1: Install the Loftmaster
Installation Consideration
The following points should be considered
before installing the Loftmaster.
Loft Hatch
The loft hatch must be downward opening. It
may be necessary to refit your loft hatch
door so that it opens downwards so that the
hatch when open hangs down behind the
ladder when it is deployed.
Loft Opening
It is recommended that the Loftmaster is
installed so that it is orientated parallel to
the longer side of the opening. This will give
the user more comfortable access to the loft
and will be easier for the user to take items
into the loft.
Secure Fixing
The two fixing brackets supplied must be
attached to a secure part of the loft
structure such as a ceiling joist or sound
timber bridging and securely fastened to the
joists.
Footprint
When the ladder is opened there should be
enough space available at the base of the
ladder for a person to easily and safely get
onto and climb the ladder.
Tools
You will need the following tools and
materials: Pencil, set-square and
measuring tape (mm) for marking out.
A drill and a 4mm drill bit for drilling the
bracket fixing holes and a Posidrive
screwdriver for tightening the eight bracket
fixing screws.
Strong string to extend the springs during
installation.
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Ceiling
joist
Loft aperture
600 x 510 mm
minimum
Left
mounting
bracket
Right
mounting
bracket
C
Loft door
opening down
