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Summary of Contents for Rainbow Attic Stair F Series
- Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE F - Series...
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Page 2: Important - Read This First
IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST • Inspect stair for any damage prior to installation. • Stair is NOT to be installed while home is under construction and used as a construction stair. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to the stair and will void the warranty. - Page 3 Tools / Materials Required Drill, tape measure, crescent wrench, wood shims, ladder, lumber with same dimensions as joists, keyhole saw or utility knife to cut ceiling material and hacksaw or steel cutting blade if cutting stair to length is necessary. Parts Included (4) Steel hangers and nuts for 60”...
- Page 4 Read instructions carefully and completely before beginning installation. * Installer should be experienced in the construction or modification of structural framing supports. Improper installation can result in stair collapse and bodily injury. ︎ * Determine location of electrical lines or plumbing before cutting ceiling. Warning Table A Stair...
- Page 5 Locating The Stair Determine whether the chosen location allows sufficient “projection” and “landing space” for your unit. See Figure 1 and 2 below and TABLE A on page 3. Projection Landing Space Figure 1 Figure 2 Preparing The Rough Opening * Mark out the rough opening size for your unit according to TABLE A.
- Page 6 Framing The Opening If your attic framing consists of prefabricated trusses, DO NOT CUT WITHOUT CONSULTING AN ENGINEER AND OBTAINING APPROVAL. Warning * In framing the rough opening, one or more joists (beams) will need to be cut, depending on orientation of the ladder (parallel or perpendicular to the joists.) In either case joists to be cut must be supported on both sides of the opening before cutting.
- Page 7 Figure 5 Adjusting Stair Height Each F Series ladder is already set up for its standard height. For example, F10 series is already adjusted for a 10’ height, F11 for 11’ height, etc. Each model can be adjusted “higher” by 4”...
- Page 8 Adjusting Stair Height - continued To Shorten (Cut) Stair * Using a straight-edge, measure on the front side of the stair from point “A” to floor. Figure 8. * Transfer measurement to front side of last section and make cut at the same angle as bottom foot so it will rest flat on floor.
- Page 9 Operating The Stair To Open Stair * Using pole provided, hook into latch on face of door and pull to disengage. Pull door all the way down until it stops. * Stand back from stair and Insert hook into ring under the bottom tread. * Pull slowly until the bottom tread can be reached by hand.
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Page 10: Limited Waranty
Congratulations! You are now ready to begin using your Rainbow Attic Stair. 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 **...
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