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PREPARING THE LADDER

1.  Remove the ladder from its packaging and place it lid down on a bench or saw stool. 

The lid is less likely to get damaged there than laying it on the ground, as well as 

being better for your back!

now as it is easier than later, when the unit is in the ceiling. 

3.  Turn the ladder over so the lid is facing up. Fit the screw eye 100mm in from the 

 

INSTALLING THE LADDER

1.  Screw four temporary cleats approx 80mm x 40mm into your timber frame  

 

 

Note: If the ladder is to be installed before the ceiling lining is in place, the cleats 

must be packed down the thickness of the intended ceiling lining. 

2.  Lift the ladder through the opening into the attic space. Then lower down squarely 

into the opening so the lid of the ladder rests on the temporary cleats. This is 

normally best done from below. For safety and ease it is highly recommended that 

two people complete this step. Rotate the cleats off the lid and onto the frame of the 

ladder. 

3. 

further. Adjust if necessary. The ladder must not be allowed to fall, as this could 

cause serious physical injury

4.  Carefully open the ladder, checking that the frame remains securely on the cleats. 

Adjust if necessary. 

5. 

 

6.  Carefully close the ladder and check if square. Wedges or packers may be needed 

at one side of the hinge strip to square the unit in the opening. This may require 

reopening the ladder and loosening or tightening one of the screws a little. 

7.  With the ladder open, pre-drill two 6mm holes in each side of the attic ladder frame 

making sure there is solid timber behind. Screw through the pre-drilled holes into the 

 

8.  Remove temporary cleats. 

9.  Carefully close the ladder and check that the ladder frame is showing around the 

frame and the ceiling frame. Make sure the sides stay plumb and straight. 

10.  Now tighten all screws and check again. 

Summary of Contents for Attic R28

Page 1: ...s at the bottom of the ladder Choose a location that will allow for movement around the ladder when in the down position Allowance must be made for the operation of the ladder as it requires a greater Model Required Opening Landing space Projection R28 1370mm x 650mm 1182mm 1554mm R31 1370mm x 650mm 1298mm 1733mm D27 1370mm x 650mm 1601mm 1836mm D31 1440mm x 650mm 1769mm 2020mm The area for the op...

Page 2: ...elow For safety and ease it is highly recommended that two people complete this step Rotate the cleats off the lid and onto the frame of the ladder 3 further Adjust if necessary The ladder must not be allowed to fall as this could cause serious physical injury 4 Carefully open the ladder checking that the frame remains securely on the cleats Adjust if necessary 5 6 Carefully close the ladder and c...

Page 3: ...hese points at the same angle as the treads 3 Important Cut the front corners back 25mm this can make the ladder easier to close and can also prevent damage to the ladder if dropped during opening FINISHING THE LADDER 1 underside of the ceiling lining An architrave will cover the gap between the ladder frame Optional If the ladder is to be installed as the house is being built and before the ceili...

Page 4: ...y be void 3 Lubricate all pivot points on your attic ladder at least once a year If your attic ladder is used more than three times a week lubricate every 4 5 months 4 Face the ladder when you are climbing up and down 5 Do not leave young children unattended while ladder is folded down 6 If you have any concerns about your Sellwood attic ladder or it is damaged in any way please call 0800 288 427 ...

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