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Versa Lift

Installation - Assembly

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Page 1: ...t8 702 069 CONTENTS Page SafetyFacts 2 Overview 3 Electrical 4 Lift Opening Specs 4 5 Framing Techniques 6 9 CartonContents 10 Assembly and Installation 11 18 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL The manual includes essential safety and maintenance information Read manual before operating the Versa Lift Copyright 2006 2019 BPG All rights reserved Revised March 2019 ...

Page 2: ...ust enter non decked areas stay on joists The materials between the joists will not support your weight and will collapse if you stand or sit on them Be alert to overhead hazards such as exposed nails Be aware of and avoid openings such as the ladder opening or the lift opening when you are working or moving around in theattic WARNING When working with power tools follow all of the manufacturers s...

Page 3: ...te a nice storage area 2 FLOORING AN ATTIC SPACE If your attic is not already floored in the area where your Versa Lift will be installed then flooring material such as plywood must be added on top of the ceiling joists to make a floor that you can walk on and store items on Tools MaterialsRequired SkillSaw Hammerand Nails or Screws and Power Driver Framing Square Tape Measure and DeckingMaterial ...

Page 4: ...RTICAL ATTIC SPACE The Versa Lift requires a minimum of 47 of vertical space directly over the lift opening Fig 1b OPENING DIMENSION TOLERANCES The final opening size is 22 x 46 with a tolerance of 1 4 and 0 the opening can be up to 1 4 larger but no smaller The lift opening must be square as shown below Fig 1c Diagonal A should equal B within1 2 LIFT OPENING FINISH The lift opening must have smoo...

Page 5: ...r I joists see pgs 8 and 9 LIFT OPENING WITH I JOIST FABRICATED JOISTS end of the lift opening These will be pilot holes for the lag screws provided to secure the lift to the attic floor Find and mark the center on each side of the rectangular opening then use a straight edge or square to draw a center line Fig 4 Next draw a line parallel to each of the narrow ends and spaced 3 4 away from the ope...

Page 6: ...itable for your intended purpose location structure installation or use Each installer is responsible for choosing the appropriate location method of installation and determining suitability of this product Optional Framing Technique 1 For homes with SOLID WOOD JOISTS 24 OC Choose the location If your attic is already decked you will need to remove enough decking to expose the joists in the area o...

Page 7: ...ing Fig 11 detail Trim the joist section removed in Fig 9 and install it to finish the framed opening Fig 12 inset Cut the sheet rock flush with the opening Fig 13 Install decking flush Finally install the 2 x 2 flashing in the corners Fig 13 See illustration on page 6 about joist hangers Special care must be taken to hammer nails flat and to cover the joist hangers with the 2 x 2 L flashing x x x...

Page 8: ...nside the opening Fig 16 The final size opening will be 46 x 22 Fig 16 Please note that any nail heads in the opening must be set flush or below the surface and decking and sheet rock must be cut or installed flush to the opening Fig 2b 16 Finish the opening by installing the 2 x 2 flashing in the corners Fig 16 As with solid wood joists I Joists that need to be cut must be supported by some means...

Page 9: ...9 The final opening size will be 23 x 46 Fig 19 Please note that any nail heads in the opening must be set flush or below the surface and decking and sheet rock must be cut or installed flush to the opening Fig 2b 19 Finish the opening by installing the 2 x 2 flashing in the corners as shown in Fig 19 As with solid wood joists I Joists that need to be cut must be supported by some means until they...

Page 10: ...ware Bag Contents 9 x 2 Lag Screw 10 10 20 x 2 Phillips Truss Screw 5 11 20 x 1 Phillips Truss Screw 28 12 20 x 2 Phillips Pan Screw 5 3 7 2 8 Model 24 TM Model 24 Model 24H Attic Storage Lifting System INSTALLATION GUIDE Byers Prod uct s Gro up 13 25 26 13 10 32 x 1 Phillips Pan Screw 10 14 10 32 x 5 8 Phillips Pan Screw 10 15 10 32 x 3 8 Phillips Pan Screw 10 Model 24H 4 SAFETY GUIDE OPERATION M...

