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(More customer reviews)I was looking for an attic ladder that would handle a 10' ceiling. Considered the A2210 & AL2210. After calling Werner, learned that the AL2210 is the aluminum version of what was previously a steel ladder. It includes dampers/spring return, but is made overseas. A2210 has springs only, but made in U.S. Ordered the A2210 (U.S. made). The ladder itself is sturdy; frame is a little light but satisfactory. Instructions have you install a couple of temporary cleats on the ceiling at the ends of the rough opening -- nail/screw into headers. They recommended extending just enough to catch the ladder frame, but not the thin plywood door. This could easily result in the entire unit falling while you are attempting to attach the frame to the joists and headers. I nailed the cleats so they were closer together, ensuring the unit wouldn't fall during construction. You need to remove the springs, so that you can open the door while placing on the cleats. I did it alone -- definitely a handful. Recommend two people minimum for the setting. When squared up and permanently installed using screws and shims, the door didn't align properly when closed. Had to loosen four nuts on the piano hinge, and adjust. Do not attempt to place the unit on the cleats with the springs attached and the door open -- it can snap closed and cause significant damage to you and the unit. This is experience speaking! Now that unit is installed and adjusted, it is fine. Very stiff unit that is quite secure. Steps are a little close to the plywood door, making footing a little dicey. Also, with a ten foot ceiling, you need to be tall (5' 8" or more) and relatively strong to rotate the second and third ladder segments after swinging the door down from the ceiling. One note in summary -- be careful, and use enough people during installation.
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Sold as each. Type IA. 300 lb. load capacity. 22-1/2"W x 54"L rough opening. 7'4" to 8'9" floor to floor height range. 7" to 8'5" floor to ceiling range. 14-1/4" approx. width. 300 lb. capacity. 90 deg. wrap around hinge. Aluminum double riveted steps. Birch plywood. Fully assembled. Boxed. Manufacturer's number: A2208. Country of origin: United States. Distributed by Werner Co.
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