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9. Prepare the Ladder Treads.
You need:
16x Dowels (30mm).
Prepare each ladder tread by carefully inserting 4x Dowels into the larger holes in the end of
each tread as shown. Ensure each Dowel is fully fitted into each hole.
10. Construct the Ladder.
You need:
8x Bolts (60mm), 8x Barrel Nuts an Allen Key and a Screwdriver
(not supplied).
Lay both Ladder Legs and all four Ladder Treads on a soft floor. Use the holes on the back
edge of each Leg (
X
) as a reference point to ensure that both legs are orientated correctly.
Also ensure that the Barrel Nut holes on the back face of each Ladder Tread face upwards at
that the rounded edge of each tread is orientated as shown.
Once all is correctly aligned (as below). Push the Bolts through the holes in the Ladder sides
and into the ends of the each Tread, locating the Bolts into the holes on the side of the Barrel
Nuts. (Barrel nut holes can be aligned with a Screwdriver). Ensure the Dowels on the ends of
the Treads also locate correctly. Once in position tighten the Bolts using the Allen Key to
secure.
X
Ensure that the rounded edge
of the tread is orientated as shown
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11. Attach the Ladder
You need:
2x ladder Hooks, 4x Bolts (18mm), 2x Screws (16mm) 2 felt strips and a
Screwdriver
A
- A pair of holes will be found near the top of each Ladder upright. Attach the Ladder Hooks
as shown, screwing the 4x Bolts for Ladder (18mm) into the pre-fitted inserts. Tighten fully.
now fit the self adhesive felt to the inside of the two ladder hooks (offers protection to painted
surfaces resting against the ladder hook).
B
- Hook the Ladder Hooks over the Front Mattress Rail between the Safety Rail Stile and the
bedpost. Make sure the Ladder is even on the floor and Rail. Secure the Ladder to the Front
Mattress Rail using the 2x Screws (16mm) through the hooks and into the pre-drilled pilot
holes as shown.
A
B
