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Rev. 11/30/2018 

LAD-FM, MANUAL 

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Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Co. 

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LAD-FM Mezzanine Ladders 

Instruction Manual

 

 

 

 

Receiving instructions: 

 

After delivery, remove the packaging from the product. Inspect the product closely to determine 

whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered, record a complete 

description of it on the bill of lading. If the product is undamaged, discard the packaging.

 

 

NOTE:

 

The end-user is solely responsible for confirming that product design, use, and maintenance 

comply with laws, regulations, codes, and mandatory standards applied where the product is used.

 

 

Replacement Parts and Technical Assistance: 

For answers to questions not addressed in these instructions and to order replacement parts, 

labels, and accessories, call our Technical Service and Parts Department at (260) 665-7586. The 

department can also be contacted online at 

http://www.vestilmfg.com/parts_info.htm

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Table of Contents 

Signal words

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Hazards of using the stair system

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Specifications

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FIG. 1: LAD-FM-60 exploded parts diagram and bill of materials

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FIG. 2: LAD-FM-72 exploded parts diagram and bill of materials

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FIG. 3: LAD-FM-84 exploded parts diagram and bill of materials

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FIG. 4: LAD-FM-96 exploded parts diagram and bill of materials

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FIG. 5: LAD-FM-108 exploded parts diagram & bill of materials

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FIG. 6: LAD-FM-120 exploded parts diagram & bill of materials

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FIG. 7: Jack Assembly

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Installation

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Storage

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Extending the stair system

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Putting the stair system into stored position without using the jack

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Record of normal condition

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Inspections

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Labeling diagram

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Limited warranty

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Vestil Manufacturing Corp. 

2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703 

Telephone: (260) 665-7586  -or-  Toll Free (800) 348-0868 

Fax: (260) 665-1339 

Website: 

www.vestilmfg.com

     e-mail: 

[email protected]

 

 

Summary of Contents for LAD-FM-108

Page 1: ...Service and Parts Department at 260 665 7586 The department can also be contacted online at http www vestilmfg com parts_info htm Table of Contents Signal words 2 Hazards of using the stair system 2 S...

Page 2: ...oper use and maintenance procedures DO NOT exceed the maximum rated load Inspect the stairs at least once per month according to the instructions in the Inspections section on p 17 DO NOT use these st...

Page 3: ...m 253 lb 115 kg LAD FM 72 350 lb 159 kg 9 23 cm 493 4 126 5 cm 145 8 37 cm 72 183 cm 1035 8 263 cm 276 lb 125 5 kg LAD FM 84 350 lb 159 kg 93 8 24 cm 571 2 146 cm 1413 16 38 cm 84 213 cm 1155 8 294 kg...

Page 4: ...44 514 277 Weldment frame roller bracket right 1 18 11115 Hex bolt HHCS 2 zinc plated 3 8 16 x 3 1 6 44 016 081 Bracket handrail mount 4 19 36106 Hex nut gr A zinc plated 3 8 16 1 7 44 524 093 Weldme...

Page 5: ...racket right 1 19 36106 Hex nut gr A zinc plated 3 8 16 1 6 44 016 081 Bracket handrail mount 4 20 65127 Cotter pin zinc plated 3 8 x 2 2 7 44 524 093 Weldment handrail hinge right 1 21 11107 Hex bolt...

Page 6: ...4 1 25 W 2 21 33018 USS flat washer zinc plated 3 4 2 7 44 514 277 Weldment frame roller bracket right 1 22 11113 Hex bolt grade A plain finish 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 10 8 44 016 081 Bracket handrail mount 4...

Page 7: ...4 1 25 W 2 21 33018 USS flat washer zinc plated 3 4 2 7 44 514 277 Weldment frame roller bracket right 1 22 11113 Hex bolt grade A plain finish 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 10 8 44 016 081 Bracket handrail mount 4...

Page 8: ...4 1 25 W 2 21 33018 USS flat washer zinc plated 3 4 2 7 44 514 277 Weldment frame roller bracket right 1 22 11113 Hex bolt grade A plain finish 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 10 8 44 016 081 Bracket handrail mount 4...

Page 9: ...P 4 1 25 W 2 21 33018 USS flat washer zinc plated 3 4 2 7 44 514 277 Weldment frame roller bracket right 1 22 11113 Hex bolt grade A plain finish 3 8 16 x 21 2 10 8 44 016 081 Bracket handrail mount 4...

Page 10: ...lkway capable of supporting AT LEAST the combined weight of the stairway plus the maximum rated load see Specifications table on p 3 Step 1 Select the location where the stairs will be installed D Att...

Page 11: ...ons are shown below Make a line that extends 8 on both sides of point D on the wall or mezzanine The line must be parallel to the floor Next draw a plumb line at both 8 marks lines are labeled a and b...

Page 12: ...tach the wheels to the side rails of the lower step weldment NOTE Models LAD FM 60 and LAD FM 72 only have an upper and a lower step weldment Slide a 3 8 flat washer onto two 3 8 16 x 2 bolts then ins...

Page 13: ...1 Lift the top end of the stairway with a hoist or a fork truck 2 Align the pin holes in the side rail mounting brackets with the pin slots in the stair mounting frame and the top of the push bar 3 In...

Page 14: ...d below to secure the connections Step 9B Attach the handrails to the stairway mounting frame Move the jack direction selector to the down position see diagram on p 10 Move the jack handle back and fo...

Page 15: ...airway side rails with 3 8 hardware Install 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 bolts through the bolts holes 2 in the handrail mounting bracket and the bottom holes of the brackets Secure the bolts with 3 8 16 lock nuts...

Page 16: ...system into storage position without using the jack 1 Jack direction selector must be in the UP position see FIG 7 on p 10 2 Pull the detent pins out of the pin brackets 3 Slide the bottom of each po...

Page 17: ...t pin brackets Check the handrails for bends and cracks particularly around the handrail splices and connections at each end Both handrails should be rigid and undamaged Replace all damaged sections o...

Page 18: ...ulic pumps motor controllers and cylinders It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions wearing parts such as bearings hoses wheels seals brushes and batteries How...

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