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4.
INSTALLATION AND USE
4.1
Ensure the trap door leading into the loft is hinged to
open downwards. Use the hinges and screws
(15mm) provided, fixing them to that side of the opening
to which the loft ladder will be attached.
A minimum 19mm block wood or plywood door is
recommended, which should be fitted flush with the
ceiling.
4.2
Fit the ladder guide assembly to the frame with the 6
screws (31mm) provided. Ensure the fixing brackets are
positioned at each end of the guide assembly as illustrated
(fig 3).
Remove any obstructions and ensure that the ladder
is central to the opening.
4.3
Lower the ladder to the floor. Ensure catches are
engaged and locked in position. Check angle indicator
on the side of the ladder and position the ladder
accordingly i.e. the diagonal white stripe found on the
red safety label should be perpendicular to the floor
on which the base of the ladder rests.
4.4
Slide the two black plastic stops down to the top of
the guide assembly and tighten the four screws. This
will allow the adjustment needed for slightly different
floor to floor heights.
4.5
With the ladder in the climbing position, fix the pivot
arm to the floor of the loft, using the two screws (18mm)
provided.
4.6
Push the ladder back up and fully into the loft. The
sections should be closed together - ensure the
catches lock in position. Slide the two plastic stops up
to the underside of the guide assembly and tighten
the four screws provided.
4.7
Attach the handrail to the middle or top section as
shown in fig 8 using the screws (65mm), washers
and nuts provided.
4.8
Use the pole provided to lower and raise the loft ladder
by inserting it into a rung hole and controlling the
descent. Warning: Always maintain control of the
ladder’s descent and ensure that no persons/animals
are in danger of being struck.
4.9
Fitting the auto-latch. The latch is to be positioned in
the centre of the frame surround and opposite the trap
door hinges. The latch must be set back by the
thickness of the trap door. Fit the pointed marker to the
latch and close the trap door - the point now marked
on the trap door is the position at which the striker
plate should be fitted.
Fit the striker plate using the screws provided and test
the position by opening and closing the trap door until
you are satisfied with its operation.
Ensure all screws are tightened and fix the two pins
provided, into the latch.
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fig 9
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