Insert threaded rod into receivers in each of
the four corners.
Preparing the Stair
Person in attic should have the four joist hangers and hex nuts ready. Have two additional helpers be-
low lift the stair straight up into the framed opening
until the tops of the threaded rods clear the top of
the frame opening headers.
Starting at one end, slide a joist hanger at a 45 degree angle onto threaded rods and thread nut down
until there is only about 1/2” slack.
Do not tighten fully.
Figure 5.
Square stair to frame and tighten nuts in stages. Do not over-tighten as this may distort metal trim.
Attach door opening hook to wood dowel using (2 ) 1/2” wood screws. Figure 7.
Door can now be opened but
DO NOT EXTEND OR STAND ON STAIR YET.
Be sure that there is adequate light in the attic since the stair will block
any light from the room below when raised into place.
Make sure door is closed and latch is engaged
DUE TO ITS WEIGHT, TWO ADDITIONAL HELPERS MUST BE USED TO
SAFELY RAISE STAIR INTO OPENING AND HELD FOR A FEW MOMENTS
UNTIL TEMPORARILY ANCHORED BY INSTALLER ABOVE.
WARNING
Installing the Stair
Figure 6
Figure 5
HEADERS
1/2” SLACK
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