PK KIT # 710,711,712,713,715,716,730,731,732,733 BOTTOM SECTION REPLACEMENT KIT WOOD ATTIC LADDERS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING WORK
WARNING: Failure to comply with all instructions may result in serious personal injury and damage to the ladder. Before beginning, make sure all components are provided in kit and the list of tools required are available.
KIT No.
MODEL SERIES
PK710 PK711 PK712 PK713 PK715 PK716 PK730 PK731 PK732 PK733
L254P S254P L224P S224P L305P S305P CS224 CL254 CS254 CL224
COMPONENTS IN KIT BOTTOM 999463A 999601A SECTION BOLT 1/4"X1 1/4"L NUT 1/4 DIA. 1-B 1-A 1-B 1-A 1-B 1-A 1-A 1-B 1-A 1-B
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
311508 HINGE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
BOTTOM SECTION
QTY
TOOLS REQUIRED DESCRIPTION
1 1 2 1 1 1
DRILL WITH 1/4" DIAMETER BIT HAMMER 7/16" WRENCHS COLD CHISEL NAIL PUNCH FLAT SCREW-DRIVER
“A”– 2 STEP SECTION
“B”– 3 STEP SECTION
PK KIT # 710,711,712,713,715,716,730,731,732,733 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
WARNING: If the siderails above the bottom section are damaged in any way, STOP – Do not try and repair siderail. Discard and replace attic ladder Figure 1 Figure 2 1.
Using drill with 1/4” drill bit, center bit over rivet attaching hinge to middle section and carefully drill through thickness of rivet head. (See Figure 1). Caution: Make sure not to enlarge holes in ladder siderail when drilling.
2.
If rivet head does not fall off, gently tap side of rivet head with chisel and hammer making sure chisel stays parallel with ladder siderail. (See Figure 2).
3.
Once head of rivet is removed, tap remaining body of rivet through siderail using the nail punch and hammer (See Figure 2). Repeat steps 1 through 3 for remaining 3 rivets
4.
Remove the bottom section (See Figure 3).
5.
Attach new bottom section with bolts and locknuts provided. Securely tighten using (2) 7/16” wrenches (See Figure 4)
6.
Trimming bottom section to length (see figure 5). A. Press down on the climbing section to insure that the power arms are fully extended. B. Fold the bottom section under the middle section. C. With a straight edge, measure distances from joint to floor, for both A & B lengths. D. Then measure this length on the rails for a cutting line. Place a support under the bottom section and trim to your measured cutting line on the ladder rails.
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8.
Check the length after making your cuts. A. Again, be sure the attic ladder power arms are fully extended. B. Trimmed correctly, your attic ladder should look like Figure 6. No gaps in the section and both feet flat on the floor should be the result. C. If the attic ladder looks like Figure 7, then both of the legs are too long, and the attic ladder is not safe to use. Check your measurements and trim the legs to length. D. If the attic ladder looks like Figure 8. then both of the legs are too short, and the attic ladder is not safe to use. Do not use the folding attic ladder. A new bottom section will need to be purchased. When repair is completed close and reopen ladder to inspect for proper operation before climbing
Note: For additional assistance contact the Technical Service department at 1-800-459-2083
Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure 7
Figure 4
Figure 6
Figure 8