Sealey LFT03.V2 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
ALUMINIUM LOFT LADDER
Model No: LFT03.V2
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS.
USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! The loft ladder must not be used until it has been fully
installed.
DO NOT install or use the loft ladder until you have read all of the
instructions.
Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working
area during installation.
A separate suitable ladder is needed to access the loft during
installation.
Two persons are needed to safely complete the installation, one
person working in the loft and the other on the floor below.
The side locking catches are not load bearing and the loft ladder
must not be used unless the pivot bar stops have been correctly
and fully installed.
Ensure that there is a good flat access area at the base of the
ladder to allow safe dismounting. A minimum area of one square
metre is recommended.
DO NOT use the loft ladder for any purpose other than that for
which it was designed.
DO NOT install the loft ladder if parts are missing or damaged.
Check and ensure that there is enough clear internal loft space for
the ladder to be stowed before attempting installation.
In some cases it may be necessary to install additional wooden
braces or noggins to be able to fix the pivot and retaining bar in
their correct positions.
During installation ensure the work area is kept clean and free
from obstructions and is well lit.
Keep children, animals and unauthorised persons away from the
working area.
Maintain the loft ladder in good condition.
Replace or repair damaged parts. Use genuine parts only.
Non-authorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the
warranty.
●Important: Read and follow all of the safety information on the side
of the ladder.
DO NOT use if parts are missing or damaged.
DO NOT allow children to climb the ladder.
DO NOT use when tired, under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
intoxicating medication.
Wear non-slip footwear and if necessary clean the soles before
using the ladder.
WARNING! Rest the base of the ladder on a level and solid floor.
Ensure the ladder rungs are horizontal and both ladder feet are on
the ground.
Always ensure the locking catches are fully engaged before
mounting the ladder.
Always face the ladder when ascending and descending.
Only carry light materials (up to 10kg) up the ladder. Never
exceed the total static load of 150kg.
WARNING! Only to be used by one person at a time.
WARNING! Never overeach when on the ladder.
When not in use, stow the ladder securely.
2. INTRODUCTION
Aluminium loft ladder manufactured to BS 14975:2006. Supplied with
hand rail and all fixing components for quick and easy installation.
Three section design enables ladder to fit in smaller areas than stand-
ard two-section ladders.
3. SPECIFICATION
4. CONTENTS
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Model No: ............................................................LFT03
Loft Opening (W x L): .............................. 432 x 508mm
Maximum Height:....................................................3mtr
Loft Clearance: ................................................ 1050mm
Maximum Capacity: ............................................. 150kg

5. INSTALLATION AND USE
5.1 The following tools and equipment will be required.
5.1.1 Suitable ladder to access the loft.
5.1.2 Ruler and tape measure (3 metre).
5.1.3 Pencil and bradawl.
5.1.4 Drill & drill bits for wood, 2mm, 3mm and 13mm.
5.1.5 Medium Phillips screwdriver.
5.1.6 8mm spanner x2.
5.1.7 17mm spanner.
5.1.8 Wood glue (optional).
5.1.9 Lighting for the loft.
5.3 Hanging the trapdoor (See fig.3)
5.3.1 There should be no obstructions to the movement of the
trapdoor. Any old supports and hinges from previous trapdoors
should be removed. The new trapdoor should be a minimum of
20mm thick with a gap of 2mm all the way around when fitted in
the hatch.
Note: The trapdoor will attach to the same side of the hatch frame as
the ladder.
5.3.2 Attach the hinges to the trapdoor: Drill 2mm pilot holes and
screw the hinges (equally spaced) to one end of the trapdoor
using 4 x 18mm screws. Note: To increase the strength of the
fixings, fill the screw holes with wood glue before inserting the
screws. There must be a minimum of 50mm between the top of
the trapdoor (when closed) and the top edge of the frame.
5.3.3 Install the trapdoor: Position the fitted hinges against the hatch
frame and mark the fixing hole positions. Drill 2mm pilot holes
and screw the hinges to the hatch surround using 4 x 18mm
screws as shown in fig.3.
5.3.6 Fitting the twist catch assembly: Referring to fig.5, push the
twist catch collars (3 & 4) into either side of the hole in the trap
door with the large collar (4) on the outside.
5.3.7 From the outside, insert the pivot pin (5) through the hole and
secure with a nut (1). Note: The pivot pin must still be able to
turn freely.
5.3.8 Place the catch lever onto the pivot pin as shown below and
secure with the second nut (1), again ensure that the pivot pin
still turns freely.
