Vestil LAD-RF - Manual (Page 12)

Instruction 10: Rotate the ladder so that it rests on one side; then rotate the back leg assembly away from
the step weldment as shown in photos 1-8 below. The wheels should rest against a solid wall to
prevent rolling. The wall must be at least 8 ft. high. Remove the self-fastening straps so that the free
ends of the horizontal braces can rest on the ground.
1 2
WALL
Raise the ladder incrementally by grasping the siderail of the step weldment just in front of the platform
(arrow in photo 3), lifting the platform off of the ground, and then setting the front feet on the ground.
Although the ladder may be raised by 2 persons, if either person feels that he/she cannot
handle the load, lower the ladder to the ground. Get an even number (2, 4, 6, etc.) of additional persons to
help you. DO NOT stand or cross underneath the ladder as it is raised; stand to the side as shown in the
photos below.
With the feet firmly on the ground, the second person must continue to hold onto the ladder while the
first person moves to a position a few feet closer to the foot of the ladder. Once the first person is in
position and grasps the ladder firmly, the second person may move to the same position on the opposite
side. Continue to incrementally raise the ladder until the free ends of the horizontal braces can be
connected to the stair frame brackets (see photo 5 below). One person should continue to hold onto the
ladder while the other person fastens the braces to the brackets with 3/4in. bolts. Tighten a 5/16in lock nut
onto each bolt.
3 4
6 5
3/4in. Bolt
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