How To Install An Attic Lift

Tie one end of the rope to this eye hook.

How to install an attic lift. Install headers between trusses. To make climbing attic stairs safer install a versa rail safety railing around your attic stairs. Then cut headers and screw. Hope this video helps if you plan on building an attic lift such as this one.

Next the lift is placed over the opening on top of the housing legs. Material and tools 2 ea 1 1 2 tee 4 ea 1 1 2 floor flange 4 ea 2 x4 x96 studs 1 ea 22 x45 x3 4 plywood varies depending on the size of the hole you want 1 ea 24 x48 x1 4 plywood varies depending on the size of the hole you want 4 ea 3 8 eye bolts the kind with nuts and. Screw another eye hook into the beam right next to the first. Screw an eye hook into the beam where you made the mark.

Beyond the opening at each corner. Once you know where the lift will go you will have to build a 22 1 2 inch by 46 1 2 inch frame with 2x4s inside the current attic opening. Install blocks 1 1 2 in. Can lift up to 250 pounds with a 28 by 56 platform which holds 35 cubic feet.

The edge of the frame must be flush with the hole so as not to hinder the lift s operation. Garage attic lift elevator. Versa lift model 32. Versa lift remote controlled attic storage lift.

Start in the attic by snapping lines on the floor along the inside of the joist space you re.