Installation Guide

STEP 2: PERMANENT INSTALLATION
A. The ladder comes with pre-drilled holes for permanent installation at locations shown in
Figure 8 for wood models and Figure 9 for aluminum models. Shim, when necessary to fill
space between ladder frame and rough opening, at pre-drilled locations. Using ⁄ drill bit,
drill pilot holes through shim into ceiling joists and header.
B. Install the ten 3 lag screws provided, at each location to permanently secure the ladder.
C. WARNING: Never use deck or sheetrock screws in place of lag screws for
permanent installation.
D. Remove temporary boards from ceiling installed in step 1.
STEP 3: ADJUST LADDER LENGTH
Remove plastic straps holding the sections together and carefully
unfold ladder to the ground rotating bottom section behind
middle section (Figure 10).
WOOD MODELS ONLY:
(Aluminum models: skip to next section on page 8)
A. Press down on top and middle sections of the ladder to ensure
the power arms are fully extended before taking
measurements for trimming your ladder.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 9: Aluminum seriesFIGURE 8: Wood series
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