Instructions / Assembly
To prevent accidents, read all instructions completely before beginning this installation. Inspect
the attic ladder for shipping damage and missing parts.
Check wooden door panel for splits and warpage
Check ladder side rails, steps and hardware for damage such as bends, splits or
cracks
Check that all rivets and other fasteners are tight
Check included hardware packs for items in Table 1
Gather all installer provided materials in Table 2
If any items are missing or damaged, return to point of purchase or contact Customer Service at
1-800-666-2811
Important Safety Considerations
1. For household use only. Attic ladders are meant for occasional use in a residential setting
by one person at a time. Not for installation or use in a commercial or industrial setting.
2. INSTALLATION REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE. Do not install the attic ladder if your
judgement or balance is reduced by age, health, alcohol or drugs.
Installation requires TWO PEOPLE at all times, as installation will block the attic door
for an extended period of time while one installer is in the
attic. Installers must stay in
verbal contact with each other.
3. Be sure each installer can lift at least 50 lbs.
4. Evaluate the attic workspace for hazards that may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
a. Low clearance rafters
b. Insufficient walking or working floor support
c. Trip hazards
d. Sharp nails or staples from roof decking
e. Extreme heat
f.
Poor lighting
g.
Poor ventilation
h. Loud noise that would hinder ability to communicate
5. DO
NOT remove plastic straps holding the attic ladder sections together until instructed.
6. Check the ceiling height to make sure the attic ladder length is correct. If the attic ladder is
too short or too long, return it to the point of purchase for an exchange.
Under no circumstances is this model attic ladder to be used when the ceiling-to-floor
measurement is not within the “Ceiling Height Range” in Table 3.
7.
This attic ladder is completely assembled. DO NOT open the door until instructed or
disassemble to install.
8. The springs in this attic ladder are under pressure. DO NOT attempt to remove or replace
springs during installation.
9. Make sure there is no wiring or piping that the saw or drill can contact during installation.
10. Opening the door or standing on the attic ladder’s climbing sections prior to properly
fastening to ceiling joists could cause SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
11. Verify that the attic ladder meets local building codes, inclu
din
g fire separation
requirements.
12. If the house has roof trusses, do not cut the trusses (ceiling joists) without consulting an
engineer for approval.
13. Before installation, read all the instruction labels on the attic ladder shown in Figure 1.
14. Improper installation could result in SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
15. The lag screws provided for the permanent installation are intended for ceilings constructed
of standard 2” nominal wood joists. Ceilings constructed with other materials
may requ
ire
different fasteners. Consult an engineer or building construction expert when installing in
other types of ceiling construction.
16. Follow the “Adjust Ladder Length” instruction in Step 5 for proper trimming and foot
installation before standing on the ladder’s climbing section.
17. Annually lubricate (spray silicon recommended) the pivot points of the right and left folding
arm mechanisms (power arm assemblies) to provide smooth, long-lasting operation.
18. Re-check all fasteners periodically afte
r ini
tial installation. (At power arms, hinge, frame,
ladder section connections, aluminum feet and door.)
Figure 1 Attic ladder labels
Included with your attic ladder:
ALUMINUM SERIES
(
Kits inside the box
)
NO. ITEM QTY
1 Aluminum Feet 2
2 Metal Straps 14” 2
3 Pull Cord 36” 1
4 Washer 1/4" x 1” * 6
5 Nut 1/4" 4
6 Plastic Bushin
g
s * 13
7 Self-Drillin
g
Screw 2
8 La
g
Screws 3” 11
9 Wood Screws 1/4" x 1 1/2” 2
10 Bolts 1/4" x 3/4" 4
Table 1 Included hardware
*Two extra bushings and one extra washer included.
1 2
Instruction Labels
Model Label
Brand LabelStrap
123
45
67
9810