Ladder Base

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Last updated: Sept 17, 2024
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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.

 

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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

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Tools Required

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Drill Driver/Impact drill

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Par Feet
(Richelieu: 30000190)

Tape Measure

Pencil

18-Gauge Nailer

Shims

 

 

 

 

Hardware Required

2” 18-gauge Nails

 

 

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Process Steps

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.

  1. Lay out ladder base pieces.

  • The front plate should be as wide as the system or component(s) being placed above it.

  • The two outside pieces/end toes should span to the wall.

  • The back piece/rear plate should fit between the two sides.

  • The middle pieces/sleepers should fit between the front and back, and spaced out evenly.

  1. Attach the front plate to the side and middle pieces using an 18-gauge nailer and 2” nails.

  2. 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.

  1. Secure the ladder base form using an 18-gauge nailer and 2” nails. There must be 2 nails at each connection point.

  2. Set the base in place and level using shims or par feet.

  3. Complete the system build above the ladder base.

  4. Touch up nail holes with wax crayon.

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Related Training Materials

Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix

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Final Steps & Delivery

  1. Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.

  2. If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.

  3. If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.

  4. 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.

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Certification Steps:

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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.

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Terms & Definitions

BOM

Bill of Materials; parts list

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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.

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Questions? Please e-mail Aleeshya Broome (albroome@calclosets.com)