Step 8
Hanging the Door
TOOLS REQUIRED
LARGE FLAT SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER (small and medium)
The door thickness should be 3/4" cabinet grade
plywood cut 1/8" smaller than wood door frame
opening (from Step 7 - Finishing Opening for Door)
1. Screw hinges (G5) to one edge of the door using
3/4" wood screws.
2. Attach the hinges to the face of the frame on the
same end as you installed the ladder using 3/4"
wood screws (See Figure M).
Step 9
Locating the Hole for the Door Latch
TOOLS REQUIRED
STEPLADDER
DRILL
1/2" DRILL BIT
SANDPAPER
LARGE FLAT SCREWDRIVER
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER (small and medium)
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH/PLIERS
TAPE MEASURE/RULER
PENCIL
1.
From inside attic, with door fully closed, mark the edge of the
jam on the door with a pencil. Measure back and transfer line to
opposite side of door.
2.
Find the mid-point of the door edge opposite the hinged side.
This will give you your center line (See Figure N). Mark with a
pencil.
3.
Measure exactly 1" in from the mark that was transferred, mark
with a pencil.
4.
Drill a 1/2" hole in the center and sand off any rough edges.
(STEP 9 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
PARTS REQUIRED
G5. (2) DOOR HINGES
(8) 3/4" WOOD SCREWS
Figure M
PARTS REQUIRED
A1. (1) LATCH
A2. (1) TRAVEL STOP RING
A3. (1) LATCH LEVER
A4. (1) M12 NUT
A7. (1) 12mm SCREW
1"
G5
Door Center Line
1/2" hole
Drill hole in the center
inside of door frame
Figure N
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