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www.RainbowAtticStair.com

By SP Partners, LLC

INSTALLATION GUIDE 

ProTech 

Summary of Contents for Rainbow Attic Stair ProTech PT2351

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

Page 2: ...and used as a construction stair Door angle adjustment Screw on stabilizer arm MUST be set before climbing stair This adjustment provides structural support necessary for use See page 6 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 immediately at 877 369 6996 Page 1 ...

Page 3: ... same dimensions as joists keyhole saw or utility knife to cut ceiling material Page 2 February 2011 Parts Included Tools Materials Required 8 3 8 Hex Nut 4 3 8 Threaded Rod 4 Joist Hanger 10 3 Lag Screw 1 Door Hook 1 Wood Pole 2 1 2 Wood Screws For attaching hook to pole 1 Door Opening Ring ...

Page 4: ...collapse and bodily injury Determine location of electrical lines or plumbing before cutting ceiling WARNING MODEL COLOR ROUGH OPENING SIZE FRAME DIMENSIONS TREAD WIDTH FLOOR TO CEILING HEIGHT RANGE PROJECTION LANDING SPACE PT2351 WHITE 23 1 2 x 51 1 4 23 1 4 x 50 3 4 14 8 to 10 16 46 TABLE A 1 Measure ceiling height finished floor to finished ceiling and verify that your unit conforms to your cei...

Page 5: ...e installed perpendicular to joists Figure 5 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 constructed using trusses DO NOT CUT CEILING JOISTS WITHOUT CONSULTING AN ENGINEER AND OBTAINING APPROVAL Because of ...

Page 6: ...al frame corner and insert threaded rod into channel Thread rod into nut as far as possible Repeat process for all corners See Figure 6 Figure 4 Figure 5 HEADERS JOIST BRACE HEADERS JOIST BRACE Page 5 February 2011 Preparing the Stair Figure 6 ...

Page 7: ...nly about 1 2 slack Do not tighten fully Turn joist hanger at a 45 degree angle to span the frame cor ner Figure 6 Repeat the process until all hangers are installed With hangers holding stair in place helpers can let go 4 Square stair to frame Try to maintain an even gap all around between stair and headers 5 Tighten nuts in stages all around Do not over tighten as this may distort metal trim on ...

Page 8: ...ere may be a variation in the floor level 4 Make 90 degree cut and replace rubber bumper Note If cut line is within 1 of bottom of tread make cut just ABOVE tread The set screw as shown in Figure 11 will be adjusted to correct this Figure 8 PRE DRILL LAG SCREW POSITIONS Mark location of lag screws Pre drill pilot holes shim and screw stair frame to headers using three lag screws on each long side ...

Page 9: ...tions come together 2 If there are gaps or if the stair does not reach the ground turn the set screw Figure 11 clockwise to lower stair or counter clockwise to raise it Note Be sure to adjust both sides equally and in small increments until stair rests properly on floor and there are no visible gaps between sections SET SCREW Figure 11 Adjusting Set Screw Page 8 February 2011 ...

Page 10: ...tair 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 Bottom Face of Door Figure 12 Attaching The Door Opening Ring Page 9 February 2011 ...

Page 11: ... implied warranties 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 merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose are excluded and disclaimed Furthermore all claims for consequential damages and for incidental damages that may ar...

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