Page 11: ...ing legs as shown but do not tighten them yet Leave them slight ly loose for leveling adjustment Step4 2d INSTALL NYLON GUIDESPACERS Install two nylon spacers with a 2 screw and locknut to the mounting rails in four places by each leg as shown below Tighten them snug but do not over tighten 1 4 20 TALL LOCKNUT 4 motor until this manual tells you to THE LIFT WILL MALFUNCTION IF YOU DO x 1 NYLON SPA...

Page 12: ...he lag screws easier 4 LEVEL THE LIFT HEAD The screws that hold the legs to the mounting rail must be loose for this step Place a bubble level lengthwise on the housing and see if head is level Fig 24 Place shims under both legs on the low end Fig 24 inset Adjust the shims until the head is level then tighten all 8 leg screws Fig 24 inset Remove shims after bolts are tight INSTALL 1 4 x 3 LAG SCRE...

Page 13: ...26 Note The platform top side has warning labels Insert the plat form support into one of the left legs as shown Fig 26 inset Align the hole in the leg with the hole in the outer end of the support Next insert a 20 x 2 screw down through the platform leg and support Fig 26 Secure screw with a short locknut but do not tighten until all four screws are installed When all legs are assembled as shown ...

Page 14: ...he end of the cable through the center hole in the bottom of the leg bracket Fig 30 8 5a Draw the cable tight by pulling firmly on the end of the cable Fig 30 IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the studs do not use a power tool to install the cable clamp nuts Use only a socket and ratchet or an end wrench 8 5b While holding tension on the cable install the cable clamp with the top half leaning away from ...

Page 15: ...E BELOW CABLE CLAMP 2 1 2 x 3 8 Aluminum SPACERS 10 WARNING DO NOT Fig 30 1 4 20 TALL LOCKNUTS 10 use a power tool to install the cable clamp nuts as this can break the studs Use only a socket and ratchet or use an end wrench to tighten IMPORTANT The lifting platform mustsitdirectlyonthe floor when attaching the cables Fig 29 8 2 PLACETHELIFTING PLATFORM DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE LIFTOPENING...

Page 16: ... head or on either side of the lift head See Fig 33a See Fig 33a below for the location of control Ports 1 2 Please note the orientation of the locking tab on the plug as the plug will only insert one way The locking tab must be depressed whenever you wish to remove the plug For more information about the control devices safety and Lift operation please refer to the Owners Manual RECEIVER CAN MOUN...

Page 17: ...uring 22 in from either end and making a small mark see Fig 35 11 1 The mounting rail holes are slotted for adjustment Push both mounting rails inward against the platform and move the rails and platform left or right until the platform center marks are aligned with the opening center marks 11 2 With the platform centered and the rails pressed up against each side of the platform tighten the 4 lag...

Page 18: ... of the lift housing by pushing it firmly left or right as shown in Fig 36 If the left space is larger then push the lift housing right If the right space is larger push the housing left Repeat these steps until the left and right spaces areequal Note Even though the housing legs are bolted tightly to the housing they will move slightly when forced and this will allow the housing to shift laterall...

Page 19: ... lift will shut itself off when it arrives flush with the attic floor This practice allows the lift to maintain the cable around the cable drum properly insuring a trouble free operation for years to come DO NOT lower the lift onto a box workbench pickup bed or at waist knee height to unload This practice can cause the cable to wind up backwards creating an issue with the cable around the drum whi...

Page 20: ...is available in 1 of 3 Switching Methods 1 Corded Standard Series 2 Wireless Remote W Series 3 Mounted Wall Switches M Series 2 You CANNOT HAVE A CORDED and a WIRELESS or MOUNTED it is either or You CAN upgrade at any time ...

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