clima stow away loft ladder

[DIYnumptyclown]

Hi everyone

feel abit stupid posting this but would be grateful for clarification.

Hate going into the loft but did today and it (the ladder) sort of fell out which is part of the problem and the reason why I am considering changing it for a wooden one !

I'm not sure how to take it out (lower it) and put it back (into the loft_. Should I push up the lower part of the ladder (secured by red clips) or push up the upper portion first?

Any clarification would be welcomed - the ladder's in good condition, I think it's a confidence thing but have horrible thoughts that it's going to fall on me one day and today was nearing that day as it came out sharpish = however, thick garden gloves saved the day!

Any advice.

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[wingcoax]

If it "fell" out then it sounds as if the friction needs adjusting at the top of the ladder. Always push up the bottom section first and then the top, lower in the order of top then bottom. You should have a pole to reach the ladder from the ground.

 

[DIYnumptyclown]

Hello wingcoax

many thanks for responding and the clarification, that really helps!

What is the "friction" and how do I adjust it.

Part of the hatch includes a spring which I think is normally attached to the ladder to stop it 'falling' when opeedn but it sometimes becomes detached.

I do have a pole which I do use.

Anyway, the main thing is that I know the correct order.

Once again, thanks.