Fitting & Assembly Instructions
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1. Ceiling joist 1 1 Measure and draw the centre line on the ceiling joist midway across the width of the loft opening where the mounting brackets will be fitted Fig 1 1 4 188mm Measure 188 mm either side of this line and draw vertical line at these points greater than 90 mm long to mark the mounting bracket centre lines Refer to Fig 1 2 and Fig 1 3 The brackets are supplied with their ladder sub frame carrier tubes fitted Note that these brackets are handed left bracket and right bracket Mounting bracket fixing positions Take the first bracket and place it on the mounting board so that it is placed over the bracket centre line and slide it until the lower screw hole is centred on this line Mark the centre point of this hole Remove the bracket and drill a 4mm bracket bracket diameter hole at the position just marked Fixing the brackets Left mounting Right mounting 13 Fix the bracket using one of the fixing screws supplied Similarly drill the other three holes one on top and screw in the other screws Repeat for the other bracket see Fig 1 3 Swivel arm 1 4 Place the Right Swivel arm in position on the Right Mounting bracket and align their holes Fig 1 4 1 5 From the outer edge guide the Hinged swivel pin through the arm and bracket holes and push in completely Fig 1 5 Repeat this procedure with the Left Swivel arm and the2. f TELETOWER Loft Ladder User Manual Models TL24 and TL30 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Teletower Loft Ladder The Teletower Loft Ladder is manufactured in aluminium with an anodised finish It is built to withstand the toughest handling and working conditions It is suitable for home and commercial use Spare parts are readily available You may already be familiar with using similar equipment but the Teletower Loft Ladder is unique and we recommend you take time and read these instructions They contain full installation details and describe how to deploy the ladder and how to store it after use to ensure you get the very best performance from your purchase Keep these instructions in safe place for future reference For more information about the Teletower Loft Ladder and other products please visit the website www teletower com SAFETY Please ensure you read the Safety section in this manual starting on page 4 before installing or using the equipment Your safety and that of others is important Teletower Loft Ladder User Manual Issuel All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed translated or stored in a retrieval system in any form by any means without the written permission of Teletower Limited Technical details contained in this publication are correct for the equipment model numbers supplied The Instruction and Reference Manual will be revis
3. Depress the two red buttons on the underside of rung 2 to unlock the rung see Fig 2 1 then push the rung upwards in the direction of the arrows You can now release your fingers from the buttons and continue to raise the rung When the rung 2 touches rung 3 it will push in the red buttons and unlock rung 3 Continue to raise rung 2 to now move both rungs up together 2 2 Grip the lower stiles and push up to unlock and close more rungs in the same way If you can now place the stowage bracket see Fig 2 4 onto the sub frame carrier bar then do so and ignore paragraph 2 3 2 3 Insert the plain end of pole into the holes in rung 1 and rung 2 and lift up the ladder to close all the rungs and sit the stowage bracket located on the rear of the rung 1 onto the sub frame carrier bar 2 4 Use the hook end of the pole and hook onto the carrier bar to raise the ladder During this operation the springs will pull the ladder into horizontal position Remove the pole and close the loft hatch Depress buttons and lift Stowage bracket Pole hooked onto carrier bar 3 TO OPEN THE LOFT LADDER Open the loft hatch 3 1 Use the hook end of the pole to Stowage bracket pull down on the Ladder sub frame carrier bar to swivel the ladder to the vertical position If at this point the ladder can be reached by hand then ignore paragraph 3 2 and unhook from the carrier bar and lower to
4. TOINSTALL THE LOFT LADDER Installation considerations The following points should be considered before installing the Loft Ladder Loft hatch The loft hatch must be downward opening It may be necessary to refit your loft hatch door so that it opens downwards so that the hatch when open hangs down behind the ladder when it is deployed Loft opening It is recommended that the loft ladder is installed so that it is orientated parallel to the longer side of the opening This will give the user more comfortable access to the loft and will be easier for the user to take items into the loft Secure fixing The two fixing brackets supplied must be attached to a secure part of the loft structure such as a ceiling joist or sound timber bridging and securely fastened to the joists Footprint When the ladder is opened there should be enough space available at the base of the ladder for a person to easily and safely get onto and climb the ladder Right mounting bracket Left mounting bracket Loft door opening down Loft aperture 600 x 510 mm minimum S Tools d You will need the following tools and materials Pencil set square and measuring tape mm for marking out A drill and a 4mm drill bit for drilling the bracket fixing holes and a Posidrive screwdriver for tightening the eight bracket fixing screws Strong string to extend the springs during installation 8 INSTALLATION Marking out
