Rockler GRP32636 2 User manual
Utility Ladder
Assembly Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of the Utility Ladder Hardware Kit! These instructions will guide you
through the process of building a 7-step (8 foot) ladder. Familiarity with the instructions will make the
process easier to understand and more enjoyable.
113⁄8"
31⁄2"
125⁄8"
511⁄16"
9"
32°
25⁄8"
11⁄4"3/4"
Diameter
12°
2
1
21
119⁄32"
129⁄32"
3/4"
93⁄4"9"
12°
1
185⁄16"
955⁄8"
113⁄8"
9"
12°
31⁄2"
3/4"
3/4" stock
flat cut
Rail End View
3/4"
Bullnose
102°
21⁄16"
3/8"
Diameter
2
T x W x L Quantity
1Left Ladder Rail - Wood 3/4" x 31⁄2" x 955⁄8" 1
2Right Ladder Rail - Wood 3/4" x 31⁄2" x 955⁄8" 1
3Wood Spindle 11⁄4" Diameter x 163⁄8" 1
PARTS LIST - 8' UTILITY LADDER
Quantity
4 Stamped Steel Step 7
5 Cap Nut (7/8" long barrel) 28
6 Roller Bracket Assembly 2
7 Heavy-duty Rubber Feet 2
8 Step Rod 14
9Step Tube 14
10 1/4-20 Acorn Nut 8
Quantity
11 1/4-20 x 35mm Connector Bolt 8
12 Track Bracket* Variable
13 Track End Cap* Variable
14 Track Union* Variable
15 #12 x 11⁄2" Pan Head Screws* Variable
16 6' Track* (Not Shown) Variable
* not included in kit
PARTS LIST - LADDER HARDWARE
163⁄8"
145⁄8"
11⁄4"
Diameter
3/4"
Diameter
7/8"
3
7 Step (8 Foot) Ladder Plan
1. Cut Ladder Rails (1 and 2) to size and shape edges
to a 3/4" radius bullnose.
2. Drill 3/8" holes according to plan for mounting
the Stamped Steel Steps (4). Drill a 3/4" hole
for mounting the Wood Spindle (3).
3. Finish ladder components with stain and three
coats of clear finish, sanding between coats.
Reference the Track Height and Ladder Rail
Length Diagram on page 3 for taller ladders
9
8
4
10
511
7
13
15
14
6
12
10'
Attention Rockler Plan User
Before starting, please read the plan completely. Check
Rockler.com for updates that may not be included on this copy.
If you have further questions, please contact our Technical
Support Department, 1-800-260-9663 or support@rockler.com
3
1183⁄8"
Rev 07/13
Distributed by Rockler Companies, Inc.
©2013 Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
Ladder Track Installation
1. Mount Track Brackets (12) with Pan Head
Screws (15) to a secure fixture (bookcase, cabinet,
wall, etc.) Space brackets every 32-36 inches
along track. Refer to Track Height Diagram.
2. Measure the width of your fixture to determine the
amount of 6' tracks (16) needed. Use Track
Unions (14)to connect tracks together. Space
Track Unions (14) as to not interfere with Track
Brackets (12). Track should extend 11⁄8" beyond
outer Track Brackets (12) for Track End Caps (13)
to fit properly. Fig. 1.
Note: For applications wider than 6', you will need
additional sections of 6' track. In the event you
need to shorten any length of track, divide all
tracks evenly for best results, e.g., for a 16' run,
order three 6' tracks and cut all to 5'4".
3. Assemble Track (16) to Track Brackets (12) and
install Track End Caps (13).
Note: The brackets are tight fitting, a rubber
mallet and block of wood may be required
to attach.
Ladder Assembly
1. Drill 1/4" holes and install the Roller Bracket
Assembly (6) on the Ladder Rails using 1/4-20 x 35mm
Connector Bolts (11) and 1/4-20 Acorn Nuts (10).
Center the Roller Bracket Assembly (6) on the
Wood Spindle (3). Fig. 2.
2. Glue Wood Spindle (3) into place. Align two Step
Tubes (9) with the mounting holes in the underside
of a Stamped Steel Step (4). Position this assembly
between the ladder rails, thread a Cap Nut (5) on to one
end of the step rod (8) and insert through the outside
of the wood rail and through the step tube until you
are able attach the other Cap Nut (5) on the opposite
side. Do not fully tighten until all steps are installed.
Fig. 3.
3. Drill holes and mount the Heavy-duty Rubber Feet (7).
Attach using the 1/4-20 x 35mm Connector Bolts (11)
and 1/4-20 Acorn Nuts(10).
Making a 9',10', or Taller Ladder
Good news – it’s easy!
Here’s how to increase the height of your ladder
beyond 8' in one foot increments: Simply add 113⁄8"
to the length of your ladder rails and build one more
step into the ladder structure for each additional foot
of height you would like your ladder to reach.
Track Height Diagram - Ladders shown in
climbing position
Fig. 3 - Step cross section
Fig. 1
Ladder
Rail Length
Ladder
Track Height
107"
955⁄8"
9'
8'
1021⁄8"
1131⁄4"
91"
45805
11⁄8"
3
6
13 12
16
54
8 9
Fig. 2
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