Use and Care Guide

STEP 4. Measure down from the top of the lower
section and mark the measurements “D” and
“E” on each side rail. Draw a trim line
connecting the 2 marks (Figure 23). These
trim lines must be drawn accurately to avoid
trimming the legs too short.
STEP 5. If either of the trim lines pass through a metal
washer or any part of a step, remove the step
by unscrewing the metal support rod and
sliding the step out.
STEP 6. Place a support stool under the lower section
of the access ladder and saw off both access
ladder legs along the trim lines—DO NOT
TRIM THE LEGS TOO SHORT! If the access
ladder is used when the legs are too short, it
will be damaged and could break
unexpectedly resulting in serious injury.
STEP 7. Test the trim of the access ladder legs by fully
extending the access ladder for use.
The access ladder should look like Figure 24.
There should be no gaps between the metal
hinges and the feet should be flush with
the floor.
WARNlNG: Gaps between the metal hinges
mean that the feet are not properly trimmed
(Figures 25 and 26). Do not climb the access
ladder if there are gaps between the hinges—
it will be damaged and could break
unexpectedly resulting in serious injury.
If the access ladder looks like Figure 25, then
one or both of the legs are too long. Sand or
trim the feet until there are no gaps between
the hinges and they fit flush with the floor.
If the access ladder looks like Figure 26, then
both of the legs are too short. If there are no
gaps between the hinges but one of the legs is
too short, then the access ladder is not safe to
use. If you have trimmed the legs too short,
do not use the access ladder.
CALL: Werner Ladder Co.
1-724-588-8600
STEP 8. Remove the temporary support boards with a
pry bar or claw hammer.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your Installation is complete!
(Continued) Section 11
TRIMMING THE ACCESS LADDER LEGS
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No Gap
No Gap
Feet are flush with floor
Figure 24. Correct Setup
Figure 25. Legs too long
Gap
Feet are not
flush with floor
Gap
Figure 26. Legs too short
Feet are not
flush with floor