Brochure

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The ladder should be closed. Position the ladder with the base
section on top of the fly section. Block or “foot” the ladder
against the base of the building or another secure object.
First check for sufficient overhead clearance and make sure
there are no power lines. Carefully erect the ladder by “walk-
ing” it up to a vertical position. Be sure the bottom is securely
blocked against a fixed object or “footed” by another person.
NOTE: While raising an extension ladder, keep knees bent
slightly and back straight to avoid lifting injuries.
Move the ladder away from the building
so that it can be set at the proper angle.
Carefully and firmly grip the ladder
before moving – keep it vertical.
Step 1.
BLOCK THE FEET:
Step 2.
WALK IT UP:
Step 3.
LIFT INTO POSITION:
Get help with heavier ladders.
Step 4.
RAISE FLY SECTION:
Step 5.
PLACE AGAINST BUILDING
Carefully raise the fly section using
the rope and pulley system. After the
bottom rung of the fly section clears the
bottom rung of the base section, place
one foot on the base rung to provide
continuous firm footing.
Carefully lean ladder against building
at the correct 75-½° angle. The base
should be 1 foot out for each 4 feet of
ladder length to the upper support point.
Extend the ladder 3 feet above the roof
edge for access. Be sure both end caps
or contact points are resting firmly and
securely against the building.
Base section
on top
Block against
building
Walk up,
hand-over-hand
Move back 1/4
the distance of
the ladder
length to the
support point.
Fly
Base
Use extra
caution if windy
Place foot on
bottom run of
base section
Firm and
secure
contact
EXTENSION LADDER SETUP