How To Install A Drop Down Attic Ladder
How to install an attic ladder.
How to install a drop down attic ladder. Leading with the hinge side of the ladder lift the ladder assembly up into the opening using the temporary support boards as a guide. Pull the cable across the small pulley and down to the cable holder mounted to the door. A drop down folding attic ladder unobtrusively provides easy access to the attic. One person needs to be in the attic and the other person down below.
The ladder folds out of the way and is stored in the ceiling framing with the bottom side being flush with the. Cut 2 pieces of 2x4 lumber to the correct length to reach the floor. Once you get it where you need it lower it back down onto the temporary supports. You will need two people for this step.
Hook the cable end onto the holder. Attach these pieces to the end of the ladder with screws. Measure the length from the floor to the bottom of the ladder. Ensure the hinge side is on the correct end.
Reach up to one of the spring drums grab the cable closest to the header and carefully pull it out. Use the same procedure to connect the cable from the drum on the other side of the stair. A step by step process to remove the old attic ladder and install a new one.