Specifications: PART 1: GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY Aluminum Ships Ladder including ladder, handrail. 1.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. The system is an aluminum ladder designed to be permanently attached top and bottom. Pitches from 60° - 75° as measured from the horizontal are available. 1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING. A. Examine ladder when it arrives on site. Notify the carrier and manufacturer of any damage. B. Store ladder until installation under roof, if possible; or, if stored outside, under a tarp or suitable cover. 1.05 WARRANTY The unit carries a limited warranty of one (1) year against defective material and workmanship, covering parts only, no labor or freight. Defective parts, if deemed so by the manufacturer, will be replaced no charge, freight excluded, upon inspection at manufacturer's plant which warrants same. 1.06 MAINTENANCE A. Under normal usage, the ladder shall require no preventive maintenance. B. No "spare parts" shall be required. 1.07 PRICING Unit pricing is available from Precision Ladders, LLC representatives or by telephoning: (800) 225-7814. PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURER Precision Ladders, LLC, 5727 Superior Drive, Morristown, Tennessee 37814. Phone: (800)225-7814. FAX: (423) 586-2091. 2.02 MATERIALS A. LADDER 1. Stringers (Siderails) shall be Aluminum channel 5" X 2" X 3/16" (6005-T5). 2. Treads shall be extruded aluminum (6005-T5) Aluminum channel 5 3/16" X 2'-6". 3. Mounting Bracket 4.1 Floor 2" X 3" X 1/4" aluminum angle. 5.2 Top 4 3/4" X 2" aluminum 5" angle. B. HANDRAIL 1. 1 1/4" Schedule 40 Aluminum pipe (6061 T-6). 2. External aluminum fittings. C. SAFETY Deeply serrated aluminum channel treads (standard) both welded and bolted to stringer. D. MANUFACTURED UNITS The ships ladder is a Model SL**. (** Total vertical height of ladder in inches) E. OPTIONS 1. Tread width as required to 4'-0" (Over 4'-0" consult representative). 2. Finish options include primed for field painting, enamel painted, anodized, powder-coat. 3. Top rail safety textured. 4. Custom design rail. 5. Tread material options include checkered plate and various grating material. Flat treads may be covered with non-skid cover. F. FABRICATION 1. Ladder is completely fabricated ready for installation before shipment to the site. 2. Handrail components are completely fabricated ready for field assembly to the ladder before shipment to the site. G. FINISHES 1. Mill finish on aluminum components. 2. See options. H. SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL 1. All products inspected at factory in ISO 9002 certified environment. Part 3: EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION Install per the manufacturer's installation instructions. 3.02 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL The manufacturer has representatives in all areas of the United States and Canada. For the name of the closest representative, telephone (800)225-7814. END OF SECTION