5. carrier bar until it touches against its stop 1 13 The tensioned springs will hold it in this position see Fig 1 13 Adjusting the ladder length 1 14 The ladder length can be extended by 15 cm or 30 cm from its minimum length to best suit your floor to floor height The adjustment tube is shown in Fig 1 14 a Minimum length no extension b Extended by 15 cm c Extended by 30 cm Remove the two bolts from the endcaps and have them ready to fix the swivel arms to the ladder at step 1 21 12 1 15 On the side you are adjusting first left shown here depress the red button on the top rung to disengage the locking bolt from the top stile 1 16 Keep the button pressed and rotate the stile until the required extension position is reached and then release the button see Figs 1 17 and 1 18a and 1 18b 1 17 The set extension 15 indicated by the orientation of the grooves on the end cap see Fig 1 16 and Fig 1 17 In Fig 1 17 the setting shows no extension 1 18a Shows the end cap rotated 90 degrees clockwise to the 15 cm extension position 1 18b Shows the end cap rotated 180 degrees clockwise to the 30 cm extension position 1 18c and d Now carefully pull the stile upwards until the stile is locked in its extended position Repeat the same setting on the right hand top stile from step 1 15 Note that this stile must be rotated 90 degrees and 180 degrees CCW
6. General Do not install or use the Teletower Loft Ladder if it is damaged in any way Never exceed the maximum load of 150 kg Never operate any of the red buttons while on the ladder or allow anyone else to operate the buttons while it is in use Cleaning Do not use any abrasive or chemical solvents Periodically clean with a soft damp cloth We recommend occasionally spraying with a silicon spray How do I dispose of this product When the unit has reached the end of its life contact your local council regarding available recycling disposal options SERVICING AND SPARE PARTS full set of spares are available Please visit our website for further details for Servicing and Spare Parts MAIN FEATURES The main features of the Teletower Loft Ladder are listed below There are two models each adjustable to three lengths for optimium usability See the table below for details e Manufactured in anodised Aluminium with steel fixing brackets and fitments Fitted with rubber feet for safety and protection of the floor Closes down to a small volume and fits into the smallest of spaces see table below The loft hatch must be converted so that the door opens downwards Permantly fitted in the loft Allows loft hatch to close when stowed away Very easy to operate and use Loft ladder details Model Minimum hatch Overhang Floor to floor height Number size W x L Dis
7. Left mounting bracket using the other Hinged swivel pin 1 6 The installation will now be at the stage shown in Fig 1 6 Attaching the springs 1 7 Slide the Ladder sub frame carrier bar into the hole in one of the sub frame carrier tubes see Fig 1 7 Now slide the two spring eyelets onto the bar 1 8 Slide the other end of the carrier bar into the corresponding hole on the other sub carrier tube Fig 1 8 There is groove near each end of the bar for the purpose of holding the spring in place when installed see Fig 1 8 inset Locate each spring in these grooves 10 Sub frame carrier tube Sub frame carrier bar reke Extending the springs The next step is to anchor the free end of the spring to its anchor point on the hinged swivel pin Lay the swivel arms back so they are horizontal Hook a loop of strong string to the end of the spring 1 9 Lift the sub frame carrier tube above the horizontal and pull the string to extend the spring so that it reaches and clips on to the hinged swivel pin see Fig 1 9 and inset for close up of spring on the pin Remove the string 1 10 Now slide the spring eyelet along the pin so that it locates in the groove on the pin see Fig 1 10 Repeat for the other spring 1 11 The installation will now be at the stage shown in Figure 1 11 1 12 Pull down on the sub frame
8. ed as necessary for subsequent revisions to the equipment This information will also be published on our website Copyright TELETOWER 2012 2 Contents INTRODUCTION rrr rr rrr kr 2 SAFELY amp uox v3 54 5 4X x 3k E x APA 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4 Safety Considerations ev ae EG deck X de DE on RIED 4 Servicing and Spare Parts 2 4 MAIN FEATURES ee 2 5 INTHE BOK ee oe ee a 6 LOFT LADDER COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED 7 1 TO INSTALL THE LOFT LADDER 2 2 aa r 2 0 02 2 eee enna 8 2 TO CLOSE AND STOW THE LOFT LADDER 15 3 OPEN THE LOFT LADDER cce rrr ns 16 SPECIFICATIONS Liss non mom ve mom RR OX RR RR OR xn 17 WARRANTY de de XX OX deck OE GERE EEE FE ME xs 18 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING For your safety please read all the safety instructions in this Manual A before using the Teletower Loft Ladder Safety and quality is of paramount importance when manufacturing Teletower products All products meet the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations of 2005 IMPORTANT Read these instructions before installing the Teletower Loft Ladder IMPORTANT Install the Teletower Loft Ladder according the instructions given in this Manual and on the labels affixed to the equipment SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
