Step 1 Preparing Existing Attic Ladder Opening - Werner AH2210 Série Instructions D'installation

Step 1 PREPARING EXISTING ATTIC LADDER
OPENING FOR INSTALLATION
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED
(6) #8 Deck Screws, 2"
At completion of Steps 1 & 2 the frame of your ladder will be installed flush with the underside of
the finished ceiling. (See Figure A)
Header B
Finished
Ceiling
1. PREPARING EXISTING OPENING: (See Figure B)
a. Remove any trim and hardware surrounding
the opening.
b. Inspect existing attic ladder opening to make
sure it meets minimum construction
requirements and is 22-1/2" x 54" (Model AH2210
and AE2210 Figure C1) or 25" x 54" (Model AH2510
Figure C2).
c. If it is necessary to modify or create a new
opening, please refer to Appendix,Section 1.1,
page 12.
16d Nails
(6) per Header
Header
4
1 x 4 Temporary Support Boards
(2 pieces approximately 32" long)
2nd Temporary
Support
Joists
Header
Figure C1
16d Nails
(6) per Header
Headers
TOOLS NEEDED
Stepladder
Hammer
Tape Measure
Pencil
Carpenter's Square
Drill
Phillips Driver
Header A
1st Temporary
Support
Figure B
For best results make sure the ceiling
around the opening is flat and in good
repair and that all sides of the opening
are flat, plumb and in good repair.
Joists
Headers
Stringer
Figure C2
Finished
Ceiling
Figure A
Header