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InstructIons for:

aluminium lOFT ladder

Model no: 

lFT03.V2

thank  you  for  purchasing  a  sealey  product.  Manufactured  to  a  high  standard  this  product  will,  if  used  according  to  these  instructions 

and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT:

 

PleaSe read THeSe inSTruCTiOnS CareFullY. nOTe THe SaFe OPeraTiOnal reQuiremenTS, WarninGS & CauTiOnS. 

uSe THe PrOduCT COrreCTlY and WiTH Care FOr THe PurPOSe FOr WHiCH iT iS inTended. Failure TO dO SO maY CauSe damaGe 

and/Or  PerSOnal  inJurY  and  Will  inValidaTe  THe  WarranTY.  PleaSe  KeeP  inSTruCTiOnS  SaFe  FOr  FuTure  uSe.

1.  SaFeTY inSTruCTiOnS

 

WarninG! 

the loft ladder must not be used until it has been fully   

 

installed.

 

dO nOT

 install or use the loft ladder until you have read all of the    

 

instructions.

  Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working    

 

area during installation. 

  A separate suitable ladder is needed to access the loft during 

 

installation.

  two persons are needed to safely complete the installation, one    

 

person working in the loft and the other on the floor below.

  the side locking catches are not load bearing and the loft ladder    

 

must not be used unless the pivot bar stops have been correctly    

 

and fully installed.

  Ensure that there is a good flat access area at the base of the 

 

ladder to allow safe dismounting. A minimum area of one square    

 

metre is recommended. 

 

dO nOT

 use the loft ladder for any purpose other than that for  

 

 

which it was designed.

 

dO nOT

 install the loft ladder if parts are missing or damaged.

  check and ensure that there is enough clear internal loft space for  

 

the ladder to be stowed before attempting installation.

  In some cases it may be necessary to install additional wooden    

 

braces or noggins to be able to fix the pivot and retaining bar in    

 

their correct positions.

  During installation ensure the work area is kept clean and free  

 

 

from obstructions and is well lit.

  Keep children, animals and unauthorised persons away from the    

 

working area.

  Maintain the loft ladder in good condition.

  replace or repair damaged parts. use genuine parts only. 

 

non-authorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the 

 

warranty.

 

Important: read and follow all of the safety information on the side   

 

of the ladder.

 

dO nOT 

use if parts are missing or damaged.

 

dO nOT 

allow children to climb the ladder.

 

dO nOT 

use when tired, under the influence of alcohol, drugs or    

 

intoxicating medication.

  Wear non-slip footwear and if necessary clean the soles before    

 

using the ladder. 

 

WarninG!

 rest the base of the ladder on a level and solid floor. 

 

Ensure the ladder rungs are horizontal and both ladder feet are on   

 

the ground.

  Always ensure the locking catches are fully engaged before 

 

mounting the ladder.

  Always face the ladder when ascending and descending.

  only carry light materials (up to 10kg) up the ladder. never  

 

 

exceed the total static load of 150kg.

 

WarninG!

 only to be used by one person at a time.

 

WarninG!

 never overeach when on the ladder.

  When not in use, stow the ladder securely.  

2.  inTrOduCTiOn

Aluminium loft ladder manufactured to Bs 14975:2006. supplied with 

hand rail and all fixing components for quick and easy installation. 

three section design enables ladder to fit in smaller areas than stand-

ard two-section ladders.

3.  SPeCiFiCaTiOn

4.  COnTenTS

Original Language Version

Lft03.V2    Issue: 1 - 04/08/11

 

Model no: ............................................................Lft03   

 

Loft opening (W x L): .............................. 432 x 508mm   

 

Maximum Height: ....................................................3mtr   

 

Loft clearance: ................................................ 1050mm   

 

Maximum capacity: ............................................. 150kg   

Summary of Contents for LFT03.V2

Page 1: ...e attempting installation In some cases it may be necessary to install additional wooden braces or noggins to be able to fix the pivot and retaining bar in their correct positions During installation ensure the work area is kept clean and free from obstructions and is well lit Keep children animals and unauthorised persons away from the working area Maintain the loft ladder in good condition Repla...

Page 2: ...ed hinges against the hatch frame and mark the fixing hole positions Drill 2mm pilot holes and screw the hinges to the hatch surround using 4 x 18mm screws as shown in fig 3 5 3 6 Fitting the twist catch assembly Referring to fig 5 push the twist catch collars 3 4 into either side of the hole in the trap door with the large collar 4 on the outside 5 3 7 From the outside insert the pivot pin 5 thro...

Page 3: ...4 5 5 2 Referring to fig 10 place washers 2 onto the 65mm bolts 4 insert through the handrail mounting blocks 3 and ladder Secure using the nuts and washers 1 2 5 4 Assembly and installation of loft ladder 5 4 1 Remove both End Caps from the back section of the ladder as shown in fig 7 to gain access to the slide tracks Slide a pivot bar stop into each track but leave temporarily unsecured at this...

Page 4: ...he pivot bar stops 5 8 1 Referring to fig 13a position the ladder at the correct angle i e between 65º and 80º 5 8 2 ENSURE THE LADDER IS LEVEL AND SQUARE 5 8 3 Referring to fig 13b position the first pair of pivot bar stops against the pivot bar sliders and tighten Note A pair of pivot bar stops have been pre installed at the top of the ladder 5 9 Attaching the retaining bar Refer to fig 14 5 9 1...

Page 5: ...HE LOFT LADDER WARNING Before using the loft ladder you must ensure that 6 1 All four pivot bar stops are secured in position and the screws are fully tightened 6 1 1 The handrail and all other fixings have been tightened 6 1 2 You have read all the safety information contained in these instructions and on the ladder 6 2 When the ladder is deployed check that 6 2 1 The locking catches are fully en...

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