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This stairway is for residential use only.  

Maximum capacity is 350 lbs. 

Installer should be experienced in the construction or modification of structural framing 
supports. Improper installation can result in stair collapse and bodily injury. 

Determine location of electrical lines or plumbing before cutting ceiling. 

WARNING 

Read instructions carefully and completely before beginning installation. 

Table A 

Page 3 

February 2011 

 

Stairs must have the correct number of treads for ceiling heights 

shown for each model above.  

 

Stair angle is fixed. Do not add or remove treads solely for changing the 

angle of the stair. This will cause an unsafe condition and damage stair. 

MODEL # 

COLOR 

ROUGH  

OPENING SIZE 

FRAME 

DIMENSIONS 

TREAD 

WIDTH 

FLOOR TO CEILING 

HEIGHT RANGE 

NUMBER OF 

STEPS 

PROJECTION LANDING 

SPACE 

S2236 - as assembled 

GRAY 

22 1/2” x 36” 

22” X 35 1/2” 

12” 

7’-4” to 8’ - 2” 

27” 

42” 

        - Add one step 

 

 

 

 

Over 8’ - 2” to 9’ - 0” 

10 

31” 

44” 

        - Add two steps 

 

 

 

 

Over 9’ - 0” to 10’ 

11 

35” 

48” 

S2254 - as assembled 

GRAY 

22 1/2” x 54” 

22” x 53 1/2” 

12” 

7’-4” to 8’ - 4” 

9” 

42” 

        - Add one step 

 

 

 

 

Over 8’ - 4” to 9’ - 2” 

10 

13” 

44” 

        - Add two steps 

 

 

 

 

Over 9’ - 2” to 10’ 

11 

17” 

48” 

S2554 - as assembled 

GRAY 

25 1/2” x 54” 

25” x 53 1/2” 

14” 

7’-4” to 8’ - 4” 

9” 

42” 

        - Add one step 

 

 

 

 

Over 8’ - 4” to 9’ - 2” 

10 

13” 

44” 

        - Add two steps 

 

 

 

 

Over 9’ - 2” to 10’ 

11 

17” 

48” 

S3060 - as assembled 

GRAY 

30” x 60” 

29 1/2” x 59 1/2” 

16” 

7’-4” to 8’ - 4” 

3” 

42” 

        - Add one step 

 

 

 

 

Over 8’ - 4” to 9’ - 2” 

10 

7” 

44” 

        - Add two steps 

 

 

 

 

Over 9’ - 2” to 10’ 

11 

11” 

48” 

Summary of Contents for Rainbow Attic Stair Star S2236

Page 1: ...www RainbowAtticStair com By SP Partners LLC INSTALLATION GUIDE Star ...

Page 2: ...ect number of treads for floor to ceiling height MUST be attached See TABLE A Adjustment Screw on stabilizer arm MUST be set before climbing stair This adjustment provides structural support necessary for use See page 7 Failure to follow any or all of these guidelines can result in damage to the stair and will void the warranty If you have any problems or concerns with stair call SP Partners LLC i...

Page 3: ...od shims ladder lumber with same dimensions as joists keyhole saw or utility knife to cut ceiling material Page 2 February 2011 Parts Included Tools Materials Required 10 3 Lag Screw 1 Door Hook 1 Wood Pole 2 Extra Steps 2 1 2 Wood Screws For attaching hook to pole ...

Page 4: ...the angle of the stair This will cause an unsafe condition and damage stair MODEL COLOR ROUGH OPENING SIZE FRAME DIMENSIONS TREAD WIDTH FLOOR TO CEILING HEIGHT RANGE NUMBER OF STEPS PROJECTION LANDING SPACE S2236 as assembled GRAY 22 1 2 x 36 22 X 35 1 2 12 7 4 to 8 2 9 27 42 Add one step Over 8 2 to 9 0 10 31 44 Add two steps Over 9 0 to 10 11 35 48 S2254 as assembled GRAY 22 1 2 x 54 22 x 53 1 2...

Page 5: ...Framing the Opening Most attic stairs will be installed parallel to the ceiling joists Figure 2 In cases where they are installed perpendicular to joists Figure 3 some joists will need to be cut and tied in to other joists with 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 headers These headers will form the box frame into which the stair will be secured Before cutting any joists watch out for electrical wiring If your attic is...

Page 6: ...t the stair straight up into the framed opening and set stair off to the side 2 Nail 3 boards to bottom of opening as temporary supports for the stair Figure 4 3 Lower stair onto temporary supports and square stair to frame maintaining an even gap all around between stair and headers 4 Shim and anchor stair to frame using lag screws Pre drill holes first Figure 5 5 DOOR CAN NOW BE OPENED BUT DO NO...

Page 7: ...follow these guidelines will result in damage to the stair and void the manufacturer s warranty WARNING 1 Insert hook provided into receptacle on door and pull door down until fully open 2 Grab yellow pull bar with hook 3 Pull slowly to extend stair 4 When stair is within reach continue pulling slowly by hand to unfold Final Adjustments ...

Page 8: ...ld be in the back These wheels do not touch floor when stair is fully extended They are only to protect door when the stair is folded Page 7 February 2011 Adding Additional Step s Final Adjustments continued Adjusting Set Screw With stair fully extended to floor raise or lower the set screws on the stabilizer arm until the screw head makes contact with the bottom of the stabilizer arm Tighten lock...

Page 9: ...your Rainbow Attic Stair As with any product be sure to follow instructions for safe efficient and trouble free operation for years to come Children should never be allowed to operate or climb any attic stair Operating the Stair Refer to pictorial label on inside of door ...

Page 10: ...rranties of any kind including those as provided by the Uniform Commercial Code for merchantability of the product and for fitness of the product for a particular purpose All such implied warranties including those of merchantabil ity and or fitness for a particular purpose are excluded and disclaimed Furthermore all claims for conse quential damages and for incidental damages that may arise from ...

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