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​Powered Retracta Ladder®

 Powered retractable pit ladders that extend 36" from the hoistway wall 
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  • ​​Powered Retracta Ladder® extends 36" from rung-to-wall or beam when extended, 6-1/2" retracted.
  • Reduce pit access hazard when there’s too large a distance from the cab entrance to the hoistway wall​​:​
        ​- Center-opening doors
        - Side-opening doors when not feasible to mount ladder
          on strike side wall
  • Solves 39” A17.1/B44 rule 2.2.4.6(c) for maximum distance between ladder and means to unlock pit access door.
  • ​Enhances safety by bringing ladder closer to pit access point, reducing long stretch to step on or off ladder.
  • Meet OSHA 1926.1053(a)(16) - 12" max. platform to ladder rung.​​
  • Don’t reach unsafe distance to the ladder, typ. +2½ feet.
  • Ladder comes to you with the turn of a key.
  • 4' (#PRL48) thru 13' (#PRL156) pit depths and 16" & 12" wide rungs.  Full Rung Top option available.
  • ​Option A: hoistway access key raises car, then extends ladder automatically - requires elevator controller interface.
  • Option B: dedicated switch extends and retracts ladder after car is raised. Optional #PRL-LKS4 - NEMA 4X Ladder Key Switch Station or purchaser supplied (fixture package).
  • 1,000 lbf linear actuator with integrated control, UL/CE labeled.
  • 120 VAC/24 VDC power supply with labeled enclosure.
  • Ladder Electrical Device (safety switch) field wired in series with elevator stop switch or dedicated circuit to controller prevents elevator operation when ladder is extended.
  • ASME A17.1/CSA B44 compliant - including 2022 version.
  • Traction Tread™ rungs, slip-resistant & self-cleaning for ideal multi-direction grip and exceptional strength.
  • OSHA Safety Yellow powder coat painted for optimal visual safety and rust protection.
  • Retracta Ladder® is Patented and a Registered Trademark.
  • Made with pride in the USA. 
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​Click below for video demonstrations
Watch a live action video of the Powered Retracta Ladder® installation with the Option A control, with elevator controller interface, where the ladder is controlled by the elevator's hoistway access key switch.  The video begins with the mechanic turning the access key to the UP position, the car rises until it hits the access limit switch.  Then, still holding the key in the UP position, the ladder automatically extends out from the wall to its landed position, 36" out from the wall.  

Then the video shows the mechanic turning the hoistway access key to the DOWN position, the car does not move - instead the ladder retracts to the wall.  Then, still holding the key, the car begins to lower as normal.

Tip: Click the arrow to maximize to full screen...
The videos above show the Generation 2 Powered Retracta Ladder, similar to the currently shipping Generation 3 models.

​Download a PDF Flier for the Powered Retracta Ladder®
Powered Retracta Ladder Flier
File Size: 250 kb
File Type: pdf
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​Download "Which Ladder for What" - helpful cheat sheet
Which Ladder for What
File Size: 316 kb
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To order, first download the order confirmation form below to document your product specifications
Powered Retracta Ladder Ordering Guide
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  • Home
  • Our Products
    • SmartLadder
    • SmartGate Ladder
    • Retracta Ladder
    • Extended Retracta Ladder
    • Pull Pin Pole for Retracta Ladder
    • Divider Beam Kit
    • Powered Retracta Ladder
    • Adjusta Ladder
    • Bracket Extender
    • Low-Profile Fishplate
    • Seismic Fish Plates for Old Otis Rails
    • Rope Align Block
  • Contact
  • Ordering & Payment
  • Ordering Guides - RFQs
    • SmartLadder Order Form
    • SmartGate Ladder Order Form
    • Retracta Ladder Order Form
    • Adjusta Ladder Order Form
  • About Us