Why can't this be used to go down instead of up? (With a short piece of straight into an elbow and more straights between the floor joists.)
1857443
Why not? As long as it's not to far and go easy on the elbows. Use solid pipe and check with your inspector.
1857444
I installed the box pointing up, however, I see no reason why it could not be installed pointing down.
1857445
If one decides to go down first, then an accumulation of link could happen, with the resulting risk of fire.
1857446
I don't see why it couldn't go down thru the floor joists other than the fact that heat rises? Perhaps Lunt may collect at the low point?
1473610
My guess is that the lift itself would need to be level to the ground, so you would need to use some wedges between it and the ceiling.
1636117
I have to concur with Tom, however I do think it can be done, depending on how deeply it is set in the ground. Anything in the 12" to 15" or about 3.6 to 4.5 meters is doable. Yet you may need another person to help you press down. And indeed it has a hook for chains, thus clearly it was taken into account.
604254
As far as I know the downspout has to be rectangular. Maybe you can bend a round one.
1390709
It's probably to much hassle. Either purchase one with roller or find one that will slip over the bottom end, drill or weld. I have done this before and it takes time. Unless you are moving with a load I would pick it up and move it or get some help to do this. Look at the net for help with pictures.. I hope this helps.
1042682
Yeah! It can go straight upwards, or you can bend it all the way to the base, and anywhere in between! :)
1100442
Seems as though u could, since it lowers and rises. Use it for my reiki table which is waist high.
1884880
This item has an opening in the top level for a ramp to go down into the bottom level. It could not be used on the ground.
1822654
Yes, I think it would work for you. Also you can set the base deeper into the ground and make it shorter if you want.
1363037
step down on the other side and force it down, you do have to help it. Its not automatic.
912999
The rollers are not really good for going down. It can be done but I prefer to grab the handle and carry it down. It's always easier going down than it is going up.
88969
No. This unit works in one direction only. You could actually lower something, but there is no ratchet for that direction, so you would have to be able to handle all the force by hand.
1385231
Might be easier if you lock the short sides first then the long ones. But I agree with the last answer that the middle should be pulled up to lock then dropped in place as the last step.
1303997
that is how I used it. Just put it a little higher, if you can. I put something under it, like a board, or sometimes nothing. It works well.
1041058
Yes you can but only if you do it going down. Not straight out and down. I wonder if I can post pictures here.
1816165
I don't believe I would recommend that. It is more for situations when there is something supporting the ladder from behind, such as a house elevation, etc. I probably would not do well with nothing supporting it from behind.
166187
I'm no expert, but if it's not against a wall, I think the ladder would swing inward on your way down. But in an emergency, having this is better than not.