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Gas Spring is under load and will
extend when released
3.2.1
To assist in removing gas spring (
B
), you will need
a locking mechanism (
F
) to hold gas spring in place, for it
is under load
3.2.1.1
Apply locking mechanism (
F
) around gas spring
(
B
) and tighten to hold gas spring in place
3.2.1.2
Remove clip (
B1
) from top end of gas spring (
B
)
3.2.2
Unbolt lower gas spring head (
B2
) from ladder
pivot tube plate (
C1
)
3.2.2.1
Hold gas spring (
B
) and angle out until the top
end releases from the ball stud (
B3
)
3.2 Gas Spring Removal
C
B2
C1
B
B
G
C
3.2.3
Remove locking mechanism (
F
) from around gas
spring (
B
) when it has been removed.
**CAUTION** gas spring (
B
) will extend
F
B
B1
B3
3.2.4
Repeat for the other side
- one (1) to be reinstalled on ladder support
- one (1) not to be reused
