First Alert EL52-2 Two-Story 14-Foot Escape Ladder
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of First Alert EL52-2 Two-Story 14-Foot Escape Ladder
Customer Review: Required Windowsill Dimensions for 2-story ladder
Summary: 5 Stars
Consumers need to purchase the right ladder for their windowsill. I had to return the two-story ladder for a 3-story ladder because my windowsill depth was wider than the 2-story could accommodate. The EL52 First Alert Fire Escape Ladder user's manual says, "The window should be at least 20 inches (51 cm) wide and 32 inches (81 cm) high to give you enough clearance to exit safely. The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) and a maximum of 10 inches (25 cm). Measure windowsill from outside to inside." Be sure to get the right ladder for your windowsill depth.Customer Review: Sturdy, Inexpensive
Summary: 4 Stars
Luckily, we have not yet had to use our fire ladder. The product seems very sturdy and was packaged very nicely - easy to access in time of emergency! We looked for some time for a fire escape ladder and this one seemed to be priced the best and offer the best quality. If needed, I am hopeful it will work well for us . . .Customer Review: Very difficult to use and climb on safely.
Summary: 1 Stars
I tested this item from our second story window as soon as I got it home. First of all the rungs became entangled with the nylon straps when I released the velcro handle, had to pull the ladder up to correct it. The way it hooks over the window sill was not sturdy at all, and tended to shift dangerously when weight was put on the first rung. Just placing my foot on the first rung was a challenge in daylight with no emergency occurring, it just doesn't protrude from the wall far enough. I am athletic and of normal height/weight, but clambering down this ladder had me fearing a fall and I crawled back through the window before I got below the second rung. I returned the product to the store and will have to find some other way to egress our home in an emergency.Customer Review: Very important to have!
Summary: 4 Stars
An escape ladder is very important to have in rooms that are 2nd story or higher. This ladder is very affordable and sufficient to allow the access needed to escape through a window to avoid being burned or having to jump. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007OAPT0/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleCustomer Review: Very well made
Summary: 5 Stars
Fortunately I haven't had to use this yet, but I was very pleased when I opened the box and saw the quality of the ladder, and the design is perfect. It will either fit over a window sill or a patio-deck balcony very securely, and appears very easy to use "in a hurry" as would be required in a fire. For the price (or frankly any price) this product can't be beat. Very satisfied.