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Safety & Installation
IMPORTANT!
Please read all these installation instructions before starting to install your loft ladder.
The ladder should be high enough to allow you to climb up into the loft without exceeding the maximum
permitted safe working height. The ladder must bear a load corresponding to the weight of the fitter plus the
weight of the loft ladder.
Do not use the ladder as an access passage during building or renovation work. Do not use the ladder
if the ceiling height exceeds the maximum ceiling height stated in the installation instructions or on the
product label.
For safety's sake, always face the ladder when climbing up and down and grip at least one string of the
ladder. The ladder must be used only by one person at a time.
Do not use the ladder if it is faulty or damaged. The springs are very taut. Take care when adjusting
springs. Only adjust the spring mechanism when the ladder is folded (i.e. the springs are under least
tension). Great care should be taken when removing springs. If the ladder is delivered unassembled, read
the assembly instructions carefully before assembling and installing the ladder.
The ladder is tested to 150kg (maximum load). A load in excess of 150kg may cause damage to the ladder
and constitutes a risk of personal injury.
NB
! Lubricate all moving metal parts with oil immediately after assembly. Parts must subsequently be
lubricated at least once a year.
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Fitters, tools and materials:
We recommend that 2 fitters install the loft ladder together. One fitter must be strong enough to lift the
loft ladder to the ceiling (as the loft ladder weighs up to 24.3kg (EAN: 3663602522492) / 25kg (EAN:
3663602548133).
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Installation instructions:
To ensure that the product is assembled and fitted correctly, these instructions should be followed carefully.
If you have any difficulties, contact an expert for installation advice.
WARNING:
DO NOT DISMANTLE the loft ladder once it has been assembled.
NB!
For models in which the ladder is fixed to the trapdoor. If, during installation, you wish to detach the
ladder to reduce the weight of the loft ladder, loosen the screws between the metal bracket and the ladder
itself. Do not loosen the screws on the trapdoor as these can easily be overtightened when reassembled.
An overtightened screw may lose its grip on the timber and, in serious cases, fall out.
Positioning the loft ladder:
Wear gloves when removing insulation
material. Check that the area selected for
positioning the ladder is unencumbered
by electrical wiring, water pipes, heating/
cooling pipes, etc. If necessary, get
a qualified craftsman to remove such
encumbrances. Make sure that there is
sufficient clearance (distance A) for the
ladder to rest on the floor. Make sure that
there is sufficient space for the ladder to
fold out to its full length (B) (see figure 1).
For two-section models, make sure that
there is sufficient swing space. For specific
measurements and adjustment options, see the assembly instructions supplied with the product.
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To make opening in ceiling:
We recommend that you wear goggles and mask for protection from falling dust and other particles from
the loft. Remove all items of furniture from the work area. Cover the floor. Frame and cut the opening
Figure 1
A
B
C
EAN
A
(cm)
B
(cm)
C
(cm)
3663602522492
127
162
277
3663602548133
127
162
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