Will this ladder open by gravity alone? If hung out a window, will the ladder extend itself down to the ground or will it require manipulation?
1258911
The bottom rungs can be hard to open. I have not tried hanging from a top story and drop it, but in my experience you would need to work it to get it open. You could manually open it out of a window though. It's not heavy and you can spread the bottom rungs open, then toss it out and it should spread out full.
1258912
I think it's gravity- I'm at work right now, but I can certainly check when I get home. But I'm pretty sure all you have to do is lift up. So, if you hung it out a window, I'd only be concerned about the impact of each step clunking open that might jerk it out of your hands, especially if you're in a hurry. I'd hesitate to make it your fire safety ladder because there's nothing keeping it secure at your height.
627343
Sorry to say, no. It has spring clips (for want of a better term) that have to be set for each section on both sides, as the ladder is being extended. Think that's why it failed for that one guy. In a pinch you might be able to do this, but it would mean being able to reach down two feet and that doesn't take into account being able to open the hatch door which is designed to be locked from below.
624910
We adjusted the height on ours with a simple hacksaw. Worked fine and the ladder is very useful. There were directions on exactly how and where to cut it to shorten it.
2095584
No. This ladder is great, light weight and extends from the bottom up, not from the top down, it also has simple clips that lock in place. It is perfect for my loft and I have 2 teens that go up and down all day long.
2263005
Yes you will be able to reach - this is a great ladder - very easy to move around and has slots for light bulbs - I am very happy with the purchase
1679431
The X-It ladder shown will not work without a window sill. They do sell a permanent wall mount that can be used on windows without a sill. That seems to mean that the ladder must be used on that window only though. Take a look at their website, here is what it says: "X-IT's grapple hook secures to the inside corner of the window sill. The load is transfered through the sill into the structure below the window, so a weak sill should not impact your X-IT Ladder. If you do not have a window sill use X-IT's permanent mount accessory".
1679432
The X-It ladder shown will not work without a window sill. They do sell a permanent wall mount that can be used on windows without a sill. That seems to mean that the ladder must be used on that window only though. Take a look at their website, here is what it says:"X-IT's grapple hook secures to the inside corner of the window sill. The load is transfered through the sill into the structure below the window, so a weak sill should not impact your X-IT Ladder. If you do not have a window sill use X-IT's permanent mount accessory".
1500974
yes, the x-it ladder steel grapple hook secures to the inside edge of the windows sill and is not effected by the window/wall size.
836836
This could be a little iffy. You would have to get on the second rung from the top, so be sure you have someone in the room helping. The ladder itself, however, is very sturdy.
2063348
You would probably still need a ladder. It might work, but would be awkward. I wouldn't recommend it.
2130322
I would think it might not be safe. The leg of the ladder could twist or bend?
768174
There is a locking feature in the lift mechanism, but it should be considered a temporary convenience, not a safe, permanent solution. If you bump a window shade the wrong way, it rolls up abruptly and makes a lot of noise. If you bump the ladder lift cord, something easy to do if it is just hanging there, you can have a heavy ladder crashing down on your head. Find a spot to install the cord bracket as directed, or some other way to get the cord out of the way and secure.
453976
That should work, it is made for smaller openings. NOTE this was for the ladder only, I was expecting the door and frame, I had to build that. also this does not seem suited to heavy use, if you will be going up and down a lot you may want a heavier duty ladder.
492321
It needs a slant in my application, which is latched at the top with the bottom resting on the floor. For a vertical mounting of this or any other ladder, you must find a very secure method to mount it at both top and bottom. This one is good for 300 lbs.
1129053
First of all you leave a lot of unanswered questions. Does the window open, how high is it off the ground and what is the depth of the sill? The latter comes into links 13 foot and 25 foot so will it reach the ground?Fortunately I have not had to use it yet. In any case it is an emergency latter and would be better than having to burn up!
1865697
The Ladder is already put together,just hang over window and start the process of getting out. It is heavy for a 8 year to handle. Have a blessed day!
288254
I don't know exactly as my ladder was never used. It is big enough to stand on and turn around. This ladder does NOT hold the weight it says it will, just so you know.