Operation Instructions
Aluminum Folding Stairways
Before installing your new Disappearing Stairway, contact your local Building Code Office to
insure this product meets your local building codes. Please read and understand the following:
1. This product is designed for residential use only.
Failure to read and follow all directions, installation
and/or usage, could result in serious personal or
property damage. Installations that produce heavy
usage or above normal stresses on this stair are not
recommended. "See suggested weight capacity chart
below." Simple carpentry skills are required to install
this stair, seek professional help if you do not possess
these skills.
2. After removing from carton, inspect stairway for
damage, such as broken or split wood parts, or missing
parts. If these are observed, return unit to your supplier
for exchange.
3. Do not disassemble stair to install. . .it is completely
assembled.
4. Make certain you read and follow all the installation
instructions and warning labels, as these are designed
to assist you in making a safe installation, extend the
life of the stair and prevent personal injury.
5. Only use 16d nails or 1/4 x 3" lag screws through
the spring arm pivot plates, the corner brackets at the
main header hinge, the opposite frame member and
both side lengths of frame. Holes are provided to
secure stair in ceiling joists with the feet of the bottom
section adjusted properly according to factory
instructions. The use of sheet rock screws, deck
screws, or finish nails are prohibited, which
can cause the stairway to suddenly fall from
the opening possibly causing serious bodily
injury.
6. The Husky aluminum models are manufactured for
ceiling heights of 8'9", 10' and 12'. The bottom section
has to be adjusted to fit the floor. Be sure to select the
proper unit for your ceiling height.
7. After adjusting the bottom section to fit the floor,
have someone stand on the second or third step froM
the bottom and inspect the side rails to make certain
there are no gaps between the hinged sections. All
three sections should form a straight line. (See Figures
8 - 10 for correct stair alignment.)
Keep all nuts & bolts tight!!! For residential use only!!!
Installation &
Husky 800 & Husky 1200
IMPORTANT--Read This First
Suggested weight capacity: 350lbs.
8. The coil springs at the top of the stair are under
extreme pressure and should never be removed unless
absolutely necessary, and then with extreme caution
in removing and replacing spring; do this with the
stair in the closed position, as there is less tension on
the springs. During life of stair, periodic checks should
be made of all wood and metal parts for wear and
possible tightening. Spring arms, section hinges and
all riveted metal joints should be lubricated periodically
for easier operation and longer life. If for any reason
any of the wood, metal, or other components of the
stairway show signs of excessive wear or looseness,
they should be replaced.
9. Face the stair when going up or down – use
handrail at all times. Close when you are through
using it.
Caution: handrail is for maintaining user's balance
only and is not load bearing. Failure to return stairway
sections back to their full closed position before closing
door panel may result in damage to stairway and/or
severe personal injury. Do not use the pull cord to
swing the door panel upward when closing. Do not
leave stair unattended when children are present.
Persons with limiting abilities, such as muscular or
nerve impairment, weak bones or joints, or other
limiting abnormalities should not climb or use this
product.
10. Due to the distance between the operator's
personal height and the room's ceiling height and the
weight of the stairway, it is possible that some persons
may experience difficulty in raising and lowering the
attic stairway. It is recommended that all persons
obtain assistance from another person in stairway
raising and lowering activities so any such difficulty is
safely remedied.
11. Do not use the stair if it is damaged in any way.
Any damage, gaps or defections should be corrected.
(Consult factory or local dealer for replacement parts
or unit). Failure to follow instruction or warnings can
lead to sudden stairway collapse and severe personal
injury.