Can I practise the escape routine?
The Franklin Saf-escape ladders can be fully tested and in actual fact must be installed at least once to assemble the standoffs in the relevant positions. However, test the ladder at this point by standing on the bottom rung to test the soundness of the anchorage first. There are clear instructions provided with the ladder to show how the ladder must be re-packed after a test to ensure the perfect application of the ladder in an emergency. The Kletter-Fix mobile escape ladders can be fully tested and we recommend that you test it by deploying it according to the provided instructions. You then stand on the bottom rung to test the strength of the anchorage before climbing up or down the ladder. Please ensure you re-pack the ladder afterwards according to the instructions. The Kidde escape ladder can only be tested by placing the hooks over the window sill. The velcro strap securing the pack of rungs must not be undone. Otherwise any warranty for the product becomes invalid. This is to
