5.6
extending the loft ladder:
referring to fig.11A, release the two
upper sections of the ladder by pulling down the catch and
sliding them along the lower section of ladder until the catch
re-engages.
5.6.1 referring to fig.11B, release the upper section of the ladder by
pulling up the catch and sliding it along the middle section of
ladder until the catch re-engages.
▲
imPOrTanT:
Once the ladder is fully extended ensure that
both catches are fully engaged.
5.7
attaching the pivot bar:
(refer to fig.12)
WarninG:
do not use the loft ladder until it is fully installed.
5.7.1 the installation now requires one person in the loft.
5.7.2 Position the ladder centrally in the hatch and ensure the ladder
is square with both feet on the floor. Make sure the pivot bar
brackets are pushed up against the sides of the ladder.
5.7.3 Mark the fixing holes onto the hatch frame, drill 3mm pilot holes
and fix using 6 x 35mm screws.
5.8
angle the loft ladder and fix the pivot bar stops:
5.8.1 referring to fig.13a, position the ladder at the correct angle i.e.
between 65º and 80º.
5.8.2
enSure THe ladder iS leVel and SQuare.
5.8.3 referring to fig.13b, position the first pair of pivot bar stops against
the pivot bar sliders and tighten.
note: A pair of pivot bar stops have been pre-installed at the top of the
ladder.
5.9
attaching the retaining bar:
refer to fig.14.
5.9.1 Attach the retaining bar (4) to the top of the ladder using the fixings
pre-assembled to the bar. note: the retaining bar must not be
fitted to the same side as the handrail.
5.9.2 When re-assembling, ensure the washers (2) are positioned as
shown. tighten using two 8mm spanners.
▲
imPOrTanT: it may be necessary to install additional
wooden braces to be able to fix the retaining bar in the
correct position.
5.9.3 tighten the nut securing the angle bracket (5) to the retaining bar
(4). Do not overtighten, the bracket must be able to move freely.
fix the angle bracket to the loft floor using 2 x 18mm screws.
notE: the retaining bar should be fixed so that it is in line with the ladder
and not at an angle to it.
Original Language Version
Lft03.V2 Issue: 1 - 04/08/11
