Installation Instructions
Locating the Hole for the Door Latch
Step 9
PARTS REQUIRED
A1. (1) LATCH
A2. (1) TRAVEL STOP RING
A3. (1) LATCH LEVER
A4. (1) M12 NUT
A7. (1) 12mm SCREW
1. From inside attic, with door fully closed, mark the edge of the
jam on the door with a pencil. Measure back and transfer line to
opposite side of door.
2. Find the mid-point of the door edge opposite the hinged side.
This will give you your center line (See Figure N). Mark with a
pencil.
3. Measure exactly 1" in from the mark that was transferred, mark
with a pencil.
4. Drill a 1/2" hole in the center and sand off any rough edges.
(STEP 9 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
Door Center Line
1"
1/2" hole
Drill hole in the center
inside of door frame
TOOLS REQUIRED
STEPLADDER
DRILL
1/2" DRILL BIT
SANDPAPER
LARGE FLAT SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER (small and medium)
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH/PLIERS
TAPE MEASURE/RULER
PENCIL
Figure N
Hanging the Door
Step 8
PARTS REQUIRED
G5. (2) DOOR HINGES
(8) 3/4" WOOD SCREWS
TOOLS REQUIRED
LARGE FLAT SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER (small and medium)
G5
The door thickness should be 3/4" cabinet grade
plywood cut 1/8" smaller than wood door frame
opening (from Step 7 - Finishing Opening for Door)
1. Screw hinges (G5) to one edge of the door using
3/4" wood screws.
2. Attach the hinges to the face of the frame on the
same end as you installed the ladder using 3/4"
wood screws (See Figure M).
Figure M
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