9. for 15 and 30 cm extensions respectively a Left stile 30 View from clockwise above top rung E LN Front of ladder Left stile Ca 90 clockwise Left stile 180 clockwise Extend the ladder 1 19 Fully extend the ladder until all rungs are locked This is indicated in the illustration below by the red buttons being extended IMPORTANT Ensure that all the red buttons on the underside of the rungs are in the locked position see above right It is DANGEROUS to climb or attempt to climb the ladder when the rungs are not locked see right 1 20 Stand the ladder on the floor below the loft and rest the ladder against the sub frame with the top of the ladder close to the swivel arms Climb the ladder and enter the loft to gain access the top of the ladder Screw to the swivel arms 1 21a Align the holes in the swivel arm with the threaded hole in the top end of the ladder 1 21b Finger tighten the bolt supplied 1 21c Use an Allen key to tighten this bolt to securely fix the swivel arm to the ladder ensuring the location pin engages with the groove in the endcap Repeat for the other side of the ladder 1 21d Shows both sides of the ladder fastened to the swivel arms Installation is now complete 14 2 TO CLOSE AND STOW THE LOFT LADDER 2 1
10. tance behind the joist 217 261 cm TL24 510 x 600 cm 235 mm 243 288 cm TL30 510 x 600 cm 235 mm a Top adjustable tube Loft joist 7 Rungs Loft joist Ceiling In room Ceiling In room Loft door Floor to floor measurement Floor to ceiling measurement Stile tubes of ladder Loft ladder Explanation of Floor to floor and Floor to ceiling measurements Floor in room IN THE BOX Carefully remove your Teletower Loft Ladder and fitments and accessories from the box it arrived in It is recommended that you retain this packaging should the item need to be returned under warranty The following items are supplied Ladder x1 Mounting brackets x2 Swivel arms 2 Hinge swivel pins x2 Ladder sub frame carrier bar x1 Ladder sub frame carrier tubes x2 supplied attached to mounting brackets Springs x2 The User Manual this publication Telescopic pole with hook Mounting bracket fixing screws X8 These items are shown in the illustration opposite p a pa coe or quei re De m 4 LOFT LADDER COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED 1 Ladder 6 Ladder sub frame carrier tubes x2 2 Mounting brackets x2 7 Springs x2 3 Swivel arms x2 8 Telescopic pole with hook 4 Hinge swivel pins x2 9 Bracket fixing screws x8 5 Ladder sub frame carrier bar 10 The User Manual 1
11. the floor Pole hooked onto carrier bar 3 2 Pass the plain end of the pole through the hole in rung 1 and rung 2 Push the pole up to un hook the ladder stowage bracket on the rear of rung 1 from the sub frame carrier bar and carefully lower the ladder Remove the pole 3 3 Grip the lower stiles of the ladder and carefully pull it down and extend the ladder Make sure all the rungs are locked indicated by the red buttons being extended below the rungs 16 SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM LOAD 150 kg DIMENSIONS Model No TL24 Floor to Floor height 217cm 261cm Angle of ladder 65 deg 75 deg Footprint Max height setting 123 cm 74cm Mid height setting 116cm 70cm Min height setting 111 67cm Model TL30 Floor to Floor height 243 cm 288 cm Angle of ladder 65 deg 75 deg Footprint Max height setting 135 81 cm Mid height setting 129 cm 78cm Min height setting 123cm 74cm CONSTRUCTION Aluminium Note We reserve the right to change the specifications and design without notice in order to improve performance and quality 17 WARRANTY Your Teletower Loft Ladder is covered by 12 month warranty The Company undertakes to replace or repair free of charge any defect which the Company considers to be due to faulty workmanship or material within 12 months of the sale date except for Defects arising from neglect misuse or unauthorised modifications Damage caused by abuse mis
12. use dropping or other similar damage caused by or as a result of failure to follow transportation storage loading or operation instructions Alterations additions or repairs carried out by persons other than the Manufacturer or their recognized distributors Transportation or shipment costs to and from the Manufacturer or their recognized agents for repair or assessment against a warranty claim on any or component Materials and or labour costs to renew repair or replace components due to fair wear and tear Faults arising from the use of non standard or additional parts or any consequential damage or wear caused by the fitting or use of such parts IMPORTANT The Manufacturer and or their recognized agents directors employees or insurers will not be held liable for consequential or other damages losses or expenses in connection with or by reason of or the inability to use the Teletower Loft Ladder for any purpose REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION For information on replacement parts visit our website where you can download illustrations and part listings www teletower com technical parts 19 f TELETOWER
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