Rev. 10.24.2019
LAD-PW, MANUAL
Copyright 2019 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
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ASSEMBLING THE LADDER (AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE ARE NEEDED)
Improper assembly might make this ladder unsafe to use.
•
Visually inspect all ladder components immediately after delivery and
before
assembling the ladder.
Look 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 despite weakness of a
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) 2 crescent wrenches (
5
/
16
” and
3
/
8
”); b)
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.
[2-5 step models] Step 1:
Fasten the back leg weldment to the step frame weldment with
5
/
16
in.
hardware. Be sure to orient the back leg weldment as shown in the below diagrams.
[6-12 step models] Step 1
: Fasten the back leg weldment to the step frame weldment with
5
/
16
in.
hardware. Be sure to orient the back leg weldment as shown in the below diagrams.
11060
Back leg
weldment
Step frame
weldment
+
37021
11060
Back leg
weldment
Step frame
weldment
+
37021
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