Ladder Base
- Aleeshya Broome
Table of Contents
Journeyman to Senior Installer
The purpose of this page is to outline the process of installing ladder base beneath a system/component. Prior to assembling and installing the ladder base, ensure you have completed all steps of preparing for the installation.
Page Contents
Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes
Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor, Floor-Based, Virtuoso, Wall Bed, Paxton, Martha Stewart
Installer Level Required: Jr. Apprentice Installer, Apprentice Installer, Journeyman Installer, Senior Installer, Master Installer
Products Required: TFL Material, Accessories, Special Order
Drill Driver/Impact drill
Par Feet
(Richelieu: 30000190)
Tape Measure
Pencil
18-Gauge Nailer
Shims
Hardware Required
2” 18-gauge Nails
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times when handling material and operating the power tools mentioned throughout this process. Review the PPE Matrix for further guidance.
Lay out ladder base pieces.
Attach the front plate to the side and middle pieces using an 18-gauge nailer and 2” nails.
Line up the rear plate with the side and middle pieces and attach using an 18-gauge nailer and 2” nails.
The middle pieces are typically shorter than the side pieces. This will create a slight gap between the rear of the ladder base and the wall.
Secure the ladder base form using an 18-gauge nailer and 2” nails. There must be 2 nails at each connection point.
Set the base in place and level using shims or par feet.
Complete the system build above the ladder base.
Touch up nail holes with wax crayon.
Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix
Product Feedback Form
Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.
If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.
If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.
If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and delivering the final product.
Certification Steps:
Tips from the Field
Tips submitted by fellow installers and leaders in the field. These optional tips are intended to make this install process simpler.
Click here to submit your own tip from the field.
BOM | Bill of Materials; parts list |
BOM Codes
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance when confirming details on the BOM. This list includes all individual parts typically associated with this process.
LB | Ladder Base |
LFP | Ladder Front Plate |
LRP | Ladder Rear Plate |
LSP | Ladder Sleeper Plate |
LTP | Ladder End Toe Plate |
The codes in the table above are directly from the Corporate CAD database and may not reflect all codes included in the Supported Franchise Database or Independent Franchise Databases.