Loft ladder step lifting - how to lock it in?

thecount · Post by **thecount** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 6:57 pm

Fitted this loft hatch ladder, but sometimes when I stand on it, it lifts back on itself and is a bit dangerous. I purchased some cabin hoot gate-type hook locks but not sure that is going to solve it.

Any better ideas?

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:07 pm

A dumb question but is the bottom set the wrong way around? I would reverse the hinge to compress under pressure.

DWD

thecount · Post by **thecount** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:35 pm

I’m pretty sure it is

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:46 pm

It defies logic. Try unbolting the mid hinge and turning it around and see if that sorts it.

DWD

thecount · Post by **thecount** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:25 pm

that's strange why you think that, unless I have something wrong.

It looks identical in terms of the hinges as per the product =

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:44 pm

Yes, I have been thinking about it and the hinge is that way for the fold back. I will have another think

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thecount · Post by **thecount** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:05 pm

thanks. I just don't think the cabin hook gate-type hook lock will work when I look at it.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:50 pm

where are the rods that come down from the loft to give you the triangulation support to hold the joint??

Gadget · Post by **Gadget** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:49 am

big-all wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 11:50 pm where are the rods that come down from the loft to give you the triangulation support to hold the joint??

That's what I was thinking.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:52 am

Looking at it on my full screen I agree that the vertical stays are missing from your steps. These drop links will hold the top section from hinging back as you climb.

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