Installation Instructions
Allura Fiber Cement Siding Installaon Manual
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manufacturer’s rated capacity.
Use ladders only for their designed purpose.
Use ladders only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent
accidental movement.
Do not use ladders on slippery surfaces unless secured or provided with slip-
resistant feet to prevent accidental movement. Do not use slip-resistant feet as
a substitute for exercising care when placing, lashing or holding a ladder up on
slippery surfaces.
Secure ladders placed in areas such as passageways, doorways, or driveways, or
where they can be displaced by workplace activities or traffic to prevent accidental
movement. Or use a barricade to keep traffic or activity away from the ladder.
Keep areas clear around the top and bottom of ladders.
Do not move, shift, or extend ladders while in use.
Use ladders equipped with non-conductive side rails if the worker or the ladder
could contact exposed energized electrical equipment.
Face the ladder when moving up or down.
Use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when climbing.
Do not carry objects or loads that could cause loss of balance and falling.
Do not use ladders as a horizontal work platform.
To o l s
One of the most important things you can do to make the job go smoothly is to
make sure that all tools are in good shape and everyone understands how to use
them properly.
Maintain all hand tools and equipment in a safe condition and check regularly for
defects. Do not use broken or damaged tools.
Use double insulated tools or ensure that all tools are grounded. Protect all power
tools with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI). Plug into GFCI-protected
generators or use GFCI extension cords.
Equip all power saws with blade guards and turn them off when they are not in use.
Before you or your crew use pneumatic or power-activated tools, make sure
everyone has been trained and checked out on their proper use.
Shear-type tools will cause little dust emissions. However, using polycrystalline
diamond-tipped and carbide-tipped blades will create dust.
To o l s f o r Fa s t e n i n g
A pneumatic nail gun designed for siding applications is faster than hand nailing.
When using a pneumatic nailer for installing Allura Fiber Cement Siding to wood,
adjust the air pressure to meet job site conditions, typically 80–85 psi.