How to Tie in a Ground Ladder
Some ground ladders reach such tall heights, the safest way to use them is to tie them in. The most common type of ground ladder that reaches these heights is an extension ladder. Some extension ladders go up to 30 feet in the air or higher. If you are using an extension ladder at such heights, it is safe to tie it in place to ensure you do not fall. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Position the ladder against the house or other area where you will be working so it is at the proper angle. Stand up straight in front of the ladder after it is set up and put your toes up against the bottom ladder rung. Reach out your hands; if the tips of your fingers touch the rungs, it is at the proper angle.
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Dig small holes where the feet of the ground extension ladder will go. Shovel out 6 inches for each foot and set the feet in the holes. This will help secure it in the ground.
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Add a ladder stabilizer to the top of the wall. This will tie in the ladder so it can not fall when in use. Slip the adhesive rubber mitts over the plastic rails at each end of the ladder stabilizer and lock them into place.
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Slide the stabilizer through the rungs at the top of the ladder. It will sit firmly in the rungs on each end of the ladder. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for further details. Press the ends of the stabilizer into the wall of the house. Hold them in place to they can adhere to the wall and hold the ladder up.
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Screw in two 3/8-inch by 2-inch eye screws, one on each side, through the fascia board along the top of the house. Wrap a small piece of rope around the ladder and tie it into the eye screw on each side.
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