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EL50 ModelEL50 This steel fire escape ladder is easy to use, and provides a reliable means of escape through a second-floor window during a home fire. Features and Benefits • For use in two-story homes • Strong steel construction • Fully assembled, ready to use • Slip-resistant epoxy coated rungs • Large hooks secure easily to windowsills • Six pairs of steel rung stabilizers • Ladder classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as to load carrying capacity only, 375 lb. rating. M06-4007-001 10/00 THIS USER’S MANUAL HAS BEEN RESIZED TO PRINT OUT ON 8-1/2 x 11” PAGES. All Rights Reserved. ©2000 BRK Brands, Inc. BRK Brands, Inc., 3901 Liberty Street Road, Aurora, IL 60504-8122 Consumer Affairs: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5pm (Central Time): (800) 323-9005 Internet: TO WORK PROPERLY IN A FIRE EMERGENCY, THIS LADDER MUST: Be Stored Where It Is Easy To Reach Quickly... • Do not store the ladder on another floor of your home. If you have more than one second-floor room requiring an alternate means of escape, put a fire ladder in each room. • Store the ladder where it can be immediately accessed--near the window, under a bed, or in the front part of a closet. • Make sure nothing blocks you from reaching the ladder. In a fire you have just minutes to react and take action. • Store the ladder in its original box to keep it from becoming tangled. Be Used On A Suitable Window... • This ladder is intended for use in windows structurally safe for the intended load. • The ladder must be used from the correct height, and there should be no obstructions to the ground. • This ladder is intended only for second-windows no higher than 16 feet the ground. • The windowsill must be no narrower • The windowsill must be in good wood, loose boards, etc.). • The window must open Storm windows, screens can make it difficult • The window should or security devices • For details on choosing see the “Choosing Fitting The Ladder” Be Properly Secured To The Windowsill Before You Start Climbing Down... • To properly support your weight and provide the needed stability while you climb down, the ladder must be properly attached to the windowsill. • Make sure the sill hooks rest securely on the windowsill. • Make sure the folding crosspiece between the sill hooks is straight, and the chain does not tangle as you lower the ladder out of the window. CHOOSING A WINDOW WARNING! This escape ladder is not intended for use from second floor windows directly above first floor windows. The rung stabilizers could break a first-floor window and cause injury. Do not use from a second floor window directly above a first floor window. CAUTION! You must test fit this ladder on your chosen escape window before storing it. In a fire emergency you will not have time to determine whether or not a particular window is suitable, and using unsuitable window could result in injury or death. 1. The ladder should be used ONLY from second floor windows no more than 16 feet from the ground Use ONLY from second floor windows no more than 16 feet from the ground. 1 2. The window should be at least 20 inches (51 cm) wide and 32 inches (81 cm) high to give you enough clearance to exit safely. The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) and a maximum of 10 inches (25 cm). Measure windowsill from outside to inside. DO NOT USE THIS FIRE ESCAPE LADDER ON WINDOWSILLS THAT ARE TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL FOR THE HOOKS. TEST FITTING THE LADDER You must test fit this ladder on your chosen escape window before storing it. 1. Remove the ladder from the box and unfold the sill hooks so the folding crosspiece is positioned towards you. A A. The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6” (15 cm) and a maximum of 10” (25 cm) . 3. DO NOT USE ON A DAMAGED OR WEAK WINDOWSILL. Check windowsill for wear, rotted or loose wood, or damage. Consult a contractor or replace windowsill BEFORE attempting to hook the fire escape ladder to a damaged windowsill. This ladder is intended for use in windows that are structurally safe for the intended load. 4. For safest use, there should be a clear path from the window all the way to the ground. BEFORE STORING 2. Place the sill hooks firmly over the windowsill, keeping the chain and ladder rungs inside. THE LADDER FOR AN EMERGENCY: From outside of your home, check below the window for any obstructions. Check for trees, bushes, plants, windows, house fixtures, or any other objects in the direct path below the chosen window. 5. Make sure the window you choose opens easily and completely. In an emergency, every minute counts. 3. Grasp the bottom rung of the ladder (the one with the label) and lower the bottom rung first. 4. Check the rung stabilizers they are securely fastened to the ladder. Tighten any loose screws or stabilizers, and make is no visible evidence 5. After you check that securely on the windowsill, all the way to the pull it back Store the ladder in its described in “Storing 2 3 STORING THE LADDER AF...