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ZIP Retractable Ladders - For Roof Access

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ZIP4

Surespan Variant:

A retractable loft ladder to suit a variety of heights suitable for industrial and commericial applications. Counter balanced spring for easy operation.

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Application

Retractable ladders are ideal for infrequent access through the roof hatch. The ladders fold up neatly into the existing opening. Manufactured from heavy duty concertina scissors, this industrial ladder is suitable for loads up to 200Kg. The ladder can easily be pulled down through a pole hook and provides counterbalanced action.

Description

Zip ladder is a heavy-duty retractable loft ladder for ceiling heights up to 3390 mm. Mounted on a headboard for easy installation. Tested and certified to EN 14975. Surespan ZIP ladders can be supplied with a backboard and adjustable treads. Providing essential steps and additional safety holds which can be adjusted to suit requirements on site. It allows safe exit from the ceiling level up to the roof or floor level. Backboards are available in 3 different sizes up to a depth of 1330 mm.  


Features and benefits:

  • Range of heights.
  • Tested and certified to EN 14975.
  • Add an extra 50 mm to the ceiling aperture when used with a ceiling access panel.

General information

Color

White

Other

Finish

Powder-coated

Mill

Material

Aluminium

Plywood

Height

Bespoke

Manufacturer guidance

The ZIP ladder range is available in 4 sizes depending on the floor to ceiling height. The ladder should be fixed at the lowest possible point in the aperture wherever possible. Additional treads and vertical ladder sections are available.


  • ZIP 4 Ladder suits a floor to ceiling height of up to 2500mm
  • ZIP 5 Ladder suits a floor to ceiling height of between 2501 - 2790mm
  • ZIP 6 Ladder suits a floor to ceiling height of between 2791 - 3090mm
  • ZIP 7 Ladder suits a floor to ceiling height of between 3091 - 3390mm


Warranty description

Two year

Guidance for specification option:

Proprietary components will carry a one-year return to factory guarantee.

Uniclass

Pr_25_30_85_03 Aluminium loft laddersPrimary

CAWS

L30/41 Loft ladders

L30/421 Loft ladders

Specification data - Aluminium loft ladders

Accessories

None.

Additional grab rail.

Additional treads.

Telescopic handrail.

Guidance for specification option:

Requires 1000 mm opening.

Loading

Maximum loading 200 kg/ tread or 500 kg/m² of the overall structure.

Treads

350 x 140 mm.

Guidance for specification option:

Width x depth.

NumberOfTreads

9.

Aperture

Minimum aperture 650 x 900 mm.

Type

ZIP4.

Guidance for specification option:

2500 mm maximum. 9 treads, minimum aperture 650 x 900 mm.

Floor-to-ceiling height

Up to 2500 mm.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

80 %

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Platform Compatible Version
IFC

IFC2X3

3

Revit

Revit 2016

4

Literature

Ladder Data Sheet

Ladder Data Sheet

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