The sixty centimeter wide step provides comfortable access and two hand rails are included for safe and easy climbing. The hand rails extend ninety centimetre beyond the upper floor enabling safe step through access to the upper floor while maintaining a hand hold.
A Safety Gate is provided at the upper floor level to maintain the integrity of the perimeter railing. All risks associated with operating the gate while standing on the ladder are eliminated and the gate may be opened or closed with the operator standing fully on the upper floor.
The ladder is fastened at the upper floor level. Installation is simple with two universal brackets. Fastening is made either to the upper floor or wall and the ladder may be secured with bolts or screws. The ladder may be used at multiple locations by use of additional bracket sets. See Mezz-Brackets
Mezzalad is produced in two separate series to suit all floor heights between 1.31 to 4.28 meters. The VH series is available in four sizes and suits the most popular floor heights between 2.33 to 3.225 meters.
The CM series (manufactured to order) is available in eleven sizes to suit the remaining floor heights in the range. Please Note: CM series is available in Asia Pacific only.
Mezzalad is designed to comply with relative elements of Australian Standard AS 1892:1.1996 for portable metal ladders.
Mezzalad Mezzanine Access Ladders (PDF)StockMaster Mezzalad mezzanine access ladder FEATURES:
- Provides access to Mezzanine floors and space above offices, tea rooms, etc.
- Stores out of the way when not in use with a simple lift and push action
- Includes an upper floor gate and two hand rails to assist safe and easy climbing
- Is fast and simple to install with two universal fixing brackets and two bolt fixing
- Is designed and tested to a 150 kg load rating
- Is available in a size to suit your application
Mezzalad stores flat against the wall and is bought to the use position with a simple lift and pull action.
The 600 mm step width provides comfortable access, and two hand rails are included for safe and easy climbing.
A Safety Gate is provided at the upper floor level to maintain the integrity of the perimeter railing.
StockMaster Mezzalad – Technical Data and Size Selection
The following information is a guide. For further help, consult your dealer.
Point of Attachment.
Any structure being part of a building must comply with relevant building codes. Any independent structure such as a free standing mezzanine must be capable of withstanding a horizontally applied force of 120 kg in any direction at the point of attachment.
Service Height.
Stockmaster Mezzalad adapts to any floor height within a given range by automatically adjusting the angle of incline between 60 and 70 degrees to the floor. Service heights are given in the table below.
The Operating Space.
Pull Out Clearance
In the open or use position Mezzalad requires space for the user to safely mount and dismount the ladder. When standing in front of the ladder the minimum desirable distance between the base of the ladder and any wall or obstruction behind the user is 0.8 meters and should not be less than 0.6 meters.
Pull out dimensions are given in the specifications below. For use in confined areas, check the available operating space and consult your dealer who can provide you with the exact pull out dimension for your installation.
Overhead Clearance
When moving from the open to the closed or stored position the height of the ladder above the upper floor will increase. The increase in height will depend on the angle of incline of the ladder to the floor when in the open or use position. The maximum Stored Height above the Upper Floor is given in the specifications table below. For use in confined areas, check the available operating space and if necessary consult your dealer who can provide you with the exact Stored Height above Upper Floor dimension for your installation.
Upper Floor Intrusion
When moving from the closed to the open or use position the ladder will intrude into the upper floor area. The degree of intrusion will depend on the angle of incline of the ladder to the floor when in the open or use position. The minimum and maximum Intrusion into Upper Floor dimensions are given in the specification drawings in the Dimension diagrams below. If necessary consult your dealer who can provide you with the exact Upper Floor Intrusion dimension for your installation.
Principal Applications
Mezzalad is designed for personnel access between floor levels including access to Mezzanines, Lofts, Loading Docks and Storage Areas above Factory Offices and Tea Rooms etc. The product is not intended for use to convey large or heavy items between floor levels and conveyance of items must be limited to small and light items that can be carried in one hand and permit a three point contact when ascending or descending the ladder. Note: This product does not substitute for stair access where required under the building code.
StockMaster Mezzalad Dimensions
StockMaster Mezzalad CM series Size Selection Chart
Code | Minimum Height | Maximum Service Height |
SM-CM100 | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
SM-CM101 | 1420 mm | 1545 mm |
SM-CM102 | 1545 mm | 1675 mm |
SM-CM103 | 1675 mm | 1820 mm |
SM-CM104 | 1820 mm | 1975 mm |
SM-CM105 | 1975 mm | 2145 mm |
SM-CM106 | 2145 mm | 2330 mm |
SM-CM111 | 3225 mm | 3385 mm |
SM-CM112 | 3385 mm | 3675 mm |
SM-CM113 | 3675 mm | 3990 mm |
SM-CM114 | 3990 mm | 4280 mm |
StockMaster Mezzalad VH series Size Selection Chart
Code | Minimum Height | Maximum Service Height |
SM-VH01 | 2330 mm | 2529 mm |
SM-VH02 | 2529 mm | 2744 mm |
SM-VH03 | 2744 mm | 2977 mm |
SM-VH04 | 2944 mm | 3225 mm |
This selection chart must be used only as a guide Only
The operating environment must also be known to confirm product Suitability.