Atwood MHL2227 Installation Operation & Maintenance - Page 3

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4. With the Extension Ladder rail hooks in the insert

area, swing the Extension Ladder back to upright

position until both Extension Ladder rail hooks engage

the vehicle ladder rails (see Diagram #3). Pull the bottom

of the extension ladder out slightly but without exceeding

the maximum application angle / distance (>/=15° or 13-

1/2". See Diagram #4).

down the vehicle ladder rails under the Extension Ladder

rubber feet comes to rest firmly on level ground.

MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE

Failure to properly secure the Extension Ladder to the

vehicle ladder may cause damage or injury. Always

verify that the Extension Ladder is securely fastened to

the vehicle ladder when installed for use on the vehicle

ladder.

Always verify that the Extension Ladder is

firmly resting on the ground when installed for use on

the vehicle ladder. Never move the vehicle with the

Extension Ladder installed for use on the vehicle

ladder.

Slide the Extension Ladder

CAUTION

Make sure the rubber feet of the installed Extension

Ladder can't slip. Once at rest, apply some weight to the

bottom step/rung of the installed Extension Ladder to

ensure the installed Extension Ladder is stable.

Extension Ladder is not secure, re-inspect the Extension

Ladder to ensure no components are damaged, broken

or missing.

DO NOT use a ladder with damaged,

broken, or missing components. Verify rails hooks are

engaged. Re-position the Extension Ladder repeating

the previous steps until secure.

MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY

When vehicle is stationary for extended periods,

always check the position of the Extension Ladder

before each use.

Adjust into correct position as

necessary, ensuring ladder is secure every time before

use. It is the responsibility of the user to verify the

Extension Ladder is secure to the vehicle ladder and in

the correct position.

OPERATION

MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY

For comfort as well as safety, hands should be

completely dry and footwear should have solid

bottoms to provide better grip and support when

climbing a ladder. Bare feet, soft sandals or "flip-flops"

are not recommended.

When climbing onto the Extension Ladder, grab onto the

rungs of the vehicle ladder using a hand-over-hand

method. Always keep firm grips on the ladder as you

ascend, only releasing one hand before reaching and

grabbing the next location.

descending the Extension Ladder and/or vehicle ladder,

always make sure feet are planted firmly on the

occupied step before advancing to the next step.

CAUTION

DAMAGE

CAUTION

DAMAGE

While ascending and