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By SP Partners, LLC
www.RainbowAtticStair.com
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This stairway is for residential use only.
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Maximum capacity is 350 lbs.
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Two helpers will be needed to lift the stair to the ceiling rough opening.
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Installer should be experienced in the construction or modification of structural framing
supports. Improper installation can result in stair collapse and bodily injury.
WARNING
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Determine location of electrical lines or plumbing before cutting ceiling.
Drill, tape measure, 1/4" wood drill bit, hammer, hacksaw, crescent wrench, wood
TOOLS AND
shims, nails for support boards, 1 X 4 support boards, ladder, lumber with same
MATERIALS
dimensions as joists, keyhole saw or utility knife to cut ceiling material.
REQUIRED
(10) 3" Lag Screw
PARTS
INCLUDED
(2) 1/2" Wood Screws
(1) Door Hook
(1) Wood Dowel
(2) Plastic Floor Bumpers
Read instructions carefully and completely
with screws
INSTALLATION GUIDE
SteelWood
before beginning installation.
Page 1
February 2009
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE SteelWood Read instructions carefully and completely By SP Partners, LLC before beginning installation. www.RainbowAtticStair.com • This stairway is for residential use only. • Maximum capacity is 350 lbs. • Two helpers will be needed to lift the stair to the ceiling rough opening.
- Page 2 • Confirm that this attic stair and its installation meet all applicable building codes. BEFORE • Inspect stair unit for any damage. INSTALLATION • Check that all parts from Page 1 are included in carton. 1. Measure ceiling height (finished floor to finished ceiling) and verify that your unit conforms to your ceiling height in TABLE A.
- Page 3 If your attic is constructed using trusses, DO NOT CUT CEILING JOISTS WITHOUT CONSULTING AN ENGINEER AND OBTAINING APPROVAL. • Because of the weight of the Rainbow Attic Stair it is highly recommended that DOUBLE HEADERS and JOIST BRACES be used for greater strength WARNING and safety.
- Page 4 SUPPORT BOARDS PRE-DRILL LAG SCREW POSITIONS Figure 5 Figure 6 1. Check to see that stair is raised off the door as in Figure 7. If not, loosen wing nuts on all four spacers, slide stair to top end of spacers as in Figure 8 and re-tighten. PRELIMINARY 2.
- Page 5 1. Unfold all sections as shown in Figure 10. 2. Using a straight edge, measure the distance from Point A to Point B using the HEIGHT back side of center section as a guide. ADJUSTMENT 3. Cut section at 90 degree angle and attach floor bumpers using screws provided. Screw from bottom.
- Page 6 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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