Step 3
Fitting Bottom Stops
TOOLS REQUIRED
LARGE FLAT SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
(small and medium)
HAMMER
1.
Both end caps should now have been removed from the
rear section during previous Step 1. Remove end cap
from the rear section rail (on the same side as it is
intended to fit the assist arm).
2.
Slide the bottom stops (D1) onto the rear rails.
3.
Position the bottom stops 6" from the end of
the rails (See Figure D).
4.
Secure with screws (D2).
5.
Replace the plastic end caps removed previously and
secure with tacks.
Step 4
Installing the Ladder
TOOLS REQUIRED
STEPLADDER
DRILL PLUS 1/16" BIT
LARGE FLAT SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER (small and medium)
PENCIL
Minimum 3/4" flooring required to support Compact Attic Ladder (See
Appendix, Page 19, Figure
same side of the opening as where the door hinges will be located.
1. With the ladder centered in the opening, locate the hinge guide
bracket arms (B1 & B2) on the top edge of the opening frame
(See Figure E).
2. Mark guide holes with a pencil and then predrill pilot holes
(1/16" diameter) for all screws.
3. Attach using 35mm screws (B3).
The bracket arms with two screw holes should be on top.
If flooring material covers the top edge of the opening be certain that
the ladder is completely stable. If necessary use longer screws to
penetrate the frame itself.
The ladder should now be free to swing from the hinges and slide
freely up and down the guides.
5
18).
The ladder should be installed on the
PARTS REQUIRED
D1. (2) BOTTOM STOPS
D2. (4) 12MM SCREWS
D2
D1
Figure D
PARTS REQUIRED
B1. (1) HINGE GUIDE - LEFT
B2. (1) HINGE GUIDE - RIGHT
B3. (6) 35mm SCREWS
Figure E
DO NOT stand on the ladder to do this. Either
using a second ladder, or from inside the attic
space, secure the hinges using six 35mm
screws supplied.
D2
D1
6"
B3
B1
!
WARNING:
B2