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INSTALLATION
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BASE
MATE can be installed easily to most extension ladders constructed
from wood, aluminum, and fiberglass. |
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Tools
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• Small Square
• Pencil
• Hand or mechanical saw
• Electric drill
• 1/4" drill bit
• 7/16" wrenches or socket set
• Two clamps
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Note:
Wood ladders require additional bracing not supplied with kit. |
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The lower side rails need to be cut down to accommodate the
BASE MATE brackets.
1. Measure inside dimension "W" of side rails for
dimension "D". Draw a line at "D" from
the underside of the first ladder rung. (Fig.1)
2. Cut the ladder rail to your line. (Fig.2)
IMPORTANT: Cuts must be made square and even from side to
side.
3. Using bracket (8) as a guide, drill 1⁄4" holes,
inserting a 1⁄4" bolt each time for alignment.
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Note: For wood or box extrusion ladders, drill half way from
each side. Check that bracket does not twist and remains square
to opposite rail. (Fig.3) |
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Aluminum Extrusion and Fiberglass ladders Diagram A ; Box
Extrusion Diagram B
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With bracket (8) in place, position Spacer Bracket (7) and Bracket
(3) as shown. Insert 1⁄4" x 2" (11) bolts through
assembly and tighten nuts until snug + 1⁄4 turn.
Note: Wood ladders do not require spacer (7)
5 Adjust cylinders to the width of the ladder by pushing down
on lock plate (4) and sliding around the curved leg (1). IMPORTANT
: BASE MATE Must be installed with radius "R" at foot
forward, (opposite to climbing side), to allow the feet to pivot.
6 Push cylinders (2) onto bracket (3) and insert 1⁄4"
x 3 1⁄4" bolts (10) through the cylinder. Tighten
until snug, and then loosen by 1/4 turn. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTICE:
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the
ladder, to which this product is being installed, is structurally
sound. The Basemate is designed to be light and accomplishes
this by utilizing the structure and inherent strength of the
ladder. |
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WOOD LADDERS:
Wood ladders require further reinforcing to prevent the side
rails from disconnecting from the ladder rungs. A steel rod
tie between the ladder side rails or other means to prevent
spreading of the rails will need to be employed.
Download
the installation document
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