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Step 1: To Install the Loft Ladder
Installation Consideration
The following points should be considered before installing the Loft Ladder.
Loft Hatch
The loft hatch must be downward opening. It may be necessary to refit your loft hatch
door so that it opens downwards so that the hatch when open hangs down behind
the ladder when it is deployed.
Loft Opening
It is recommended that the loft ladder is installed so that it is orientated parallel to the
longer side of the opening. This will give the user more comfortable access to the loft
and will be easier for the user to take items into the loft.
Secure Fixing
The two fixing brackets supplied must be attached to a secure part of the loft
structure such as a ceiling joist or sound timber bridging and securely fastened to
the joists.
Footprint
When the ladder is opened there should be enough space available at the base of
the ladder for a person to easily and safely get onto and climb the ladder.
Tools
You will need the following tools and materials: Pencil, set-square and measuring
tape (mm) for marking out.
A drill and a 4mm drill bit for drilling the bracket fixing holes and a Posidrive
screwdriver for tightening the eight bracket fixing screws.
Strong string to extend the springs during installation.
Ceiling
joist
Loft aperture
600 x 510 mm
minimum
Left
mounting
bracket
Right
mounting
bracket
CL
Loft door
opening down
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