ratchet with
5
/
16
” and
3
/
8
” sockets or two (2)
5
/
16
” and two (2)
3
/
8
” wrenches (open end or box end); b) Pliers; and c) Rubber mallet.
Numbers in the diagrams and in parentheses () correspond to part numbers in the
BILLS OF MATERIALS
on
. Refer to the appropriate exploded view and bill of materials for your ladder while
assembling it. NOTE: Step 1 depicts the step frame weldment with casters installed. If your ladder is delivered without
these casters installed, go to
and follow the caster installation instructions before
assembling the ladder.
5
/
16
” – 18
lock nut
Lower step
weldment (2)
Hinge
plate (11)
Upper step
weldment (1)
Hinge bracket
Hinge bracket
a
a
b
c
e
d
f
g
h
b
c
d
e
f g
h
5
/
16
” – 18 x 1” bolt
Step 1 [11 and 12-step models only]:
Attach the upper and lower stair weldments
using hinge plates (44-012-009) using
5
/
16
” – 18 hardware as shown in the
illustration below. Install bolts through the bolt holes in the hinge plates and the
hinge brackets highlighted with arrows.