5.3.9 Measure the thickness of the trapdoor and add 9mm. Draw a
line this distance up from the bottom edge and parallel with the
hatch opening.
5.3.4 Preparing the trapdoor: Close the trapdoor and hold in
position. Referring to A & B in fig.4, measure and mark a line
onto the trapdoor, 31mm in from the edge of the hatch frame
and at the opposite end to the hinges.
5.3.5 Measure and mark a centre line. Referring to C in fig.4, open the
trapdoor and drill a 13mm hole where the lines meet. Sand off
any rough edges. Drilling a small pilot hole first may help.
5.2 See figs.1 & 2 for the necessary space requirements for
both the stowed and deployed positions.
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5.3.10 Fitting the catch bracket: From inside the loft, close the
trapdoor and mark a vertical line on the inside of the hatch
frame in line with the centre of the twist catch as shown in
fig.6a.
5.3.11 Open the trapdoor. Position the catch bracket on the hatch
frame, lining up with the vertical and horizontal lines as shown
in fig.6b. Mark the fixing hole positions.
5.3.12 Drill 2mm pilot holes and attach the catch using 2 x 18mm
screws.
5.5 Attaching the handrail: Turn the ladder over and attach the
handrail to the most convenient side of the ladder to suit the
requirements of the installation.
5.5.1 Bear in mind that the hand rail must be attached to the opposite
side of the ladder to which you intend to attach the retaining
bar. See fig.14.
5.5.2 Referring to fig.10, place washers (2) onto the 65mm bolts (4),
insert through the handrail, mounting blocks (3) and ladder.
Secure using the nuts and washers (1 & 2).
5.4 Assembly and installation of loft ladder:
5.4.1 Remove both End Caps from the back section of the ladder as
shown in fig.7 to gain access to the slide tracks. Slide a pivot
bar stop into each track but leave temporarily unsecured at this
time.
Note: A pair of pivot bar stops have been pre-installed at the top of
the ladder.
5.4.2 Ensure that the pivot bar is fully assembled and arranged in the
orientation shown in fig.8. Insert the pivot bar sliders into the
tracks.
5.4.3 Insert the two remaining pivot bar stops into the tracks as
shown in fig.9 but leave unsecured at this point.
Note: There are now 3 pivot bar stops in each track including one
pre-fitted at the top of each track.
5.4.4 Replace the previously removed end caps.
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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 65ºand 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.
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5.10 Stow the loft ladder and fix the pivot bar stops:
5.10.1 Referring to fig.15a, release the bottom locking catch and slide the
front section of the ladder up until the catch automatically
re-engages.
5.10.2 Referring to fig.15b, release the top locking catch on the back
section of the ladder and slide the front and centre sections of the
ladder up until the locking catch automatically re-engages.
5.10.3 Referring to fig.15c, push the ladder up into the loft as far as you
can by hand, then insert the stowing pole into the side opening of
the bottom rung and carefully and slowly push the ladder up until it
comes to rest on the loft floor.
5.10.4 Referring to fig.15d, slide the second pair of pivot bar stops up to
the pivot bar sliders and tighten.
INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE
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6. USING THE LOFT LADDER
WARNING! Before using the loft ladder you must ensure
that:
6.1 All four pivot bar stops are secured in position and the screws
are fully tightened.
6.1.1 The handrail and all other fixings have been tightened.
6.1.2 You have read all the safety information contained in these
instructions and on the ladder.
6.2 When the ladder is deployed, check that:
6.2.1 The locking catches are fully engaged.
6.2.2 Both feet are on the ground.
6.2.3 The ladder is at the correct angle.
6.3 Closing and opening the trapdoor.
6.3.1 To close the trapdoor, insert the stowing pole into the twist
catch. Push the trapdoor up to its closed position and rotate the
catch clockwise to engage the catch.
6.3.2 To open the trapdoor, insert the stowing pole into the twist
catch and rotate it anti-clockwise to disengage the catch.
Carefully lower the trapdoor.
6.4 Stowing and deploying the ladder.
6.4.1 Referring to fig.17a, Insert the stowing pole into the side
opening of the bottom rung and carefully pull out and down at
the same time.
IMPORTANT: Always carefully control the descent of the
ladder and ensure that no animals or people are in danger
of being hit.
6.4.2 Referring to fig.17b, when the ladder stops, release the locking
catch (at the bottom of the ladder) and extend the ladder until it
engages with the other catch.
6.4.3 Referring to fig.17c, Release the locking catch (on the front
ladder section) and fully extend the ladder until it engages with
the other catch.
DO NOT use the ladder unless both locking catches are engaged.
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