FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ladder Height is the distance from the very base of the ladder to the top rung. It is the nominal height of the ladder.

Reach Height represents the average maximum height you can achieve when standing at the highest rung within the safety range (if you are taller than average you will have a higher reach height).

Yes! One of the key features of Xtend+Climb® ’s True Telescoping Technology is the Individual Rung Locking Capability. Individual Rung Locking allows the user to extend and lock each rung individually as needed which gives the ability to use the ladder at any height between it’s fully retracted position and it’s fully extended position. Click here to learn more about our True Telescoping Technology.

We recommend: lubricate your ladder with a dry silicone spray.

DO NOT lubricate your ladder with a petroleum based product like WD40.

Our 785P+ (250-pound load capacity) and the Contractor Series CS155+/300 (300 pound load capacity) are the tallest ladders. Both ladders are 15.5 feet when fully extended giving them a reach height of 19.5 feet. When fully retracted into the closed position, both ladders are only 36 inches tall which makes them easy to store, safer to lift and less cumbersome to transport. Click here to check it out for more details.

You can purchase our ladders online or from a variety of retail stores like a local Fastenal, Ace Hardware, Dixieline, San Lorenzo Lumber, and many others. Our ladders are available online through stores such as Lowes.com, The Home Depot.com, Wayfair.com, Amazon.com and many more. To find a store near you, click here and enter your zip code.

In order to keep your ladder functioning properly, it is very important to keep the stiles clean and free from any paint or debris. To clean the ladder we recommend using furniture wipes or rubbing alcohol to clean the stiles and rungs (do NOT use a mineral or oil based cleaner).  You can also use an air gun or a can of air to spray the dust and dirty off the ladder and thumb tab area.

Our plastic couplings are specially designed to keep from leaving marks on the walls. However to be safe, you can completely avoid leaving any kind of mark by clicking here to check out our Top Rung Ladder Covers.

Do NOT use the ladder until it is completely dry!

1. Wipe the water off the stiles before you retract your ladder down.  If that is not an option, you will need to dry the ladder out before you start to use it again.
2. To dry ladder, please fully extend it and leave it in a location that allows the ladder to dry for a period of time. ( The amount of time will depend on how wet the ladder got.)
3. If you notice moisture on the stiles or feel  pressure when extending or retracting a section of the ladder, the water has not evaporated in that section and you need to continue to let that section of  the ladder dry out.  To accelerate the evaporation of the water you can apply denatured alcohol to the stiles.

Since our ladder’s collapse to as small as 26” you will find many options for storage. However the best environment to store your ladder will be in a upright position in a cool, dry storage space.

Please contact Core Distribution Headquarters at 612-330-9915 or send an email directly. Do not use the ladder if any parts are missing or if it is not fully functioning and needs repairs.

Replacement parts offered:

• Thumb tabs used to retract the ladder down to its storage position.
• Foam cushion for carrying the ladder
• Securing strap for holding ladder in secure retracted position
• Top coupling
• Pair of Replacement feet available for purchase.  Please click here

In the case you have an issue with your ladder please contact Core Distribution Headquarters at 612-330-9915 or send an email directly. Do not use the ladder if it is not fully functioning and needs repairs.

It is very important for your safety that the ladder is handled properly. To close the ladder, grab the latches on the highest rung within your reach and push the thumb tabs towards the center of the rung to close that section. Repeat this method until the rungs above your highest reach point are all closed. Next, disengage all rungs, one by one, from the highest open rung down until the ladder is fully closed. Also, click here for the full instructions of how to safely operate the ladder.

We offer a 6 month manufacturer’s defect warranty on our Xtend+Climb® telescoping models: 750P, 760P, 770P, 780P and 785P ladders. We offer a 5 year manufacturer’s defect warranty on all Xtend+Climb® telescoping Plus models: 750P+, 760P+, 770P+, 780P+, 785P+  and on all Contractor Series models. Register your warranty online today.

The ANSI A14.2017 standard prescribes the rules that govern the construction, design, testing, care and use of portable metal ladders or various types and styles. Ladder types of rating are:

Special-Duty, Type IAA, 375-pound working load

Extra Heavy-Duty, Type IA ,300-pound working load

Heavy-Duty, Type I, 250-pound working load

Medium-Duty, Type II, 225-pound working load

Light-Duty, Type III, 200-pound working load

Yes. Our Xtend+Climb® telescoping ladders are certified by the latest ANSI A14.2-2017 standards and also by CSA (Canadian Standards Association) making them the safest telescoping ladders on the market.

If you have any questions about Xtend+Climb® products or store policies that have not been answered by this FAQ section, please fill out our customer service request form on the contact page. Click here and we will respond to you as soon as possible.