Rainbow Attic Stair SteelWood User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
SteelWood
Read instructions carefully and completely
before beginning installation.
Page 1
•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.
•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
TOOLS AND
MATERIALS
REQUIRED
Drill, tape measure, 1/4” wood drill bit, hammer, hacksaw, crescent wrench, wood
shims, nails for support boards, 1 X 4 support boards, ladder, lumber with same
dimensions as joists, keyhole saw or utility knife to cut ceiling material.
PARTS
INCLUDED
(2) 1/2” Wood Screws
(1) Door Hook
(1) Wood Dowel
(10) 3” Lag Screw
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February 2009
(2) Plastic Floor Bumpers
with screws

BEFORE
INSTALLATION
•Confirm that this attic stair and its installation meet all applicable building codes.
•Inspect stair unit for any damage.
•Check that all parts from Page 1 are included in carton.
MODEL # COLOR
ROUGH
OPENING SIZE
FRAME
DIMENSIONS
TREAD
WIDTH
FLOOR TO CEILING
HEIGHT RANGE PROJECTION
LANDING
SPACE
SW2254 N/A 22 1/2” X 54” 22” X 53 1/2” 12” 8’ to 10’ 17 3/4” 43” to 59”
SW2554 N/A 25 1/2” X 54” 25” X 53 1/2” 14” 8’ to 10’ 17 3/4” 43” to 59”
SW3060 N/A 30” X 60” 29 1/2” x 59 1/2” 16” 8’ to 10’ 12” 43” to 59”
TABLE A
LOCATING
STAIR
1. Measure ceiling height (finished floor to finished ceiling) and verify that your unit
conforms to your ceiling height in TABLE A.
2. Determine whether the chosen location allows sufficient “projection” and “landing
space” for your unit. See TABLE A below and Figure 1 & 2 on next page.
Figure 2
Landing Space
Figure 1
Projection
Page 2

PREPARING
THE
OPENING
1. Mark out the rough opening size for your unit according to TABLE A.
2. Cut the rough opening through the ceiling material.
FRAMING
THE
OPENING
Most attic stairs will be installed parallel to the ceiling joists (Figure 3). In cases where
they are installed perpendicular to joists (Figure 4), some joists will need to be cut and
tied-in to other joists with 2” x 6” or 2” x 8” “headers”. These headers will form the box
frame into which the stair will be secured.
•Before cutting any joists, watch out for electrical wiring.
•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
and safety.
WARNING
Figure 3 Figure 4
HEADERS
JOIST BRACE
HEADERS
JOIST BRACE
INSTALLING
THE
STAIR
1. Have two additional helpers below lift the stair straight up into the framed opening
and set stair off to the side.
2. Nail 3 boards to bottom of opening as temporary supports for the stair. Figure 5
3. Lower stair onto temporary supports and square stair to frame, maintaining an
even gap all around between stair and headers.
4. Shim and anchor stair to frame using lag screws. Pre-drill holes first. Figure 6
5. DOOR CAN NOW BE OPENED BUT DO NOT STAND ON STAIR YET.
•Be sure that there is adequate light in the attic since the stair will block
any light from the room below when raised into place.
•Make sure door is closed and latch is engaged
WARNING
Page 3

Figure 6
PRE-DRILL
LAG SCREW
POSITIONS
Figure 5
SUPPORT BOARDS
Page 4
PRELIMINARY
ADJUSTMENTS
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.
2. Check to see that the set screw on the spring assembly is in the middle position as
in Figure 9. Adjust as necessary.
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
SET HERE
SPACER
SET SCREW

HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
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
back side of center section as a guide.
3. Cut section at 90 degree angle and attach floor bumpers using screws provided.
Screw from bottom. Figure 11. (Note: Measure and cut each leg separately
since there may be a variation in the floor level.)
Note: If cut line is within 1” of bottom of tread, remove tread and make cut.
Tread should not be put back as it is not needed. The set screw as shown in
Figure 9 will be used to make final adjustment.
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Figure 11
Transfer
Measurement
and make cut
Figure 10
A
B
Straight Edge
Ruler
FINAL
ADJUSTMENT
1. Extend all sections to a straight position. Stair should now rest firmly on floor with
no gaps where sections come together.
2. If there are gaps or if the stair does not reach the ground, turn the set screw
(Figure 9) clockwise to lower stair, or counter-clockwise to raise it.
Note: Be sure to adjust both sides equally, and in small increments until stair
rests properly on floor and there are no visible gaps between sections.
Attach Floor
Bumpers

LIMITED WARANTY
SP Partners, LLC warrants that the unit will be free from any defects in material and workmanship for one year from
purchase date provided that the stair is installed in compliance with the preceding instructions and operated and main-
tained in accordance with these instructions and applicable warnings.
This warranty specifically excludes any and all non-defect damage, any and all damage, injuries and losses arising from
improper installation of this product, unreasonable use to include exceeding the specified weight limitations, and any and
all labor charges incurred for removing or reinstalling a repaired stair unit or any of its components.
During the warranty period stated, should the stair unit or any of its components exhibit a manufacturing defect please first
call SP Partners, LLC at 877-369-6996 before dismantling the product in order to determine the extent of the defect and
what course of action needs to be taken to correct the problem. A proof of purchase will be required in all cases.
ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS
SP Partners, LLC’s above-stated express limited warranty is being made in lieu of all implied warranties of any kind,
including those as provided by the Uniform Commercial Code for merchantability of the product and for fitness of the
product for a particular purpose. All such implied warranties, including those of merchantability and/or fitness for a
particular purpose, are excluded and disclaimed. Furthermore, all claims for consequential damages and for incidental
damages that may arise from a breach of the above-mentioned express warranty are also excluded. In no event shall
SP Partners, LLC be liable for any breach of warranty and/or for any negligence and/or for any strict liability which would
exceed in damage amount the cost of the stair unit.
No representative or person is authorized to assume for SP Partners, LLC, any responsibility which would be either an
alternative to or in addition to the express product warranty as stated above. This warranty gives you certain specific legal
rights as were set forth above and any other rights that may vary from state to state. If any portion of this express warranty
is deemed to be unenforceable at any time hereafter, any such provision shall be severed from this agreement, but all
other terms, conditions and provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Congratulations!
You are no w r e ady to b e g in 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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