Installation Guide

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STEP 2: PERMANENT INSTALLATION
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A. The ladder comes with pre–drilled holes for permanent installation at locations shown in
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Figure 8. Shim, when necessary to fill space between ladder frame and rough opening, at
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pre–drilled locations. Using 3/16 ” drill bit, drill 3” deep pilot holes through shim and into
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ceiling joists and header.
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FIGURE 8: Aluminum and Wood series
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B. Install the ten 3 ” lag screws provided, at each location to permanently secure the ladder. Tighten
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until head is snug against frame. Do not overtighten, or damage could occur.
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C. WARNING: Never use deck or sheetrock screws in place of lag screws for
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permanent installation.
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D. Remove temporary boards from ceiling installed in step 1.
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STEP 3: ADJUST LADDER LENGTH
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Remove plastic straps holding the sections together and carefully
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unfold ladder to the ground rotating bottom section behind
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middle section (Figure 9).
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WOOD MODELS ONLY:
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(Aluminum models: skip to next section on page 8)
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A. Press down on top and middle sections of the ladder to
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ensure the power arms are fully extended before taking
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measurements for trimming your ladder
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FIGURE 9