Rev. 2/4/2021
DKL, MANUAL.doc
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SIGNAL WORDS
SIGNAL WORDS appear in this manual to draw attention to messages about actions and uses of the product that
are likely to result in personal injuries. Each signal word indicates a specific level of seriousness of injury. The
NOTICE signal word calls attention to uses of the product likely to cause property damage. Signal words used in this
manual appear below along with their definitions
.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that
might damage the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify hazards associated with the use of its products. However, no manual can address every
conceivable risk. The most effective way to avoid injury is to exercise sound judgment when assembling, using,
inspecting, and maintaining this ladder.
Anyone who uses this ladder must be made aware that a copy of the
manual is available and where to find it.
If this product is assembled, installed, or used improperly, personal injuries might result.
•
Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using or servicing the product
is a misuse
of the product
.
•
Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
•
DO NOT attempt to resolve any problem(s) with the product unless you are both authorized to do so and
certain
that it
will be safe to use afterwards.
•
DO NOT modify the product in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from Vestil. Unauthorized
modifications automatically void the
and might make the product unsafe to use.
•
DO NOT exceed the maximum rated load. See Label 287 on product; also
•
Inspect the ladder before each use. DO NOT use the ladder if structural damage is discovered. Examples of structural
damage include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) Cracked, broken or significantly deformed rungs; 2) cracked
welds; 3) corrosion, rusting, severe wear, or other condition that affects the integrity of the product. Replace each part
that fails to pass an inspection. DO NOT use the ladder until it is restored to
•
Do not reach beyond or lean from the ladder.
•
DO NOT use this device UNLESS all product labels are readable and undamaged. See
•
Proper maintenance is essential for this product to function properly. At least 1 time per month inspect the ladder to
confirm that it is in normal operating condition:
1. Confirm that all bolts and nuts that attach support brackets to ladder rungs are securely fastened and undamaged.
2. Closely examine the anchor bolts used to mount the ladder to the wall (or other surface). Confirm that all anchor
bolts are tight, unbent and do not wobble. Make sure that the concrete (or other mounting substrate) around the anchor
bolts is not damaged, e.g. cracked, chipped, or eroded.
3. Examine all welds and the metal around the welds for cracks and deformities.
4. Inspect the overall structure. The ladder should be square and rigid.
ASSEMBLY
Models that have 5 or more
steps (DKL-5 through DKL-10)
require assembly.
•
DKL-5, -6, -7, & -8 consist of 2
ladder sections, i.e. upper and
lower ladder portions;
a.
Insert the mounting tabs of
the lower ladder section
into the open ends of side
rails of the upper section
;
b.
Then fasten the rung tabs
and rung brackets together
with
3
/
8
” – 16 hardware as
shown in the diagrams
.
DKL-5, -6, -7, & -8:
3
/
8
” – 16 x 1”
bolt
3
/
8
” – 16
lock nut
Side rail
Mounting
tab
Rung tab
Rung
bracket
