Louisville Big Boy L305P Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 10

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Check the length after making your cuts

1. Again, be sure the attic ladder power arms are fully extended. 
2. Trimmed correctly, your attic ladder should look like Figure 8.  

No gaps in the section and both feet flat on the floor should
be the result.

3. If the attic ladder looks like Figure 9, then both of the legs

are too long, and the attic ladder is not safe to use.  

Check your measurements and trim the legs to length.

4. If the attic ladder looks like Figure 10, then both of the legs

are too short, and the attic ladder is not safe to use.  

Do not use the folding attic ladder.  

Call Louisville Ladder, 1-800-666-2811 and ask for Customer
Service or e-mail [email protected].

Attaching Hardware

For Wood Folding Attic Ladders 

and Summit Aluminum Folding Attic Ladders:

1. Knot one end of the pull cord. Slide opposite end of pull

cord through bottom of pendant pulling knot snugly into
neck of pendant.

2. Slide unknotted end of pull cord through hole in door from

outside and then through the washer.

3. Knot end of pull cord, making sure that the knot is larger

than the hole in the washer. 

For Everest Aluminum Folding Attic Ladders [Model AL258P]:

Attaching eyebolt to door

1. Slide eye-bolt through the hole in the attic ladder door.
2. Slide washer onto eye-bolt on the opposite side of the

door.

3. Securely fasten nut onto the eye-bolt.

Summary of Contents for Big Boy L305P

Page 1: ...Ceiling Mounted Folding Attic Ladders Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...le 2 on Page 4 4 This folding attic ladder is completely assembled and is ready for installation Do not disassemble it to install 5 The springs on this folding attic ladder are under tension Use extreme caution when adjusting checking or using this folding attic ladder Never try to adjust or remove the spring when the folding attic ladder is in the open position 6 Prior to installation check all n...

Page 3: ...put undue stress on its components and could result in failure and serious bodily injury 12 Follow the Trimming Wood Folding Attic Ladder to Length instructions on the Critical Step Detail Page See page 9 for proper trimming instructions 13 Do NOT use deck or sheetrock screws to install folding attic ladder No Item Qty 1 Pull Cord 36 1 2 Support Straps 4 3 Shim 4 x 6 1 4 Installation 1 Instruction...

Page 4: ... the joists Do NOT use deck or sheetrock screws to install folding attic ladder FOLDING ATTIC LADDER LOCATION Allow ample room for the landing space of the folding attic ladder when it is opened see Figure 2 and Table 2 Locate the folding attic ladder rough opening so that when you enter the storage area you will have adequate head clearance Max Model Rough Ceiling Landing Swing Opening Height Spa...

Page 5: ...ntegrity of your ceiling 2 If you are cutting the ceiling joist brace the area below the joist to be cut with heavy timbers to prevent this area of the ceiling from sagging Figure 3 To maintain the structural integrity of the ceiling the frame two headers and a stringer as shown in Figure 4 should be constructed of two inch lumber and nailed securely to the ceiling joists Install metal E Z hang st...

Page 6: ...g attic ladder on the floor with the door opening on your left hand side C Using the nails and straps provided attach one strap using two 2 of the nails enclosed on the outside of the folding attic ladder frame at the extreme right hand corner near the door stop blocks D Attach the second strap opposite the first strap on the far outside frame E The third and fourth straps should be positioned on ...

Page 7: ... does not exceed the load capacity of the stepladder see notice labels on stepladder for safety information and load capacity The person in the attic should then bend the metal E Z Hang strapping at the four corners of the folding attic ladder over the adjoining ceiling joists and nail through the metal strapping to temporarily suspend the folding attic ladder This is only for temporary support DO...

Page 8: ...h the ceiling before final nailing Be certain to install nails or lag screws in the holes provided in the hardware pivot plates and the corner brackets see Figure 6 Once the folding attic ladder is positioned as desired final nailing should be done through the folding attic ladder frame see Figure 6 5 Double check the instructions to make sure that the folding attic ladder is properly installed pr...

Page 9: ...n the rails for a cutting line Place a support under the bottom section and trim to your measured cutting line on the ladder rails Additional Steps for Aluminum Models Only 1 Press down on the climbing section to insure that the power arms are fully extended 2 Slide aluminum foot over ladder rail Position foot so that extended section remains straight and the foot is in full contact with the floor...

Page 10: ...ttic ladder Call Louisville Ladder 1 800 666 2811 and ask for Customer Service or e mail info louisvilleladder com Attaching Hardware For Wood Folding Attic Ladders and Summit Aluminum Folding Attic Ladders 1 Knot one end of the pull cord Slide opposite end of pull cord through bottom of pendant pulling knot snugly into neck of pendant 2 Slide unknotted end of pull cord through hole in door from o...

Page 11: ... attic ladder drop down area 4 The person on the stepladder should slowly and carefully begin unfolding the two hinged sections of the attic ladder 5 Continue to unfold the attic ladder until hinges are fully extended Press downward on the climbing section to ensure power arm assembly is fully open and in the locked position Closing Instructions 1 Position one person on the stepladder and the othe...

Page 12: ...r e b m u N Tension Spring 999843B 1 Tension Spring 999843D Everest Big Boy 2 Power Arm Assembly PR315500 LH Left 3 Power Arm Assembly PR315500 RH Right For Replacement Parts Call Customer Service at 1 888 666 2811 www louisvilleladder com Louisville Ladder 1 888 666 2811 ...

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