Vestil LAD-MM - Manual (Page 14)

4. Ascend the ladder by facing the steps and using both handrails. The ladder is
designed to support a combined weight of 350 pounds. Before lifting the item,
verify that your weight plus the weight of the item is no more than 350 pounds.
Retrieve the item.
5. Descend the ladder with the item. Use one handrail, and back down the steps
until your reach the ground. For RF-EZ model ladder stands, ANSI standard
A14.7, section 6.10 approves walking forwards down the step. Always use a
handrail while descending the steps.
6. When you are finished using the ladder, move it indoors to a location that will not
present a hazard to ongoing activities. The ladder should always be stored
somewhere that provides protection from the weather.
Maintenance Procedures:
Proper maintenance is an essential responsibility of the ladder owner and end-
user. Failure to adopt and implement regular maintenance procedures could lead to serious
personal injuries and/or death.
We recommend that every owner/end-user perform regular inspections and maintenance on the
ladder.
1. Visual inspection after assembly and before each use: personnel who intend to use
the ladder MUST inspect it for signs of sustained damage. Sustained damage may
include unusual wear, deterioration, corrosion, broken welds.
2. General Maintenance:
• Cleaning: remove debris from the ladder using a broom and/or accelerated air (e.g.
air from a leaf blower). To avoid rusting the components, we do not recommend
using water to clean the ladder.
• Lubrication: if the axle (in RF model ladder stands) makes noises when the ladder is
moved, it may be lubricated with spray lubrication according to the directions on the
spray can.
• Paint: the paint provides a degree of weather defense. If the paint is chipped, the
ladder may be more susceptible to rust, which could eventually render the ladder
unsafe to use.
• Replace:
o Labels: if any labels are damaged and/or unreadable, contact Vestil for a
replacement. DO NOT use the ladder until you receive and affix the new
label(s) to the ladder according to the diagram of FIG. 3 on p. 17.
o Wheels: squeeze the sides of the semi-pneumatic tires and press down on the
tread. If the wheels compress easily, they need to be replaced. DO NOT use
the ladder again until the replacement wheel has been installed.
1. To install a new wheel, review the “Safety Guidelines,” on p. 5, and the “To
Raise & Collapse the Ladder,” safety warning messages on p. 13.
2. Perform steps 1 through 8 of the “To Raise & Collapse the Ladder”
procedure on p. 13-14.
3. Turn the ladder onto the side that has a good wheel (good wheel side
should contact the ground). The defective wheel should be exposed.
4. Remove the cotter pin; then remove the wheel. Install the replacement
wheel according to Instruction 6 on p. 10.
o Rubber caps: the bottom surface of the caps prevents the ladder from shifting
while in use. If the bottom of either cap is worn so that it will not evenly contact
the ground it must be replaced. Contact Vestil to order replacement caps.
3. Directions for tightening and securing all threaded fasteners: All lock nuts should
rest snugly against the ladder. Connections should not be so tight that the ladder
deforms under either the bolt head or nut. Verify that each fastener is securely attached
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