Rev. 2/4/2021
DKL, MANUAL.doc
Copyright 2021 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 8 of 10
USING THE LADDER
Review the
on p. 3 before using the ladder.
Face the ladder whenever ascending or descending the ladder.
Always maintain a 3-point contact while ascending or descending the ladder. 3-point contact means that the user
must be safely supported by either 2 hands and 1 foot or 2 feet and 1 hand.
Both hands and arms must remain free for climbing. Do not carry tools or equipment while ascending/descending
the ladder. Carry tools in a pouch holster or otherwise be secured. Materials and supplies should not be handled by
the ladder user.
Never jump or slide down from a ladder.
Do not climb more than 1 rung at a time.
Use footwear with heels when climbing the ladder. Do not use flat-soled shoes. Do not climb the ladder if your
shoes are greasy or slippery.
Do not use the ladder if your hands are greasy/slippery, or if you are wearing gloves that are greasy or slippery.
Ladder surfaces, particularly surfaces of rungs and siderails, must always be kept free of grease, oil, or other
slippery substances.
Do not climb the ladder if you are physically limited and cannot climb the ladder safely. Examples of such
limitations include fainting spells and using medications or prescription drugs which might cause physical
impairment(s).
EXPLODED VIEW AND BILL OF MATERIALS: DKL-10
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Mount the ladder to a vertical surface (pitch range 75°-
90° from horizontal). The mounting surface, e.g. concrete
wall must be able to support the combined weights of the
ladder and a full capacity load (300 pounds. See
1. Attach mounting brackets to the ladder as shown and
in the locations shown in the appropriate
EXPLODED
VIEW
. See p. 4 - 8.
2. Attach each mounting bracket to the mounting surface
using two (2)
1
/
2
” anchor bolts of appropriate length
selected by your building engineer.
1
/
2
” anchor bolts of
appropriate length
Mounting bracket
3
/
8
” – 16 x 1” bolt
&
3
/
8
” – 16 lock nut
